Protester detained at post-sermon drag show
First drag queen candidate for ordained ministry delivers sermon in drag
Originally Posted October 13th. A student was temporarily detained after interrupting a post-sermon drag show in the SU green on the night of Sept.12. Economics freshman Kyle Randle was taken off-site by UTD PD after disrupting a sermon and drag show hosted by the Synergy Wesley Foundation. Halfway through the...
Seasonal changes
We’re about a month into fall, and, surprisingly, it’s feeling a bit like it in Texas. I love fall. I love the warm, autumn colors, the robust and comfortable food, and the warm, cozy knits and comfortable boots that make up our wardrobes. But in case you need a little...
Gas leaks near intersection of Drive A & Drive H
A gas leak near the intersection of Drive A and Drive H forced the temporary evacuation of residents in nearby apartments late Friday morning. The leak resulted from construction workers striking a gas line while working on the new parking structure behind the Clark Center a little before 11 a.m. The...
UTD reaches Tier One status…but not really
Correction: The Association of American Universities was referred to inaccurately in an earlier version of this article. The Mercury regrets this error. Article leads to confusion about university’s quest for research status Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. UTD reached Tier One status earlier last...
The Changing Leaves
We’re finally getting some of that colder weather even though it’s November, and we haven’t seen temperatures reach even the 50’s yet. Somewhere on my bucket list is to take a trip to a part of the US that actually sees the changing leaves and the beautiful, storybook fall foliage....
Well hello Fall, please stay awhile
The last week was absolutely wonderful weather-wise. I forget how nice it feels after an entire summer of 100 degree weather to get some reprieve, even if it’s just weather in the 60’s. It’s also finally October which is a time of pumpkins and haunted houses. The student media staff...
FitBit Adventures
At the beginning of the school year, I bought myself a Fitbit to see just how pathetically inactive I am and to motivate myself to be more fit. It’s been about a month since I started using my Fitbit, and here are my thoughts so far: The amount of motivation you...
10 for 10: 10 ways to de-stress
1. Find an activity or hobby you like doing and do it! I don’t think I fully understood the importance of having an activity that I enjoy doing by myself until I was well into my college years, and to be honest, it took me awhile to find something I...
10 for 10: 10 apps to get you through college
We live in an age where smartphones and tablets have become integral parts of our lives. In that same way, dozens of apps have been developed that help students stay organized and help with the typical day in and day out of being in college. I have compiled a list...