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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Chemistry freshman Nathan Qi hits a forehand for a cross-court shot. | Photo courtesy of UTD Athletics

Men’s tennis team recovers from snowstorm with crushing win

February 13, 2023

The UTD men’s tennis team started the 2023 ASC season strong with a win against the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor on Feb. 4 at an away game. The Comets led the doubles 2-1 and ended the singles...

Participants can practice different self defense moves against UTD PD. Photo courtesy of R.A.D. Participant.

R.A.D classes resume after pandemic closure

January 30, 2023

The UTD Police Department has resumed R.A.D., a free self-defense class, for women and men this semester, reviving the program two years after its pandemic shutdown. R.A.D. — Rape Aggression Defense...

Band, Chancy was created in 2017 with
the goal of blending a variety of sounds. Photo courtesy of Chancy.

Local Band Drops Single

January 30, 2023

With a perfect blend between rock, punk and pop, Dallas-based indie band Chancy has been hitting all the right notes since 2017. With their latest single ‘Draw It’ released on January 6, the group...

Daniel struggles with his self confidence in a conventionally unattractive body. | Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Lookism Persuades Even The Pretty

January 17, 2023

The classic series “Lookism” recently became the first Webtoon to receive a web animation on Netflix. As implied by the title, the Netflix series discusses pretty privilege in a way that is persuasive...

UTD players face off against players from UTRGV with Ivan Schitco, David Brodsky and Rahul Srivatshav playing on the right. They would go on to win the tournament. Photo courtesy of Nikhilesh Prabhakar.

Chess team wins out on home turf

October 31, 2022

The UTD chess teams swept the boards at the 2022 Texas Collegiate Super Finals following a rough start. The A team won first, and the B team won second five years after its first victory at the tournament. The...

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