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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

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A Day In The Life: Tobor

February 27, 2023

It’s no secret that students adore the sight of Starship delivery robots on campus, but what exactly do these robots do from the wee hours of the morning to the late hours of the night? Starship...

Basketball seniors from left to right: Guard Kyle Poerschke, Center Will Isaac, Guard Hunter Stevens, and Forward James Curtis. Isaac, Stevens and Curtis played for the Comets all four years of college, while Poerschke joined on this year. Photo by Vedant Sapra | Mercury Staff

Best friends depart from ball life

February 27, 2023

The Comets celebrated a successful season and paid homage to seniors at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Feb. 18. This senior bunch includes best friends Kyle Poerschke, Hunter Stevens, James Curtis...

Coach Butterfield discusses strategy with his players during a time out. Photo by Vedant Sapra | Mercury Staff

Comet Men burn out again to ETBU in ASC championship home stretch

February 27, 2023

Fresh off a homecoming loss against East Texas Baptist, the Comets faced defeat at the hands of the Tigers at the semifinals, ending their season abruptly and cutting their championship run short. The...

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How to identify the American Robin

February 13, 2023

American Robins are among the most common garden birds in North America and have a popular presence in parks and lawns Most know these birds from their rich caroling that can be heard from the rise of...

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Fleeing fish makes a splash at Minna art market

February 13, 2023

Reeling in customers by the dozen right as they walked through the doors, Fleeing Fish’s Yeon Poche and Yvonne Yu made their off-campus debut at Minna Art Market. Showing off their brand-new table...

Rocketbelly, first self-serve boba shop in DFW. Photo by Vedant Sapra | Mercury Staff

Rocketbelly delights with self-serve boba options

February 13, 2023

If you’re seeking self-serve boba, baked items or fried “rocket” chicken, head over to family owned Rocketbelly and prepare for an experience similar to space travel. The shop is practically light-years...

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Comets rocket through McMurry to make ASC playoffs

February 13, 2023

Racing toward the ASC Championship Tournament, the Comets dominated McMurry’s War Hawks on Feb. 6 at one of the final home games of the season before dropping their seven-game win streak to top-seeded...

Sophomore Trystan Clark reached a season best in attempted field goals, making 10. Photo by Vedant Sapra | Mercury Staff

Women’s basketball drops neck-to-neck game

February 13, 2023

February 4th: Loss against #23 Hardin-Simmons 48-67. The Comets’ five-game win streak came to a halt on Feb. 4 with a defeat against Hardin-Simmons University. This is the second time the Comets...

Zacharias speaks at retirement event. Photo by Vedant Sapra | Mercury Staff

UTD Police Chief Larry Zacharias retires after 14 years

January 30, 2023

After 14 years of service, UTD Police Chief Larry Zacharias officially retired on Jan. 31. As the founding sponsor of UTD’s student Emergency Medical Response Unit program, a recipient of Richardson...

Co-owner Faris Almatrahi (left) and co-founder Yazan Soofi hope that Arwa Yemeni reminds customers of the country’s history of coffee cultivation and trade. Photos by Vedant Sapra | Mercury Staff

Arwa Yemeni Brings a World Class Experience

January 30, 2023

Arwa Yemeni is a ten minute drive from campus that students won’t regret due to its cultural authenticity, tasteful coffee and aesthetic studying atmosphere. Thinking of exploring the Middle East?...

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