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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

Gold Star

Gold Star

April 8, 2014

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Directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Javier Gullón, “Enemy” is based on Nobel-winning author Jose Saramago’s novel, “The Double.”

‘Enemy’ confuses with sex, spiders

April 1, 2014

In a dimly lit room in front of an audience of stern men, a woman disrobes and walks down a black, slick runway placing her high heel on top of a crawling tarantula. So begins “Enemy,” an erotic...

Heralding change: Kanute Drugan

Heralding change: Kanute Drugan

March 31, 2014

Highly acclaimed Kanute Drugan takes on women’s soccer coach role with novel strategic ideas for team Being named after legendary figures football coach Knute Rockne and King Canute can carry some high...

Student Government President Brooke Knudtson (right) and Vice President Nancy Fairbank (left) seek to immediately improve the senate's outreach.

New SG admin puts focus on traditions, spirit

March 31, 2014

As each of the newly elected Student Government senators were named on the evening of March 26, Brooke Knudtson knew it was a good sign that most came from her ticket “Building Bridges.” Finally,...

Marcelo Yates
She was 4-of-4 in stolen bases.

Softball player chooses D-III over D-I

March 18, 2014

Robin Thomas’ religious beliefs help frame her career, future as she looks to impact lives It was the summer of decisions. Manvel High School’s softball player Robin Thomas was heading into her...

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Oman Kaminsky took first place, from a pool of 60 players, in the finals round of the International Guitarist Competition on Feb. 28.

Guitar fest attracts int’l talent

March 18, 2014

13th annual Texas Guitar Festival features performances from Grammy-winning musicians, entrants from Mexico, the Netherlands The sounds of classical guitar strummed by local and international players...

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K-Pop music acts like Girls’ Generation, MBLAQ and Psy (pictured above) continue to grow in popularity in the United States and globally as attested by the presence of the fanclub and discussion forum, Hallyu UTD, riding the K-Pop music wave.

K-Pop enthusiasts band together

March 18, 2014

Growing student interest group Hallyu UTD focuses on Korean pop culture, expresses avid fascination The existence of Hallyu UTD, a new K-Pop club, might be just as much a surprise as the astronomical...

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'Crisis' is set to premiere March 16

‘Crisis’ to premiere March 16

March 16, 2014

Despite potential intrigues and twists, show may fail due to poor dramatization NBC is currently going through quite the rebuilding process. Once the epitome of television, the network is failing to...

Marcelo Yates
The Comets play the Championship game. They take on UW-Whitewater Friday 5 p.m. in NCAA Div. III Sweet-16.

Comets expected to capitalize on winning spirit in face-off against No. 3 Warhawks

March 14, 2014

The game on March 8 was riddled with poor play and missed chances. At the end of the night, the Comets shot just 34.9 percent from the floor. Senior forward Kyle Schleigh blocked Whitworth’s shot...

Marcelo Yates
Carter Nash tries to score as Matthew Medell looks on at the ASC championship game on March 1.

Comets prepared for first NCAA game

March 6, 2014

The men’s basketball team face new opponents and challenges as they compete in the NCAA Div. III tournament for the first time since 2011. The Comets will host Southern California Intercollegiate...

Comic by Ali Khanian

Comic by Ali Khanian

February 26, 2014

Escape

Escape

February 26, 2014

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