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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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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Gaming growth

Gamers — a growing group on campus

February 26, 2014

ATEC Building’s gaming library notable part of flourishing video game community Deep in the halls of the third floor of the Arts and Technology Building on campus is an archive of video games that...

Films fighting for the Oscars

And the Oscar goes to …

February 26, 2014

Mercury film critics predict who will take home the gold for primary categories at 86th Academy Awards airing March 2. Best Picture - Shyam Vedantam Nominations: American Hustle, Captain Phillips,...

Sleepless and slow

Sleepless and slow

February 26, 2014

Cognitive health rests on a good night's sleep When students juggle a lot of activities on a daily basis, one of the first things they cut out is sleep, but long-term sleep deprivation can lead to severe...

Christopher Wang/Photo Editor
While UTD’s tobacco-free policy prohibits the use of any tobacco products within 33 feet of building entrances, students, faculty and staff can often be seen smoking within the range.

Tobacco bans go unenforced

February 26, 2014

There’s nothing out of the ordinary about seeing someone smoking on campus. With more than 21,000 students, plus faculty and staff at UTD, the occasional smoker is only to be expected. However, many...

Mercury File Photo
The softball team begins their season on Valentine’s Day this year with a road series against Louisiana College.

Softball team focuses on improving overall program, ASC title

February 11, 2014

The softball program has made great strides in its two years under head coach Brad Posner, with two consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time since 2006. The team will look to improve on its past...

CLARISSA POLLACK

Green campus in reach, if only sprinklers reached green grass

November 18, 2013

CLARISSA POLLACK Art and performance senior | 0 comments The rainy weather of late has helped our area out of drought. Fields are greener than they’ve ever been since I started at UTD, and it’s...

Parth Sampat on the Volleyball Team

Can our volleyball team win the ASC?

November 4, 2013

Marci Sanders’ volleyball squad might be picking up a few pointers from the women’s basketball team — they’ve found a way to rebound. After a blistering start to the season marked with three...

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Team adds to excellent 14-1 season record, holds onto first place conference ranking

Volleyball grabs two victories

October 21, 2013

The volleyball team continued its winning streak with two wins against Mississippi College and UT Tyler on Oct. 12. The Comets breezed through the Mississippi game with a win in just three sets. UTD...

New Guy

New Guy

October 10, 2013

Networking

Networking

October 10, 2013

Poltergeist

Poltergeist

October 10, 2013

Nitin
UTD baseball

Comets qualify for the playoffs

May 6, 2013

UTD defeated East Texas Baptist University in the double-header on April 20 to qualify for the post-season tournament. The Comets lost the first game of the series 6-3 on April 19. The double-header...

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