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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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Judy Nguyen | Staff Photographer
"The support [my friend] got from the group and outside the group as well gave me a real sense of community and a real sense of belonging, which is something a lot of people struggle with."

"[PRIDE] really honestly helped me come to terms with the identity that I struggled with up until that point in my life for 18 years. I really just want to give back in a way that I feel like I can."

- Marcus Bethel

LGBT History Month 2014

October 6, 2014

Created in 1994, LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals. Unfortunately, the LGBT community faces exclusion from history education...

Humza Khan | Staff Photographer

ICYMI: Week of Sept. 22

September 26, 2014

Miss an event this week? The Mercury's got you covered. In case you missed it: Sept. 23 - Back to the 80s Concert (ft. Night Drive and Datahowler) Sept. 24 - The Student TV Showdown Sept. 25 - VietFest...

Parthasarathy S.K. | Staff Photographer

Ravishankar Karunanithi, Supply Chain Management graduate student, is a certified tattoo artist who got his training from Chennai, India's leading tattoo parlor Talisman tattoo Boutique.

The tattoo depicts the major three religious symbols in India—the Om, cross, and crescent. The quote, in his regional language Tamil, means "As you sow, so shall you reap."

Behind the Ink

September 24, 2014

UTD students share the tales behind their tattoos—and insights into their experiences—with the Mercury. "I think more people have tattoos than other people realize. And I think a lot of people are...

Marcelo Yates | Staff Photographer

Welcome Week 2014

September 10, 2014

Welcome Week is always the first two weeks of school with many popular events from different organizations on campus. Events ranged from organizations selling food to huge blowout parties and performances...

Evening of August 22: the Barona Bus arrived at the Art Barn

The Barona Bus comes to the Art Barn

August 25, 2014

The Barona Bus made a stop at the Art Barn on the evening on August 22. UTD alumna Leah Foster and the bus have traveled from NYC to Texas, stopping at a slew of diverse venues along the way. They invited...

Andrew Gallegos|Mercury Staff

July 2014 Event Recap

August 4, 2014

July 11 A Night at the Art Barn (last set in gallery) July 13 World Cup Final Watching Party July 20 Concert Under the Stars

Arms around the Barn, as seen against the sunset.

Preview of A Night at the Art Barn

July 10, 2014

"Arms around the Barn" will open on Friday, July 11 at 6:30pm during A Night at the Art Barn, an event hosted by Radio UTD in the Visual Arts Building. Dallas-based band Totally Butchered, Denton’s...

The Juneteenth Summer Breeze, sponsored by the Multicultural Center, blew onto the mall on the evening of June 19 to celebrate freedom for all with activities, including a cookout, bakeoff, carnival games and a live band.

Nonstop Summer

July 7, 2014

Comet Comments

April 29, 2014

“Do you think the Art Barn should be maintained and renovated so it can have a long-term presence on campus?”

Yang Xi

Japanese culture under the lights

April 29, 2014

On April 14, the Japanese Student Association took over the Galaxy Rooms for a night of fabulous and awe-inspiring displays of Japanese fashion. Attendees of the J-Fashion Show experienced an eccentric...

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