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UTD AAUP calls for greater student and faculty input amid core curriculum review

The Retrograde

The chapter asked the provost’s office to pause the course-cutting process and commit to working transparently with students and faculty

The Gender Studies minor is worth defending, students say

The Retrograde

Alumni have used the minor to hone research skills and critically think with social nuance

From engineer to women’s health pioneer: How a UTD Alum created a way to predict postpartum depression

The Retrograde

Rashmi Raghavendra’s myLuma blood test, built on AI and DNA methylation data, has shown 87% accuracy the condition’s early development

What all happened during Talarico’s CNN-Jubilee town hall?

The Retrograde

While Talarico tried to unify voters across the political spectrum, voters seemed resistant to switch opinions on abortion and foreign issues

Early voting is breaking records in Collin County

The Retrograde

But heavy turnout could cause long wait times

A blue wave could help improve UTD

The Retrograde

Student borrowing caps and arbitrary ideological restrictions could be repealed with a Democrat-dominated Congress

wave to earth invites Dallas to their home

The Retrograde

The indie rock band performed for their fans, emphasizing their musical and personal growth

Student Affairs has made SG elections undemocratic. Let’s take back the vote.

The Retrograde

Caden Timperley, freshman senator, writes that administration-run elections have led to "egregious errors"

‘It’s time for UTD to Flock off:’ SG unanimously opposes campus surveillance cameras

The Retrograde

SG solves its pizza problem while passing sweeping internal reforms and approving over a dozen separate agenda items

Men’s soccer drops match to No. 2 Midwestern State

The Mercury

The UTD men’s soccer team saw its 22-match home winning streak come to an end Oct. 10. This snap came after falling 2-1 to Midwestern State University (MSU) at the UTD soccer complex. MSU entered the game ranked No. 2 in the Lone Star Conference (LSC). Despite entering halftime with a 1-0 advantage, the Comets...

The Tapestry of Music takes the stage

The Mercury

Singing, dancing and the sound of instruments collided together to create the “Collage 2” performance experience that took place at the ATEC building Oct. 3. Students from the university choir, theater, jazz band, string ensemble, brass ensemble, guitar ensemble and drumline joined forces to put on this evening show. The performance flowed uninterrupted from

UTD updates sexual misconduct policy

The Mercury

Federal Title IX regulations have undergone changes, and UTD updated its sexual misconduct policy over the summer. The Mercury has broken down changes to both policies and what they mean for UTD students. Federal Title IX changes and impact on UTD On Sept. 28, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it would reinstate the...

Behind Comet athletics

The Mercury

When fans arrive at a UTD athletic event, the focus is naturally on the athletes competing on the court or field. However, behind every practice, game and competition is a group of people making sure everything runs smoothly. Student managers help teams through practice, athletic trainers prepare athletes for competition and media relations staff work...

The funding divide between the humanities and STEM

The Mercury

In 1502, a prodigious Italian engineer created the world’s first bird’s-eye map. One year later, he started painting the Mona Lisa. Two seemingly different academic pursuits, two projects from the same mind. As arguably one of the most talented human beings to have ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci’s work extended in both the humanities and...

A look into the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026

The Mercury

UTD students could lose access to federal student aid if the university participates in certain commercial boycotts of Israel under the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 3. The bill could change how students finance through college by making universities that participate...

More than a jersey

The Mercury

There are 307 student athletes spread across UTD’s 17 varsity sports, making up roughly 1% of students. They go to classes and spend time with friends all while competing collegiately. But what made them choose UTD? Cross country For Nicholas Holland, mechanical engineering junior and cross country runner, UTD stood out because it offered a...

How cars are replacing third spaces

The Mercury

Being born and raised in any DFW suburb means knowing the “awkward teen phase” all too well. I’m not talking about braces or outfit choices — I’m talking about the time when you are old enough to want to go somewhere but not yet old enough to drive. During this phase, hanging out usually means...

Comets defeat St. Mary’s in four-set match

The Mercury

UTD vs. St.Mary's volleyball match

Is Universal Kids Resort Frisco worth the trip for UTD students?

The Retrograde

An inside perspective on how UTD students view the newest major addition to DFW entertainment

In Defence Of Bear

AMP

U/theogalpha To the people saying Nikki was the victim: did y’all even watch “Obsession?” You’re telling me that Nikki, the one killing people and pissing on rugs, is the VICTIM??? Nikki was clearly the problem. It’s literally in the title; she’s the “obsessed” one. But of course, instead of understanding that the movie is a...

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