Author: Retrograde News
Comics & Activities 09/30/2024
Mac the Pumpkin by Nat Huang The Weather Lately… by Joshua Davidson Crossword: “Do it for the fans” by Alana Platt 9/16 Keys Want to play? Visit https://utdmercury.com/comics-activities-09-16-2024/ for last cycle’s puzzles.
UTD’s first official Minecraft club digs out its own niche
Within UTD’s gaming scene, Minecraft enthusiasts make space to enjoy the game on their own terms
“Reagan”: a fascinating failure of film, conservatism and conservative film
When I first heard about “Reagan,” I could only wonder: how did this film unite $25 million, Dennis Quaid, Jon Voight and the screenwriter of the critically acclaimed Clint Eastwood joint “Space Cowboys”? Then, I saw the trailer — and felt my gut starting to turn. I realized right then and there that I was … [Read more…]
Strings Attached: come for the music, stay for the energy
The live music group at UTD gives students what they want, whether that’s spending a night as a rock star or simply having a good time
Abbott’s executive order will compromise undocumented immigrants’ access to health care
On Aug. 8, Gov. Greg Abbott signed GA-46, which is an executive order requiring Texas hospitals to collect information regarding a patient’s immigration status. Although this policy is intended to help hospitals track the costs of providing care to undocumented immigrants, it can become another barrier for undocumented immigrants attempting to access lifesaving health care. … [Read more…]
Am I racist? “Yes” would be putting it lightly
“Prepare to be shocked by how far race hustlers will go and how much farther Matt Walsh will go to expose the grift” is how this movie is described on official platforms, including IMDb. Combine that with the labels of comedy and documentary and what could possibly go wrong? Daily Wire author and documentary star … [Read more…]
Rocket League’s biggest tournament takes Fort Worth by storm
A live audience and over 400,000 online viewers watched the Rocket League Championships, the biggest Rocket League tournament in the world this year, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth during the Sept. 13 to 15 weekend. Sixteen teams from across the world competed for a prize pool of $1.2 million and the grand trophy given to the victors.
The RLCS ran for five days, but only three days of the tournament were open to public attendance. The live audience brought an intense and excited atmosphere resembling the fervor of diehard fans at an international soccer match. Fans from the U.S. and abroad brought signs, used their phone flashlights and dressed up to express their support for their favorite teams.
Mercury in Retrograde
Student journalists at UTD launched a new, independent publication called The Retrograde Sept. 21 as The Mercury, UTD’s previous student newspaper since 1980, ceased publication. The Retrograde’s inaugural publication released Sept. 30. On Sept. 12, UTD’s Student Media Operating Board finalized details for a meeting the following day where Editor-in-Chief Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez would … [Read more…]
In support of independent student press
The student journalists of The Mercury faced two options in September: buckle under the weight of administrative pressure or explore the unknown world of true independence. We chose independence. During its 44-year run, The Mercury was an editorially independent student-run publication. Students made all the content decisions such as what topics to cover and how … [Read more…]