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Math exam methods in review

The editorial you are about to read was initially different. It was originally written to discuss a new undergraduate unified math exam with an unexpected move to Saturday, but on Sept. 2 the decision was rescinded and math exams will once again take place during class-time.

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Exam explanation

Mathematical Sciences Department Head discusses Saturday math exam cancellation

The goal of the Department of Mathematical Sciences is to provide our students with the highest-quality mathematics and statistics instruction he or she can find nationwide.

ramadan

Ramadan, students unite

When I heard of plans to build an Islamic community center near Ground Zero my first thought was “Whose suicidal idea was this?”

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Letter to Student Government

Over the summer semester the newly elected Student Government (SG) president and vice president have operated in a different manner, but still lack sufficient student interaction.

Comet Comments 07/22/10

Students voice their opinion on the recently introduced "whoosh" hybrid.

Dining Hall #1

On-campus eats

Managing Editor Shane Damico shares his experience at the Dining Hall.

Look to tech strengths for sustainable green efforts

Editor-in-Chief Lauren Buell discusses the College Sustainability Report Card and offers a parting note.

Whooshes, boo-shes: A selection of issues from the year

The following is a collection of hits and misses board members have noted as UTD concludes another academic year.

Concealed carry on campus would promote safety

Contributor Eric Prince argues against the ban on concealed handguns on campus.

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Screening content is a way to reclaim space

Editorial Board: Lack of creativity and variety in content on campus television screens is a disservice toward students

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Letter to the editor: Animal research flawed

"Regarding the issues raised in the news piece 'PETA protests lab course,' I’d like to weigh in as a Dallas physician, medical educator, and former animal researcher."

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Philosophical map must drive parking policy decisions

The Mercury Editorial Board discusses the implementation of the parking panel's recommendations.

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Letter to the editor: Annual SG project spending on track

Remsen Jennings responds to the Feb. 7 Editorial Board opinion piece

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Timing is everything for SG

If you didn’t hear about candidate debates, scheduling woes may be to blame

"If a Student Government (SG) debate occurs at an unknown time, does it serve students?" asks Managing Editor Alex Ransom.

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SG executive officer endorsements

The Editorial Board's endorsement for the 2010 SG election

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Crisis resources must be expanded

Recent shootings indicate intelligence, education isn’t enough to prevent tragedy

Carol Welker reflects on the recent Universiity of Alabama shootings.

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Customer service model degrades education

UTD is more than this encumbered corporate term implies, says the Editorial Board.

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Question Mark Gavel

SG in a race with the clock to secure legacy

The clock is ticking for the current Student Goverment to make its mark (Editorial Board)

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New media and disaster

As demands on mainstream media change, ‘ethical’ must be revisited, adapted

As demands on mainstream media change, ‘ethical’ must be revisited, adapted, says Editor-in-Chief Lauren Buell.

TEMOC serving alcohol at The Pub

How to handle a historic happy hour

The editorial board offers a few suggestions on how to think about drinks.

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Brittney Gordon mugshot

Running without Reserves

Outsourced approach at odds with Tier One aspirations

It’s high time UTD got its own ROTC branch, says Staff Writer Brittney Gordon.

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