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The Official Student Opinion and Satire Magazine of UTD
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Shifting Gears: Metal Gear makes peace, not war
Back in ye olde times (by which I mean the year 1973), a notable French director named François Truffaut made an offhand point in the Chicago Tribune, which simultaneously aged like a fine wine yet continues to plague the mind of just about every Stanley Kubrick fan on the planet. Unfortunately, I am one of […]
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Defending the Rainbow
This past July, UT Dallas made national headlines when Computer Science professor Timothy Farage made a tweet calling for a “cure for homosexuality.” Thanks to coverage by the Mercury, response from the student body was immediate, with many claiming that Farage had a history of making such controversial remarks, both in and out of the […]
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The Essential Anatomy of a K-Drama Main Character
Disclaimer: Based on scientific research conducted during finals week from a large sample of Korean and Chinese dramas to compile the list of the most suitable traits for a female lead in a successful romance. Be poor. Starting off easy since we’re students and already prone to being broke and hungry with no prospects because […]
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The Limosia Experience
This week I visited a recently opened high-end restaurant named “The Limosia Experience”. This establishment prides itself on serving diverse and authentic dishes with a sophisticated twist. I’ll admit it’s a bit expensive, but I went, despite this, to see if the food was worth the price tag. I made this sacrifice for you, dear […]
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The Gospel According to Republicans
If you grew up in America, you must have a good grasp of what Christianity looks like, and you may have someone summarize the Bible. Back in the good ol’ days — when only white men spoke — everyone knew the Bible as a guideline for conservatism. However, now we have a lot of lying […]
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The Perfect Pet: Cockroaches (Yes, Really)
Many of us begged our parents for a certain pet, growing up. Personally, I asked my parents for it all. I wanted a dog one week, a cat another, maybe even a hedgehog a few months later. Like many other parents, most of the time my mom refused to get me a living being I […]