AMP
The Official Student Opinion and Satire Magazine of UTD
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Ratford
Life After GRATuation with Ratford
Q: Name something that’s better than cheese. A: Nothing. (Me. Or really anything that’s not my ex-wife.) Q: How do I deal with the next 3 years of UTD? A: Join the folks at AMP! They’ve been treating me pretty well and have gouda taste. And, most importantly, you get to meet me, so. Q: […]
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May 2023 Ed Desk: Seniors give their goodbyes
Bethel: Hey Comets! It’s officially the last AMP issue of the school year and my last issue altogether! It’s a bittersweet moment and a heartfelt goodbye to a wonderful chapter as Editor-in-Chief of AMP. I’ve loved being able to be a part of covering such a wide range of topics and I can easily say […]
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Satire
How to Play D&D Correctly
Welcome, fresh-faced intrepid adventurer! You’re about to embark on a journey every college student dreams of and attempts with shoddily written Reddit posts at the beginning of every semester: playing Dungeons and Dragons! If you’ve made it to this step, you’ve already accomplished more than 99.9% of others, whose D&D fantasies remain in late-night Discord […]
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Food for Thought: Spooky Edition
Sweet Treats that Keep You Up at Night Monster Yogurt The only thing scary about Monster Yogurt is having to make the choice of what yogurt flavors and toppings make the perfect cup out of the millions of combinations. A 3-minute drive from campus, Monster Yogurt is the best place for an affordable and tasty […]
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Satire
The MIT of the South’s Report Card
Welcome to the MIT of the South! As Comets, we have an innate duty to keep UTD nerdy by adding to our repertoire of campus facts to defend against MIT of the North and doomsayers about the fall of Temoc (Et tu, Tobor). But beyond that, we must get the upper hand on the campus […]
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Satire
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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UTD Eats: Soup Edition
Phở Bắc – Ally Duong Phở Bắc has been around for a long time. My parents have dined there since before I was born, and though the restaurant has changed hands over the years, it remains a pinnacle location for Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant is around 15 minutes away from campus by car and is […]
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Back to Our Roots: Returning to Serial Publication
Recently, Amazon has been pushing one of its newer ventures to consumers: Kindle Vella where readers can find new fiction works that update on a schedule. Sound familiar? Serial publishing has become more popular in recent years with the rise of fanfiction and sites like Wattpad and Webtoon getting more recognition for good content. Though […]
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UTD Eats: Coffee Date Edition
I Love U A-Latte – Ally Duong I Love U A-Latte is a local family-owned cafe that’s not only a great study spot, but also a nice date location for this Valentine’s Day season. The coffee shop is a quick four minute drive or a thirteen minute walk from campus. Like the name suggests, they […]
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Culture, Stories, and Books, Oh My!: A Look into Diasporic Asian Speculative Fiction
In recent years, there has been a rise in Asian books being released by English-language publishers. Asian perspectives and stories are finding their place on bookshelves everywhere and in readers’ hearts and minds. From romantic comedies to historical fantasy, Asian voices are being represented. Asian readers can finally see themselves reflected in the media around […]
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