AMP
The Official Student Opinion and Satire Magazine of UTD
Ed Desk
So Long, and Thanks for All the Nips
As we inch closer and closer to the end of another school year, we thought it best to reflect on what may well have been the worst year (and a half) of our lives. As such, we dedicated the majority of this issue to remembering some of our favorite articles from this past school year. […]
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April Ed Desk
As if the deadly snowstorm that we faced in February wasn’t enough to prove the failure of our elected officials, in March, Governor Greg Abbott recalled the statewide mask mandate. Statewide, masks are no longer required in public places. Even though most businesses will still require masks in their stores, some will not. Other businesses […]
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March Ed Desk: I Think We’re Alone Now
As we recover from the devastating winter storm that passed through Texas mere weeks ago, we at AMP felt it was important to discuss the circumstances surrounding the disaster, and its political fallout. In this issue, we’re featuring some reactionary satire and opinion articles from our fellow Comets. The one thing that we want to […]
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March Ticketstubs
Possessor Possessor was released in early 2020 and quickly became a hit. It was written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg, son of David Cronenberg. Going into this knowing that it came from the mind of a Cronenberg, I expected to be both horrified and delighted, and Possessor did not disappoint. The film follows an elite […]
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February Ed Desk
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that nothing is impossible — but just in case you managed to miss that lesson, January 2021 made it a point to really drive that message home. From the US Capitol getting stormed for the first time since 1812, to a second impeachment of You-Know-Who, to whatever is […]
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Red, Blue, Green, and the Case For Better
There’s a lot on the line in this election. With the looming threat of climate change and ecological collapse, it is imperative that politicians seek bold action and strong solutions. But are those solutions being offered? Let’s look at the candidates’ histories and proposals for the environment. For the purpose of this article, we will […]
Cover Stories
Opinion
Roma Sutra: Masturbation Is Good For You
Masturbation carries a huge stigma, but is that stigma justified?
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Satire
An Apology (For Your Behavior)
How I " egregiously mishandled" the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May Ticket Stubs: Quarantine Edition
Ruqiya Barreh One of Netflix’s newest shows, The Midnight Gospel, is one that defies easy categorization. Created by Pendleton Ward (creator of beloved Adventure Time) and Duncan Trussell (creator of the podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour), The Midnight Gospel is simultaneously a fantastical science-fiction odyssey journeying across Salvador Dali-esque dreamscapes and a meditative reflection […]
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Satire
Quarantine Qooking
Thriving with struggle meals!
Opinion
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Corona-lympics
How athletes and coaches are adapting to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics.
Opinion
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Opinions Without Evidence: How the Mercury Failed its Readers
In March, The Mercury published an article by opinion columnist Michael Lockwood filled with transphobic rhetoric and incorrect information about gender transitioning, titled “I Hate Me.” Although some students have asked the Mercury to issue an apology and make corrections to this piece, they have yet to do so. We’ve decided to take matters into […]