Dr. Justin Williams, an associate professor of history and the Director of the African American Studies program at Detroit Mercy, has organized 6 Mile meetups since joining the university last year. The community around the University of Detroit Mercy has an abundance of black owned businesses and restaurants waiting to […]
Author: Kateri Sollars
FAFSA causing delays among college students across country
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) recently changed its system, which has caused a delay in the application process. This delay has many students and faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy worried. FASFA is widely used by families and students to help with aid for college tuition. […]
OPINION: Racism experiences across my world travels
An important and sensitive topic that has been ongoing all over the word and talked about nonstop for a long time is racism. Indeed, every continent has faced and experienced in some ways some form of racism, and you can find it in all kinds of domains. Mostly it is […]
OPINION: ‘Henry Sugar’ a mystical ride for audiences
“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More” is a captivating and interesting movie based on the life of Henry Sugar. Told through film adaptations of Ronald Dahl’s intriguing short story collection, the film, which is directed by the visionary filmmaker Wed Anderson, is a cinematic masterpiece that contains […]
OPINION: ‘BMF’ a local show worth watching
Black mafia family, most known as “BMF,” is a TV series that was created back in 2021 by Randy Huggins and sponsored by the famous artist, rapper and actor 50 Cent. This series is inspired from a true story, which makes it more interesting and intriguing to watch. “BMF” is […]
Detroit Mercy counseling program receives vital grant
The University of Detroit Mercy’s counseling program has been awarded a $862,000 grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to continue its important work in addressing the mental and behavioral health needs of people in the community. This grant is part of a project designed by Dr. Nancy […]
UDM Student Advisory Board president stepping down
Student Advisory Board president Mark Formosa is stepping down. When Formosa came to campus in Fall 2021, he and other freshmen in his class inherited a post pandemic slump experience, as there wasn’t much to do on campus. This did not phase Formosa though and he looked to make […]
OPINION: ‘Drive to Survive’ is not for all racing fans
Season 6 of the Netflix-exclusive docuseries “Drive to Survive” revs up the excitement for many Formula 1 fans as the 2024 season is well underway, but unfortunately, while the show delivers in some areas, it lacks in several others. As an avid fan of Formula 1 and motorsports as a […]
OPINION: ‘Ordinary Angels’ an extraordinary film
When it comes to releasing exceptional films, Lionsgate has no limits, from “The Hunger Games” to “Sinister, and now with their latest release “Ordinary Angels.” The film was released on Feb. 23 and is based on a true story of locals in Louisville, Ky. Sharon Stevens, played by famous actress […]
OPINION: Catholicism and theater share strong connection
In modern society, faith and the arts are often perceived as conflicting. However, there is a unique intersection in these two areas of devotion for those involved in their faith and the theatre. Growing up a devout Catholic with an avid enthusiasm for theatre, I’ve come to discover how these […]