As the regular season draws to a close, one thing has become abundantly clear for the Titans men’s basketball team and their fans throughout this roller-coaster season: Defense has been the common downfall, but is also the source of hope going forward. In a multitude of games this season, the […]
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Temperature rising?
The Titans are getting hot at the right time. Over the last eight games, the red, white and blue have won six of eight, including four on the road. Prior to this run, Detroit was 0-8 away from the friendly confines of Calihan Hall. This stretch Detroit has been led […]
From player to coach, Jackson makes impact
As a basketball player at the University of Detroit Mercy, I was elated when the athletic director welcomed Jermaine “J.J.” Jackson to the coaching staff in 2015. The following words, spoken by coach Jackson, can be heard many times at practice: “There are only a few select outstanding individuals that […]
Intramural basketball playoffs being held this week
The intramural basketball playoffs are underway this week at UDM. Heading into competition, the leaders were Indirect Vision in Division 1 and Strictly Buckets in Division 2. Both teams had undefeated 4-0 records prior to the start of playoffs. For many, intramural sports are an escape from daily stresses such […]
Leach’s broadcasting trace to middle school
Dan Leach has that impeccable voice that you hear at your University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball games. No, not the one you hear saying the starting lineup; the one that you hear on the radio providing the city of Detroit and state of Michigan information about the Detroit Titans. […]
Titans prep for lacrosse against UM
The Detroit lacrosse team, now 0-2 on the season, will look for its first win this week on Feb. 24 against Michigan at home before a tough test against #1 Notre Dame on Feb. 27. The Titans fell 15-6 to #11 Ohio State on Feb. 6 and dropped a close […]
UDM becomes lifestyle for ‘R-Life’ worker
Working in Residence Life at a university can be an extremely tedious job. You never know what to expect, and how well you do your job mostly depends on the actions of other people. This all applies for Trevor Mannausa, UDM assistant director of Residence Life. “The biggest thing people […]
Detroit played key role in slaves’ escape
Tens of thousands of people visit the Detroit River along the RiverWalk every year. But probably not many know the river’s significance in 19th century U.S. and Canadian history. More than one hundred and fifty years ago, thousands of escaped slaves found freedom through the Underground Railroad by crossing that […]
Moo Cluck Moo offers food options at the Loft
Since opening in Dearborn in April 2013, Moo Cluck Moo has been serving fresh food and taking healthy eating to a new level. Last week, the eatery became the latest “pop up” restaurant to appear at the Loft in the Student Center. “I have two daughters, and they are the […]
Romance on the side
Do UDM students not date like they once did? Freshman Joan Jefferson doesn’t really date or talk to anyone seriously. She’s focused on herself. “Dating nowadays is so difficult,” she said. “Guys don’t really want to be in a relationship. They just want to have the perks without the title […]
