People all across the country still shudder when they hear the word “Detroit,” and some still refer to the Motor City as a grimy, disgusting place. Those same people would not be surprised to hear about the break-in that occurred on Fairfield this past weekend. However, I strongly hope that […]
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One rocking eatery
I lived on campus for the better part of four years. Over that time, I went off campus to eat way too often. Instead of just going to chain restaurants, I have often found looked for hidden gems across the city and southern Oakland County. On Monday I tried a […]
‘Death of a Bachelor’ showcases a one-man Panic! At the Disco
Panic! At the Disco is a far different band than it was when formed in 2004. The once four-piece group has been downgraded to just longtime lead singer Brandon Urie. That’s right, as elegantly described in the liner notes of 2016’s “Death of a Bachelor” Panic! is the Solo outlet […]
From the Varsity News archives: Memories of Lions, Titans football successes swirl near old stadium
And the walls came tumbling down. Tumble they did this summer when the wrecker’s demolition ball razed U-D’s football stadium and took with it some of the grand memories of both Detroit and the school. Fittingly enough for Detroit, the stadium went down to make room for a 900-car parking […]
Every drop helps when it comes to Flint water
I recently attended my first press conference – a speech over luncheon at the convention of the Michigan Press Association in Grand Rapids. It was an interesting experience, especially because the event featured our governor, Rick Snyder. Snyder, as many know, has been under a lot of heat recently due […]
Students find Fitness Center a stress refuge
Do you need something to fill your time between classes? Looking to blow off some steam from long hours of studying? The UDM Student Fitness Center is the perfect place. For college students, managing the time needed for studying, having a social life and maintaining a desired appearance can be […]
Valentine’s Day: Drake, daiquiris and chocolate
Valentine’s Day, what’s that? This weekend, millions of single people around the country will stay in and reap the precious joys of Valentine’s Day, myself included. We will watch romantic comedies on Netflix, eat an insane amount of Hershey kisses and sip frozen daiquiris because we’re single. We don’t have […]
Black history events features authors
UDM is celebrating Black History Month with several upcoming events. On Thursday, Feb. 18, UDM will be hosting a book signing, panel discussion and reception for the book “A Fluid Frontier: Slavery, Resistance and the Underground Railroad in the Detroit River Borderland.” The book consists of a collection of contributions […]
Armed robbery reaffirms needs for campus fence
Coming up with ideas for columns isn’t as easy as you might think. This week was no different. I sat at my desk on Thursday night, hoping that I would be struck by an idea but, alas, nothing. I drove to Ann Arbor Saturday morning for the Michigan-Michigan State basketball […]
Minnerath makes all-star festivities
Former Detroit Titan standout Nick Minnerath will participate in the NBA D-League three point contest during the D-League’s all-star weekend in Toronto on Feb. 13. Minnerath is 51 for 120 in three-point attempts so far this season while playing for the Canton Charge, according to the team’s website. The Charge […]
