Friday, September 20, 2024
The beauty of “Steve Jobs” is how it fails to tell the entire life story of Steve Jobs. Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin gives us three 40-minute scenes that lead up to the product launches of the original Macintosh, Jobs’ failed NeXT computer, and the first iMac. There are a couple flashbacks, […]
ldquo;You can’t chase the night. When the night is over, the night is over. That’s just the way it is.” William Wesley, better known as World Wide Wes, was speaking on the nightlife, but it applies equally to life after college for athletes, especially basketball. Evan Bruinsma is still […]
A lot goes into a basketball game aside from the contest. There are cheerleaders, dancers and, of course, a pep band. The pep band is a big part of having an advantage at home games because of the support and energy the musicians bring to every game. The band […]
People love to complain. Whether it be about school, work, professors, classes, etc., people love to vent their feelings. With new mediums for this complaining, like Yik Yak, people are getting a little out of control. Yik Yak, an app targeted for college students to connect with others in the […]
We all have things big and small to be thankful for in our lives. Here’s what I’m thankful for: First and foremost, Mom and Dad. My parents have stayed together for 27 years and counting and shown me what true love looks like. They’ve supported me every step of the […]
While UDM students enjoyed their summer vacation, English professor Nick Rombes was hard at work on his directorial debut, the film “The Removals.” “The novel that I wrote, ‘The Absolution of Roberto Acestes Laing,’ was published by Two Dollar Radio press and they were just getting into film,” said Rombes. […]
Arnold D’Ambrosio has been named the university’s vice president for advancement. D’Ambrosio, a native Detroiter, will be responsible for leading the university’s development, alumni relations and communications programs in order to build awareness of the university and secure the philanthropic resources to sustain and advance UDM’s mission, according to a […]
A sense of relief spread through a gathered crowd last week after a suicidal student came down safely from atop a UDM building. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, a student was spotted atop the powerhouse near the base of the clock tower. “The department contacted the Detroit police and fire departments […]
This week is National Hunger and Homelessness week and in recognition UDM has several events planned. Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 19, a “leadership slam” featuring Janet Lawson, director of the Ford Volunteer Corps and Ford Mobile Food Pantry Program, will be held in C & F 228 from 12:45 to 2 […]
Food, fights and fire are part of the Thanksgiving memories of University of Detroit Mercy students. In light of the holiday break, which begins next Wednesday, Nov. 25, The Varsity News asked a few students to share their favorite Thanksgiving memories. Senior political science major Zana Brown spent many holidays […]
