Author: PATRICK ACKERMAN/ VN

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Physical, mental gains seen in workouts

Student-athletes at UDM put in a lot of time preparing themselves for the rigors of a long season.  While polishing the skills specific to their sport is important, they also devote a large amount of time to preparing their bodies as well. From lifting weights to running sprints, athletes at […]

Columnists

Titans have talent- and question marks

After a second straight season finishing below .500, coach Ray McCallum is on the hot seat.  He has now officially lost more games than he has won while in Detroit. A 15-18 record in 2014-15, including a seventh-place Horizon League finish, could prove to be the penultimate straw in his […]

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Freshman Gibson has Detroit roots

Jalen Gibson is one of three freshmen on the men’s basketball team. Continuing with his “entrance interview” series on incoming Titans, VN sports writer Karic Jones sat down with Gibson.   Jalen, you played at River Rouge. Are you from there or did you move to River Rouge for high […]

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Stressed? Music, exercise, peace can help

Feeling stressed? At UDM’s annual health fair Oct. 27 in the Fountain Lounge, Annamaria Silveri, director of the Wellness Center, and counselor Marjorie Lang were among those providing advice. Occupying two tables, they handed out flyers and business cards, and offered visits to students who may be experiencing pressure and […]

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B-ball assistants play key roles behind scenes

When it comes to a sports program, there are always people doing a lot of things behind the scenes.  Two graduate assistants (GAs) – Matthew Hasse and Kal Riebau – play a key role with the Titan men’s basketball program.  Players know they help with film, practice, class attendance and […]

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College choices hinge on personal factors

What college should I attend? Should I go online or attend on campus? There are so many questions when the subject of college comes up. The variety from which to choose does not make the decision easier. However, these things were of no relevance to Harout Wartersian. Wartersian, a sophomore, […]

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1st Gen

College-life brings many new challenges and obstacles for students. For most, comfort is found through reassurances from parents or family members who have taken the journey before them. However, not all students have this luxury.  First-generation students are the first members of their families to attend a four-year college or […]