I’m pretty excited about the Live6 Alliance initiative to help redevelop the area around Livernois and McNichols (Six Mile Road) because I used to live in the area. I took a drive around there with Lauren Hood, the Live6 director, and chatted about the neighborhood and her plans to engage […]
Author: LARRY GABRIEL/ VN GUEST
Lessons of times, attitude and Dave & Buster’s
Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I find myself reflecting on the year almost behind me. Day by day, I never really feel as if much is changing. But in the grand scheme of things, I always realize that my life is in a whole new place from where it […]
‘I’ve been there… I am so happy you are still with us’
Maybe you were on campus when it happened. Or perhaps you heard through the grapevine or even read about it in the last issue of The VN. Recently, a UDM student climbed atop the power house and contemplated jumping. She was talked down, thankfully. I walked by while it was […]
Four years later, 8 Mile Road remains but its meaning has changed
As someone who’s not a Detroit area native, I enjoy the fact that each day is a new opportunity to learn something about the area where I go to school. The best part of that is all I have to do is drive, which as a commuter student is something […]
It’s that time
With exams beginning Tuesday, Dec. 15, crunch time has begun. “I always have a lot of anxiety when final exams come around,” said Paige Dykema, a senior biology student. “But I make lists and take regular breaks to power through.” Most professors would agree that exams are nothing to […]
UDM ‘radio’ play hits downtown theatre
The Theatre Company’s second production of the year, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” opened last week at the YMCA in downtown Detroit. After last year’s success, the company decided to bring this show back for the holiday season. Based on the classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” […]
Campus pays tribute to vets
In honor of the brave men and women of the U.S. service, the Student Programming Board partnered with Student Life Office to host their annual Veterans Day program Nov. 11. The commemoration began with the National Anthem sung by student Ashe’ Lewis and an opening prayer by student Akilea McKay. […]
UDM pop-up restaurant gets praise
UDM students got a taste of Middle Eastern food from the Al-Saha restaurant at The Loft recently. On occasional Thursdays, the restaurant will be staging a pop-up restaurant on campus for a few hours at lunchtime. The October visit saw students in lines attempting to get their special meals. Chicken […]
An icon, symbol, and memory
UDM students pass near it while walking to and from class without giving it a second thought or glance. It is the university’s most recognizable symbol – a structure older than most buildings on campus. It can be seen from some point in almost every building. University of Detroit Mercy’s […]
JR JR gives off good vibes in Royal Oak
Before last week, I had listened to one JR JR song, their cover of “We Almost Lost Detroit” by Gil Scott Heron. In preparation for an interview with front man Daniel Zott and the Royal Oak show Friday night, I listened to everything they were playing on their current tour […]
