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, […]
‘Sleeping’ spews cliches before finding its groove
ldquo;Sleeping With Other People,” written and directed by Leslye Headland, thinks it’s more than a romantic comedy. From everything I had read or heard on the film, I was led to believe that this would be more honest, real and gentle than your run-of-the-mill rom-com. It’s not. Jake (Jason Sudeikis) […]
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 […]
The guy who grew up here
Freshman Hayden Cunningham has lived on campus longer than you. He’s been here 16 years. Almost all of his life. Since 1999. Back when your parents may have been listening to “Believe” by Cher on the radio. Back when the twin towers still stood in New York City. Back […]
Inspiring Times
When UDM professor and history department chair Greg Sumner was asked by a publisher to write a book about Detroit during the World War II era, he jumped at the opportunity. “It’s such a rich topic,” he said. “Detroit in World War II,” Sumner’s third book, comes out Nov. 9 […]
Acapella singers launch new group
ldquo;Nothing but Treble,” an acapella group, has taken flight at the University of Detroit Mercy. Founder Ashe’ Lewis got the idea from her favorite movie, “Pitch Perfect,” and decided that now was the time to launch the organization on campus. “I was hesitant at first but I went out on […]
Renovation doubles size of Grounds
Have you seen Grounds Coffeehouse this year? Umm, if you haven’t, you should definitely make your way to the basement of the student union and see for yourself. Many events for student organizations are held there. The Student Programming Board (SPB) has weekly meetings in Grounds as does the Muslim […]
Finkenbine battles misconceptions about ‘economic’ cause of Civil War
Slavery remains at the root of racial issues in America, according to UDM history professor Dr. Roy Finkenbine. Finkenbine, director of the university’s Black Abolitionist Archives and a nationally recognized expert on slavery, delivered a Lunch and Learn talk Oct. 23, titled “Much Apu About Nothing: Sesquicentennial Reflections on the […]
Guns on campus? Debate comes to UDM
University of Detroit Mercy student Derick Casier, the son of a police officer, grew up in a house with guns. He is comfortable around them, knows how to use them and has a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) that permits him to carry a firearm most places. Casier, a computer information […]
