The first break is fast approaching, and UDM students are eagerly awaiting their chance to relax after several weeks of school. The break means there will be no classes next Monday or Tuesday, Oct. 12-13. UDM junior Mona Hammoud will be going to a haunted house with a few friends. […]
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Sexual assault focus of movie, talk on campus this Thursday
In an effort to battle sexual assault, the student-run Detroit Prevention and Awareness in the Community, or DPAC, is teaming up with UDM’s Honors Program to bring students a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary “The Hunting Ground.” The event will be held on McNichols campus on Thursday, Oct. 8, […]
Charges dismissed in sex assault case
Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has decided to not charge a UDM student who was apprehended after a criminal sexual assault was reported on the McNichols campus. Maria Miller, a spokeswoman for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, said Tuesday there was insufficient evidence to proceed with the case. She said prosecutors […]
A brief roundup
Howard will play basketball in Spain Juwan Howard Jr. will be taking his talents to Spain. The former Titan signed a contract with Café Candelas Breogan of the Spanish League on Sept. 9. After graduating, Howard spent part of his summer playing for the Miami Heat in the NBA Summer […]
Authors share stories of book industry
Getting a novel published is no small feat. There’s the writing process, editing, rewriting, rejection letters, getting a publisher and, of course, finding an audience to actually read it. But on Friday, Sept. 11, three published authors held a book reading and a Q & A in the renovated Grounds […]
New video board, sound system will rock Calihan Hall
A lot of exciting things are happening at historic Calihan Hall. The athletic department is installing a new video board and sound system. The scoreboard will have screens on it, allowing a new experience for fans. This new fan experience will bring a new type of atmosphere to Calihan Hall. […]
Scott aware of what’s on the horizon
After the departure of the women’s basketball coach after last season, University of Detroit Mercy Athletics Director Robert Vowels was faced with the task of filling the position. On May 5, Vowels made the announcement that he had found the person for the job. Just one day following the announcement […]
Food changes reflect aim to be more pleasing, says Sodexo boss
Has anyone noticed the Starbucks in UDM’s Library? Or the new set up of the concession stand in the library? Sodexo has made many changes on campus. It has not been a secret that many students have had problems with food options on campus, but this year will be different, […]
15 signs you’re a hopeless Titans fan
Basketball season may not be starting until November, but if you’re a Titans basketball fan you’re already thinking about coming campaign. Not sure you qualify, here are 15 ways to tell you’re a Titans fan: 1. You have a specific seat in Calihan Hall. All the diehard fans have a […]
At Nike Skills Academy, a chance to play best, meet idols
It was a very busy summer for me with all the traveling and workouts I had going on. I was fortunate enough to be one of 27 college players across the country invited to the Nike Skills Academy in Los Angeles. It was a great learning experience because of the […]
