You’ve probably noticed me by now. At four-foot-six, I’m difficult to miss. My height is why I receive strange looks from some of my peers and, more often, from children brought by their mothers and fathers into the McNichols library or to basketball games at Calihan Hall. Once the children […]
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3 Words to Describe Your Major
ROJIN TEODORO Biology major, freshman “I hate life.” SALWA CHOUDHURY Pre-physician assistant studies, junior “Challenging, rewarding, worth-while.” Fr. Fowsouo Aubin, S.J. Civil engineering, graduate student “Precision, check-up, co-ops.” ANDREW CIESZKOWSKI Architecture, sophomore “Designing for people.” Abby Chiu Nursing, junior “Care-plan probs.” Blair White Psychology, sophomore […]
Could Titans upset UM? Rashad says yes
The Titans defended the Hall – as in Calihan Hall – by stomping all over Rochester College of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Friday night, 77-54. Doesn’t say much about the Titans, right? It doesn’t and that’s because – no offense to Rochester College – the meat of the […]
Carlton Brundidge:
Junior point guard Carlton Brundidge figures to play a significant role in his second full season with the Titans. After earning all-state honors at Southfield High School, Brundidge – many call him CB – spent his freshman season as a member of the Michigan Wolverines, before transferring to UDM. He […]
Patrick Ackerman:
At six-foot-ten, Pat Ackerman is the biggest big man on the Detroit Titans. A junior, he started his collegiate basketball career at Penn State University in 2011 before transferring to UDM last season. Because of NCAA transfer rules, he sat out in 2013-14. But Ackerman will be counted on to […]
Team makes coach’s transition easy
A lot of times assistant coaches play more of the “unsung hero role” on a team while the spotlight is for the most part on head coaches. Such is the case with Laurie Merian, assistant women’s lacrosse coach at University of Detroit Mercy. Born and raised in Maryland, Merian played […]
On the field since day one
The journey to the top is not always easy – just ask University of Detroit Mercy head women’s soccer coach Mike Lupenec. Lupenec is in his 22nd year as head coach of the Titans. He has won two Horizon League championships, has an NCAA Tournament victory, three Horizon League coach […]
Phones, video games top early holiday shopping lists
Looking for a cool way to surprise your “before anyone else” (BAE) with a present? Or considering a trendy, up-to-date gift for your best friend? In any case, with the holiday-shopping season about to begin, you’ll find some great ideas and gifts that even Santa Claus can’t hook you up […]
Foreign students will get taste of holiday
While many members of the UDM community are looking forward to celebrating another Thanksgiving with family and friends, some international students are excited about their very first Thanksgiving. The Cultural Conversation Partners Program is hosting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for students on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. in Reno […]
Brazilian student finds U.S. people good, happy, helpful
Arriving in a new country filled with dreams – that was the beginning of my journey to obtain my master’s degree. After 17 hours of travel, I finally arrived at UDM. Arriving a week early gave me time to get around and try to know the place that would become […]