An upsetting 71-66 loss to Youngstown State in the second round of the Horizon League tournament ended Antoine Davis’s chase for “Pistol” Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record, but for about a week, there was speculation there would be another opportunity for a Titan to re-write the record books. Detroit Mercy, […]
Author: Jorge Reyna
Transfer student grateful for shot on women’s basketball team
After attending three different colleges, transfer student Jada Moorehead landed at Detroit Mercy earlier this year. Moorehead played two full semesters of women’s basketball at each school until she felt as if there was a better fit out there for her. This happens often enough when going through the trial and […]
No. 0 heads to the rafters as UDM honors senior hoopers
A tough loss last month against Wright State was still a day of celebration at Calihan Hall for the last regular season game for the men’s basketball team. Senior star Antoine Davis would score 34 points in the 82-71 loss against Trey Calvin and Wright State University. Before tip-off though, there […]
Students seek Greek life due to focus on service
When you hear of Greek life on campus, the first impression you may have is what you see in the movies: a lot of parties, drinking and various shenanigans. What many don’t realize is that that Greek organizations strive to uphold missions of service. Service and unity through Greek life allow organizations […]
Faith, religion play key roles before and after tragedies
ldquo;F*** your thoughts and prayers,” Michigan Representative Ranjeev Puri tweeted in the wake of the Michigan State University shooting. The sentiment was echoed by other lawmakers and repeated verbatim by citizens across the country. In recent years, there has been a promotion of the idea that well-intended words of condolence and […]
Student-athletes need mental health support
Less than two percent of high school athletes go on to play at NCAA Division I schools. Many see being a Division I athlete as the ultimate goal: a way they can show that they’ve “made it.” But many fail to realize that behind all that glory are early mornings, late nights […]
Excited for graduation, ready for what’s next
My college journey at the University of Detroit Mercy is almost over and I cannot wait to prioritize my aspirations. My college journey was adverse due to a global pandemic, which started during my freshman year. The tragedies of the pandemic were devastating, but quarantine and remote classes provided me […]
Art display honors Black lives lost to violence
Next month, the University of Detroit Mercy will host a dedication ceremony for Panel Five, an art installation that remembers victims killed in acts of racially-motivated violence. The ceremony will take place April 26 at 4 p.m. in the Briggs Building and will include prayer, a vocalist and a poetry reading. […]
Seniors should give to class gift campaign
The University of Detroit Mercy is kicking off the annual Senior Class Giving Campaign, which will ensure the university is able to continue guiding Titans towards a boundless future. The campaign is a yearly initiative which allows the graduating class to collaborate with the university’s fund-development team to create a […]
Preparations underway for Taylor’s March inauguration
Dr. Donald B. Taylor will be inaugurated next month as the University of Detroit Mercy’s 26th President and officials encourage all students, faculty and staff to take part in the day-long events. The celebration on March 24 kicks off with a Mass of Thanksgiving at Gesu Catholic Church at 1 p.m. […]
