Inflation continues to be a major issue for people across the U.S., including at the University of Detroit Mercy. The prices of everything from eggs to raw materials have risen over the past year. Although the rate of increase has cooled, and some relief for Michiganders could be coming in the […]
Author: Isabella Filary
New fencing coach values positive attitudes
Michael Ramlow became the new head coach of Detroit Mercy’s fencing team in October, after longtime coach Todd Dressell retired. The fencing team remains an important part of Detroit Mercy athletics, and is still the only sport here to win an NCAA championship. Ramlow, who said he was very excited to […]
New Latinx organization seeks student input
One of the newest organizations on campus was started by a student who refused to take “no” for an answer. Maria Cristal Guzman is president of the Detroit Mercy Latinx Student Union (LSU), which officially formed this semester. The university was without such a group for nearly two years after the […]
First Pride events seen as ‘huge’ step toward inclusion
Detroit Mercy’s first Pride Night celebrations are seen as a “huge” step toward inclusion by the university’s LGBTQ+ community and are likely to expand in the future, according to organizers. The athletic department earlier this month hosted the events at both a men’s and women’s basketball game to recognize and celebrate […]
Journalism class helped transfer student feel more comfortable
I have always been enamored with the idea of college being this formative time that would inspire and lead me towards my future. Last August was my first semester as a transfer student from Macomb Community College to the University of Detroit Mercy. I enrolled in a class called “News Writing” […]
Fining refs for wrong calls would be wrong message
When it comes to high-pressure situations and constant backlash from fans, being a professional athlete can be one of the toughest jobs in sports. But have you ever thought about the individual standing on the sideline? The one with the striped shirt and whistle in his or her mouth, armed and […]
Celebrating Black History Month is a ‘cultural necessity’ for all Americans
Celebrating Black History Month is a cultural necessity for all Americans. In February 1926, Carter G Woodson, a historian, author and founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History ignited the first Negro History Week. Woodson selected a specific week that included Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas’s […]
Near tragedy turns into fortune for NFL safety
Two years ago, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin set up a GoFundMe with a goal of raising $2,500 for a toy drive for his community. Today, Hamiln has not only received $2,500, he’s raised almost $9 million in one of the most unexpected events to ever happen in NFL history. […]
Lions fans have much to look forward to
After a disappointing season in 2021 that ended with a 3-13-1 record, the Detroit Lions and their fans had little to look forward to. There were a number of questions surrounding the roster and coaching staff after Dan Campbell, a first-year head coach, failed to make many visible improvements to […]
Relaxing flight turns into smelly situation
A recent cross-country flight I was on last year turned into a four hour-long flatulence extravaganza, which lead to the immediate illness of nearby passengers. On Sept. 11, I traveled to Seattle with the Environmental Leadership Program to engage 30 conservation fellows from different regions across the United States. […]
