Author: Jada Moorehead

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‘Avatar’ sequel is excellent

There have been a lot new, great movies out recently, but “Avatar: The Way of Water,” might be my favorite of all time. It’s a sequel to the blockbuster 2009 hit “Avatar,” and continues the story about the alien world of Pandora and the Na'vi, beings who appear primitive but […]

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‘The Menu’ has all the ingredients for a great movie

In director Mark Mylod’s recent comedy and horror film “The Menu,” a reservation at Hawthorne’s is the ultimate conception of fine-dining with a twist. Guests who travel to the remote island where the restaurant is located are treated to course after course of perfectly hand-crafted plates featuring local flora and […]

Sports

Detroit Mercy athletes find success with NIL deals

Detroit Mercy student athletes were given an opportunity like never before in mid-2021 when the NCAA Board of Directors approved an interim Name Image and Likeness (NIL) policy, and many are taking full advantage. The NIL policy allows NCAA student athletes to participate in endorsement deals while being compensated for […]

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Titans continue to struggle against rival Oakland

The Grizzlies have won 12 of the last 13 games against Detroit Mercy.  Antoine Davis, now second on the all-time NCAA scoring list, has had tremendous success on the court during his years in a Titan uniform. But the fifth-year senior has struggled against bitter rival Oakland University, with the […]

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Junior runner bounces back from devastating stroke

Junior Katie Anderla worked hard to return to competition following a stroke.  Katie Anderla, came to Detroit Mercy with high hopes of competing on the cross country and track and field teams. But nearly 17 months ago, Anderla wasn’t sure if she’d ever be able to run again. In September […]

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Not My Fault hopes to raise awareness about sexual assault

The organization recently held a "Cookies & Convos" meet-and-greet, according to its Instagram page. Not My Fault, founded by senior Aasiyah Khan, a developmental psychology major, is an organization that focuses on raising awareness about sexual assault. The group shares information regarding resources for victims and preventative measures for communities. […]

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New DE&I Director hopes to foster community across campus

Kristin Johnston was named UDM's first director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion last year. Kristin Johnston, Detroit Mercy’s first director of the newly-created Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, says she plans to use her role to foster community and inclusivity among everyone on campus. “I want […]

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Finance professor reflects on time in Azerbaijan

Omid Sabbaghi spent four months teaching in Azerbaijan as part of the Fulbright Program. Omid Sabbaghi, a finance professor and director of graduate business programs at Detroit Mercy, recently returned from a trip to Azerbaijan, where he taught at Khazar University and conducted research as part of the Fulbright Program. […]

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Elon Musk’s wild ride at Twitter

Elon Musk, owner of Tesla and SpaceX and one of the world’s richest people, announced on April 14 that he wanted to buy the social media site Twitter. Musk’s primary intentions for the purchase of the company, he said, include an overall push for greater free speech. Musk, however, tried to […]

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COVID-19 almost got me

The coronavirus has impacted millions of people around the world and it almost killed me. Nearly 6.63 million people died from COVID-19 and there are over 643 million confirmed cases. Unfortunately, I was one of the 643 million confirmed cases due to poor judgment and my increased need to go have […]