Senior Adjunct Professor Larry Kazmirowski’s family loves Halloween so much, even their pets get in on the action. “My family is very into costumes and Halloween,” said Kazmirowski, who teaches psychology. “My daughter even had a Halloween party this weekend for dogs. Her corgi was dressed as a paper towel.” Kazmirowski’s […]
Author: Ryan Rutkowski
Black Student Union aims to foster sense of community
From bake sales and study tables to fashion shows and game nights, the Black Student Union is all about building community. The group, which has about 65 members, puts on a number of events throughout the year. But most importantly, it hosts weekly meetings to discuss controversial topics or bring up […]
Detroit rapper Baby Money shines in new album
As music and entertainment become an even bigger staple in the United States, new artists emerge on a daily basis trying to be the next one to “make it out” of their current situation and into a new, better one. Based on his latest album, emerging Detroit artist Baby Money’s […]
‘House of the Dragon’ is perfect ‘Game of Thrones’ predecessor
When the final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” concluded in 2019, public approval of the series was at an all-time low. Critics and fans alike were disappointed with writers David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, feeling that the show was rushed and strayed from author George R. R. Martin’s source material […]
Fitness Center turns 10
It’s been a decade of deadlifts, dance classes and dedication to health and wellness. The University of Detroit Mercy’s Fitness Center turned 10 last month, and those who run it have no plans of slowing down its programming any time soon. The center offers fitness classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fitness […]
Rethinking the purpose of a monarchy
Following the death last month of Queen Elizabeth II, there’s a renewed debate over the purpose of a monarchy. While it’s largely symbolic with no real governing power, the royal family in England is the perfect example of why the monarchy should be dissolved. I say this for two reasons. The […]
Vote ‘no’ on Prop. 3 to protect the ‘least among us’
With the recent Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade and the pro-abortion proposal on the Michigan ballot this November, I am compelled to share factual information about the onset of human life, the abortion industry, the prolife movement and the content of Proposal 3. If we follow the science, life begins at conception. […]
Auto show’s return a success
For 30 years, the North American International Auto Show was held in Detroit, every January, to showcase new vehicles and concepts from automotive manufacturers all over the globe. It is host to hundreds of cars, thousands of people, and many dif- ferent companies showing off their products. Because of this, […]
Environmental justice focus of Bioneers conference
The University of Detroit Mercy later this week will host a conference dedicated to examining the environment from a number of perspectives. The 17th annual Great Lakes Bioneers conference, taking place Oct. 14 and 15 on the McNichols campus, serves as an opportunity for collaboration between residents of Detroit, as well […]
Pardon our dust
Renovations to the student union are complete, but the broader updates to the McNichols campus are just beginning. The University’s Fisher Administration Center is set to be demolished in the near future. The Fisher building has been around since 1966 and to many around the campus it is considered an […]
