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 […]
Author: Jeremiah Steen
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. […]
‘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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
