Thursday, November 14, 2024
A University of Detroit Mercy professor is taking another swing at filming a documentary about a baseball stadium. Jason Roche, associate professor of Communication Studies, was recently awarded a $17,000 grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council for “Step Up to The Plate,” a documentary chronicling the restoration and […]
Renovations to the North Quad dorms on the McNichols campus began in mid-October that promise to bring big changes to the living experience. The building will get new air conditioning and heating units in each dorm room and lounge. Lighting will also be updated throughout study lounges, and the building is […]
The University of Detroit Mercy men’s soccer season started with a 2-2 tie against Jacksonville Univer- sity. That game would be a sign of things to come. The Titans have a disappointing 2-5-4 record with six games remaining. However, it won its latest matchup over the weekend and three of […]
Senior year, for most students, is a time of feeling accomplished and making plans for the future. After several years of studying hard, attending sports events and making the most of the college experience, that chapter comes to a close. Excitement flows through these students as they take the next steps […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
