It's been four months since I decided to quit vaping. CNN just came out with a report stating that over two million teenagers use some sort of electronic cigarette. Until a few years ago, I was one of those teenagers. I don't think I was addicted, however, especially since I’ve […]
Author: Fayez AliAhmad
A local guide to a perfect Valentine’s Day
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, finding the perfect place to spend time with your significant other might be a top priority, especially with coronavirus-related staffing shortages and social distancing rules. If you’re looking for a few spots near Detroit Mercy, consider the following: -Do you or your significant […]
Day of Giving to highlight philanthropy
The University of Detroit Mercy’s annual “Day of Giving” will take place Tuesday, Feb. 15, with alumni panel discussions, a prize raffle and other activities to help celebrate the school’s donors and inform current students about the impact of philanthropy. The day-long events – both virtual and in-person – are […]
Panel discusses rise of Muslim comedians
Dr. Samah Choudhury, an assistant professor of philosophy and religion at Ithaca College, spoke Friday, Jan. 21 on the disjointed rise of the Muslim American comedian. Prof. Katherine Merriman of the Islamic Studies program moderated the talk which was viewed by approximately 100 people live via Zoom. The 40-minute presentation […]
Titans look poised to make noise
With a 5-3 Horizon League record following recent wins over UIC and Milwaukee, the Titans have set themselves up for something positive to close out the season. Currently ranked fourth in the conference with nine games of league competition left, it’s safe to say that the Titans want to stay […]
Fifth ‘Scream’ movie a worthy addition to iconic horror series
lsquo;Scream’ first appeared in theaters in 1996 and the franchise has gone on to become one of the most popular horror series known to man. After the original, director Wes Craven produced three additional films over fifteen years that continued the legacy of the silent killer Ghostface. Although there was […]
Home winning streak continues despite COVID restrictions
Fans are not currently allowed to sit in the lower bowl of Calihan Hall. The unpredictability of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the Detroit Titans basketball season. For safety reasons amid the recent spike in COVID cases, the university recently closed the lower bowl of Calihan Hall for […]
Collections Resource Center makes for a unique day trip
During the excruciatingly cold Detroit winter days, museum visits are of interest as they provide a warm, indoor activity where you can experience new things and make room for your creative imagination. Aside from the well-known and heavily-visited Detroit Institute of Arts, the Henry Ford Museum, the Museum of Contemporary […]
Positive thinking
The Detroit Mercy women’s basketball team has had a rough few seasons. After last year’s suspension following allegations of mistreatment by ex-Head Coach AnnMarie Gilbert, the team entered this season with an entirely new roster. All of the players are from outside Michigan. After its most recent loss Sunday against […]
Future nurses undaunted by pandemic challenges
As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses, doctors and other medical professionals continue to work hard to keep the public safe while battling burnout and the stress of a once-in-a-century public health crisis. But that hasn’t deterred Nicolas John Manuel, a nursing major at the […]
