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Titans head into conference games playing well

The Titans celebrate a goal. Photo courtesy of Titans Sports Info   BY MADELYN RUSH / VN STAFF WRITER The men’s soccer team wasted no time coming into preseason ready to play. “Three out of the past four games have gone into overtime and in those three we are undefeated,” said Ryan […]

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Titans drop two at home in women’s lacrosse

The Titans dropped two home matches recently, falling to Kent State 17-12 on April 22 and to Akron 16-12 on April 24. Against Kent State, Cat Kopchia (#19 below) led the Titans with four goals. Taryn McManus contributed five goals for Detroit Mercy against Akron.  Varsity News photos by VICTORIA […]

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Less busy, but campus still draws some students

The Covid-19 pandemic means a whole lot fewer students are on campus — but it doesn't mean the campus has been abandoned. On a recent day, Varsity News photographer Devonne Mccullough found many Detroit Mercy students in the McNichols Library, usually studying alone. Here is the photographic evidence.

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Lacrosse women knit blankets for needy

Claire Conway on the field. / Photo by Detroit Titans Sports Info BY TYLER HART / VN STAFF WRITER What started as a school project turned into a full team effort by Titan women’s lacrosse players. Senior midfielder Claire Conway asked around the team looking for an idea for a […]

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Talent show among upcoming Student Life activities

BY NICHOLAS CUCCHI / VN STAFF WRITER Student Life staff members have faced challenges planning events this semester due to Covid-19, but that has not stopped them from exploring creative ways to engage students. Assistant Director Adam Hollmann and student employee Jennifer Elias shared their experiences this semester. “Early in […]

Features

Nolan Kroha column: Only regret not transferring sooner

BY NOLAN KROHA / VN STAFF WRITER The Winter 2021 semester is coming to a close, meaning that graduation is right around the corner. Soon students will don their caps and gowns, signaling the end of their college careers and launching them into the world as accomplished adults. The graduation […]