New Titans women’s lacrosse head coach Alexa Matta brings an eclectic background to her new gig. Prior to getting into coaching, she worked as a paralegal for a firm for a couple of years. She described that she loved the work of helping others but couldn’t sustain the feeling of […]
Author: Desseray Martin
Detroit Mercy continues beautification upgrades
In recent months, Detroit Mercy has implemented a series of stunning upgrades to its McNichols Campus. From new signage including wayfinding kiosks, to multiple large-scale banners, to an upgraded Fisher Fountain and the fan-favorite, a Hollywood-like “TITANS” sign standing at 6 feet tall, the improvements are part of a broader […]
Black box theater progess has Theatre department excited
Theatre majors and the community are stoked as a “state of the art” black box theatre space is being built on campus in the renovated Student Union. Construction began this year with an eye toward a 2025 opening. Detroit Mercy does not have a theatre at the McNichols location and […]
OPINION: Fall fun fills the greater Detroit area for students looking to the weekend
As the school year begins and the weather changes, we watch as the leaves turn colors, and the holiday season grows closer. That said, Christmas is still months away and we still have some things to look forward to before Thanksgiving. With Detroit growing as an up-and-coming city there is […]
New Dean of Libraries brings experience, Detroit ties
Kate Harger became the University of Detroit Mercy’s new Dean of Libraries on Aug. 1. Serving most recently as the Director of Library & Academic Support Services at Henry Ford College, Harger brings over two decades of academic library leadership experience with her. Harger possesses a broad academic background. In […]
OPINION: All eyes on Bronny for the Lakers
On June 26, the NBA draft occurred at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Every year around that time, sports fanatics, especially basketball ones, are really excited to see a bunch of players getting drafted to their favorite teams in hopes of them making the roster and improving the […]
OPINION: ‘It Ends With Us’ drama-filled on and off screen
The movie “It Ends with Us” starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni took over the box office and viewers’ hearts. The movie was released on Aug. 9 and has brought in almost $300 million. The movie is based on a novel written by Colleen Hoover who wrote the novel about […]
OPINION: Injuries pave new path for former Detroit Mercy basketball player
When I held a basketball in the 4th grade, I knew it was more than a game. Just hearing the ball bounce against the pavement and the smooth swoosh of the net as the ball sailed through sounds let me know what I wanted to do for the rest of […]
OPINION: ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel is a Halloween treat
Don’t say his name three times or else he will get you! The original “Beetlejuice” film was created in 1988. The main cast was Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice, Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, Geena Davis as Barbara Maitland, Alec Baldwin as Adam Maitland, Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, and Jeffrey […]
New hires, events headline big 2024-25 for UDM career services
Despite the widespread recognition of our campus’s abundant resources, there is still a significant gap in awareness about the full range of services and facilities available to students. The University of Detroit Mercy campus features a comprehensive office dedicated to helping students navigate their future careers — the Center for […]