Detroit Mercy theatre students watch a taping of "The Late, Late Show with James Corden" while in Los Angeles. BY KAELYN JOHNSON / VN STAFF WRITER Spring break for college students often involves going to Miami or Las Vegas to party. It can be a much-needed vacation after dealing with […]
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A view from Canada: At home, crisis becomes clearer
At home in Canada, writer Anthony Occhiuto, a student-athlete at Detroit Mercy, is spending more time with his cat Vader. BY ANTHONY OCCHIUTO / VN STAFF WRITER The coronavirus has affected us all no matter where we are from. I attend Detroit Mercy but am from Canada, near Toronto. Like most […]
Intense work fuels Jackson’s monster performance
KYRI JACKSON / Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info BY JORGE REYNA / VN SPORTS EDITOR Senior sprinter Kyri Jackson was a monster in the Horizon League Track and Field Championship. She placed first in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.61, setting a new school record, […]
Opinion: So, I really don’t get to walk for graduation?
BY CLAIRE PATTERSON / VN NEWS EDITOR The coronavirus has done some real damage to the start of 2020. Tens of thousand of people have been affected, leading to a nearly nationwide quarantine. It is extremely difficult to come to grips with how the world is now. The state of […]
Memories of Valentines past remain in the heart
BY KAELYN JOHNSON / VN STAFF WRITER On Valentine’s Day this Friday, many couples will spend a romantic evening at a restaurant with dim lighting, making memories that they hope will last forever. The approaching holiday has some Detroit Mercy students feeling nostalgic about their most memorable Valentine’s Day celebrations. Autumn […]
Healthier ways transform her outlook on life
BY ADIA PALMER / VN STAFF WRITER As a college student, my mental health is always teetering. Some days I am happy and filled with light. On those days I ate a good breakfast, got to class on time, had a productive day at work, completed my homework at a decent […]
Students of diverse faiths find common ground
BY VIRIDIANA CAMACHO / VN STAFF WRITER Students who participated in the interfaith dinner found common ground at the Detroit Mercy event Feb. 4. Clayton Blackwell, a local ministerial candidate in the Southern Michigan Conference of the Free Methodist Church USA, said the dinner was “a great opportunity to discuss common […]
Big changes coming to campus
An architectural rendering of the outdoor plaza. / Photo courtesy of Detroit Mercy Advancement BY DEVONNE MCCULLOUGH / VN STAFF WRITER For the first time in a half century, the Student Union at Detroit Mercy will be expanded and renovated. Construction is expected to begin in May and be finished within […]
Juniors anchor women’s golf squad
KENDALL PAYNE / Photo courtesy of UDM Sports Info BY SCOTT SPARKS / VN STAFF WRITER Five members of the Detroit Mercy women’s golf team have been playing together for three years now – and they have big goals for their season. The lineup also includes two freshmen. There are […]
Youth will be key for Detroit Titan track teams
AMBER GEETING / Photo courtesy of UDM Sports Info BY ANTHONY OCCHIUTO / VN STAFF WRITER The Titans track teams have quite the journey ahead as they continue into their outdoor spring schedule. As conference championships at the end of February near, they will be looking to up their performance to get […]