BY MICHAEL KOSTUCH / VN STAFF WRITER It was a normal class, on a normal day, in the normal Briggs Building. Students were working quietly and diligently on in-class writing. And then, in the blink of an eye, the day refused to be normal. Just before noon on Thursday, Feb. 8, […]
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Chinese New Year celebration conjures warmth of home
VN photo / JOHNATHAN ZHU BY TIFFENY GRIPPER / VN STAFF WRITER Chinese New Year is more than just the start of a new calendar, it is a huge holiday and a chance for families to spend time together. “It is like our Christmas,” said Yuping Yang, international student counselor […]
Titans voice Cliff Russell dies in Chicago
Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info BY KAM CHATMAN / VN Staff Writer The Detroit Titans family has been stunned by news of the death of sports broadcaster Cliff Russell. Russell, 61, died of a heart attack Sunday evening at a Chicago hotel. The men’s basketball team was […]
Paczki Day arrives Thursday on campus
BY LAUREN SHARKEY / VN STAFF WRITER Once a year, the smell of paczki donuts fills the student union and the library lobby on McNichols campus. That day – Paczki Day, Thursday, Feb. 8 – is almost here. Some people might think it is just an excuse to eat a type […]
New vaping study points to hazards
BY EMILY JONES / VN STAFF WRITER You’ve seen them on campus: the students walking around leaving huge plumes of cotton candy-flavored trails in their wake. From hipsters to that one cool professor, more Detroit Mercy folks appear to be picking up vaping more than ever. But vaping may not be […]
Roster depleted, Titans step up, fan post-season hopes
Josh McFolley scored 30 points Sunday and moved up the Titan's all-time three-point list. (Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info.) BY PEYTON THOMAS / VN SPORTS WRITER The Titans pulled out a 74-60 victory over the IUPUI Jaguars Friday night before dropping an afternoon game to the UIC Flames […]
World Wrestling Entertainment’s 25th conjures memories of Cena, Mysterio and fun with friends
BY GERALD BLACKSHEAR / VN STAFF WRITER “1 … 2 … 3 … Ding! Ding! Ding! It’s over!” These are the words that end a World Wrestling Entertainment match and get the crowd rumbling. WWE, a professional wrestling company recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, has brought joy to many childhoods over […]
Behind the scenes with a Titan
Kam Chatman on the court. (Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info) BY KAMERON CHATMAN / VN STAFF WRITER We have six games left in the regular season. Despite going 1-1 in the past week, we Titans have definitely stepped up our effort and intensity on the court. With all […]
Blake Griffin ignites excitement in Detroit
BY KAM CHATMAN / VN STAFF WRITER Most people are aware that Blake Griffin has been traded to the Pistons, and the news has brought a lot of excitement, which is understandable. The former rookie of the year and four-time all-star has averaged 21.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists […]
Plagiarism warnings carry weight; some get expelled
BY TIFFENY GRIPPER and JOAN-MARIE JEFFERSON / VN STAFF WRITERS Plagiarism – the word appears on every Detroit Mercy syllabus, no matter what class. The university requires that all syllabi address the topic. Plagiarism is a part of academic dishonesty. It occurs mostly when someone uses someone else’s work as their own […]
