Sunday, September 22, 2024
BY META MISENER VN SPECIAL WRITER Nicholas Rombes, an English professor at Detroit Mercy, was recently named co-director of the University Honors Program. According to the Honors Program website, it offers students a creative opportunity to engage themselves with the campus and community to develop intellectually, spiritually, […]
BY DEEJ OSTER VN CO-EDITOR Debbie Gardner, co-founder of the Survive Institute, was full of energy and excitement when speaking to Detroit Mercy students earlier this month. Different from many self-defense showcases, this seminar focused on improving confidence and controlling fear in necessary situations. “We are […]
BY PHYLISHA DRAYTON VN CO-EDITOR The University of Detroit Mercy is closing in on a long-held goal of raising $100 million that will be used to fund scholarships, financial aid, academic programs and facility improvements. President Antoine Garibaldi and other university officials late last month announced they’ve raised $78.5 million […]
BY PHYLISHA DRAYTON VN CO-EDITOR The revitalization of the communities around the University of Detroit Mercy continues. Last week, University President Antoine Garibaldi joined city organizers at the groundbreaking of two new community assets: the Neighborhood Homebase and Ella Fitzgerald Park. While the two sites serve different purposes, […]
BY KAMERON CHATMAN VN STAFF WRITER It had been a long time coming for the Detroit Mercy softball team. After missing the Horizon League postseason tournament every year since 2009, the Titans made an improbable run in last year’s playoffs, despite an 18-game losing streak during a […]
BY KAMERON CHATMAN VN STAFF WRITER With Detroit Mercy’s basketball season less than a month away, one of the biggest question marks surrounding this year’s team has been cleared up: star forward Jaleel Hogan will remain a Titan. Following the conclusion of last season, Hogan posted on his […]
BY Joel Villanasseril VN SPECIAL WRITER The Detroit Pistons are back downtown in the Motor City after almost 40 years. They are sharing the newly built Little Caesars Arena with the Red Wings. This inaugural year at Little Caesars Arena will be the beginning of many memories and the […]
BY Scott Sparks VN SPECIAL WRITER Ever since age 7, I’ve had one dream and that is to play on the PGA Tour. That’s still my dream, the reason I wake up every day. I grew up watching my older brother play highly competitive golf. He was my role […]
BY ISAIAH JONES VN SPECIAL WRITER Being a student-athlete has its pros and cons but there are many things that other students may not know about the experience. As a member of the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team, I can tell you many great things about being an […]
BY DEEJ OSTER VN CO-EDITOR I have always connected with stories of childhood. Told by friends, seen in movies, they all have the warm blanket of innocence and wonder. Seeing “The Florida Project” made me think of other movies of innocence, so I could specify to myself why I liked […]
