Saturday, November 16, 2024
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thomas Lokar, a high-placed executive at an international telecommunications company and a University of Detroit graduate, shared advice with Detroit Mercy students last week. (Photo by Loreal Dodson) BY MARTIN LANG / VN STAFF WRITER The ability to influence others is the key to leadership, a top telecommunications official told […]
Character Penelope Garcia of TV's "Criminal Minds" may be America's best-known "white-hat" hacker. BY TIFFENY GRIPPER / VN STAFF WRITER When most people hear the words “ethical hacking,” they probably think of Penelope Garcia in TV’s “Criminal Minds.” But not many people know what it actually involves and how to […]
BY DEEJ OSTER / VN EDITOR 2017 was a spectacular year for movies. With the Academy recognizing many, I’d like to highlight a few honorable mentions that received zero nominations. “GOOD TIME” My personal top film of the year is “Good Time,” written and directed by The Safdie Brothers and starring […]
BY JOAN-MARIE JEFFERSON / VN STAFF WRITER Members of the Student Alumni Association invite you to join them for a Day of Giving on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 2:30 p.m. Lunch is on them and the event is packed with activities. Activities include trivia challenges, a piggy bank contest with a […]
BY EMILY JONES / VN STAFF WRITER There are ups and downs that come with being homeschooled, as I was from third grade on. The benefits: It made me an independent person. It let me take my education at the pace I wanted. It gave me library days every week, in addition […]
