In our individualistic society, people tend to live life isolated in their own view of life, considering only how certain situations affect themselves and not other people. However, in a world shared by over seven billion people, this sort of mindset creates divisions between individuals and fosters a sort of […]
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Advice for managing your finals
With the semester winding down, stress and anxiety are high on campus. Being prepared can help, and your professors have some recommendations for exams. “Probably the single best way to study for final exams is to keep up with the material throughout the course of the semester,” said communication studies […]
What to do, how to live – tips from world of cinema
I substitute teach middle school and high school students. Thank you for your sympathy. But it’s worse than you think. And it’s worse than that, too. When it comes to the cinema, the bullying of students and substitute/fresh teachers is not anything new. Students bullied: “Bully,” “Detachment,” “Three O’clock High,” […]
Thank you for the kindness, opportunity, support
As my time at Detroit Mercy comes to an end, many people who have enhanced my journey along the way come to mind. I owe my success, knowledge and preparation to many people, but especially the following: Tom Stanton – Thank you for being such a wonderful professor, advisor, mentor […]
Leaving on a bright note
Starting over is so scary but I’m ready for it. I’m ready for a new change in pace, a new routine in my life. No more going to class three days a week, and no more last-minute assignments. The time has come for me to actually start adulting. Technically, I’ve […]
Live6 celebrates famed music club
Live 6 Detroit and Detroit Sound Conservancy celebrated the rich musical heritage of an old University of Detroit hangout last week with an event that spanned three nights. The festivities, hosted at Detroit Sip coffeehouse along McNichols Road, honored Chessmate Café, which was located in the building now housed by […]
New food firm plans designer burgers, Mexican grill options
Metz Culinary Management will officially take over University of Detroit Mercy’s dining services July 1. The university signed a five-year contract with Metz in November, and has since been working to make the transition from Sodexo to Metz successful. Sodexo has been the dining provider for Detroit Mercy for over […]
Renovation of student center among projects
Detroit Mercy has some projects planned for the upcoming summer. Construction is already underway on new conference rooms next to the second-floor ballroom in the Student Center. The renovations will provide three new rooms for meetings, breakout sessions and events. In addition, some showers in Shiple Hall will be renovated […]
Fun week on tap
Three big events – Spring Blowout, the talent show and DeStress Fest – will bring energy and entertainment (or maybe a sense of calm) to campus next week, helping to end the semester on a positive note. The annual Spring Blowout, hosted by the Student Alumni Association (SAA), will be […]
A treasure on campus
Lansing-Reilly Hall, the Jesuit residence on the University of Detroit Mercy McNichols campus, is one of the few buildings on campus that most students never get to explore. It is locked, with entry by key, and only Jesuit residents and Detroit Mercy staff are allowed in the building on a […]
