When I first got here, I had no idea who I was or what I wanted to be. When I first got here, I had no idea what I wanted to major in. When I first got here, I had no idea that I would write for the school newspaper. […]
Author: JENNA DANIEL / VN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
CLASA talks this week on campus
CLASA – the Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive – is hosting several events at Detroit Mercy in the coming days. These are among the highlights, all free and open to the public: Wednesday, March 29, 4 p.m., C&F 139: Tony Nelson of Mexico Solidarity Network will present (via Skype) Sergio […]
Dangerous game
Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game” is a story about a man who hunts people on a remote island. There are the hunters and the hunted. After reading such a story, you should tap into that thing called a conscience or repugnance – something that stops you from wanting to […]
Greek Week festivities underway
Greek Week is here, and Detroit Mercy organizations are competing in 12 events to win the Greek Week trophy. “It’s a ton of fun and a way for each organization to showcase their talents and passion for their organization,” said Justin Elsesser of Kappa Delta Rho. The campus Greek organizations […]
Symptoms of senioritis: bluntness, withdrawal
I asked only a handful (maybe two handfuls) of seniors to choose their favorite professors. Some of them found this question difficult to answer. Others answered without a moment’s hesitation. Grades were not given, but the pressure was on to answer honestly. A student’s answer could depend on interest in […]
Jesuit Tim McCabe found his calling later in life, drawn by a passion to help less fortunate
The Rev. Tim McCabe’s path to the priesthood was far from typical. He became a Jesuit at age 52 just two years ago, in 2015. And he has been a father for many years. McCabe, who lives on campus in Lansing-Reilly Hall, directs the Pope Francis Center, a haven for […]
Growing up NBA
If you’re a basketball fan, the name Van Gundy may make you think of Stan and Jeff Van Gundy, the brothers who are NBA personalities. But Detroit Mercy has its own Van Gundy – Michael, the son of Pistons head coach Stan and ESPN commentator Jeff. Michael Van Gundy has […]
Profs share tips to help undergrads succeed
College can be a great time in a person’s life, but it not’s an easy journey and it can be stressful. It’s not just projects and quizzes that test your academic skills, but also managing time, using your resources, and juggling a whole lot more to achieve a college degree. […]
Lincoln, Detroit sports, cryptanalysis among unusual fall course offerings
Most Detroit Mercy students have some flexibility in their schedules to take elective classes. Every semester sees a variety of unusual classes being offered. Here are nine scheduled for fall 2017 that sound intriguing. All are three credits unless otherwise noted. Lincoln As evident in the class title, this […]
Movement celebrates faith with nostalgia
Kenan and Kel. Moesha. And a whole of other 1980s and 1990s nostalgia were part of the March 17 lock-in hosted by Detroit Mercy’s Impact Movement, a campus faith organization. About 100 students from chapters at Detroit Mercy, Ohio University, Kent State University, Indiana University, Toledo University and Central Michigan […]
