Saturday, November 16, 2024
BY JOAN-MARIE JEFFERSON VN SPECIAL WRITER Fall – it’s the season of haunted houses, costumes, bite-sized limited edition Kit-Kats, cider-mill dates, candy corn and, last but certainly not least, fall fashion. Fall fashion on any college campus can vary greatly. For many students at Detroit Mercy, the idea of […]
BY MARTIN LANG VN SPECIAL WRITER Detroit Mercy welcomed two alumni back to campus recently to talk to students and faculty about their co-authored book, “Black and White Like You and Me.” Growing up in Detroit during the 1950s and 1960s was a different experience depending on your race, […]
Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info BY MARTIN LANG VN STAFF WRITER It’s halfway through the Detroit Mercy women’s soccer season but team morale is high despite a series of disappointing results. The Titans (3-8-1) started the season with a bang, turning in a strong performance against Big […]
BY KAMERON CHATMAN VN STAFF WRITER Many people are unaware of the behind-the-scenes work that is necessary to be a competitive basketball player at the Division 1 level. Here’s a glimpse into a regular day in the life of an athlete at the University of Detroit Mercy. The day begins […]
Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info BY KAMERON CHATMAN VN STAFF WRITER Kayla DeCriscio, a former student-athlete, understands the hard work, discipline and dedication it takes to be a college athlete. As a graduate assistant for the women’s basketball team, she is responsible for a lot of the […]
BY DEEJ OSTER, JR. VN CO-EDITOR Following “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” an adaption of a British graphic novel with the same name by Mark Miller and Dave Gibbons, “The Golden Circle” is a refreshing sequel in a time when most follow suit and fall short in the Hollywood mold. […]
BY DEEJ OSTER, JR. VN CO-EDITOR “Arabic calligraphy is unknown in its importance and significance,” said UDM professor Nihad Dukan to open his talk on Wednesday Sept. 20. Dukan, an engineering professor and master in Arabic calligraphy, spoke on how “The Art of the Line” has enjoyed and continues […]
BY OLANZO PALMER VN STAFF WRITER Have you ever wanted to try to understand something in the scientific community, but just don’t understand all the science lingo? In the class Freelance Writing for Print and Web, students are taking subjects in the science and putting them layman terms. Students […]
BY META MISENER VN SPECIAL WRITER Students and faculty at Detroit Mercy can get passionate about Detroit music. The Detroit area lays claim to musical giants like Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin; Motown stars Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson; rockers Bob Seger, Jack White and Kid Rock; rappers […]
BY DEEJ OSTER VN CO-EDITOR I am Deej. I am communications student and a believer in leadership with a minor in creative writing, if/when I talk to the advisors (in due time). I participate in the most prestigious Final Absolution Fantasy Basketball League and have recently acquired Kevin Durant […]
