I am not a huge fan of musicals, but I made an exception for “The Lion King” at Detroit Opera House. The Disney film compares nothing to the wonderful stage production. It was like the audience got to experience Africa in Detroit. There were spiritual aspects to the show that […]
Author: Vershay Burks
Berkeley protests show we’ve stopped listening
Recent events on the campus of UC Berkeley have shown us that free speech is a thing of the past and no longer relevant. There is no doubt that this election has sparked strong emotions on both sides. Like most elections, it was not pretty. It will never be a […]
Audi’s ‘Daughter’ ad speaks to dreams, equality
Super Bowl LI’s commercials generally disappointed. However, these ones stuck out to me: n “Daughter” by Audi: Of course, “Daughter” spoke to me as an almost-graduate. The ad shows a young girl in what appears to be a derby race with her father narrating the competition, speaking about how difficult […]
Not flawless, but ‘Patriots Day’ one of year’s best
Why has Peter Berg’s latest film, “Patriots Day,” gotten such a limited theatrical release? Is it anti-American? Anti-Muslim? Anti-government? Anti-diversity? No to all of the above. Then it must be poorly made, grossly inaccurate or boring. Nope. “Patriots Day” is about the Boston Marathon bombing of 2013. It isn’t flawless, […]
Fun, prizes on tap for Day of Giving
A Day of Giving will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the library on McNichols Campus. Hosted by the Student Alumni Association, it will run from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and feature activities and prizes. The event aims to promote the importance of alumni engagement and the roles that […]
CAREER CENTER WORKSHOPS OFFER GUIDANCE
At one time or another, many of us have felt unsure about what career awaits us after graduation. The Career Education Center in Reno Hall aims to help students with this matter – and others. “We provide a full spectrum of career development services,” said Cedric Brooks, a certified TypeFocus […]
Those who have faced mental illness will share their experiences at ‘In Our Own Voices’ event
Two individuals will share their personal stories about living with mental illness and achieving recovery at the “In Our Own Voice” presentation Feb. 21 on the McNichols campus. The fifth annual event will take place 7-8:30 p.m. in the Chemistry Building, room 114. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) […]
Myth or not, Freshman 15 has worked its way into our minds
There at least 15 things that freshmen look forward to in their first year of college: Parties, sports events, independence, meeting new people, a fresh start, having roommates, decorating their rooms, unlimited food options, choosing when to have classes, freedom to skip class, dating, staying up all night, joining Greek […]
CONTEMPLATING LAW SCHOOL
Law school can be one heck of a wake-up call, even for strong, motivated students. But long before you apply, you should think about your intentions and motivations. After all, it involves a big financial commitment, and it’s not for everybody. If you ultimately decide to go to law school, […]
TRANSITION YEAR IN TRACK BUT KENDALL REMAINS HOT
Though the Titan track and field team may be in a transitional year, coach Guy Murray still expects success in competition. “We are a little bit between generations,” said Murray. “Neither the men’s or the women’s teams are the deepest we have had.” Regardless, Murray wants a lot from […]
