The Black Madonna statue on the McNichols Campus. / VN photo by Devonne Mccullough BY ANTHONY OCCHIUTO / VN STAFF WRITER Faith plays a prominent role at Detroit Mercy, given the university’s Catholic roots. For some students, it is what makes the university special and different from others. Because of this, […]

VN photo illustration by Devonne Mccullough BY ALLIE FALK / VN STAFF WRITER The Hive, a student-led organization, maintains a constant mission of providing food to students to assist them in accomplishing their collegiate goals.  But the worldwide pandemic has presented challenges, according to senior Ashley Bivins, the marketing manager. […]

Altered art based on photo by Devonne Mccullough BY ANTHONY OCCHIUTO / VN STAFF WRITER Life on campus is not what it used to be. A hustling, bustling library is now a rare sight. Sidewalks are mostly empty and classroom buildings feel almost abandoned. “The parking lot, TDR – everything […]

BY KAELYN JOHNSON / VN STAFF WRITER John C. Freeman, a beloved Detroit Mercy English professor, died at age 70, less than two weeks before the start of classes. Mr. Freeman died suddenly Jan. 7 surrounded by his family. He spent his last days with his daughter, Emily Freeman, eating […]

BY NICHOLAS CUCCHI / VN STAFF WRITER Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Detroit Mercy has numerous events planned this semester. These span from virtual events to socially distanced in-person events. Some are returning with safety precautions. Others are new. “I Heart Detroit Mercy,” an online campaign, is underway […]

CDC artwork BY ERIN LETOURNEAU / VN STAFF WRITER As if end-of-semester stress isn’t enough, our fight against the pandemic has caused a rise in acne due to masks: acne mechanica. The general public has been calling it Maskne. Although it isn’t new, acne mechanica has become more widespread. This […]

A Detroit Mercy student works in the McNichols Library. / VN photo by Devonne Mccullough BY ISAIAH WARREN / VN STAFF WRITER Blackboard is the platform professors at Detroit Mercy use to give lectures, class materials and assignments to students. And for the most part, it’s working fairly well, according to […]

TRAINER NICK WILSON / Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info BY ANTHONY OCCHIUTO / VN STAFF WRITER The pandemic has put a halt on all sports in the Horizon League, which includes Detroit Mercy. Because of this, many jobs have had to be adjusted and changed to meet current […]

BY TANAJA CAMPBELL / VN STAFF WRITER If you’re a student looking for a private, quiet space to study on campus, the McNichols campus Library is now offering study spaces.  In the back corner of the first floor of the library is where you’ll find the study spaces.  There are four individual rooms available for reservation as long as […]

David Byrne and Brendan Leonard in their Titan days. / Art courtesy of Detroit Titan Sports Info   BY ANTHONY OCCHIUTO / VN STAFF WRITER Brendan Leonard and David Byrne, two Titans who have contributed to the golf team’s storied past, are adding to their successes in the professional ranks. After […]