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Review: Liam Neeson hits the mark in his latest movie

BY ALY REIFF / VN STAFF WRITER Liam Neeson, an actor from Northern Ireland, plays the lead role in “The Marksman,” a movie released in January and still playing in theaters. The movie is about a former Marine who lives alone as a rancher along the Arizona-Mexico border after his […]

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Column: Photography, other hobbies can ease isolation

BY ANTOINE J. DAVIS / VN STAFF WRITER One of my grandmothers used to say, “You can’t put a price on peace of mind.”  But what happens when peace of mind shows up for an extended stay?  This is the exact state in which people all over the world found themselves, […]

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One student’s story: Taking an in-person course

BY ARI CHESTERMAN / VN STAFF WRITER There is one question that has been plaguing university administrations: Should classes be online or in-person? The answer has been yes and no, depending on which university. According to U.S. News, students at Connecticut College started their semester in quarantine in order to […]

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Campus love (and Valentine’s Day) in the age of Covid-19

BY TYLER HART, ALEXIS FLEMING and ALY REIFF / VN STAFF WRITERS For student-athlete and Canada native Taryn McManus, Valentine’s Day definitely will look a little different this year. With her significant other being across the international border, the Detroit Mercy junior will have limited options. Covid-19 prevents either one […]

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Finding peaceful places in a pandemic

BY ALLIE FALK / VN STAFF WRITER Quiet and contentment may seem like a distant memory in the time of a pandemic, when uncertainty is at its peak. But Detroit Mercy’s campus has numerous areas for students to enter a more peaceful environment. “Oddly enough, I often find myself going […]

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Kara Wolfbauer builds TikTok audience during pandemic

BY JORGE REYNA JR / VN STAFF WRITER Kara Wolfbauer, a University of Detroit Mercy softball player, has found making videos on TikTok a great way to escape all the craziness of Covid-19. And others are finding so, too. Wolfbauer now has over 23,000 followers and has been consistently getting […]

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Bright spots: Recalling favorite courses

VN photo by Devonne Mccullough BY SARA MITRAKOVIC / VN STAFF WRITER Despite the difficult times for everyone, there is always an opportunity to think positively.  Along those lines, several Detroit Mercy students shared their favorite classes.   Pa Amat Sohna is in his fifth year of the architecture program. […]

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Pandemic was surreal even before it hit home

BY NOLAN KROHA / VN STAFF WRITER When the pandemic hit the United States in March 2020, life as we knew it became a surreal experience. The uncertainty of the virus caused us to huddle in our homes and stay glued to the television, waiting for news telling us that […]

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Easy comfort foods to whip up at home

BY TANAJA CAMPBELL / VN STAFF WRITER “Food is such … a hug for people” – Rachael Ray.  The temperature has dropped and the leaves have turned in metro Detroit, and there's no better way to warm up than with bowl of your favorite comfort food.    It’s hard to indulge knowing Thanksgiving is just around […]