The beauty of “Steve Jobs” is how it fails to tell the entire life story of Steve Jobs. Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin gives us three 40-minute scenes that lead up to the product launches of the original Macintosh, Jobs’ failed NeXT computer, and the first iMac. There are a couple flashbacks, […]
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Busy students provide pep music at games
A lot goes into a basketball game aside from the contest. There are cheerleaders, dancers and, of course, a pep band. The pep band is a big part of having an advantage at home games because of the support and energy the musicians bring to every game. The band […]
The Removals
While UDM students enjoyed their summer vacation, English professor Nick Rombes was hard at work on his directorial debut, the film “The Removals.” “The novel that I wrote, ‘The Absolution of Roberto Acestes Laing,’ was published by Two Dollar Radio press and they were just getting into film,” said Rombes. […]
Thanksgiving break evokes fun, sad, fiery memories
Food, fights and fire are part of the Thanksgiving memories of University of Detroit Mercy students. In light of the holiday break, which begins next Wednesday, Nov. 25, The Varsity News asked a few students to share their favorite Thanksgiving memories. Senior political science major Zana Brown spent many holidays […]
Physical, mental gains seen in workouts
Student-athletes at UDM put in a lot of time preparing themselves for the rigors of a long season. While polishing the skills specific to their sport is important, they also devote a large amount of time to preparing their bodies as well. From lifting weights to running sprints, athletes at […]
Stressed? Music, exercise, peace can help
Feeling stressed? At UDM’s annual health fair Oct. 27 in the Fountain Lounge, Annamaria Silveri, director of the Wellness Center, and counselor Marjorie Lang were among those providing advice. Occupying two tables, they handed out flyers and business cards, and offered visits to students who may be experiencing pressure and […]
With ‘ghosting,’ relationships end in digital silence
Do you know what ghosting is? If you think the term ghosting refers to the spirit of a dead person, you are wrong. Ghosting is when a person in a relationship stops all communication with the significant other instead of telling the person that it’s over. The person just seamlessly […]
College choices hinge on personal factors
What college should I attend? Should I go online or attend on campus? There are so many questions when the subject of college comes up. The variety from which to choose does not make the decision easier. However, these things were of no relevance to Harout Wartersian. Wartersian, a sophomore, […]
‘Sleeping’ spews cliches before finding its groove
ldquo;Sleeping With Other People,” written and directed by Leslye Headland, thinks it’s more than a romantic comedy. From everything I had read or heard on the film, I was led to believe that this would be more honest, real and gentle than your run-of-the-mill rom-com. It’s not. Jake (Jason Sudeikis) […]
The guy who grew up here
Freshman Hayden Cunningham has lived on campus longer than you. He’s been here 16 years. Almost all of his life. Since 1999. Back when your parents may have been listening to “Believe” by Cher on the radio. Back when the twin towers still stood in New York City. Back […]