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A pep in their step

For students who are a part of the University of Detroit Mercy’s pep band, their instrument gives them a ticket to travel across the Horizon League and have fun while watching basketball games. The band is open to students who know how to play instruments including trumpets, flutes, saxophones, trombones, clarinets, […]

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As graduation nears, seniors reflect on college life

Senior year, for most students, is a time of feeling accomplished and making plans for the future. After several years of studying hard, attending sports events and making the most of the college experience, that chapter comes to a close. Excitement flows through these students as they take the next steps […]

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Halloween traditions

Senior Adjunct Professor Larry Kazmirowski’s family loves Halloween so much, even their pets get in on the action. “My family is very into costumes and Halloween,” said Kazmirowski, who teaches psychology. “My daughter even had a Halloween party this weekend for dogs. Her corgi was dressed as a paper towel.” Kazmirowski’s […]

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Black Student Union aims to foster sense of community

From bake sales and study tables to fashion shows and game nights, the Black Student Union is all about building community. The group, which has about 65 members, puts on a number of events throughout the year. But most importantly, it hosts weekly meetings to discuss controversial topics or bring up […]

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Detroit rapper Baby Money shines in new album

As music and entertainment become an even bigger staple in the United States, new artists emerge on a daily basis trying to be the next one to “make it out” of their current situation and into a new, better one. Based on his latest album, emerging Detroit artist Baby Money’s […]

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New movie a worthy addition to long-running anime series

ldquo;Dragon Ball Super: Superhero” is an animated movie directed by Tetsuro Kodama based off a popular anime series. The film was initially released in Japan on June 11 and was released worldwide a few months later. The script was written by series creator, Akira Toriyama. In the movie, the evil Red Ribbon […]

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What to see outside campus

Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another year, it’s always a great idea to visit some of Detroit’s attractions. While the fall semester gets underway, there are a handful of places you can visit with your friends just a short drive from the corner of McNichols and Livernois. Here […]

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Second ‘Sonic’ a delight for all ages

For the past two years, a trip to the movie theater has been all but impossible due to the coronavirus pandemic. But now, with cases down, more and more people are starting to return to theaters for highly-anticipated releases. Last weekend, I went to see “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” in theaters […]

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Junior juggles unique majors: theatre and biology

Jade Sibert typically splits her days between Shakespeare and science. Sibert, a junior at Detroit Mercy, is a double major in two fields of study that could not be more differ- ent from one another: Theatre and Biology. Why? “I decided to double major because science and theatre are two things I love […]