BY CRISTINA MARTINEZ / VN STAFF WRITER Dr. Matthew Hale, Detroit Mercy’s first new communication studies professor in more than a decade, comes by way of Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. A proud millennial, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in digital disciplines, including media, culture and […]

BY CRISTINA MARTINEZ / VN STAFF WRITER “Free Guy,” a movie that came out in theaters in August, is a lighthearted movie that can make anyone laugh even if they don’t like it. “Free Guy” is relatable for Fortnite players and video-game enthusiasts. It is a great movie to watch […]

BY ANTOINE DAVIS / VN STAFF WRITER NBA 2K22 has its pros and cons, and this is coming from an avid player. NBA 2K9 was the first version I ever played. Compared to its predecessors, this game, which hit the marketplace Sept. 10, has a few positive upgrades. The animation […]

BY FAYEZ AliAHMAD / VN SPORTS WRITER As someone who's played the Madden football video game religiously for as long as I can remember, I decided this would be my last year to buy the game. If you're reading this, I'm assuming you've played the game in some capacity. Buying […]

BY NOLAN KROHA / VN STAFF WRITER The Winter 2021 semester is coming to a close, meaning that graduation is right around the corner. Soon students will don their caps and gowns, signaling the end of their college careers and launching them into the world as accomplished adults. The graduation […]

BY FAYEZ ALIAHMAD / VN STAFF WRITER It’s been more than a year since the pandemic forced most students off the McNichols campus. The transition to online schooling has allowed us to stay on schedule, but there are ripple effects that remain unseen to our eyes. With students off campus, […]

BY ALEXIS FLEMING / VN STAFF WRITER As most may know by now, we are not having a graduation ceremony. This wasn’t exactly a shock for me but it still hurts.  Four years ago, I set out to make a huge accomplishment and I was hoping I'd get to celebrate […]

BY DEVONNE MCCULLOUGH / VN STAFF WRITER Many students who are seniors have been worried about whether the class of 2021 will have a graduation. The journey through college is incredibly challenging. The hours that we students dedicate to our studies should be rewarded. However, this year’s graduation will not […]

BY ANTOINE J. DAVIS / VN STAFF WRITER Detroit Mercy students enrolled in this spring semester’s Principles of Public Relations class are getting a glimpse at the industry through a collaboration with Detroit’s Loyola High School. The CST 2400 course is not just note-taking and exams. Students are responsible for […]

BY SCOTT SPARKS / VN STAFF WRITER The owner of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, is known as a hero during these pandemic times. He started the Barstool Small Business Fund, which recently reached $36 million. This fund has drawn contributed contributions from many famous people, as well as business owners and […]