Friday, September 20, 2024
BY META MISENER VN SPECIAL WRITER Nicholas Rombes, an English professor at Detroit Mercy, was recently named co-director of the University Honors Program. According to the Honors Program website, it offers students a creative opportunity to engage themselves with the campus and community to develop intellectually, spiritually, […]
BY DEEJ OSTER VN CO-EDITOR Debbie Gardner, co-founder of the Survive Institute, was full of energy and excitement when speaking to Detroit Mercy students earlier this month. Different from many self-defense showcases, this seminar focused on improving confidence and controlling fear in necessary situations. “We are […]
BY PHYLISHA DRAYTON VN CO-EDITOR The University of Detroit Mercy is closing in on a long-held goal of raising $100 million that will be used to fund scholarships, financial aid, academic programs and facility improvements. President Antoine Garibaldi and other university officials late last month announced they’ve raised $78.5 million […]
BY PHYLISHA DRAYTON VN CO-EDITOR The revitalization of the communities around the University of Detroit Mercy continues. Last week, University President Antoine Garibaldi joined city organizers at the groundbreaking of two new community assets: the Neighborhood Homebase and Ella Fitzgerald Park. While the two sites serve different purposes, […]
BY KAMERON CHATMAN VN STAFF WRITER With Detroit Mercy’s basketball season less than a month away, one of the biggest question marks surrounding this year’s team has been cleared up: star forward Jaleel Hogan will remain a Titan. Following the conclusion of last season, Hogan posted on his […]
BY ISAIAH JONES VN SPECIAL WRITER Being a student-athlete has its pros and cons but there are many things that other students may not know about the experience. As a member of the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team, I can tell you many great things about being an […]
BY DEEJ OSTER VN CO-EDITOR I have always connected with stories of childhood. Told by friends, seen in movies, they all have the warm blanket of innocence and wonder. Seeing “The Florida Project” made me think of other movies of innocence, so I could specify to myself why I liked […]
BY Mijai Lewis VN SPECIAL WRITER William Clark, who works on campus with Metz culinary services, started smoking many years ago. “I smoke a pack a day,” he said. His favorite spot to smoke his Newports is between the Fisher and architecture buildings, by the benches. Like other smokers at […]
BY META MISENER AND SCOTT SPARKS VN SPECIAL WRITERs The green is fading away, and the orange is bursting out everywhere. Sweet smells of homemade donuts and pies fill the air. And there’s nothing quite like biting into a crisp apple and having access to all the candy you […]
BY Claire Patterson VN SPECIAL WRITER Getting fit at Detroit Mercy can be easy and fun. Living a healthy lifestyle can begin with just 30 minutes of exercise a day. The Fitness Center, open seven days a week, offers many opportunities, including yoga, an abdominal class, 5K Run Club […]
