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Detroit Mercy nears $100M fundraising goal

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 […]

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New life near Livernois

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, […]

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Hogan ready for season after uncertain summer

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 […]

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Basketball team enjoys “first class” perks

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 […]

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Films about childhood innocence resonate

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 […]

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Campus smokers enjoy company

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 […]

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Trick or Treat?

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 […]

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FItness Center offers many options to stay in shape

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 […]

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Alumni authors bridge racial divide

BY MARTIN LANG VN SPECIAL WRITER   Detroit Mercy welcomed two alumni back to campus recently to talk to students and faculty about their co-authored book, “Black and White Like You and Me.” Growing up in Detroit during the 1950s and 1960s was a different experience depending on your race, […]

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Professor’s Arabic calligraphy reflects years of study

BY DEEJ OSTER, JR. VN CO-EDITOR “Arabic calligraphy is unknown in its importance and significance,” said UDM professor Nihad Dukan to open his talk on Wednesday Sept. 20. Dukan, an engineering professor and master in Arabic calligraphy, spoke on how “The Art of the Line” has enjoyed and continues […]