A Sudanese woman who was a victim of human trafficking is sitting in jail right now. Her daughter is 8 years old. The last time she saw her, she was 3. Another woman, a Haitian, is a permanent U.S. resident. But her husband remains in Haiti, and she must petition […]
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After 31 years, research librarian is retiring
After more than 31 years as a research librarian working on the first floor of the McNichols campus library, Sue Homant has retired. On her last day, she still placed the students’ chairs back under the tables. In a daze, she paused to recall all the changes that have occurred […]
Order unsettles Muslim students
Muslim students attending a unity vigil at Detroit Mercy last week expressed disappointment over President Trump’s executive order barring refugees and suspending travel from seven mostly Muslim countries. Chemistry major Zeinab Bazzi, a junior, said that even though her homeland is not on the list she is afraid to travel […]
‘It is going to get worse,’ refugee activist says
The refugee situation in America – and Detroit – is going to get worse, Catholic Sister Nina Rodriquez told a Detroit Mercy audience at a “Refugees Among Us” panel discussion hosted last week by CLASA, the Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive. “Brother and sisters, we just want you to know […]
Audi’s ‘Daughter’ ad speaks to dreams, equality
Super Bowl LI’s commercials generally disappointed. However, these ones stuck out to me: n “Daughter” by Audi: Of course, “Daughter” spoke to me as an almost-graduate. The ad shows a young girl in what appears to be a derby race with her father narrating the competition, speaking about how difficult […]
Fun, prizes on tap for Day of Giving
A Day of Giving will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the library on McNichols Campus. Hosted by the Student Alumni Association, it will run from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and feature activities and prizes. The event aims to promote the importance of alumni engagement and the roles that […]
CAREER CENTER WORKSHOPS OFFER GUIDANCE
At one time or another, many of us have felt unsure about what career awaits us after graduation. The Career Education Center in Reno Hall aims to help students with this matter – and others. “We provide a full spectrum of career development services,” said Cedric Brooks, a certified TypeFocus […]
Myth or not, Freshman 15 has worked its way into our minds
There at least 15 things that freshmen look forward to in their first year of college: Parties, sports events, independence, meeting new people, a fresh start, having roommates, decorating their rooms, unlimited food options, choosing when to have classes, freedom to skip class, dating, staying up all night, joining Greek […]
Trump order impacts UDM students, staff
Thirty-two international students at Detroit Mercy, as well as some faculty and staff members, are impacted by President Donald Trump’s executive order related to immigration. “The executive order suspends entry to the United States of immigrants and nonimmigrants from Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen for at least […]
Black conservatism focus of talk
Author Angela Dillard explored race, ideology, the Civil Rights Movement and the rise of the new right since World War II in a talk Feb. 1 at Detroit Mercy. Hosted by the university’s African-American Studies program, the talk – “James H. Meredith, Monumental History and the Complexities of Civil Rights […]
