Titan. Merriam Webster Dictionary defines Titan as "one that is gigantic in size or power; one that stands out for greatness of achievement." I am definitely a Titan. Mercy. Merriam Webster Dictionary defines mercy as "compassionate, or being lenient." God has shown mercy to all. I am […]
Sports
Movies, marquees and fantasy basketball inform new co-editor
BY DEEJ OSTER VN CO-EDITOR I am Deej. I am communications student and a believer in leadership with a minor in creative writing, if/when I talk to the advisors (in due time). I participate in the most prestigious Final Absolution Fantasy Basketball League and have recently acquired Kevin Durant […]
Right message, wrong messenger
BY KEVIN McTIGUE We have a strange relationship with our athletes in the United States. We simultaneously deify them, while operating under the “show me a hero and I’ll write you a tragedy” doctrine. We like our athletes to be social leaders as well. When Michael Jordan declined to endorse […]
Protests not about soldiers or flag
BY AUSTIN LUOKKALA Much of the NFL decided to show a sign of unity recently ago in the wake of comments by President Trump. This does not exclude the hometown team, the Detroit Lions. During the national anthem two weekends ago, players, coaches, team officials and even the owner […]
Thank you for the kindness, opportunity, support
As my time at Detroit Mercy comes to an end, many people who have enhanced my journey along the way come to mind. I owe my success, knowledge and preparation to many people, but especially the following: Tom Stanton – Thank you for being such a wonderful professor, advisor, mentor […]
Leaving on a bright note
Starting over is so scary but I’m ready for it. I’m ready for a new change in pace, a new routine in my life. No more going to class three days a week, and no more last-minute assignments. The time has come for me to actually start adulting. Technically, I’ve […]
From tunnels to New York, unexpected experiences
When I first got here, I had no idea who I was or what I wanted to be. When I first got here, I had no idea what I wanted to major in. When I first got here, I had no idea that I would write for the school newspaper. […]
Author’s words resonate with mother’s lesson on violence
I read Ta-Nehisi Coates’s “Between the World and Me” in two days. I had never read something so powerful about what it means to be black in America. He articulated so many things that I have felt being among other black bodies, and he still managed to enlighten me. I […]
How will I be seen?
So the semester is coming to an end, and I constantly have this one thing on my mind. And I know what you’re thinking. She’s talking about graduation. And, yes, I am to an extent. What I constantly think and worry about is if the world will accept me as […]
Even Lady Gaga deals with body shaming: it erodes confidence
At the Super Bowl, millions watched not only to see the Falcons and Patriots battle for the championship but also to see Lady Gaga perform at half time. Having this honor is a big deal, making the 13- to 15-minutes performance intense – and usually a medley of songs. Even […]
