Growing up in Detroit, you learn real quick that loyalty runs deep — especially when it comes to our sports teams. We don’t jump ship when things get rough. We ride it out. That’s what being a Detroiter is all about: sticking with it, even when it’s hard. So, when […]
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OPINION: ‘Minecraft’ a movie for gamers and non-gamers
When you hear that a “Minecraft” movie is coming out, it’s easy to be skeptical. How do you turn a game that’s all about building and surviving into a movie with an actual storyline? Somehow, the creators made it work—and honestly, they made it work really well. The “Minecraft” movie […]
OPINION: I don’t like folk music, but Bon Iver is okay
On April 11, Bon Iver released “SABLE, fABLE” its fifth studio album. This album is a continuation of their most recent ep “SABLE.” This album is two sided, with Disc 1 being “SABLE.” Disc 2 includes the additions which make it a full album, presumably called “fABLE.” Bon Iver originated as […]
OPINION: ‘Last of Us’ is great television
HBO finished making the much-anticipated TV show based on the popular video game “The Last of Us” at the end of March. The show lives up to the hype. The show was made by Craig Mazin, who is known for “Chernobyl,” and Neil Druckmann, who made the game itself. It […]
OPINION: Car crash changed me as a driver
I didn’t think I’d be in a car accident. It was an ordinary day, and I drove as usual. Then everything changed all of a sudden. There was a loud crash. The noise was like metal and glass breaking. It all took place so quickly. My hands began to shake, […]
OPINION: Booker’s speech makes powerful political statement
In a dramatic and historic display of political defiance, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivered a 25-hour and 5-minute speech on the Senate floor, setting a new record for the longest continuous address in U.S. Senate history. The speech, which began at 7:00 p.m. on March 31 and concluded just after […]
OPINION: ‘Sinners’ one of 2025’s best films
Ryan Coogler’s new film, “Sinners” was released in theaters on April 18. The movie stars many well-known celebrities such as Hailee Steinfeld, Omar Benson Miller, and one of the film’s main characters, Micheal B. Jordan. The movie is a supernatural horror film set in the 1930s in the southern United […]
OPINION: Gun control back in spotlight but issue hard to remedy
On April 17, tragedy struck as Florida State University, where a shooter broke out on campus, injuring six and killing two people. The suspect was identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, who used his mother’s handgun. Ikner’s stepmother is a sheriff’s deputy with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. Ikner exited the […]
OPINION: ‘Conclave’ relevant to all backgrounds
As a 21-year-old Black man navigating college, identity and life in a society that constantly challenges who you are and who you’re becoming, I didn’t expect “Conclave” — a film about cardinals choosing the next pope — to resonate with me. But surprisingly, it did. Directed by Edward Berger and […]
Detroit Mercy leading scorer explains decision to return
As I sit back and reflect on my journey, I realize how much basketball has shaped who I am. It’s been a crazy ride full of ups, downs and unexpected turns. But after much thought and countless conversations with my family, coaches and teammates, I made the decision to enter […]