On April 15, Detroit Mercy held its annual Leadership Slam, held and organized by Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster. This year’s Slam had two former Detroit Mercy alumni speakers, Angelo Vitale and Michael Birney, as they offered an inspirational presentation by offering up their own advice based on their personal experiences on their […]
Author: Brooke Parrillo
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: ‘Wicked’ deserved better at this year’s Academy Awards
The Academy Awards have a long-standing tendency to sideline musicals, but the lack of recognition for “Wicked” feels egregious. As one of the most cherished musicals of all time, “Wicked” had all the makings of an awards-season frontrunner. With breathtaking performances, dazzling production design and a soundtrack that has […]
Grammy Awards make fans reconsider country genre
The 2025 Grammy Awards were dominated by controversy when Beyoncé won the prestigious Best Country Album award, sparking widespread debate across the music industry. While there’s no denying Beyoncé’s influence and groundbreaking artistry, this win raises significant concerns about the integrity of genre-specific awards and sets a troubling precedent for […]
Detroit Mercy’s Counseling Clinic provides therapy to locals
The Department of Counseling and Addiction Studies’ Counseling Clinic at Detroit Mercy has incorporated a program that provides free counseling to Detroit residents, with more than 100 locals already utilizing this feature. According to Dr. Kelli Anderson, Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, the focal point of this program […]
Intersectional Immersion Day helps those in need
On Monday, Jan. 20, University Ministry, led by Becky Vires, teamed up with Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN), to travel to Zaman International in Dearborn, Mich., for this month’s Intersectional Immersion Day. Zaman International is an organization based in Dearborn, which works to empower women, specifically single mothers, to […]
