The College of Engineering and Science recently dedicated its new iNSPIRE Laboratory in the Chemistry Building. The lab is part of a five-year, $22 million grant that transformed an old storage room into a new high-tech space for students to work on new projects and ideas. “INSPIRE” is an acronym […]
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Speakers discuss how to deal with police
Some University of Detroit Mercy students are hoping to bring awareness to police brutality and recent unjustified killings of African Americans. On October 7th, Jayna Mosley, a sophomore at Detroit Mercy, hosted “Know Your Rights,” which was an informational meeting about how to conduct yourself around a police officer. There […]
Reflecting on senior year regrets
Sometimes I forget that I’m a senior in college, and this is my final year of undergrad. I guess it didn’t really hit me until last week, when the course catalog for winter 2017 was released. I’ve always been kind of OCD about perfectly arranging my schedule well in advance […]
Election 2016: between a rock and a hard place
As the election approaches and tensions seem to rise I keep asking myself: how did this all happen, how did it come down to these two people, and how am I supposed to pick from them? I have heard a lot of discussion about not voting or voting for the […]
Rodriguez talks fight for social justice in Mexico
The University of Detroit Mercy recently hosted an event, “Fighting with the Heart of a Woman: the voices of women of Chiapas Mexico,” to shine a spotlight on the fight for social justice and democracy in southern Mexico. The event was sponsored by Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) and […]
Reflecting on senior year regrets
Sometimes I forget that I’m a senior in college, and this is my final year of undergrad. I guess it didn’t really hit me until last week, when the course catalog for winter 2017 was released. I’ve always been kind of OCD about perfectly arranging my schedule well in advance […]
Spectrum looks to increase its presence on UDM campus
For six years, Spectrum has existed on the University of Detroit Mercy’s NcNichols campus. Once known as Gay-Straight Alliance, the name change to Spectrum allows inclusivity to all people. According to a mission statement, “Spectrum is a student ran organization that works all year round to open lines of communication […]
Dance Team finds passion in performing
Halftime at University of Detroit Mercy sporting events is usually a signal for people to leave their seats to fill their bellies, and that means many miss one of the most talented teams at UDM. The Dance Team is well aware that few pay attention to them, but it doesn’t […]
Sweetest Day a reminder to always, practice safe sex
Sweetest Day was this past weekend. I wouldn’t have remembered but for all the cars parked at my apartment Saturday night. What’s even more surprising were all the texts I got the following day. Guys whose numbers weren't even saved in my phone anymore were hitting me up out of […]
Muslim students find campus welcoming
The Muslim experience in America is one that is often misunderstood, but students at the University of Detroit Mercy say that the McNichols campus is a welcoming place. “I have never encountered any intolerance on campus,” said Zaina Azam, a junior biology major. Outside of campus, the story can be […]
