State officials last week kicked off a new campaign to crackdown on underage drinking. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, Michigan State Police Inspector James Wolf and others launched their “21 to Buy, Not Supply” campaign on the campus of Wayne State University. The campaign is targeted to students at the […]
Author: BECCA KENNELLY
Freshmen: 1st week at UDM ‘like hitting a brick wall’
Roughly 500 members of the class of 2020 began their Detroit Mercy careers with ice cream, open mic nights and lots of homework. The university hosted a number of “Welcome Week” activities to help make the freshmen’s first experiences on campus pleasant. They also got to ease into their […]
A VN editor’s favorite movies
One of my favorite after school activities is watching movies. From comedies, to dramas, to animated films, nothing makes me feel better than to flip on one of my all time favorite movies. So in case you’re bored this weekend or anytime: in no specific order, these are some of […]
Five tech gadgets you need to survive dorm life
Back to school means back to dorm life for thousands of University of Detroit Mercy students. That also means dealing with sometimes-spotty wifi, limited power outlets and small living spaces. Luckily, technology can make your stay on campus a lot more comfortable. Here are six must-have tech gadgets for […]
Senior year brings renewed focus
As classes begin again and I come back to campus as a senior, I have one thought: Where did the time go? I remember still being that scared little freshman that barely spoke up in class. Now, I can’t stop talking. It's crazy to think how much you grow […]
Trump supporter disrupts shopping trip
Last month I was shopping at a local store not too far from where I live when a self-proclaimed Donald Trump supporter felt the need to tell me about the Republican nominee. He and his girlfriend were white. He wore an Army-green shirt with “USA” across it. She was […]
Earlier-than-usual Homecoming features 5k run, street fair
The University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate its annual Homecoming later in September, about four months earlier than previous years. The two-day celebration will include everything from a tug-of-war competition to a 5k run and street fair. "Year after year, we always do the same events with Homecoming,” said Drew […]
UDM pumps $10M into campus upgrades
Students were welcomed back for the 2016-17 academic year with several new construction projects well underway. The university has invested $10 million over the past year on the McNichols campus for projects ranging from a new entrance – completed last year – to major upgrades for both the College of […]
UDM to choose new food, book vendors
Students at the University of Detroit Mercy could soon have a new on-campus food service and bookstore after separate 10-year contracts with Sodexo and Barnes and Noble expire at the end of June. Detroit Mercy officials held a request for proposal meeting for potential bookstore vendors on Monday, following […]
UDM alum Key stars in ‘Keanu’
In a press conference earlier this week, UDM alum Keegan-Michael Key, along with Jordan Peele and Jason Mitchell, talked about their new film, “Keanu,” which is in theatres now. It is Key and Peele’s first feature film. The Varsity News was one of many college papers participating in the […]
