Author: Jillian Leever

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OPINION: Stray cats a problem worth solving in Detroit area

Outdoor cats in urban areas are facing increasing threats, both to their own well-being and the environment. Many free-roaming cats risk being hit by cars, especially in traffic-heavy cities, where their natural instinct may not protect them from speeding vehicles.  Additionally, allowing domestic cats to wander freely contributes to the […]

Sports

Myonna Hooper a key part of Detroit Mercy’s season ahead

One of the top returning players of the University of Detroit Mercy women’s basketball team, Myonna Hooper, is back again in her junior year and is prepared for this upcoming 2024-2025 basketball season.  Last season, Hooper played in 32 games and started in 19 of them. In doing so, she […]

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Ethics Bowl crowns repeat champions

Tomato Sandwiches defended its No. 1 title in Detroit Mercy’s Ethics Bowl competition. On Oct. 11, reigning champions Tomato Sandwiches won the Ethics Bowl for the second year running. The team consisted of Political Science majors including Isabelle Francis, Kelsie Shammami, Dirkaft Mohammad, Kaleb Smith, and Juan Willis.  Titans competed […]

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Maisy Card shares writing journey in Detroit Mercy visit to campus

On Oct. 15, award-winning author Maisy Card, she read a chapter from her novel “These Ghosts Are Family,” at Detroit Mercy, which was followed by a conversation led by author Jazmine Ortavia Cooper.  Card revealed the extensive journey behind her novel, a venture she has devoted 14 years to developing. […]

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OPINION: “Monsters” a captivating Netflix series

The new series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” has taken the world by storm and is now among the most-watched series on Netflix, with 19.5 million views during the week of Sept. 23.     This is the second season of the “Monsters” show, a Netflix original directed […]

Sports

Erica Toupin leaving an impact in final season at UDM

Graduate senior Erica Toupin is off to a hot start for the University of Detroit Mercy’s women’s soccer team.   Soccer is a big part of her life, and it shows. This season, she has 12 points through 15 games, despite logging just two starts.  Big things were expected after […]

Featured Features

Detroit Mercy connecting with community on social media

According to RivalIQ + Quid, the University of Detroit Mercy was ranked among the top 150 Division I universities for social media engagement, including No. 11 overall on TikTok.  UDM uses many different social media platforms besides TikTok, including Instagram and Snapchat. Social media specialist at UDM, Adam Bouton, works […]

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OPINION: ‘Mixtape Pluto’ is an exciting new project for Future

The rapper Future’s “Mixtape Pluto,” published on Sept. 20, is an intriguing look at the Atlanta rapper’s artistic growth. This project, which features Future’s unique combination of melodic flows, reflective lyrics, and special production, serves as a reminder of his skill in the hip-hop industry.  “Mixtape Pluto” is not just […]

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Religious Studies election event comes to UDM on Oct. 23, 24

The Religious Studies department is set to host an event titled “Who are We?” on Oct. 23 and 24 in the wake of the upcoming election. The event will include panels with local various religious professionals as well as the keynote speaker Dr. Robert Jones, the founder and president of […]

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OPINION: ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ has its moments

On Oct. 4 , “Joker: Folie a Deux” was released to the public to watch in theatres. Within this film, the star actor Joaquin Phoenix  or “Arthur Fleck,” as the movie presents his name, as is the starring role playing the Joker.   The movie starts off by Arthur being institutionalized in a hospital due to […]