Maybe you were on campus when it happened. Or perhaps you heard through the grapevine or even read about it in the last issue of The VN. Recently, a UDM student climbed atop the power house and contemplated jumping. She was talked down, thankfully. I walked by while it was […]
Author: KARIC JONES/ VN
Four years later, 8 Mile Road remains but its meaning has changed
As someone who’s not a Detroit area native, I enjoy the fact that each day is a new opportunity to learn something about the area where I go to school. The best part of that is all I have to do is drive, which as a commuter student is something […]
It’s that time
With exams beginning Tuesday, Dec. 15, crunch time has begun. “I always have a lot of anxiety when final exams come around,” said Paige Dykema, a senior biology student. “But I make lists and take regular breaks to power through.” Most professors would agree that exams are nothing to […]
UDM ‘radio’ play hits downtown theatre
The Theatre Company’s second production of the year, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” opened last week at the YMCA in downtown Detroit. After last year’s success, the company decided to bring this show back for the holiday season. Based on the classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” […]
Campus pays tribute to vets
In honor of the brave men and women of the U.S. service, the Student Programming Board partnered with Student Life Office to host their annual Veterans Day program Nov. 11. The commemoration began with the National Anthem sung by student Ashe’ Lewis and an opening prayer by student Akilea McKay. […]
UDM pop-up restaurant gets praise
UDM students got a taste of Middle Eastern food from the Al-Saha restaurant at The Loft recently. On occasional Thursdays, the restaurant will be staging a pop-up restaurant on campus for a few hours at lunchtime. The October visit saw students in lines attempting to get their special meals. Chicken […]
An icon, symbol, and memory
UDM students pass near it while walking to and from class without giving it a second thought or glance. It is the university’s most recognizable symbol – a structure older than most buildings on campus. It can be seen from some point in almost every building. University of Detroit Mercy’s […]
JR JR gives off good vibes in Royal Oak
Before last week, I had listened to one JR JR song, their cover of “We Almost Lost Detroit” by Gil Scott Heron. In preparation for an interview with front man Daniel Zott and the Royal Oak show Friday night, I listened to everything they were playing on their current tour […]
Lacking height, young Titans rely on team defense, youth
New UDM women’s basketball coach Bernard Scott knows he has to put in a lot of hard work. Every day at practice, he literally wears a red hard hat to emphasize the point. His task isn’t made any easier by the fact that he now has only nine players on […]
Last week of pure practice puts focus on team, school
This last week was the last we had of just practice on our schedule. As of Monday, the season has opened. Coming up, we will be having at least two games a week if not more. And so what did we do the last full week of practice in order […]
