This week is National Hunger and Homelessness week and in recognition UDM has several events planned. Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 19, a “leadership slam” featuring Janet Lawson, director of the Ford Volunteer Corps and Ford Mobile Food Pantry Program, will be held in C & F 228 from 12:45 to 2 […]
Author: JACK WALSWORTH/VN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Thanksgiving break evokes fun, sad, fiery memories
Food, fights and fire are part of the Thanksgiving memories of University of Detroit Mercy students. In light of the holiday break, which begins next Wednesday, Nov. 25, The Varsity News asked a few students to share their favorite Thanksgiving memories. Senior political science major Zana Brown spent many holidays […]
Physical, mental gains seen in workouts
Student-athletes at UDM put in a lot of time preparing themselves for the rigors of a long season. While polishing the skills specific to their sport is important, they also devote a large amount of time to preparing their bodies as well. From lifting weights to running sprints, athletes at […]
On the road: First bus trip of season a learning experience
The season has been extremely busy so far with having morning film, practice and weights, as well as practice in the afternoon. It has been tiring going up against your teammates and the same guys over and over again. This weekend we played in Chicago against DePaul University. This was […]
Titans have talent- and question marks
After a second straight season finishing below .500, coach Ray McCallum is on the hot seat. He has now officially lost more games than he has won while in Detroit. A 15-18 record in 2014-15, including a seventh-place Horizon League finish, could prove to be the penultimate straw in his […]
Freshman Gibson has Detroit roots
Jalen Gibson is one of three freshmen on the men’s basketball team. Continuing with his “entrance interview” series on incoming Titans, VN sports writer Karic Jones sat down with Gibson. Jalen, you played at River Rouge. Are you from there or did you move to River Rouge for high […]
Stressed? Music, exercise, peace can help
Feeling stressed? At UDM’s annual health fair Oct. 27 in the Fountain Lounge, Annamaria Silveri, director of the Wellness Center, and counselor Marjorie Lang were among those providing advice. Occupying two tables, they handed out flyers and business cards, and offered visits to students who may be experiencing pressure and […]
With ‘ghosting,’ relationships end in digital silence
Do you know what ghosting is? If you think the term ghosting refers to the spirit of a dead person, you are wrong. Ghosting is when a person in a relationship stops all communication with the significant other instead of telling the person that it’s over. The person just seamlessly […]
B-ball assistants play key roles behind scenes
When it comes to a sports program, there are always people doing a lot of things behind the scenes. Two graduate assistants (GAs) – Matthew Hasse and Kal Riebau – play a key role with the Titan men’s basketball program. Players know they help with film, practice, class attendance and […]
College choices hinge on personal factors
What college should I attend? Should I go online or attend on campus? There are so many questions when the subject of college comes up. The variety from which to choose does not make the decision easier. However, these things were of no relevance to Harout Wartersian. Wartersian, a sophomore, […]
