Every New Year lots of people make New Year’s resolutions. Many vow to lose weight, get a hold on their finances, return to the dating scene, etc. Now that the new school year has arrived, UDM’s campus is again fully occupied. There must be some new school year resolutions, right? […]
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Life’s struggles can be overcome
Motivation, inspiration and self empowerment are fundamentally essential to one’s success. Life presents many struggles in the wake of our existence. My oppositions, burdens and overall attitude and perspective on life are what drove me towards my failures and success. “He who says he can and he who says he […]
From anime to sports, orgs. seek new members
The University of Detroit Mercy may be a small school but the amount of student organizations is anything but. Following the annual Celebrate Spirit celebration, all students, faculty and staff were invited to the picnic luncheon and campus organization fair. Fifty-five organizations had tables with information available. These touched on […]
Authentically cliched
I am a walking contradiction. Maybe not even a contradiction; just an outright lie. I say that I’m a writer, but my 10,000 hours and Malcolm Gladwell approval are still a lifetime away. I say that I could be a journalist, yet here I am writing a column on a […]
Students, professor lead effort to improve childhood literacy
Students at University of Detroit Mercy are making a difference in the lives of children all over the city thanks to RX for Reading – raising readers, one book at a time. Developed by English professor Dr. Mary-Catherine Harrison, RX for Reading aims to strengthen early childhood literacy in Detroit. […]
Senior Wisdom: Learn from Ferris
Dear freshmen, There’s a great quote by Ferris Bueller in the 1986 hit “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” The same could be said about your time at the University of Detroit Mercy. […]
No hidden goals in seeking quotes
ldquo;Hello! Do you mind if I ask you a couple questions? I am a writer for The Varsity News.” “Umm… No, thanks.” Ah, the very answer no reporter ever wants to hear: “no.” More often than not, I find myself stuck in a situation where I need to get interviews […]
UDM and community leaders partner to focus on Livernois and McNichols area
Monday, Aug. 31, was more than just the first day of classes for the fall semester at the University of Detroit Mercy. Outside of the Loranger Architecture Building and in front of the campus fence, UDM President Antoine Garibaldi was joined by other community leaders to announce a new community […]
Indoor or outdoor, track athletes push themselves
Even though competition and conference meets for track and field are just in the spring, the commitment to the sport is year round. These student-athletes work hard, practice, travel and run year-round in order to prepare for their spring season, which involves both indoor and outdoor competition. The Horizon League is […]
Seniors reflect on personal changes
Four long years of studying, overeating and sleep deprivation are now coming to a glorious finish for the UDM seniors of 2015. Graduation is nearing and the future awaits! Melissa Guerra, finishing her bachelor’s in economics and political science, wants to return to her home country, Belize, for further education […]
