Author: MAGGIE JACKSON/ VN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Sports

A native son feels the pull of his hometown

Ron Fournier is a graduate of the University of Detroit. In the 1980s, he served as an editor of The Varsity News. The years since have taken him to the highest levels of journalism. He is now senior political columnist and editorial director of the DC-based National Journal, where […]

Features

Sweatpants and pajamas

At one point, sweatpants were considered only appropriate for bed, lying around or working out. Today, these warm, comfortable garments have sparked a debate at several universities about the appropriateness of students wearing them to class. Recently in Louisiana, Caddo Par­ish Commissioner Michael Williams managed to pass legislation banning people […]

Columnists

‘One team, one family’

With no disrespect to former men’s lacrosse head coach Matt Holtz, Chris Kolon is ready to carve his own path as Titans head man after serving six years as an assistant under Holtz. And he’s going to receive a bevy of help in his first year from five assistant coaches, […]

Sports

Tigers season disappears in dribbles at fitness center

The worst two-day stretch in Tigers postseason history – since the current era of playoff baseball in Motown began in 2006 – occurred Thursday, Oct. 2, and Friday, Oct. 3. Bullpen and defensive mishaps were aplenty. And, quite simply, they defined the Tigers’ 2014 season. When it wasn’t Joe Nathan […]

News

Robotics, hissing roaches part of Friday gathering

The College of Engineering and Science is hosting its annual undergraduate and graduate student research symposium on Friday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Robotics, hissing cockroaches and chemistry experiments will be among the attractions. Everyone is welcome to stop by the High Bay in the Engineering Building to […]