Sophomore Julie Castner can stack 12 cups in six seconds. Castner is a competitive cup-stacker, and has traveled to the World Sport Stacking Association to support her cousin, who also competes. “I wish there were college speed-stacking teams,” said Castner, who is in the five-year P.A. program and also plays […]
Author: Lauren Sharkey and Andrea Aznar/ VN Special Writers
New UDM TV ads star real students
If you are watching the season premieres of your favorite fall TV shows, you may find that you recognize a few familiar faces because UDM has just released new promotional commercials. These commercials, the first new ones since 2010, were made to attract high school students to UDM. Jon Whitener, […]
Free food, drinks and fun will help ‘Heat up the Mall’
Cool weather got you down? Well, you’re in for a treat. UDM’s Student Alumni Association (SAA) is holding Heat up the Mall tomorrow, Oct. 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m. outside the Fitness Center. Free s’mores, hotdogs, hot chocolate and more will be provided to all those who come out for a little […]
UDM doesn’t celebrate these former students
Actor Keegan-Michael Key, author Elmore Leonard, Wendy’s CEO Emil Brolick – they rank among the many successful alums whom the University of Detroit Mercy trumpets with considerable pride. It’s no secret that university officials like to brag about their high-achieving former students. But not everyone who has attended the university […]
New softball coach has high hopes — and winning record
A man who has achieved success everywhere in his coaching career is coming to UDM with a vision for resurrecting the women's softball program. His name is John Conway, and his plan is to get the Titans in contention for a Horizon League title in his first season on the […]
Athletes must now step up, deal with violence problem
Roger Goodell is the most hated commissioner in professional sports today, and rightfully so, for his role in allowing violence to take the NFL by storm. Currently unemployed running back Ray Rice and Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson were let off the hook for their careless and reckless actions. The […]
NCAA pay issue could shift UDM sports landscape
Hundreds of University of Detroit Mercy students play on the Titans’ Division I teams. What would it be like here if student-athletes start getting paid to play? In August, the NCAA voted to grant greater autonomy to the Pac-12, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 and SEC conferences, which was said […]
Men’s cross country celebrates 50th anniversary
The men’s cross country program turns 50 this year, and it’s an anniversary worth mentioning, according to coach Guy Murray. The milestone offers an opportunity to link some of the program’s deep pool of past performers with individuals on this year's current squad, said Murray. It also holds significance for […]
Anime fans welcome fellow enthusiasts to UDM club
BY NICOLE WEST VN STAFF WRITER For those of you who think that there are no organizations on campus that suit your needs, it is time to reconsider. UDM has many clubs and organizations that are hidden treasures, but it may take some time to find out about all […]
Journal invites work from creative types
Are you a writer? Do you like to take pictures? Would you like to see your work in a published journal? UDM’s student arts journal, [sic], is looking for creative writers, poets, essayists, artists and photographers for this year’s issue. [sic] is from the Latin sic erat scriptum meaning “thus […]
