The University of Detroit Mercy will host “A Discussion on Universal Suicide Screening in Medical Settings” on April 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the University’s ballroom. This event aims to address suicide prevention in healthcare environments, bringing awareness to a growing concern among medical professionals and students […]
Author: Yolanda Haney
OPINION: Oracle Red Bull Racing worth watching in 2025 F1
The Formula 1 team known as Oracle Red Bull Racing has faced many criticisms over their 20-year stretch in F1, but they have been faced with new challenges lately. Max Verstappen winning the 2021 driver’s championship was the first peak for the team since Sebastian Vettel did it in 2013. […]
OPINION: ‘Avowed’ gives gamers incredible visuals
Gaming in recent years has proceeded to become more and more competitive as companies attempt to create the next iconic franchise. Obsidian Entertainment games are one such company that has helped to create many amazing works in the past including “Fallout: New Vegas,” “Outer Worlds,” and the “Pillars of Eternity” […]
OPINION: Latest ‘Assassin’s Creed’ game a historical journey
When “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” came out in March 2025, it took players to feudal Japan in the 16th century, which is a setting that fans of the series have been waiting for a long time. This game was made by Ubisoft Quebec and has two main characters: Yasuke, an […]
UDM students spend service trip in Tennessee
Many students on the Detroit Mercy campus headed to warm destinations with sandy beaches for spring break. A group of students in the Detroit Mercy ministry chose to spend their Spring Break in the Appalachian Mountain chain of Tennessee. A group of six women and two ministry leaders served […]
OPINION: Drake and PartyNextDoor deliver on new album
Is the old Drake back? Aubrey “Drake” Graham and Jahron Anthony Brathwaite “PartyNextDoor” released their anticipated joint album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” on Feb. 14. The duo first announced their album back in August 2024 letting their fans, specifically their female fan base, know that when they are done […]
How do cell phones impact student health?
Most students in college now haven’t lived in a time without smartphones. Smartphones have evolved so much since the early 2000s. With continued innovation comes controversy, smartphones have introduced us to different mediums and styles of communication like social media, text messaging or video-calls. As an owner of a smartphone, you […]
OPINION: Transphobia affects sport and society
How do you go about hiring a genital inspector for youth sports? I’m seriously asking. That is the reality many American states are looking at, because of moral panic related to transgender or 2SLGBTQ+ people in general. Josh Schriver, Elissa Slotkin and other Michigan politicians who absolve the humanity of […]
OPINION: It’s been an unpredictable college basketball season
As I think about the 2024-2025 men’s basketball season, I feel both excited and curious. This year has had its fair share of surprises, big wins and frustrating losses. Through it all, one thing stands out: this season has been all about growth, learning and teams figuring out what works […]
Black Student Union returns to UDM with new leadership
This year, the Black Student Union has returned to Detroit Mercy and with hope for the future of the organization. In previous years, the BSU has not been consistently active. As leaders from the club would graduate year after year, responsibility for the club was left somewhat in the air. […]
