Arcane’s Season 2 is a masterpiece of animation focusing on the lore from the immensely popular League of Legends. The second season has many plotlines focusing on themes of fascism, power, corruption, family and rebellion that help shape a captivating story. With the musical stylings of Imagine Dragons and Twenty-One […]
Author: Jordan Collyer
OPINION: ‘Wicked’ hits the right notes in film adaptation
The new “Wicked” musical fantasy film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hit theatres Nov 22. The film has broken three box office records since it was released. The new rendition of the “Wicked” series has been one of the most anticipated films since the announcement of the film […]
Students share their favorite 2024 Detroit Mercy memories
As the 2024 calendar year winds down, Detroit Mercy students are looking back at an eventful year on campus. With an eye toward the New Year, here are some of the best memories for Titans students. Freshman Deanna Jarbo: “I would say getting Starbucks and studying with my friends during […]
Mindfulness courses benefiting Detroit Mercy students
During the 2024 Fall semester, the University of Detroit Mercy offered a four-week mindfulness class to help students who are struggling with anxiety. The Wellness Center has seen an increase in students at UDM coming in with feelings of anxiety, and the faculty wanted to find a way to […]
Aaliyah McQueen’s basketball journey finds home at Detroit Mercy
For Aaliyah McQueen, the road to the University of Detroit Mercy has been anything but conventional. Her journey, spanning multiple universities and countless challenges, tells a story of perseverance, self-discovery and an unyielding love for the game. McQueen’s basketball journey began at the University of Illinois, where she competed in […]
Detroit Mercy welcomes Tanzanian faculty member eyeing collaboration
Through the University of Detroit Mercy’s collaboration with Loyola High School in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, a November visit from faculty member Joseph Albert was prompted in which he shared his insight with UDM. Albert is from East Africa, specifically Tanzania, and is a former student of Loyola […]
McShane Makerspace and Collaboratory unveiled at dedication
The Engineering Annex has been extensively renovated and is now known as the McShane Makerspace and Collaboratory. Unveiled on Nov. 14 after a dedication and blessing. the Collaboratory is named after its chief donors, Steve and Kathy McShane. Steve McShane graduated from the University of Detroit in 1966 with a […]
UDM hosts Michael Rosenberg to talk sports writing
Michael Rosenberg, a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, came to Detroit Mercy’s campus on Nov. 12 for a Q&A hosted by the Communication Studies department. Rosenberg Discussed how journalism is meant to be able to get to know the person you are interviewing, to be able to really dissect […]
Civil rights immersion trip set for Spring break
In partnership with Resurrection Catholic Missions of the South, the University Ministry is hosting its Service Immersion trip for full-time students during the University of Detroit Mercy’s Spring break from March 1-8 in Montgomery, Ala., a pivotal location in the fight against racial inequality. The Service Immersion trip informs […]
UDM students describe plenty to be thankful for
As the fun and excitement of Halloween winds down, the spirit of the holidays moves forward as Thanksgiving easily picks up the slack. In stark contrast to Halloween, where we pretend to be someone we are not, Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to think about who we are and who […]
