Wednesday, July 9, 2025
BY AUSTIN LUOKKALA Much of the NFL decided to show a sign of unity recently ago in the wake of comments by President Trump. This does not exclude the hometown team, the Detroit Lions. During the national anthem two weekends ago, players, coaches, team officials and even the owner […]
BY JOAN-MARIE JEFFERSON and CLAIRE PATTERSON VN STAFF WRITERS The life of a college student is always busy and hectic but somehow there is always time for fun on the weekends. The possibilities are endless when looking for some weekend fun, especially off campus – from being busy trying […]
BY MIJAI LEWIS VN SPECIAL WRITER For three straight years, freshmen undergrad enrollment has increased at Detroit Mercy. Aside from recruitment efforts, what’s drawing these students here versus another college or university? The Varsity News asked five freshmen why they chose Detroit Mercy. Megan Karjo is a freshman majoring […]
BY VERSHAY BURKS VN SPECIAL WRITER More than 18 years later, the memories remain vivid and the pain heartfelt. It was the July Fourth weekend in Skokie, Ill., 1999. Half past 8 p.m. on Friday, July 2, in a neighborhood known for its safety and diversity, Ricky Byrdsong […]
A scene from a past Midnight Bike Ride. (Photo courtesy of Detroit Mercy Marketing.) BY JEFF LANE VN SPECIAL WRITER The Midnight Bike Ride – set for this Friday, Sept. 15 – is one of the school year’s biggest events “The bike ride is probably the most enjoyable […]
BY CLAIRE PATTERSON VN SPECIAL WRITER Celebrate Spirit has been a University of Detroit Mercy tradition for 18 years. It was once called Mass of the Holy Spirit, part of a 500-year-old tradition to celebrate the beginning of a university’s academic year with a eucharistic liturgy. “We are celebrating […]
BY ASHE’ LEWIS and ISAIAH JONES VN SPECIAL WRITERS There is no escaping Keegan-Michael Key. The university’s most famous alum is everywhere – starring on numerous TV shows, in movies and, soon, on Broadway (with Amy Schumer). But with all his success, he hasn’t forgotten his alma mater […]
BY JALEEL HOGAN VN SPECIAL WRITER Detroit Mercy basketball player Ed Carter has a hobby that many other basketball players have as well. Carter, a sophomore, loves to rap when he isn’t on the court. “Rapping is a way for me to talk about my pain and struggle through […]
BY JOAN-MARIE JEFFERSON VN SPECIAL WRITER James Nickens takes pride in his job and his duty to serve others. Nickens has worked for the University of Detroit Mercy for 29 years – now in culinary arts with Metz Culinary Services, the university’s new food-service partner. “I love dealing with […]
BY DEEJ OSTER, JR. VN CO-EDITOR “You’ll float, too.” “It,” the most recent Stephen King adaptation, is heavy with heart and intensity. The film follows a group of kids who band together when a shapeshifting demon, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children. Terrifyingly played by […]
