Tuesday, July 8, 2025
ldquo;Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates is a letter to his son about living in America as an African-American. The book is split into three parts, each beginning with an excerpt from a poem by an African-American writer. Although Coates and his son were raised in a post-civil […]
Most of you have probably noticed the new website the university created under the direction of Marketing and Public Affairs Department, but might not be sure of what it actually took to pull it off. The last time the website went through any major redesign was in 2006. At that […]
With graduation comes job interviews, an often anxiety-inducing experience. Career Education Center staff at Detroit Mercy offered tips to make the experience easier at a March 14 workshop, “Tell Me About Yourself: Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions.” It focused on what steps to take in order to prepare for […]
So the semester is coming to an end, and I constantly have this one thing on my mind. And I know what you’re thinking. She’s talking about graduation. And, yes, I am to an extent. What I constantly think and worry about is if the world will accept me as […]
During my junior year of high school, I jammed on stage and sold T-shirts and hats with my band’s name to raise money for my class. The event exhibited how I was simultaneously comfortable with my place in high school while mentally preparing myself to venture into the real world. […]
In the current Theatre Company production “Bus Stop,” professor Andrew Papa doubles as director. It’s an honor, he said. “I have directed off and on for quite some time now, and getting the chance to work with our students, alongside professional actors, is a one-of-a-kind experience,” he said. Papa is […]
With Joe Louis Arena closing, I begin to think of all the possibilities for Little Caesars Arena. There will be amazing concerts held there and spectacular sporting events. But I have an additional idea: a tournament. Not Motor City Madness or the NCAA tournament, but a tournament that would […]
The women’s basketball season has had it share of ups and downs. This year, we’ve reached milestones that we have always dreamed about, while also letting ourselves down. One high point so far: Our team defeated Green Bay for the first time since the 2011-12 season. Green Bay has dominated […]
ldquo;Bus Stop,” the Theatre Company’s current production, has entered its final week of performances. The remaining dates are Feb. 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. at the Boll Family YMCA, 1401 Broadway, Detroit. Created by William Inge, the play takes place in 1955 about 25 miles […]
A legendary coach returned to campus to honor one of his legendary players. “Everything this man is celebrating tonight, he worked his tail off for it,” said Dick Vitale of Terry Duerod. “I could not be more proud of him.” Before he became a famous ESPN broadcaster, Vitale coached the […]
