Vaccines play an important role in ensuring the safety of individuals and groups, but when they are mandated resistance is created. The coronavirus has caused many personal and professional inconveniences, which have altered the way of life for millions of people globally. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have […]
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Why I stopped vaping
It's been four months since I decided to quit vaping. CNN just came out with a report stating that over two million teenagers use some sort of electronic cigarette. Until a few years ago, I was one of those teenagers. I don't think I was addicted, however, especially since I’ve […]
Titans look poised to make noise
With a 5-3 Horizon League record following recent wins over UIC and Milwaukee, the Titans have set themselves up for something positive to close out the season. Currently ranked fourth in the conference with nine games of league competition left, it’s safe to say that the Titans want to stay […]
Fifth ‘Scream’ movie a worthy addition to iconic horror series
lsquo;Scream’ first appeared in theaters in 1996 and the franchise has gone on to become one of the most popular horror series known to man. After the original, director Wes Craven produced three additional films over fifteen years that continued the legacy of the silent killer Ghostface. Although there was […]
Antoine Davis: Chappelle just doing his job making his fans laugh
BY ANTOINE DAVIS / VN STAFF WRITER Comedian Dave Chappelle, Netflix and the trans community do not have much in common to the naked eye, but the three are linked in some serious controversy lately. It all began with Chappelle’s latest stand-up special on Netflix. Chappelle makes several jokes about transgender […]
Ryan Rutkowski: Most of us gamers witness misogny
BY RYAN RUTKOWSKI / VN STAFF WRITER After I loaded into the online match, the first thing I heard was a feminine voice saying, “Hey, everyone, Let’s get a win.” The first response she got wasn’t about the game or what hero composition would benefit the team. “So, you got a […]
Dwayne Rose: Vaccinated or not, we must respect one another
BY DWAYNE ROSE / VN STAFF WRITER The age of Covid-19 has caused a lot of problems in our world – physically, mentally and politically. It has taken millions of innocent lives and forever damaged victims’ families. There has been plenty of debate about whether you should be vaccinated or not. […]
Just in with Jorge: Reporter’s board work draws national attention
BY JORGE REYNA JR. / VN SPORTS EDITOR As a journalist, whether you’re in front of a camera or behind the scenes doing interviews and prepping your story, you look for new ways to make a story stand out. Reporter Victor Williams has been with WDIV Local 4 for two years. […]
Elise Pannemann: Covid life was already challenging, then mom got hurt
BY ELISE PANNEMANN / VN STAFF WRITER For the last year and a half, in this age of Covid-19, I have had to maintain a balance between keeping up my mental health and keeping up my grades. My house, which once was my safe space where I decompressed after a long […]
Just in with Jorge: Becoming a fan again
BY JORGE REYNA JR. / VN SPORTS EDITOR Working for FOX Sports Detroit, I never thought I would take the atmosphere of a sporting event for granted. Being in the press box, taking interviews, writing articles and editing videos provided a good time, but sometimes I would forget to enjoy […]
