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OPINION: Bob Marley biopic an inspiring musical journey

“Bob Marley: One Love” was an inspiring yet poignant film that factually implements an account of the historic life lived by Bob Marley. Through a rather rich lens of archived footage, real interviews and rather powerful music this film dives deep in Marley’s journey, starting with his humbling beginning in […]

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OPINION: Expensive coffee can cause students issues

College students are no strangers to the strong need for a caffeine fix to power through endless lectures, assignments and late-night study sessions. Starbucks has become a staple for students at the University of Detroit Mercy. However, there has been talk about the increase in prices compared to a regular […]

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Black History Month a time of reflection, celebration at UDM

Black History Month is celebrated in one of the most frigid months of the year, February. However, the celebration of freedom, equality and the achievement of African Americans must certainly bring some warmth and happiness in these bitter times. Black History Month is a fairly new celebration and wasn’t officially […]

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OPINION: The Challenge is the best reality TV

The Challenge is a reality competition television show that was created by MTV Studios. It is considered a franchise and is currently broadcasting its 39th season which is called “The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion.” Out of all the current reality shows, The Challenge is by far the most […]

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OPINION: Detroit Lions brought city, campus together

The Detroit Lions have had one of their best seasons yet, tying their franchise record with a regular season record of 12-5.  The Lions tied with the San Franciso 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, for the best record in the National Football Conference after a win over their division rival, […]

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REVIEW: Life lessons and laughs let ‘Migration’ soar

From the producers of the infamous children’s film “Minions,” Illumination expands viewer’s horizons with “Migration.”  Mack Mallard, the film’s father duck, is a firm believer in never leaving their pond since it is the only place that is safe. He melodramatically tells his ducklings a bedtime story describing the awaited […]

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REVIEW: ‘Wonka’ a musical, fun film for the family

This past Christmas, moviegoers and candy fanatics were gifted with yet another adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” in the form of “Wonka.” Directed by Paul King, the story deviates from the book and previous two adaptations by focusing more on the titular character’s backstory, […]