“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 […]
OPINION: ‘Mean Girls’ has its moments but reviews are mixed
“Mean Girls” fans are ecstatic about the newest film that came out this January. This film is a 2024 American musical and teen comedy film starring Agnourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Alui’i Cravalho and Christopher Briney and is produced by Lorne Micheals and Tina Fey. The film premiered on Jan. […]
OPINION: Seeing the differences between France and the United States
Since I can remember, a routine has never been something that was a real part of my life. Indeed, growing up in Paris, France, I cannot remember if I ever lived full time at a place whether it was with my parents or not for more than two years. At […]
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 […]
Men’s basketball player details journey from France to Detroit
One of the most important things, if not the most important for me Alex Tchikou, a 21-year-old from Paris, France living in the United States as a student athlete for the University of Detroit Mercy, is to constantly make sure that all my paperwork related to my visa and scholarships […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]