Former President, Donald Trump is leading in the poll, but his multiple indictments could create a barrier between him and the most powerful position in the United States of America. On Nov. 15, 2022, Trump announced his candidacy at Mar-a-Lago in an hour-long speech. This led to various responses — […]
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OPINION: Biden’s Ukraine support sees positives for both countries
President Joe Biden has played a crucial role in helping Ukraine, particularly in anti-corruption efforts, military assistance, and diplomatic support. Since taking office, Biden has shown a strong commitment to strengthening the partnership between the United States and Ukraine, and it has taken significant steps to support the country’s progress. […]
OPINION: Fisher Administration Center will be missed, despite quirks
The University of Detroit Mercy will say goodbye to the Fisher Administration Center this fall semester. The building that was introduced to campus will now be torn down. We say our goodbyes to a beloved part of the Detroit Mercy family. The building came to campus in the 1960s and […]
Studies show benefits of a 4-day workweek
The weekend never seems to last long enough. In recent years, there has been a growing movement pushing towards a four-day workweek. Navigating our post-pandemic world, organizations are experimenting with the idea of reimagining the workplace. For many people, the previous structure of the five-day, 40-hour workweek feels outdated. Perhaps fewer days […]
Does NBA’s most valuable player award still matter?
For the majority of the NBA’s history, the MVP award has been voted on by a select group of media members each year at the end of the regular season and given to the league’s “most valuable player.” The award is highly prestigious and holds a heavy weight in NBA discussions […]
Leading a non-profit at 21 brings joys, challenges
Leading a non-profit as a 21-year-old is extremely difficult, but the impact that is made makes it all worth it. I am currently the founder & executive director of the Steen Foundation — the first Black youth-lead foundation in the country that follows the Critical Youth Theory model. Critical Youth Theory […]
The Willow Project an example of why UDM students should form environmental advocacy groups
The Biden Administration recently approved a $7 billion project to increase drilling in Alaska. Known as the Willow Project, the drilling site is owned by ConocoPhillips, the state’s largest crude oil producer that owns the most exploration leases in the Last Frontier. The Willow Project affects the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, […]
Senior reflects on his ‘rollercoaster’ year of Titan basketball
The basketball season was a rollercoaster to say the least. I enjoyed my time with the team and built bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime. I feel as though we all think that we could have done better this season but we made tremendous strides throughout all of the […]
Spring Break trip with extended family helped author relax, recharge
My Spring Break was filled with hunting, chicken gizzards and the smell of the open air. I spent my week off school with my family in Winona, Miss., a small city in Montgomery County with a population of 5,043 residents. This trip to Winona happens three times a year, allowing me, […]
Titans not participating in pay-to-play CBI is right move
An upsetting 71-66 loss to Youngstown State in the second round of the Horizon League tournament ended Antoine Davis’s chase for “Pistol” Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record, but for about a week, there was speculation there would be another opportunity for a Titan to re-write the record books. Detroit Mercy, […]
