ldquo;F*** your thoughts and prayers,” Michigan Representative Ranjeev Puri tweeted in the wake of the Michigan State University shooting. The sentiment was echoed by other lawmakers and repeated verbatim by citizens across the country. In recent years, there has been a promotion of the idea that well-intended words of condolence and […]

Less than two percent of high school athletes go on to play at NCAA Division I schools. Many see being a Division I athlete as the ultimate goal: a way they can show that they’ve “made it.” But many fail to realize that behind all that glory are early mornings, late nights […]

My college journey at the University of Detroit Mercy is almost over and I cannot wait to prioritize my aspirations. My college journey was adverse due to a global pandemic, which started during my freshman year. The tragedies of the pandemic were devastating, but quarantine and remote classes provided me […]

The University of Detroit Mercy is kicking off the annual Senior Class Giving Campaign, which will ensure the university is able to continue guiding Titans towards a boundless future. The campaign is a yearly initiative which allows the graduating class to collaborate with the university’s fund-development team to create a […]

I have always been enamored with the idea of college being this formative time that would inspire and lead me towards my future. Last August was my first semester as a transfer student from Macomb Community College to the University of Detroit Mercy. I enrolled in a class called “News Writing” […]

When it comes to high-pressure situations and constant backlash from fans, being a professional athlete can be one of the toughest jobs in sports. But have you ever thought about the individual standing on the sideline? The one with the striped shirt and whistle in his or her mouth, armed and […]

Celebrating Black History Month is a cultural necessity for all Americans. In February 1926, Carter G Woodson, a historian, author and founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History ignited the first Negro History Week. Woodson selected a specific week that included Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas’s […]

Two years ago, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin set up a GoFundMe with a goal of raising $2,500 for a toy drive for his community.  Today, Hamiln has not only received $2,500, he’s raised almost $9 million in one of the most unexpected events to ever happen in NFL history. […]

After a disappointing season in 2021 that ended with a 3-13-1 record, the Detroit Lions and their fans had little to look forward to. There were a number of questions surrounding the roster and coaching staff after Dan Campbell, a first-year head coach, failed to make many visible improvements to […]

A recent cross-country flight I was on last year turned into a four hour-long flatulence extravaganza, which lead to the immediate illness of nearby passengers. On Sept. 11, I traveled to Seattle with the Environmental Leadership Program to engage 30 conservation fellows from different regions across the United States. […]