Tuesday, July 1, 2025
BY RYAN RUTKOWSKI / VN STAFF WRITER 2021 has been another remarkable year in the music industry and, as we all anticipate our Spotify Wrapped, it is time to look back at some of the best albums of the year. Many people expected artists to use the pandemic to create exceptional […]
BY MADELYN RUSH / VN STAFF WRITER Electronic sports, better known as eSports, have been gaining traction for years – and now are growing in popularity at Detroit Mercy. The university’s eSports club is championed by students from various majors who work together and share ideas. “I got involved with this […]
BY ALLIE FALK VN STAFF WRITER Logan Vollmar is growing his moustache for “Movember,” the effort to draw attention to serious health issues affecting men, including prostate and testicular cancer. But Vollmar really doesn’t need a reminder of the importance of this month. A 27-year-old first responder for the Brighton […]
BY CRISTINA MARTINEZ / VN STAFF WRITER Dr. Matthew Hale, Detroit Mercy’s first new communication studies professor in more than a decade, comes by way of Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. A proud millennial, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in digital disciplines, including media, culture and […]
BY CRISTINA MARTINEZ / VN STAFF WRITER “Free Guy,” a movie that came out in theaters in August, is a lighthearted movie that can make anyone laugh even if they don’t like it. “Free Guy” is relatable for Fortnite players and video-game enthusiasts. It is a great movie to watch […]
BY ANTOINE DAVIS / VN STAFF WRITER NBA 2K22 has its pros and cons, and this is coming from an avid player. NBA 2K9 was the first version I ever played. Compared to its predecessors, this game, which hit the marketplace Sept. 10, has a few positive upgrades. The animation […]
BY FAYEZ AliAHMAD / VN SPORTS WRITER As someone who's played the Madden football video game religiously for as long as I can remember, I decided this would be my last year to buy the game. If you're reading this, I'm assuming you've played the game in some capacity. Buying […]
BY NOLAN KROHA / VN STAFF WRITER The Winter 2021 semester is coming to a close, meaning that graduation is right around the corner. Soon students will don their caps and gowns, signaling the end of their college careers and launching them into the world as accomplished adults. The graduation […]
BY FAYEZ ALIAHMAD / VN STAFF WRITER It’s been more than a year since the pandemic forced most students off the McNichols campus. The transition to online schooling has allowed us to stay on schedule, but there are ripple effects that remain unseen to our eyes. With students off campus, […]
BY ALEXIS FLEMING / VN STAFF WRITER As most may know by now, we are not having a graduation ceremony. This wasn’t exactly a shock for me but it still hurts. Four years ago, I set out to make a huge accomplishment and I was hoping I'd get to celebrate […]
