What college should I attend? Should I go online or attend on campus? There are so many questions when the subject of college comes up. The variety from which to choose does not make the decision easier. However, these things were of no relevance to Harout Wartersian. Wartersian, a sophomore, […]
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‘Sleeping’ spews cliches before finding its groove
ldquo;Sleeping With Other People,” written and directed by Leslye Headland, thinks it’s more than a romantic comedy. From everything I had read or heard on the film, I was led to believe that this would be more honest, real and gentle than your run-of-the-mill rom-com. It’s not. Jake (Jason Sudeikis) […]
The guy who grew up here
Freshman Hayden Cunningham has lived on campus longer than you. He’s been here 16 years. Almost all of his life. Since 1999. Back when your parents may have been listening to “Believe” by Cher on the radio. Back when the twin towers still stood in New York City. Back […]
Inspiring Times
When UDM professor and history department chair Greg Sumner was asked by a publisher to write a book about Detroit during the World War II era, he jumped at the opportunity. “It’s such a rich topic,” he said. “Detroit in World War II,” Sumner’s third book, comes out Nov. 9 […]
Renovation doubles size of Grounds
Have you seen Grounds Coffeehouse this year? Umm, if you haven’t, you should definitely make your way to the basement of the student union and see for yourself. Many events for student organizations are held there. The Student Programming Board (SPB) has weekly meetings in Grounds as does the Muslim […]
Finkenbine battles misconceptions about ‘economic’ cause of Civil War
Slavery remains at the root of racial issues in America, according to UDM history professor Dr. Roy Finkenbine. Finkenbine, director of the university’s Black Abolitionist Archives and a nationally recognized expert on slavery, delivered a Lunch and Learn talk Oct. 23, titled “Much Apu About Nothing: Sesquicentennial Reflections on the […]
Winter registration begins next week, time to plan classes
UDM students may still be adjusting to the fall semester, but registration for winter and summer semesters is just around the corner and class options are being explored. Junior Austin Luokkala switched from a business major to communications studies. “I’ll take a few communications classes,” he said. “I haven’t looked […]
Freshmen adjust to UDM classes, dorm life
For freshmen, the first months of the new year bring many decisions and adjustments. Whether to live on campus is one of them. “Oh yeah, I had to live on campus. My brother is so annoying,” said freshman Eryn Hearns. She could have lived back home in Farmington Hills but […]
‘Story So Far’ uptempo despite sad undertones
When I first saw the track listing for The Story So Far’s self-titled third LP, I was excited. I was thinking that lead vocalist Parker Cannon might being showing more emotions than being heartbroken. I was wrong. This is a sad record if you listen to the lyrics. Cannon has […]
‘Martian’ flawed, but fun
ldquo;The Martian” opens like a superhero origin story, and this is more or less what we get: a beautifully sleek, easy-to-access superhero-ish film that plays to the masses. Matt Damon is likeable and funny enough as Mark Watney, an astronaut presumed dead by his crew and left behind stranded on […]
