Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Underneath UDM lies a series of tunnels that have a history of their own. Each building has its own set of tunnels that connect to the other buildings on campus. “The tunnels were built at different times,” said Dave Vandelinder, director of facilities management. “They were built in early 1927 […]
The Michigan weather is bitter over the holidays and families are looking for group activities, so naturally the multiplex is the obvious solution. With the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks generally big box-office periods, studios are releasing nearly 60 films over this timespan. If you’re not a movie freak, like myself, […]
UDM has an amazing little wonder tucked away in the basement of the Student Center, the Grounds Coffehaus. Run by UDM students, the Coffehaus offers an array of coffee as well as espresso and hot chocolate, and if you’re not a coffee drinker then there is juice and water for […]
For many people, tattoos offer a way to express themselves and share with the world what best represents them. For others, they are simply art committed to the canvas of their bodies What’s the story behind the tattoos you see – and don’t see – on University of Detroit Mercy […]
You’ve probably seen him wheeling around campus behind his rolling walker. The Rev. R. Gerard Albright, a professor of biology, has been a familiar site on the McNichols grounds for decades, and this year he is celebrating his 70th year as a Jesuit. Albright, who was born and raised in […]
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the disbanding of the University of Detroit varsity football team. But for the former players, the many memories live on in vivid color. For 68 years, dating back to 1896, the university had a team. It is because of the football team that […]
Despite his curmudgeonly appearance in this VN file photo, author Elmore Leonard had a great sense of humor and liked to joke with UDM students when he returned to the McNichols campus. Author Elmore Leonard’s name will forever live at this university, his alma mater. His archives, however, will […]
The 25th annual Safety Street was held outside the Fountain Lounge Friday. Originally started by the School of Archutecture, the event drew about 400 neighborhood children who came to campus to trick-or-treat in a safe environment. Students representing numerous groups built the facades the day prior. Here are some of […]
It is that time of year again! Apple cider and frighteningly fun haunted houses abound. This season offers spooky fun and enjoyable family time. Mlive recently named the three best haunted houses in Michigan: Erebus, The Haunt and Village of the Living Dead. Located in Pontiac, Erebus introduces various scenes […]
It’s easy for a war movie to become cliché and unoriginal. It’s difficult to avoid the same common story arcs and pretentious themes of “war is violent and unforgiving.” David Ayer, writer/director of “Fury,” seems to know this. He doesn’t try to rewrite World War II like Tarantino or recreate […]
