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 […]
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70 years a Jesuit
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 […]
Remembering the Titans
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 […]
Alum author’s papers going to S. Carolina
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 […]
No tricks, all treats
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 […]
Looking for a scare?
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 […]
David Ayer’s ‘Fury’ goes beyond the war movie cliché
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 […]
Service trips can change the way you view the world
UDM claims that its service trips will “change the way you view the world,” and for many who have attended and help with the planning, it has. For Allison Cutuli, who is working as a Jesuit volunteer at University Ministry, the service trips she participated in elsewhere have had a […]
Sweatpants and pajamas
At one point, sweatpants were considered only appropriate for bed, lying around or working out. Today, these warm, comfortable garments have sparked a debate at several universities about the appropriateness of students wearing them to class. Recently in Louisiana, Caddo Parish Commissioner Michael Williams managed to pass legislation banning people […]
Health, faith, ethics figure into vegetarian choice
Roshni Shah has been a vegetarian all her life. So she had no special need to commemorate World Vegetarian Day earlier this month. A junior in the seven-year dental program, Shah practices Jainism, a religion that prohibits the eating of meet. “I don’t really believe in harming animals for food,” […]
