ldquo;I have the power of God and anime on my side.” A quote from an old Vine clip serves as the motto of Detroit Mercy’s Anime Club. The group, which celebrates all things related to the Japanese style of animated shows and movies, holds numerous events throughout the year on campus. The […]
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A pep in their step
For students who are a part of the University of Detroit Mercy’s pep band, their instrument gives them a ticket to travel across the Horizon League and have fun while watching basketball games. The band is open to students who know how to play instruments including trumpets, flutes, saxophones, trombones, clarinets, […]
As graduation nears, seniors reflect on college life
Senior year, for most students, is a time of feeling accomplished and making plans for the future. After several years of studying hard, attending sports events and making the most of the college experience, that chapter comes to a close. Excitement flows through these students as they take the next steps […]
Halloween traditions
Senior Adjunct Professor Larry Kazmirowski’s family loves Halloween so much, even their pets get in on the action. “My family is very into costumes and Halloween,” said Kazmirowski, who teaches psychology. “My daughter even had a Halloween party this weekend for dogs. Her corgi was dressed as a paper towel.” Kazmirowski’s […]
Black Student Union aims to foster sense of community
From bake sales and study tables to fashion shows and game nights, the Black Student Union is all about building community. The group, which has about 65 members, puts on a number of events throughout the year. But most importantly, it hosts weekly meetings to discuss controversial topics or bring up […]
Detroit rapper Baby Money shines in new album
As music and entertainment become an even bigger staple in the United States, new artists emerge on a daily basis trying to be the next one to “make it out” of their current situation and into a new, better one. Based on his latest album, emerging Detroit artist Baby Money’s […]
‘House of the Dragon’ is perfect ‘Game of Thrones’ predecessor
When the final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” concluded in 2019, public approval of the series was at an all-time low. Critics and fans alike were disappointed with writers David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, feeling that the show was rushed and strayed from author George R. R. Martin’s source material […]
New movie a worthy addition to long-running anime series
ldquo;Dragon Ball Super: Superhero” is an animated movie directed by Tetsuro Kodama based off a popular anime series. The film was initially released in Japan on June 11 and was released worldwide a few months later. The script was written by series creator, Akira Toriyama. In the movie, the evil Red Ribbon […]
What to see outside campus
Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another year, it’s always a great idea to visit some of Detroit’s attractions. While the fall semester gets underway, there are a handful of places you can visit with your friends just a short drive from the corner of McNichols and Livernois. Here […]
Second ‘Sonic’ a delight for all ages
For the past two years, a trip to the movie theater has been all but impossible due to the coronavirus pandemic. But now, with cases down, more and more people are starting to return to theaters for highly-anticipated releases. Last weekend, I went to see “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” in theaters […]
