One of the newest organizations on campus was started by a student who refused to take “no” for an answer. Maria Cristal Guzman is president of the Detroit Mercy Latinx Student Union (LSU), which officially formed this semester. The university was without such a group for nearly two years after the […]
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‘Avatar’ sequel is excellent
There have been a lot new, great movies out recently, but “Avatar: The Way of Water,” might be my favorite of all time. It’s a sequel to the blockbuster 2009 hit “Avatar,” and continues the story about the alien world of Pandora and the Na'vi, beings who appear primitive but […]
‘The Menu’ has all the ingredients for a great movie
In director Mark Mylod’s recent comedy and horror film “The Menu,” a reservation at Hawthorne’s is the ultimate conception of fine-dining with a twist. Guests who travel to the remote island where the restaurant is located are treated to course after course of perfectly hand-crafted plates featuring local flora and […]
Not My Fault hopes to raise awareness about sexual assault
The organization recently held a "Cookies & Convos" meet-and-greet, according to its Instagram page. Not My Fault, founded by senior Aasiyah Khan, a developmental psychology major, is an organization that focuses on raising awareness about sexual assault. The group shares information regarding resources for victims and preventative measures for communities. […]
Life inside Lansing-Reilly
It’s one of the lesser-known locations on the University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols campus. It’s also one of its most beautiful. Lansing-Reilly Hall, built in 1926, is home to the Jesuit priests who teach and work in and around Detroit Mercy. It’s one of the first buildings you see as you drive […]
Road trips, cruises and presents among Titan Christmas traditions
Bust out the eggnog and ugly sweaters; it’s Christmas time. Students at the University of Detroit Mercy are preparing to celebrate the holidays with family and friends in a variety of ways – once they get those pesky finals out of the way, that is. Most say they appreciate the […]
One author’s Top 5 albums of the year
An extraordinary number of incredible, groundbreaking albums came out in 2022, proving yet again that the music industry is alive after the struggles of the coronavirus pandemic. From rock to country to even hyperpop, artists of all genres released albums that may go down as classics and be listened to for […]
Quadeca showcases talent in new, dreary album
In a year that Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Ye each released an album, a white boy with a lisp out of Los Angeles took the title of “Al- bum of The Year” for many. Last month, American rapper and former YouTube star Ben Lasky, better known by his stage name “Quadeca,” […]
Popular trio continue in ‘The Grand Tour’
Since 1977, the British Broadcasting Corporation has hosted a show called “Top Gear,” where car enthusiast hosts would show off cars in stunts, reviews, road trips and documentaries. The show had decent success, until 1988 when the BBC hired car journalist Jeremy Clarkson as its new show host. After 10 […]
Passion for acting, directing drives popular theatre professor
When it comes to interesting professors here at the University of Detroit Mercy, few rival the passion and boisterous personality that accompany Associate Professor of Theatre Andrew Papa. Growing up in college towns with both of his parents being professors, a strong value on education was impressed on him from a […]