BY MIJAI LEWIS VN SPECIAL WRITER The Detroit Mercy Indian Student Association earlier this month invited students and faculty to join them in celebrating Diwali. Known as the festival of lights, the five-day celebration is one of the most significant in Indian culture. The festival is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs […]
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Tips to protect your computer from cyber threats
BY OLANZO PALMER VN STAFF WRITER In the cyber world, you never know that you are truly safe. Any email, website, or anything that you download can contain some type of virus. Even with a virus protection program, viruses get updated and become smarter and are able to still get […]
Peterson motivated by largest-ever honors group
BY MARTIN LANG VN SPECIAL WRITER The 55-year-old University Honors Program (UHP) at Detroit Mercy is seeking progressive change with the hiring of new directors. Among the new members of the UHM staff is business professor Evan Peterson. Peterson has proven to be a seasoned professional and a proud […]
Long-time English professor wants more honors degree programs
BY META MISENER VN SPECIAL WRITER Nicholas Rombes, an English professor at Detroit Mercy, was recently named co-director of the University Honors Program. According to the Honors Program website, it offers students a creative opportunity to engage themselves with the campus and community to develop intellectually, spiritually, […]
Speaker shares tips to protect
BY DEEJ OSTER VN CO-EDITOR Debbie Gardner, co-founder of the Survive Institute, was full of energy and excitement when speaking to Detroit Mercy students earlier this month. Different from many self-defense showcases, this seminar focused on improving confidence and controlling fear in necessary situations. “We are […]
Detroit Mercy nears $100M fundraising goal
BY PHYLISHA DRAYTON VN CO-EDITOR The University of Detroit Mercy is closing in on a long-held goal of raising $100 million that will be used to fund scholarships, financial aid, academic programs and facility improvements. President Antoine Garibaldi and other university officials late last month announced they’ve raised $78.5 million […]
New life near Livernois
BY PHYLISHA DRAYTON VN CO-EDITOR The revitalization of the communities around the University of Detroit Mercy continues. Last week, University President Antoine Garibaldi joined city organizers at the groundbreaking of two new community assets: the Neighborhood Homebase and Ella Fitzgerald Park. While the two sites serve different purposes, […]
Hogan ready for season after uncertain summer
BY KAMERON CHATMAN VN STAFF WRITER With Detroit Mercy’s basketball season less than a month away, one of the biggest question marks surrounding this year’s team has been cleared up: star forward Jaleel Hogan will remain a Titan. Following the conclusion of last season, Hogan posted on his […]
Basketball team enjoys “first class” perks
BY ISAIAH JONES VN SPECIAL WRITER Being a student-athlete has its pros and cons but there are many things that other students may not know about the experience. As a member of the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team, I can tell you many great things about being an […]
Films about childhood innocence resonate
BY DEEJ OSTER VN CO-EDITOR I have always connected with stories of childhood. Told by friends, seen in movies, they all have the warm blanket of innocence and wonder. Seeing “The Florida Project” made me think of other movies of innocence, so I could specify to myself why I liked […]