In a time when many albums are designed to create hits on the radio, Zach Bryan’s sixth studio album “With Heaven on Top” leans into the opposite of that. Released on Jan. 9, the album is classic Bryan. It is slow, honest and full of heart. It sticks to Bryan’s signature raw, minimally produced, storytelling sound. It’s not an album for instant hits, but instead for listeners … [Read more...] about OPINION: Zach Bryan stays true to himself in new album
Coach Montgomery preaches toughness, consistency
When Coach Mark Montgomery walks into Calihan Hall each morning, there is no music, no noise and no distractions, due to the fact he’s the first one there. For him there is only routine. He believes in repetition and structure because those habits shaped him from the time he was an 18-year-old freshman at Michigan State. For a coach who has won big, lost big, rebuilt once … [Read more...] about Coach Montgomery preaches toughness, consistency
Hooks of Hope allows student hobby to help others
The University of Detroit Mercy’s Hooks of Hope was launched during Titan Fest in the Fall 2025 by co-presidents Mariam Fathi and Noor Ghanem. This organization has allowed many college students to unleash their creativity in a group getting, one in which they can share their crocheting while raising money to support humanitarian relief efforts. Fathi and Ganhem saw that … [Read more...] about Hooks of Hope allows student hobby to help others
School of Optometry building identity in first year
The University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Optometry is in the middle of its first year, and at the Novi campus, students and faculty say the inaugural class is adjusting to the pace of professional school while the program builds its identity in real time. First-year student Aiseosa Iyahen, who moved from Hillside, N.J., said the routine is steady and demanding. “We … [Read more...] about School of Optometry building identity in first year
OPINION: Too much time on your phone can have damaging effects
As it becomes impossible to avoid a constant digital connection, college students are finding it difficult to put down their phones. There is a direct correlation between more screen time and declining mental health in adolescents. For young individuals between the ages of 18 and 28, using a device in bed was linked to a significantly increased risk of insomnia and … [Read more...] about OPINION: Too much time on your phone can have damaging effects