University of Detroit Mercy

BY ANTOINE DAVIS VN SPECIAL WRITER I frequently get asked, “Why did you move to Detroit?” or “Why did you choose to go to Detroit Mercy?” – especially when someone sees my Texas... … [Read more...] about For the love of their game

BY ANTHONY OCCHIUTO VN SPECIAL WRITER Ever since childhood, I have enjoyed sports. I grew into in naturally, surrounded by athletes within my family. The most noteworthy of them was my grandfather Antonio... … [Read more...] about For the love of their game

The Covid-19 pandemic means a whole lot fewer students are on campus -- but it doesn't mean the campus has been abandoned. On a recent day, Varsity News photographer Devonne Mccullough found many Detroit Mercy... … [Read more...] about Less busy, but campus still draws some students

VN photo illustration by Devonne Mccullough BY ALLIE FALK / VN STAFF WRITER The Hive, a student-led organization, maintains a constant mission of providing food to students to assist them in accomplishing... … [Read more...] about Even during pandemic, Hive serves student food needs

The Black Madonna statue on the McNichols Campus. / VN photo by Devonne Mccullough BY ANTHONY OCCHIUTO / VN STAFF WRITER Faith plays a prominent role at Detroit Mercy, given the university’s... … [Read more...] about Faith communities help some with troubles, loneliness

Titans have won 10 of their final 12 regular-season games … [Read more...] about After mental-health break, a turnaround at Detroit Mercy

Altered art based on photo by Devonne Mccullough BY ANTHONY OCCHIUTO / VN STAFF WRITER Life on campus is not what it used to be. A hustling, bustling library is now a rare sight. Sidewalks are mostly... … [Read more...] about Resident students hope spring sports will enliven campus

BY NICHOLAS CUCCHI / VN STAFF WRITER Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Detroit Mercy has numerous events planned this semester. These span from virtual events to socially distanced in-person... … [Read more...] about One-day tourneys, e-game leagues, TikTok battles; despite challenges, events still being scheduled

BY KAELYN JOHNSON / VN STAFF WRITER John C. Freeman, a beloved Detroit Mercy English professor, died at age 70, less than two weeks before the start of classes. Mr. Freeman died suddenly Jan. 7 surrounded by... … [Read more...] about Sudden death of Prof. Freeman pains campus family