News
MU hosts P.E.T.S. donation drive
Madonna University’s Graduate School, the Center for Humane Studies, and Animal Awareness Student Group urge students to reach out and help animals in need. The donation drive is set for April 3-April 13.
New core creates more room for minors, certificates
Madonna University has reduced the number of courses required for general education. The new core curriculum requires 43 credit hours instead of 52 to 53 under the old requirements. Current students will need to meet with the advisors to determine if switching to the new core is beneficial for their situations. Students still need 120 credits to graduate under the old or new requirements.
Student Senate elections in early April
The Madonna Student Senate hosted the Homecoming Dance and the Crusader Cup and now seeks new students seeking to run for office in 2017-18.
President Thomas Martin says the organization will continue to be an advocate for student concerns. MLK events offer opportunities for reflection
Attendees at the MLK ceremonies earlier this month leaned the even though Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lit the spark, they now must maintain it.
University opposes immigration banMadonna takes a stand with the ACCU against President Trump’s immigration ban, upholding Franciscan values and moral obligations to help migrants.
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Senior talks graduationMadonna students will walk across the stage in May and one senior shares her thoughts about Madonna University, graduation and what lies ahead in this brief podcast.
Student teachers wrapping up their semesterMadonna University teacher education students spend a semester in a classroom. Madonna education faculty weigh in on the benefits of this experience in this podcast.
Who benefits from revitalization?
The Crossing Boundary Lines panel shed light on housing and land disparity, racial injustice, and the importance of activism from those who are more privileged. “Gentrification is the process by which higher income households displace significant numbers of lower-income residents of a neighborhood, changing the essential character and flavor," said Gerald Charbonneau, Sociology professor. New Diversity Officer shares inclusion visionCriminal Justice master's degree debuts
Madonna introduces a new master’s program in Criminal Justice Leadership and Intelligence.
Students can now enroll in this new program. Senate reviews 1st year, looks ahead
Improved communication and better dining options were some of the accomplishments Student Senate President Thomas Martin shared during the State of the Senate speech.
Students, groups invited to daily MassThe university has extended an invitation to student groups, athletic teams, students, faculty and staff daily Mass where participants share in the building of a vibrant faith community.
Peace prayers offered
Members of the Madonna community gathered recently to commemorate the International Day of Prayer for Peace.
Participants gathered around the Madonna University Peace Pole and recited a variety of prayers. President pens letter of strengthMadonna University’s President, Michael A. Grandillo, sent out a letter through email telling the Madonna community to stay strong in light of recent negativity expressed within our community.
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Diversions
Madonna's Lyric Theatre will present Little Shop of Horrors April 7 and 8.
Legion expands Marvel's mutant universeBack to the Past embraces pop culture
Passion, dedication, and nostalgia are the core tenants of this driven small business.
Scorcese's Silence is a quiet masterpiece
Martin Scorcese's new film asks searing questions in one of the most nuanced portrayals of faith and religion.
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Lego Batman simply has fun
The Lego Batman Movie depicts Batman as childlike in his reservations and reluctance for human connection. To his dismay, he accidentally adopts Dick Grayson as his son and he has an almost jealous boyfriend/girlfriend relationship with The Joker that is falling apart
And it works. Logan a fitting conclusion to seriesWellness: beautiful, but schlockyA 'zom-com' that hits the spot
Just when you thought zombies were getting bland, Victor Fresco brings you “Santa Clarita Diet”, a satisfying interpretation on a silver platter.
Note: spoilers for episode one ahead. The show can be viewed on Netflix. |
Sports
Baseball assistant returns to Madonna as manager
New baseball coach Ted Faulkner once served as an assistant coach at Madonna. Now he returns to lead the Crusaders this spring.
“I really enjoy this university and what they stand for,” said Faulkner. “It’s a great baseball program and it has been known nationally to be successful. To be a part of it as an assistant and now, I’m honored to be the head coach, to keep that tradition going, just with some different styles.”
The team opens play in February with games down south.
“I really enjoy this university and what they stand for,” said Faulkner. “It’s a great baseball program and it has been known nationally to be successful. To be a part of it as an assistant and now, I’m honored to be the head coach, to keep that tradition going, just with some different styles.”
The team opens play in February with games down south.
Bowlers begin 1st season
The eight members of Madonna's new bowling team have started the season. The team has started off slowly but looks to improve in the weeks ahead.
Golf squads wrap up fall season, prepare for spring
Madonna men's golf team earned a No. 25 rank for the fall season, the first time the squad has been ranked since 2013.
The team earned four, first-place team titles and a couple hole-in-ones.
Members of the women's team earned All-Conference honors in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
MU Gold will return to the links in April 2017.
The team earned four, first-place team titles and a couple hole-in-ones.
Members of the women's team earned All-Conference honors in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
MU Gold will return to the links in April 2017.
Opinion
Exercise your right to protest
Sharing your voice through civic action is the most crucial thing one can do.
Protesting is an American right protected under the First Amendment and one of the easiest ways to get involved. I think those who fail to see the benefits of protesting do not do so out of laziness but fear. For me, the idea of protesting seemed so alien until I found myself there in Hamtramck being an active participant. |
Do we have a duty to stay informed?
Do we have a duty to stay informed?
The rise of social media allows people to have access to information and opinions they may never have considered in the past – but at what cost?
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