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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

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Lions-Chiefs: Previewing the week 6 heavyweight bout

James Elling, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

The Detroit Lions opened 2023 by establishing themselves as a legitimate NFL contender with a win over the Kansas City Chiefs, who had just come off a Super Bowl win — the Chiefs, in turn, closed 2023...

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NFL contenders and pretenders

James Elling, Sports Editor September 24, 2025

The NFL season has just begun, yet fans and analysts have already begun crowning their top teams.  Right now, there are probably fifteen fan bases thinking they’re on their way to winning it all.  Among...

Detroit's four major professional sports teams: the Pistons, the Tigers, the Red Wings and the Lions

My thoughts on the state of Detroit sports

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor March 16, 2022

It’s been a while since the city of Detroit has truly been a sports city and it’s quite sad. Sports are one of the few things in life that can bring people of all backgrounds together to cheer on the...

In this image provided by the Detroit Lions, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a news conference via video on his first day at the NFL football team's practice facility, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP).

Patience is a virtue, Lions fans

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor January 27, 2021

After the failed “Patriot Way” experiment, the Detroit Lions have brought in a new regime to try to right the ship. On Jan. 14, the team announced they had hired Brad Holmes to be their next general...

Meet the mascot: The Grizz

Nowshin Chowdhury May 27, 2016

As student-athletes wear their jerseys on game day, behind closed doors another student puts on an oversized costume to become the Grizz for the next few hours. The Grizz, Oakland University’s...

Recapping the Detroit Lions’ 2014 draft selections

By Joseph Bach June 3, 2014

For those who immediately turned to social media to vent after the draft, it’s important to keep in mind not every pick can be a sexy name, and even though the Lions war room on draft day didn’t agree...

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