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Photo courtesy of NMU WellBeing
A Q&A with WellBeing
December 4, 2023
LEAVE NO TRACE — Heather Vivian from Respect Marquette County educates on the impacts of outdoor recreation as part of the organizations mission of protecting natural resources.
Leave No Trace 101 workshop promotes protecting natural resources
December 1, 2023
LOCAL HOUSING — The city of Marquette has faced several challenges regarding affordability in the area.
Marquette city manager addresses affordable housing in the city
December 1, 2023
SHINE PROJECTS — Students gather to strategize and connect with NMU sustainability and all that plays a role in it. Photo courtesy of Jes Thompson
SHINE program provides sustainability progress, opportunities
December 1, 2023
NEW FEATURES - The plan for what the new Harden Hall should look like. Renovation should take about two years, and the library will be updated with many new features.
Harden Hall to receive two-year renovation
December 1, 2023
NEVER STOP RUNNING — Many people turn to the treadmill once temperatures start to drop. The truth is, with proper protection, you can keep running outside as long as youd like.
Opinion — Outdoor exercise in the chilly seasons
December 5, 2023
NOT A SOUND — A study area in Jamrich, almost devoid of people. Before covid, the halls would be packed with people socializing.
Opinion — The importance of socializing and discussion
December 1, 2023
LAYER UP — A fuzzy hat and large jacket, two essential parts of staying warm in the winter. Adding a few extra layers is highly encouraged, especially when temperatures start to drop into the negatives.
Editorial — Proper protection against cold weather
November 30, 2023
VERY, VERY COLD — A sheet of ice enveloping the land. The Upper Peninsula gets quite cold during the winter, and not enough people understand that.
Opinion — If you dislike winter, why go to Northern?
November 16, 2023
LIFE OF WORK — Me sitting at my desk, preparing for another shift of directing news. Other than the occasional complaint of having to leave for work, I welcome the idea of working for the rest of my life.
Opinion — Preparing to work for the rest of your life
November 14, 2023
SEVEN MINUTE ITCH — Noah Richardson and his band got the crowd screaming and shouting along during every song.
Anticipation to acclaim: NAE’s Noah Richardson concert with Iridescence owns the stage
December 5, 2023
LOCAL ART — Art hung on all the walls in The Crib so people could admire and purchase it as they worked.
COZEE Show art gallery takes over The Crib
December 5, 2023
FUN FACTS — Dallas Wiertella (far right) explains different misconceptions about reasons for food insecurity, including laziness, high unemployment or the economy, when accessibility is the main driver of food insecurity. The trivia night was hosted by Marquette Ending Hunger to raise awareness and donations for the NMU Food Pantry.
Trivia night raises awareness about food insecurity in the UP
December 4, 2023
TALENTED STYLING — With steady hands, a student focuses as she works on an intricate hairstyle.
Students learn in immersive cosmetology experience
November 30, 2023
PINK EXPLOSION — With the help of the Special Events Committee, Campus Cinema is showing the double feature Barbenheimer with a pink runway experience. Photo courtesy of Izabella Filippelli.
From science to fashion: Barbenheimer comes to NMU
November 30, 2023
CHAMPIONSHIP MIND — Wildcats dive into the Calvin College Invite this weekend looking for NCAA consideration.
Wildcats Swim & Dive into Calvin College Invite pursuing NCAA consideration, championship qualifications
December 1, 2023
WILDCAT GOAL — Goaltender Benni Halasz watches from his post as the team celebrates a goal. Halasz was named CCHA Goaltender of the week after the Cats swept Augustana at home last weekend.
M Hockey: Halasz earns Goaltender of the Week after weekend split against Falcons
December 1, 2023
COMPETE — The Cats end the regular season ranked five in the GLIAC.
Women’s Volleyball finishes GLIAC tournament season in Quarterfinals against MTU
November 17, 2023
HOME SPLIT — The Northern Michigan womens ice hockey team celebrates win against rival Bulldogs.
Women’s Hockey splits weekend against rival Adrian College
November 17, 2023
GAME WINNER — Josh Zinger with the game-winning goal on Saturday night to take the weekend sweep.
Men’s Hockey celebrates first weekend sweep of season against CCHA opponent LSSU
November 17, 2023
Campus Cinema hosts Barbenheimer double feature
Campus Cinema hosts ‘Barbenheimer’ double feature
December 3, 2023
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
December 1, 2023
Students can peruse and purchase plants propagated by teaching staff at the campus greenhouse. The sale runs through this week.
Campus greenhouse hosts plant sale at library
November 14, 2023
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
October 29, 2023
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
October 26, 2023

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SURVEILLANCE TESTING—As part of the three month pilo program, NMU lab will work with ddPCR machines to analyze wastewater from various different lift stations around Marquette to locate COVID-19 and its variants.

NMU lab continues to surveillance COVID-19 in local wastewaters

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • September 3, 2021
Many labs in Michigan will begin testing their local wastewaters for COVID-19 as part of the new pilot program. The program could serve as a warning system in these communities.
Photo courtesy of Cara Camps SWEET TREAT—Avery Sommers, senior graphic design major, passes out ice cream during the 2021 Fall Fest which took place on Aug. 23 and 24.

Fall Fest brings back normality to campus

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • August 26, 2021
The 2021 Fall Fest took place on Aug. 23 and 24 from 12-3 with dozens of booths with campus clubs and organizations, off-campus businesses and other ways for students to become more connected in the community.
Flyer courtesy of Reece Carter and Walking the Path Together WALK FOR JUSTICE—The Center for Native American Studies collaborated with the social work department in order to bring about the “Walking the Path Together” program which has led to the creation of NMU’s first “Walk for Justice virtual event.

CNAS to host virtual “Walk for Justice” event in May

Ayanna Allen • April 22, 2021
NMU’s first “Walk for Justice'' virtual event will be held in May and aims to bring awareness and action in regards to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
Ashley Beronja/NW FINAL FORUM—President Fritz Erickson hosted the last forum of the year covering important plans for the future. These plans included the Fall 2021 semester, upcoming provost search and the strategic plan to improve NMU.

Final forum of semester covers fall 2021, provost search, strategic plan

Ayanna Allen • April 15, 2021
The final forum of the year was held via Zoom on April 14 covering plans for Fall 2021, upcoming provost search and new strategic plan to improve NMU.
Photo courtesy of Saphira Howell WEECARE WONDERLAND—WeeCare, a childcare company, is partnering with NMU to help achieve the goal of providing affordable and convenient childcare to students and faculty. WeeCare helps families in need of childcare by placing their children in facilities that already exist. If there is a shortage, WeeCare itself will work with members of the community to help them start their own daycares and childcare facilities in order to open up availability in childcare.

WeeCare partners with NMU to provide childcare for students and faculty

Ayanna Allen • April 8, 2021
NMU has partnered with childcare company, WeeCare, in hopes to start providing affordable and convenient childcare to students and faculty.
Sam Rush/NW

School of Nursing teams up with UP Regional Blood Center to host blood drive

Ayanna Allen • March 25, 2021
The School of Nursing and UP Regional Blood Center along with the PreMed club will be hosting blood drives on March 30 and 31 for the Marquette community.
Photo courtesy of Amber Morseau RED DRESS—The CNAS will participate in The REDress Project as part of the MMIW week. The REDress Project focuses on the issue of missing and the murder of indigenous women.

CNAS readies for MMIW week with red dress installation and other events

Ayanna Allen • March 22, 2021
The Center for Native American Studies plans to introduce Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women week to the NMU community March 22 through the 26.
ASNMU showcases ‘Health Week’ for students and faculty

ASNMU showcases ‘Health Week’ for students and faculty

Ayanna Allen • March 11, 2021
ASNMU will host their new program, Health Week, which will showcase different important health topics ranging from dietary to LGBTQ+ health.
Sam Rush/NW SOLAR POWER - The Superior Solar Project hopes to be in the construction phase as early as mid-2022 and in an operational capacity by the end of 2023. The solar farm will be located in Sands Township.

Renewable energy company plans to install solar farm in Marquette by end of 2023

Ayanna Allen • March 4, 2021
Savion plans to bring solar energy to Marquette by 2023. The hope is to help educate the local community about the benefits of a renewable energy project.
Conflict and Resolve exhibit

Heritage Center opens new exhibit featuring labor in the U.P.

Ayanna Allen • February 24, 2021
The Heritage Center opens up the new exhibit, "Conflict and Resolve: Labor in the U.P." open for all students highlighting historical laborers and union activities.
Photo courtesy of Sarah Cormier SPROUTING PROGRAM - The indoor agriculture program meet in Jacobetti in a room that was previously used for the aviation program. In the picture are so sprouts in an NFT (nutrient film technique) system.

Indoor Agriculture receives $100,000 grant from MDARD

Ayanna Allen • February 19, 2021
The indoor agriculture program received a $100,000 grant from Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to enhance the program.
Photo courtesy of James McCommons CAMERA HUNTER - In response to the pandemic, NMU professor James McCommons holds webinar to discuss his latest book presented by The Nature Conservancy.

NMU professor to discuss book at webinar on Feb. 19

Ayanna Allen • February 18, 2021
Professor James McCommons will be speaking at the upcoming webinar on Feb. 19 about his latest book presented by The Nature Conservancy.
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