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NMU Day of Giving hosts fifth annual fundraising event
NMU Day of Giving hosts fifth annual fundraising event
December 3, 2021
Photo courtesy of Lower Kuskokwim School District LEARNING—Alaskans Lower Kuskokwim School District was established in 1991. For the last 18 years, the school district has came to NMU in hopes of recruiting new employees.
Career Services partners with Alaskan school for teaching opportunities
December 3, 2021
TAKING A VOTE—NMUs Board of Trustees met virtually on Wednesday, Dec. 1, for a special session to discuss the presidential search firm as well as interim presidents, Kerri Schuiling, contract. The next scheduled board meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 11:30 a.m. in the Northern Center.
BOT holds special meeting for presidential search firm, interim president’s contract
December 2, 2021
NMU Wildpups to provide comfort during finals
NMU Wildpups to provide comfort during finals
December 2, 2021
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
November 19, 2021
West Hall NMU
Letter to the Editor—Luther West is not blameless
December 3, 2021
Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays
Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays
December 3, 2021
BEAT THE STRESS-Half of the trouble with dealing with stress is knowing when to push yourself to finish your task, and when to give yourself a little break to recharge.
Opinion—Self-care during finals
December 2, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
November 18, 2021
Tips to succeed during finals mentally, physically and academically
Tips to succeed during finals mentally, physically and academically
December 3, 2021
Carisa LaFernier and Ginger Shelifoe from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community answer questions about victim services or about domestic violence awareness in the Indigenous community. Other resources at the Domestic Violence Awareness and Wellness Workshop included a storytelling workshop and yoga.
Walking the Path Together hosts workshop focused on healing from domestic violence
December 1, 2021
Cast members of the Elf the Musical show prepare for opening night which is Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. The show will run until Dec. 11 and include a matinee performance specifically for those with audio and visual sensitivity.
Don’t be a cotton headed ninny-muggins, see ‘Elf the Musical’
December 1, 2021
Members of the NMU Jazz Combo, including Owen Edwards soloing on alto saxophone, perform during an NMU jazz concert. A group of five students will perform in the library on Tuesday to provide more relaxing studying music for students.
NMU Jazz Combo to provide live study music before finals
November 30, 2021
Rachel Hauch creates paper snowflakes to hang up as decorations for the write-in on Tuesday and Wednesday. The write-in is designed as a time for students to work on their final papers in a fun and productive environment, but also as a way to inform students about the location of the Writing Center.
Writing Center hosts relaxing write-in event to destress
November 30, 2021
FACING NATIONS BEST—NMU forward Mikey Colella scores a goal in a 6-3 win over Bowling Green last Friday. The Wildcats now welcome in top ranked Minnesota Duluth, where a big opportunity awaits. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey faces big challenge against top-ranked Minnesota Duluth
December 3, 2021
TWO WINS AWAY—The NMU Northstar womens rugby celebrates with their regional championship trophy after a lopsided victory against Minnesota State-Moorhead. The team now heads to Tennessee to face Wayne State College in the national semifinals, and are two wins away from winning it all. Photo courtesy of Rachel Placeway.
Northstar rugby’s historic season continues into national championships
December 3, 2021
HEADING INTO GLIAC PLAY—NMU mens forward John Kerr hammers down a dunk during the Wildcats exhibition win over Bay College on October 28. Both the mens and womens basketball teams for Northern hit the road this upcoming weekend to begin conference play against Northwood on Thursday, and Michigan Tech on Monday. Travis Nelson/NW
Basketball jumps into conference play after Minnesota clashes
December 1, 2021
SCALING UPWARD—A pair of South Superior Climbing Club members climbing in the Marquette area. The club offers plenty of experiences for those looking to get into rock climbing. Photo courtesy of Micah Carroll.
South Superior Climbing Club gives students rock climbing experiences
November 18, 2021
GOING OUT ON TOP—NMU quarterback Zach Keen rolls out of the pocket to make a throw during Saturdays win over Northwood. Despite being shorthanded and trailing early, the Cats closed the season out strong. Travis Nelson/NW.
Football closes season with victory over Northwood
November 17, 2021

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The NMU Women’s Lacrosse team poses with its four seniors during its Senior Day festivities last weekend. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Youthful laxers survive and eye the playoffs

Alex Skinner • April 25, 2019

It took three seasons, but the Northern Michigan University Women’s Lacrosse team has finally punched its ticket to the GLIAC Conference Tournament. The Wildcats did so in a dramatic, do-or-die...

Freshman attack/midfielder Emily Renfrew looks to make a play near the Concordia University goal. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Laxers stumble in GLIAC

Alex Skinner • April 18, 2019

A busy week was at hand for the NMU Women’s Lacrosse team, and it went less-than-stellar with the team dropping all three of its contests and fourth game in-a-row overall. The Wildcats opened the week...

Reducing stigma around anxiety

Reducing stigma around anxiety

Alex Skinner • April 11, 2019

For those dealing with anxieties, the diagnostic can often seem rather confusing. Questions begin to circulate that you don’t have the answer to—am I just having a bad day? Is it because of a poor...

Demonstrating her natural ferocity, junior attacker Angelica Bogden knives through Davenport defenders in pursuit of lighting up the back of the net with relentless authority. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Women’s lacrosse picks up first road victory

Alex Skinner • March 28, 2019

It was a tale of two games for the Northern Michigan University Women’s Lacrosse team after finding itself on either side of the win-lose column. Entering the week against a McKendree University...

Junior midfielder Graison Ringlever leaves Lindenwood Lion players in the dust in pursuit of the attack. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Laxers showing tough grit

Alex Skinner • March 13, 2019

In a continuing season of close matchups for the Northern Michigan University Women’s Lacrosse team, the Wildcats packed their bags for a spring break road trip, its first of the season, after dropping...

Women’s laxers open the season with win

Alex Skinner • February 28, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Women’s Lacrosse team kicked off its season in victorious fashion after defeating the Albion College Britons 17-8 last weekend. Playing in front of the home crowd...

Young laxers set to kick off upcoming season

Alex Skinner • February 21, 2019

With the end of February fast-approaching, the NMU Women’s Lacrosse team is anxiously awaiting to hit the pitch to start the 2019 spring season. Entering its third season as a varsity sport, head...

NFL outcome shows need for new rules

NFL outcome shows need for new rules

Alex Skinner • February 6, 2019

Marred by disappointment, the 2019 NFL Super Bowl concluded with the New England Patriots winning their sixth championship game in franchise history, defeating the L.A. Rams 13-3. For fans of the sport,...

Icers playing to raise concussion awareness

Alex Skinner • January 30, 2019

When the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Men’s Hockey team comes to town this weekend, fans will notice a slight wardrobe change for the Wildcats, a helmet sticker to support the “New Tough Campaign.”...

Biggest takeaways of the 2018 fall sports season

Biggest takeaways of the 2018 fall sports season

Alex Skinner • December 6, 2018

1. Men’s Soccer is building a solid program It wasn’t a runaway success of a season but there are plenty of reasons to be encouraged by the state Men’s Soccer team moving forward. The team finished...

Patience is key through the process of rebuilding

Patience is key through the process of rebuilding

Alex Skinner • November 29, 2018

Take a deep breath in, hold it, hold it—exhale. Now repeat after me, the Northern Michigan University Men’s Ice Hockey team is going to be fine. Starting the season with a less than stellar 6-9...

NMU senior goaltender Atte Tolvanen shuts down an Irish breakaway Tuesday against Notre Dame. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Wildcats split with Lakers

Alex Skinner • November 29, 2018

As NMU students flocked away to the comfort of their homes over Thanksgiving break, the Northern Michigan University Men’s Ice Hockey team was heating up with three matchups against ranked opponents....

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