My friends and I were walking adventurously through the woods in a place close to home when I first heard it. The night sky was mostly blocked by the tall trees overlooking our trail, but eventually we...

I’ve heard so often how Americans miss Obama in this time of Trump’s administration. I agree that Trump is not an ideal president. However, I think we are missing the point. The actions of Trump today...

Last April, the NMU campus was abruptly hit with startling news: Part of the outdoor learning area (OLA) was to be destroyed to make room for the new public-private dormitories. For years the OLA had...

A new student organization on campus focuses on the study of plants and everything affecting them such as soils, fungi and other environmental factors. Co-founder of the Plant Ecology Club Alex Graeff...

The first presidential debate took place on Monday, Sept. 26, between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. In other words, it was a yelling battle between the two parties who have had control for over a century....

The inspiration for this piece comes after watching two movies that I relate to the Syrian Civil War and how to handle the conflict. The first film, titled “London Has Fallen,” is how the United States...

Breakfast at NMU has just gotten a lot closer to home. As part of a push to buy local, NMU Dining Services is purchasing eggs from BSB Farms in Skandia, located just a 15-minute drive from campus. However,...

Nationalism is necessary for any country to prosper successfully. However, there is also a need for questioning in order for a nation not to become a misinformed society who follows the status quo without...

Since the Federal Reserve (Fed) was created in 1913 under Woodrow Wilson’s presidency, there has been 16 recessions and two depressions. Not only is the Fed detrimental to the economy by causing greater...

Of the many Northern students I’ve met over the last two years, an overwhelming amount have one thing in common: we love nature and the environment. It is what brought us all here in one aspect or...