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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
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
November 18, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club
Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’
November 18, 2021
PARKED—Northern Michigan Universitys parking lots will alternate throughout the winter semester for closing weather permitting. These weekend cleanups will help keep lots cleared of snow and ice for students, staff, faculty and visitors to make driving easier.
Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather
November 17, 2021
FIRST GENERATION—Students, faculty and staff at NMU kicked off the First Generation Student Day on Monday at the Wildcat Willy statute outside of Jamrich hall. The celebration was followed on the second floor of Hedgecock.
McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day
November 12, 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
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
November 17, 2021
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
November 16, 2021
WHAT COULD BE LOST—Many are concerned that pieces of campus life such as the important gathering space in Whitman Hall may be lost due to facilities plans created with the aim of increasing university profit.
Letter to the Editor—Robert Mahaney’s conflicts of interest
November 11, 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
Brian Baumgartner will talk about his experiences on The Office as well as his two podcasts and recently published book.
“The Office” star Brian Baumgartner to help students de-stress before finals
November 30, 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
RIVALS GOING AT IT—NMU forward Joseph Nardi fights for the faceoff with Michigan Techs Arvid Caderoth during Saturday nights game. The Wildcats lost 5-2, but earned the series split with a win on Friday. Travis Nelson/NW.
Hockey misses opportunity to sweep Michigan Tech in home loss
November 16, 2021
BIG BUCK CHASE—NMU student Travis Bessner poses with one of his two bucks last year. Bessner said that he was lucky to get two a year ago, and time will tell if others can be as lucky this year when the season begins on Monday.
Rifle hunting nearly underway as season approaches
November 12, 2021

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WINNING BIG—Senior forward Myles Howard leads the ‘Cats with 14 points and 12 rebounds in a 67-58 road win over Davenport. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

NMU slays GLIAC giants

Baris Kancoglu • January 30, 2020

After traveling downstate and picking up two big road wins over Davenport University (DU) and Grand Valley State University (GVSU), the NMU Men’s Basketball team is rolling. In the month of January,...

BIG GAMES FOR ‘CATS—Junior guard Alec Fruin goes up for a floater during a 70-52 loss to Hillsdale on Thursday, Dec. 19. The Wildcats have improved since then and the toughest five-game stretch of the season is about to begin. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Brutal stretch awaits ‘Cats

Baris Kancoglu • January 16, 2020

Looking ahead at the schedule, the NMU Men’s Basketball Team is going into a tough stretch to finish off the month of January.  The Wildcats begin that tough slate against not just one of the...

ALL ABOARD—NMU Swim and Dive is on the rollercoaster to NCAA Championships as its tough stretch begins. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Swimmers, divers have GLIAC’s in sight

Baris Kancoglu • January 16, 2020

The NMU Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive teams are getting ready for the biggest competition of the year: the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships.  Only five...

BACK AT HOME—Junior guard Alec Fruin possesses the ball in last season’s 70-61 victory over Grand Valley State University on Saturday, Jan. 19. The Wildcats host Northwood University in its first GLIAC game this season. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Splitting a pair in Alaska

Baris Kancoglu • December 5, 2019

  The NMU Men’s Basketball team is getting ready for its first two conference match-ups of the season after splitting two games in the Seawolf Thanksgiving Classic.      The Wildcats’...

SWEEPING THE POINTERS—Both NMU Swim and Dive teams had impressive victories over the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Pointers. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Swim and Dive sweeps UW-Stevens Point

Baris Kancoglu • November 14, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive teams are getting ready for their biggest challenge yet this season: the Calvin College Invitational where they will be competing for...

ALL ABOARD—NMU Swim and Dive is on the rollercoaster to NCAA Championships as its tough stretch begins. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Waves of momentum

Baris Kancoglu • October 31, 2019

NMU’s Men & Women’s Swim and Dive teams look to ride the waves for a splashing win on Friday, Nov. 1 against Grand Valley State University (GVSU). Head Coach Heidi Voigt believes that everybody...

WILDCATS ON THE HUNT—NMU welcomes Lewis in their second home game of the season at 4 p.m. today. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Men’s soccer seeks home victory

Baris Kancoglu • September 12, 2019

The Wildcats started off strong this season by winning against a better team on paper, Southern Indiana University (SIU), 2-1 last Thursday. The Wildcats took the lead in the 23rd minute with a penalty...

MEN’S SOCCER REBOUNDING — Healthy and ready to go, the Wildcats have the pieces to contend in the GLIAC as they get ready for today’s opener.

Northern faces Screaming Eagles in opener

Baris Kancoglu • September 5, 2019

The Wildcats Men’s Soccer team is ready to set sail into the 2019 season. The season for the Northern starts with the Southern Indiana University (SIU) Screaming Eagles. In last years matchup, the ’Cats...

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