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Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair
Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair
October 27, 2021
STUDENT SUPPORT—The student organization, Student Supporting Professors, marched on Monday, Oct. 26, from The Woods to the University Center to show support for faculty with their ongoing contract mediations.
Student march and faculty action at university forum
October 27, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Latinx Student Union
Latinx Student Union holds cultural appropriation panel
October 25, 2021
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
October 22, 2021
NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel
NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel
October 22, 2021
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
October 22, 2021
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
October 22, 2021
TAKE A STAND—Students, professors and community members gathered in front of the Northern Center on Oct. 19 to protest Enbridges harmful Line 5. The protest was organized in part by NMU professor Martin Reinhardt.
Opinion—Say no to Line 5
October 22, 2021
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
October 20, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
QUEER TREES - Mossy Schumann plants a young pine tree along the Lake Superior shoreline. Schumann organized the PRIDE Tree Planting Event which encouraged queer youth to plant trees together and help restore the eroding shoreline.
LGBTQ+ groups, Great Lakes Climate Corps plant 100 trees
October 27, 2021
STARTING YOUNG - Bazile Panek wins the written business plan and business plan presentation sections for NMU’s New Business Venture competition with his business Niim. Niim creates socks with traditional designs by Indigenous artists that combine Western and Indigenous professionalism.
Students start own businesses while still studying full time
October 22, 2021
Joe Pera interacts with the audience after the premiere of his new episode of “Joe Pera Talks With You on Saturday, Oct. 16. Peras show was one of many shown at the Fresh Coast Film Festival over the course of four days.
5th annual Fresh Coast Film Fest encourages climate awareness through film
October 22, 2021
Virtual reality stations in the library are available for students, faculty and staff but are left largely unused. The library is looking to increase awareness about their virtual reality devices and various ways students can use them to fit their interests.
Virtual reality offers gaming, educational resources
October 19, 2021
Students prepare to rake leaves in community for Make a Difference Day
Students prepare to rake leaves in community for Make a Difference Day
October 19, 2021
CARDIAC CATS—NMU quarterback Drake Davis pitches the ball while being tackled to wide receiver Tyquan Cox during Saturdays 28-24 loss to Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Football’s upset bid comes up short against #8 Grand Valley State
October 26, 2021
SWEPT AT HOME—NMU forward Vincent de Meys shot sails wide left of the net during Saturdays 4-3 loss to Bemidji State. The Beavers also won Fridays match-up 5-4, sweeping the Wildcats in the process. Travis Nelson/NW
Wildcats’ hockey swept in CCHA series by #19 Bemidji State
October 26, 2021
PASSING OF A LEGEND—Long-time NMU hockey announcer Tim McIntosh passes away at age 74. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
NMU hockey announcing legend Tim McIntosh passes away at 74
October 22, 2021
TEAM CHEMISTRY—The NMU womens hockey team looks to improve over the next few weeks before traveling downstate to take on Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of Faith Delgado.
Women’s hockey looks to improve as season progresses
October 20, 2021
LUCK OF THE IRISH—NMU forward Connor Marritt and defenseman Trevor Cosgrove collide with Notre Dame forward Grant Silianoff in the first period of Saturday nights game. The Cats came up short 5-2 against the Fighting Irish, and didnt get good bounces throughout the game. Travis Nelson/NW
‘Cats hockey doesn’t get right bounces in 5-2 loss to No. 17 Notre Dame
October 19, 2021

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Bob Polzin • March 19, 2015

How America’s favorite caffeinated beverage makes it to your local Starbucks Most mornings, afternoons and evenings I stop by the convenient Starbucks on campus to order a tall coffee, black. On a good...

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