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Earning your education

Cali Hunter April 6, 2017

Many candidates gained support from millennials this past election season when they made “free college” one of their campaign platforms. Sure, “free college” is an attractive notion but it is a...

Sharing Third Street

Sharing Third Street

Cali Hunter March 30, 2017

The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (DDA) hosted a public forum on Thursday to discuss the bike lanes on Third Street and the upcoming street closure for the Marquette Marathon. The first issue...

Michigan  universities lobby against  proposed  income tax cut

Michigan universities lobby against proposed income tax cut

Cali Hunter March 2, 2017

Presidents and officials from nine of Michigan’s 15 public universities gathered outside of the House of Representatives in Lansing on Feb. 21 to lobby against a proposed income tax phase-out bill that...

Human sexuality talks come to local brewery

Human sexuality talks come to local brewery

Cali Hunter February 9, 2017

Those interested in the evolution of human sexuality can come and enjoy a scientific discussion alongside a craft beer this Thursday at the Ore Dock Brewing Company. NMU biology professor Brent Graves...

How soldiers from the 906 served

How soldiers from the 906 served

Cali Hunter February 2, 2017

Photographs stained with age, letters to loved ones about wishes of returning home, rugged military uniforms and posters pushing for the rationing of food cover the walls. Numerous news articles and shiny...

Student art in Olson Library

Cali Hunter February 3, 2016

For the first time ever, a student art exhibit will be on display in the Lydia M. Olson Library. Students of all majors were encouraged to submit their original art for a chance to win a spot in the exhibit...

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