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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
Yrsala Peterson, Bazile Panek and Kateri Phillips share their perspectives on intergenerational trauma as Indigenous people. As college students, they emphasized the healing their generation is doing following the struggles and trauma the generations before them endured.
Student panel discusses intergenerational trauma for Native Americans
November 18, 2021
Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.
Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture
November 17, 2021
The Timekeepers, an NMU student jazz band, performs at the Small Business Sunday Crawl in the Marquette Commons. The event was organized by SLFP students as a part of their community service learning project.
Students organize event supporting Marquette small businesses
November 15, 2021
Hannah Cajandig-Taylor, a local artist and NMU grad, talks about her experiences with finding inspiration in unexpected places, such as at her bartending job, at the Revolve CC. Cajandig-Taylor was one of many local artists who talked about the struggles of being a small artist and ways to discover success.
Local artists share creative opportunities at Revolve CC conference
November 11, 2021
Students in the Divest NMU organization meet to discuss future ways to increase awareness of fossil fuels on Nov. 9. Their current efforts include a petition to support NMUs complete divestment from fossil fuels, an informational table in Jamrich and posters.
Student-led petition aims to divest NMU from fossil fuels
November 10, 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
A GREAT HONOR—The current NMU team meets with the six former members of the 1991 national championship team who attended during the first intermission on Saturday night. NMU defeated Boston University 6-2. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey honors 1991 title team with scoring display
November 10, 2021

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Students organize movie premiere party

curt.kemp and curt.kemp • October 3, 2007

The word "swag" is commonly used in Hollywood circles and within the entertainment industry to describe free goods given out at parties by companies, often with the company logos emblazoned for all to...

NMU Hockey blanks Toronto in Exhibition

curt.kemp and curt.kemp • October 3, 2007

This article was previously printed in the Oct. 8 edition of the Mining Journal Entering the 2007-2008 season, the NMU hockey team was hoping to find a way to make up for the loss of 70 goals. That's...

DEQ hearings take place on campus

curt.kemp and curt.kemp • September 12, 2007

In the University Center's Great Lakes Rooms on Monday, more than 100 individuals voiced their opinions concerning the proposed Kennecott Eagle Mine in front of members of the Michigan Department of Environmental...

Bringin’ down the house:

curt.kemp and curt.kemp • April 25, 2007

Lollapalooza Once a touring festival, Lollapalooza has now found permanent home in Chicago's Grant Park, and has signed on to schedule each future festival there until 2011. This year, Lollapalooza...

Marquette Music Scene

curt.kemp and curt.kemp • April 25, 2007

Thursday, April 26 Nordic Bay Lodge, Dave Ziegner, 7 p.m. Northland Pub, Billy Alberts, 9 p.m. Ramada Inn, Tom Laverty, 9 p.m. Upfront & Co., Buzz Factor, 10:30 p.m. Vango's, Jim & Ray, 8 p.m. Friday,...

Men’s hoops nabs major U.P. recruit

curt.kemp and curt.kemp • April 18, 2007

Jared Benson, a 6-foot-10-inch center from Carney-Nadeau High School, is the first recruit to be signed by the NMU men's basketball program for the 2007-2008 season. After averaging 19 points per game...

NMU assistant wins Negaunee Invitational Class B MVP

curt.kemp and curt.kemp • April 18, 2007

NMU men's basketball assistant coach Dan Waterman has been busy these last few weeks recruiting players who've picked up awards throughout their high school basketball careers. Last weekend at the Negaunee...

The madness of March still remains

curt.kemp and curt.kemp • April 4, 2007

Each year, the NCAA basketball season ends in dramatic fashion with the highlight reel entitled "One Shining Moment." It's with this video montage that the year's NCAA tournament is edited down to the...

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