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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
Sam Rush/NW
ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

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Up next: GLIAC Track Championships

Georgette Breen-Naylor • April 24, 2014

The Northern Michigan University track and field team will be heading into the GLIAC Outdoor Championship to finish out their season as a team.The Wildcats will be competing against 14 GLIAC teams in this...

’Cats prepare for Al Owens Classic: Athletes return from third-place finish at Hillsdale Invitational

Georgette Breen-Naylor • April 17, 2014

The Northern Michigan University women’s track and field team finished in the top three at the Hillsdale Invitational on Saturday, April 12. With 96 points, the Wildcats finished in third place out...

Runners roll with outdoor season, finish fifth in Wisconsin

Georgette Breen-Naylor • April 10, 2014

Following a canceled meet in Oshkosh, Wis., the NMU women’s track and field team traveled to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to compete in the Rex Foster Open on Sunday, April 6. The ’Cats...

Outdoor season to begin in Wisconsin

Georgette Breen-Naylor • April 3, 2014

The Northern Michigan University women’s track and field team had three athletes compete in the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, N.C. on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29. The athletes who competed...

Runners prepare for outdoor meets

Georgette Breen-Naylor • March 27, 2014

Several members of the Northern Michigan University women’s track and field team will be starting their outdoor season on Friday, March 28 in Raleigh, N.C. The Wildcats will begin their outdoor action...

Two athletes head to NCAA indoor competition

Georgette Breen-Naylor • March 26, 2014

Two Wildcats will head to the NCAA indoor track and field championships after the GLIAC indoor championship competition. Head coach Chereé Hicks is in her second season with the women’s track and...

Women’s soccer team to hold open tryouts

Georgette Breen-Naylor • February 20, 2014

The NMU soccer team will hold open tryouts for the 2014-15 Wildcat team in March.Junior or senior high school athletes may attend, in addition to students from junior colleges and other four year universities...

Career closet prepares students for jobs

Georgette Breen-Naylor • February 13, 2014

A new ASNMU program is helping students dress for success.The Seconds to Success Career Closet, will be opening its doors later this month to prepare students for professional interviews. The career...

Football team signs new recruits for 2014 season

Georgette Breen-Naylor • February 6, 2014

The Wildcat football staff held a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 5 to discuss the new additions to the program. After a 3-8 season, the Wildcats will open the 2014 season with a night game at 7 p.m....

Track and field team prepares for trip to Minn.

Georgette Breen-Naylor • February 6, 2014

The Wildcat track and field team competed at the Cardinal Invite on Friday, Jan. 31, at Saginaw Valley State University. The ’Cats earned season bests as well as career bests. Junior Ebony Young won...

Several Wildcats finish first against Division I competition

Georgette Breen-Naylor • January 30, 2014

The Wildcat swimming and diving team competed in their last meet of the season together before the GLIAC Championships. The ’Cats traveled Saturday, Jan. 25, to the University of Wisconsin-Green...

Winter car care crutial for safety in Upper Peninsula

Georgette Breen-Naylor • January 23, 2014

Living in Upper Peninsula, winters can be tough on driving for students. Winter car care knowledge is important having the proper necessities in order to be cautious and safe. According to Lt. Don Peterman,...

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