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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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Volleyball ends season with win streak

Julie Goldberg • November 16, 2016

The Northern Michigan Volleyball team finished their regular season with four straight victories. The Wildcats beat Hillsdale on Friday, Nov. 4 and Northwood on Saturday, Nov. 5. On Friday, Nov. 11,...

Volleyball falls to Ohio teams

Julie Goldberg • October 26, 2016

The Northern Michigan volleyball team is on the road this weekend to take on two GLIAC conference opponents. On Friday, Oct. 21, the Wildcats hosted the Ohio Dominican Panthers and lost in five sets. “We...

Cross Country team places second at GLIAC Championships

Julie Goldberg • October 26, 2016

History was made last weekend for the Northern Michigan Cross Country team as it finished second at the 2016 GLIAC Championships. Five all-GLIAC performances propelled the Wildcats to their best finish...

Volleyball team sweeps Illinois tourney

Julie Goldberg • October 19, 2016

The Northern Michigan volleyball team is back home this week to play two GLIAC conference opponents. The Wildcats competed in the Mizuno Midwest Region Volleyball Crossover Tournament on Friday, Oct....

Volleyball team heads to crossover tournament

Julie Goldberg • October 12, 2016

The Northern Michigan volleyball team competes in the Midwest Region Crossover in Aurora, Illinois on Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15. The Wildcats fell to the Urbana Blue Knights in nonconference...

Wildcat Volleyball hits the road for Ohio matchups

Julie Goldberg • October 5, 2016

The Northern Michigan volleyball team is on the road this weekend to take on two Ohio opponents. On Friday, Sept. 30, the Wayne State Warriors beat the Wildcats in five sets. “We really had chances...

Volleyball team takes on three Ohio teams

Julie Goldberg • September 21, 2016

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team travels to Ohio this week to take on three Ohio universities. On Monday, Sept. 19, junior outside hitter Madison Whitehead was named the GLIAC North...

Volleyball team starts conference play

Julie Goldberg • September 14, 2016

Conference play starts this week for the Northern Michigan University volleyball team. The Wildcats travel to Saginaw Valley State on Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. to face the Cardinals. “Our mindset...

Volleyball team takes on Wisconsin tournament

Julie Goldberg • September 7, 2016

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin to compete in the UW-Parkside Tournament on Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10. On Friday, the team faces St. Cloud...

Volleyball team begins season at Texas tourney

Julie Goldberg • August 31, 2016

The Wildcat volleyball team  begins their regular season this week on the road. The team  travels to Weatherford, Oklahoma to face the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept....

Track and field athletes break school records

Julie Goldberg • April 20, 2016

The Wildcat track and field team broke two records at the Hillsdale Invite on Saturday, April 16. Freshman Shayla Huebner broke the 400-meter dash record set by Kaylee Lasako in 2008 by .43 of a second...

Track and field team wins Rex Foster Invite

Julie Goldberg • April 13, 2016

The Northern Michigan University track and field won the Rex Foster Invite on Sunday, April 10 in Whitewater, Wis. with six Wildcats winning individual events. Leading the charge for the Wildcats were...

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