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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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ROTC participates in Ranger Challenge competition

Margaret Ylitalo • September 29, 2011

Three teams of NMU ROTC cadets will travel to Fort McCoy, near Sparta, Wis., next weekend to compete against other schools in a Ranger Challenge competition. Competitive events include a Humvee pull;...

ASNMU Update – ASNMU discusses attending SAM conferences via webcam

Margaret Ylitalo • April 20, 2011

Arts and Sciences representative Jeremy Cilc said he went to April Student Association of Michigan (SAM) conference to gauge whether it is a legitimate use of students’ money at the Monday meeting. “I...

ASNMU Update – ASNMU votes to send members to April SAM conference

Margaret Ylitalo • April 7, 2011

Seven of the twelve voting members of ASNMU voted to approve a $303.38 budget to attend the April Student Association of Michigan (SAM) conference at Monday’s meeting. Four voted against it, and one...

ASNMU Update – Budget for elections will include voting stations, laptops

Margaret Ylitalo • March 31, 2011

A $444 budget for this year’s ASNMU election was passed at the Monday, March 28 meeting, which will cover the voting stations. The budget will be amended to include a day’s rental of 10 laptops to...

ASNMU plans for elections

Margaret Ylitalo • March 31, 2011

With representative and executive board application deadlines and debates out of the way, students can plan on voting for Associated Students of NMU (ASNMU) representatives in less than a week. The deadline...

ASNMU Update – ASNMU discusses expanding MacBooks to other colleges

Margaret Ylitalo • March 24, 2011

A $1,425 budget was approved to travel downstate for the Lansing Blitz, a Student Association of Michigan rally for higher education, at the Monday, March 21 ASNMU meeting. This will cover student transportation,...

ASNMU Update – Student advisory committee created by Dining Services

Margaret Ylitalo • March 17, 2011

President Courtney Russell said she still thinks $3,000 is an unrealistic budget to send students to the Lansing Blitz this month at the Monday, March 14 ASNMU meeting. ASNMU is still working out how students...

ASNMU Update – ‘Best Seats in the House’ section at sports events discussed

Margaret Ylitalo • March 10, 2011

Off-campus representative Dani Thoune opened a discussion about the Lansing Blitz, a rally for higher education held by the Student Association of Michigan, at the Monday, March 7 meeting. Last week, ASNMU...

ASNMU Update – ASNMU discusses sending students to Lansing Blitz

Margaret Ylitalo • February 24, 2011

Off-campus representative Dani Thoune said $164.19 was spent of the $305.70 budget to attend the Student Association of Michigan (SAM) conference last weekend at the Monday, Feb. 21 ASNMU meeting. ASNMU...

ASNMU Update – ASNMU discusses reasons for attending SAM conferences

Margaret Ylitalo • February 17, 2011

ASNMU passed the $305.70 budget to attend the February 2011 Student Association of Michigan (SAM) conference at Wayne State University in Detroit at the Monday, Feb. 14 meeting. Off-campus representative...

ASNMU Update – Question and answer session for students discussed

Margaret Ylitalo • February 10, 2011

Off-campus representative Alex Wellman opened a discussion about holding a Dining Services, Public Safety and Housing question and answer session at the Monday, Feb. 7 ASNMU meeting. It could be a panel-style...

ASNMU Update – Gender-neutral housing committee formed to research

Margaret Ylitalo • February 3, 2011

A gender-neutral committee was approved at the Monday, Jan. 31 ASNMU meeting. The committee will be a research committee, said Arts and Sciences representative Chris Hoffman, and will communicate with...

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