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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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Head Coach Kyle Nystrom talks to his team after a hard-hitting day of practice. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Football team returns to action in spring game

Nate Bellville • April 25, 2019

Significant changes were on display for the Northern Michigan University Football team as it hosted its annual Spring Football Scrimmage last Saturday, with Team Green (offense) defeating Team Gold (defense)...

During her time at NMU, senior defenseman Tori Aidif (front) treasured many experiences with her team. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Senior laxer reflects on development of team

Nate Bellville • April 18, 2019

A few years ago, the Northern Michigan University Athletic Department decided to adopt two more sports teams for its sports brochure. The two teams were women’s lacrosse and men’s soccer. The idea...

Senior Renars Bundzis knows the rewards of cooperating in a family environment to achieve an ultimate goal. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Swimmer empowered through family

Nate Bellville • March 28, 2019

Life in college can be difficult for a student-athlete to manage, such as studying for exams and participating in practices, conditioning exercises and games. However, senior backstroke swimmer Renars...

Junior guard Sam Taylor’s court-vision psyches out two Purdue-Northwest University defenders in a previous matchup this season. Taylor is expected to return next season as a lead point guard. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Seniors highlight special season

Nate Bellville • March 20, 2019

Although the season for the Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team came to a halt in the GLIAC Tournament, it brought some highlights from its most accomplished season in a decade. NMU...

Life in design: the unison of two passions

Life in design: the unison of two passions

Nate Bellville • March 14, 2019

NMU graphic design student speaks on how sports and art shape his career On certain days, a man in a winter hat enters the Northern Michigan University’s Art and Design Building’s lighted studio...

Senior guard/forward Isaiah Johnson drives down the lane aggressively in a matchup against Michigan Tech University earlier in the season. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Decades-best season comes to a sudden halt

Nate Bellville • March 13, 2019

A promising season filled with championship ambitions for the Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team came to a close in the GLIAC Tournament as they lost 88-77 to the No.8 ranked Davenport...

NMU senior guard Naba Echols rises up for a layup against Lake Superior State in a previous matchup earlier this season. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

NMU splash brothers slip on the road

Nate Bellville • February 28, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team was unable to secure a home playoff game as it lost both of last weekend’s games to the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Lakers 85-62 and...

Redshirt-freshman forward/center Troy Summers rises up for a shot at against the Lake Superior State Lakers earlier this season. Summers scored 14 points and collected four rebounds in the game. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Wildcat men sink the Lakers

Nate Bellville • February 21, 2019

For a second consecutive season, the Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team clinched a berth in the GLIAC Quarterfinal Tournament as they fought to a road split last weekend, losing to the...

Senior guard Naba Echols made an impactful final impression on his last days on the Berry Events Center court. Echols recorded over 20 points in his final two games as the ’Cats won both matchups. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Men’s hoopers fight for playoffs

Nate Bellville • February 13, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team celebrated Senior Weekend with a homestand sweep and earned their 10th home win of the season as they topped the Saginaw Valley State University...

In an earlier season matchup against Michigan Tech University, sophomore guard Alec Fruin looks to make a play while junior guard Marcus Matelski trails behind. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Middle of the pack ’Cats looking for playoff push

Nate Bellville • February 7, 2019

As the GLIAC playoff race heats up, the Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team battled to a road split as they lost to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers in overtime 71-65, but...

Junior guard Sam Taylor drives the lane against a Michigan Tech University defender in a 63-59 win. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Conference race heats up

Nate Bellville • January 30, 2019

Once the Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team fell behind by 12 with 12 minutes remaining in the first half against their rivals, the Michigan Tech University Huskies last Saturday, they...

Senior guard Naba Echols drives the ball into the paint against Grand Valley State University. Echols led the Wildcats in scoring with 26 points while also grabbing eight rebounds. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Six-game skid snapped

Nate Bellville • January 24, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Men’s basketball team snapped a six-game losing streak and earned a conference weekend home sweep as they beat the Davenport University (DU) Panthers 77-63 and the Grand...

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