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EAT UP —  Students gather to socialize and learn more about language, literature and international studies courses at NMU.

LLIS hosts Professors, Pop & Pizza

Morgan Dejager March 24, 2025

Language is the bridge that connects cultures, shaping the way people think, express and interact. It is through language that literature comes to life, telling stories that transcend borders and time....

DIVING IN  — Students share laughs in the pool during the movie.

Dive-in— Interactive movie showing of Moana 2

Morgan Dejager March 21, 2025

Imagine floating on a pool floatie, the warm pool air brushing against skin and having a laugh with your friends, while a new Disney film plays across a giant inflatable screen. This is the magic of Dive-In...

BE WELL— A Wildpup poses while participating in the WellBeing Fair.

WellBeing Fair promotes campus, community resources

Maggie Franzen March 21, 2025

An event worthy of all the buzz, NMU WellBeing hosted a WellBeing Fair to make sure everyone on campus knows they have a plethora of resources available to them. On Tuesday, March 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,...

LOVE FOR LANGUAGE —  Marquette community members join NMU students and faculty on campus for Poetry without Borders.

Poetry without Borders exceeds expectations

Luke Odgers, Features Writer March 20, 2025

The Upper Peninsula is home to a distinct dialect, commonly referred to as Yoopernese or Yooper-English. While well-known in Marquette, this is only one of many unique languages spoken in the U.P., as...

LET'S PARTY —  Hunt Hall's 21st Annual Root Beer Bash will take place this Friday.

Hunt Hall to host Root Beer Bash

Maggie Franzen March 20, 2025

A well-loved campus tradition is making its way back to Hunt Hall. The Annual Root Beer Bash will take place on Friday, March 21. The event will feature a blacklight party in the basement of Hunt Hall,...

COOKING UP A STORM — A table filled with home made dishes.

Hoop Soup — Hoop House enjoys recent harvest

Maggie Franzen March 17, 2025

A comforting and familiar smell filled the hallways of the Science Building. Homemade soups and treats made the air around the room almost irresistible. The aromas were not the only homely aspect of this...

WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department

WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department

Morgan Dejager March 14, 2025

In today’s culture, it has become a trend for many college students to overconsume alcohol on a regular basis. However, at most college campuses, many students are underage and not legally able to drink...

DONT MISS OUT - Join the South Superior Climbing Club to watch several climbing films and have the chance to win raffle prizes.

South Superior Climbing Club to host Reel Rock 19 showing

Maggie Franzen March 12, 2025

Reel Rock is a well-loved event that takes place annually, immersing students in the exhilarating experience of dangerous and record-breaking climbs. The event will feature three rock climbing-related...

STOP AND SMILE — Jane Fitkin stops to admire Marquette's natural landscape, which she has gone on to advocate for in a variety of ways.

Profile — NMU alum becomes voice for environment

Amelia Kashian March 12, 2025

Environmental advocacy shines in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It can be difficult not to fight for its wilderness, especially when surrounded by the shimmering Lake Superior. Some people go out of their...

TIME TO JUDGE — Chili chefs get ready for students to judge their recipes at the annual cook-off.

Getting creative at the Annual Chili Cook-Off

Morgan Dejager February 27, 2025

With its bold flavors, rich history and countless regional variations, chili has cemented itself as more than just a meal—it is a cultural phenomenon. Beyond its historical significance, chili's versatility...

WAY TO ROCK — Student band Total Head rocks the Northern Center during the Peak 25 Conference.

Total Head takes over Northern Center

Luke Odgers February 27, 2025

The Upper Peninsula is no stranger to the talent of local musicians. From modernist composer Robert Erickson, who was among the first Americans to compose tape music, to the late alternative/indie group...

A GOOD LAUGH - PrimeTime Productions hosted a fun and interactive show with Derrick Knopsnyder that drew laughter out of students.

Comedian laughs with Northern Michigan University

Morgan Dejager February 26, 2025

In a world of never-ending chaos and anxiety, at times, laughter is the only thing we can turn to in order to bring a little light into our realities. The jesters of the modern day are known as comedians...

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