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CHAT AND CLIMB — At a social climb, SSCC members new and returning gather and learn the ins and outs of their sport.

South Superior Climbing Club to host Slugg’s Bluff Climb

Megan Smith September 12, 2024

Autumn in the Upper Peninsula can be a dream for everyone from locals to tourists. It is no surprise that a majority of students at NMU find themselves taking part in the changing of the seasons by exploring...

Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles

Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles

Amelia Kashian September 11, 2024

Students walking into Jamrich Hall on Monday morning were likely taken aback by the number of people gathered in the common area until they took a closer look. Surrounded by circles of people were dogs...

Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament

Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament

Amelia Kashian September 5, 2024

For some, a long weekend could mean extra hours of relaxation. For others, a job had to be done. Groups from an array of residence halls played in this year's kickball tournament on Labor Day, dressing...

HUDDLED UP — Students gather together in a Jamrich lecture hall to watch "Challengers" together. This event was hosted by Campus Cinema, which will show more films throughout the year.

Students begin new semester with “Challengers” movie night

Megan Smith September 4, 2024

The camera zooms into a scene we’ve all seen before: two tennis players rushing across the court with laser-like focus, each one attempting to defeat the other. The camera pushes in closer to the face...

BATTLE FOR THE BALL - Alumni team members play rough and ready during Saturday's annual Alumni Rugby game.

Men’s rugby team celebrates 45th anniversary at alumni game

Molly Birch September 4, 2024

On Saturday, students, alumni and community members gathered at the field on the corner of Lincoln and Wright Street, celebrating the NMU men's rugby team's 45th anniversary. This annual alumni event...

SPOTTED — A blue-spotted salamander stops in its tracks on a roadside of Presque Isle Park. Many salamanders could be seen migrating through the park, which caught the attention of students and led to further studies and protective measures.

Students and faculty block roads, conduct studies for blue-spotted salamander project in Marquette

Amelia Kashian April 26, 2024

When blue-spotted salamanders (Ambystoma laterale) began to migrate in late March, hundreds of them were seen crossing the roads of Presque Isle. To protect the herds as they cross, road closures were...

ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.

Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship

Amelia Kashian April 25, 2024

Stands were set up all around Jamrich Hall last Thursday in long rows. Large posters with complex formulas, long paragraphs and graphs were placed on them. The room was filled with the discoveries and...

Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night

Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night

Amelia Kashian April 24, 2024

This week marks the 10th Annual Anderton's Earth Week. Many environmentally friendly activities are to be hosted around campus offering education about ways to live sustainably. One of these events will...

A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico

Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU

Katarina Rothhorn April 19, 2024

Madison Carico has always loved English and education. When she started her journey in higher education at NMU, she was confident in her decision to continue to an English professor position.  “I've...

Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer

4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge

Amelia Kashian April 18, 2024

Students looking for a chance to utilize filmmaking equipment and test their skills could have the chance to this week. On Friday, April 19, all NMU students are invited to partake in 4Reels Digital Cinema...

PHOTO OP — Boynton (back, third from left) poses with his swim and dive teammates. Photo courtesy of Logan Boynton

Resilience and determination in the deep end

Katarina Rothhorn April 11, 2024

Despite having asthma and being attached to his inhaler for most of his childhood, Logan Boynton has always been an athlete. He was on the football team, competed in track and field, played in the marching...

Photo Courtesy of Lewis Goff

Mindfulness and Sustainability session to hold guided meditation

Amelia Kashian April 10, 2024

Many connections can be made between ourselves and the environment, and some argue that it's important to keep those connections held strong. In a peaceful setting, sustainability Professor Angela Miller-Porter...

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