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WINTER FUN - Spectators gather to support local athletes at the annual Irontown Rail Jam.

Thrills and chills: A celebration of winter sports in Negaunee

Luke Odgers, Features Writer February 11, 2025

In Negaunee on Friday, Feb. 7, the sun receded behind watchful pines as dusk arrived with an indigo hue. Bonfires covered the landscape so the crowd could stay warm in the cold air. Far above the flames...

BIG SMILES — Bauer takes a minute from climbing to turn and smile. She is surrounded by rock and an incredible overhead view.

Profile — A hands-on love for nature

Amelia Kashian February 9, 2025

Marquette is renowned for its beauty. Ecosystems rich in vegetation and unique topography make the area unique to Michigan. Driving down a backroad turns into a scenic drive, with canopies of trees filling...

GA! GA! BALL! — NMU students get competitive at Wildcat Field Day.

NMU Special Events hosts Wildcat Field Day with great success

Luke Odgers February 6, 2025

A cluster of determined competitors lined the waist-high walls of the inflatable pit, each stooping with concentrated eyes and action-ready hands. In the center, an individual with a red ball began throwing...

28 YEARS OF DRAG- professional drag proformers make their way to Northers campus.

Queers and Allies to host 28th Annual Drag Show

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor February 6, 2025

Northern Queers and Allies' largest event of the year has finally arrived. The 28th annual drag show is this Friday, Feb. 7, with an amateur drag show on Thursday, Feb. 6. The group has been planning this...

RIBBON CUTTING - NMU WellBeing Center staff cut the ribbon to officially open the new ice rink.

Ice rink grand opening hosted by NMU WellBeing

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor February 5, 2025

In a winter scene that could fit the big screen, a plethora of NMU students, staff and community members gathered for some cold weather festivities. The sound of laughter and fun conversation filled the...

GET YOUR COCOA — TKE sets up shop in Jamrich Hall to sell hot cocoa to the NMU student body, raising travel funds for leadership events they plan to attend. (Photo courtesy of TKE)

TKE warms up winter with hot cocoa fundraiser for leadership development

Maggie Franzen January 30, 2025

This Wednesday, Jamrich Hall saw a cozy shift in atmosphere as Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) hosted a hot cocoa fundraiser, offering a sweet break from the winter chill while supporting a good cause. The...

KEEPING WARM - TKE poses before getting ready to host cocoa fundraiser.

TKE to host Hot Cocoa Fundriaser

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor January 28, 2025

A warm change of pace from the chilly weather, Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) will be selling hot cocoa in Jamrich on Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in efforts to fundraise for their organization. Each cup of...

READY TO GO — NMU's outdoor ice rink sits, where students are to utilize the new area.

Volunteering at outdoor ice rink for winter opportunity to give back

Caden Sierra January 27, 2025

Campus Wellbeing is calling upon student organizations, athletic teams and club sports groups to step up and volunteer at the newly created outdoor ice rink located behind the Northern Center. With shifts...

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN — Spectators gather at Marquette Mountain, waiting for ski races to start.

Ski racing league fosters passion for community, competition

Maggie Franzen January 27, 2025

The winters in Marquette can be unforgiving and cold, but for a certain group of individuals, that just means more fun in the snow and on the slopes. The adult ski race league gathers every Thursday...

FACULTY FEATURE - Students, faculty and community members gather to view the new faculty exhibit at the NMU Devos Art Museum.

Devos art exhibit brings faculty talent to forefront

Megan Smith January 23, 2025

There is often a divide between college faculty members and students. Whether you work beside faculty during your on-campus job or in the classroom, professors often take on the role of authoritative figures...

The Power of Education in Refugee Camps

The Power of Education in Refugee Camps

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor January 22, 2025

R is For Refugee. On Thursday, Jan. 23rd, Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas will be screening a virtual event  for students to learn more about the importance of education for refugees, and the organizations...

GETTING CRAFTY — Students visualize goals and dreams for the new year by creating vision boards in the NMU commuter lounge.

Getting creative with vision boards

Maggie Franzen January 21, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 17, Northern WellBeing hosted a drop-in event for students to create their own vision boards, offering a unique opportunity to set goals for the new year with a crafty twist. Held in the...

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