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ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.

ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates

Caden Sierra April 9, 2025

The 2025–26 ASNMU presidential race comes down to two tickets, being freshman Manny Idoko with VP pick Seanna Stine, and junior Cassidy Gibson with running mate Benjamin James Brock. Both bring strong...

Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back

Caden Sierra April 8, 2025

This video captures the sights and sounds of Hands Off!, a protest held on Saturday, April 5, 2025. It started in Commons Park and moved through downtown Marquette as part of a national day of action. Thousands...

INCLUSIVE—  Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.

Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity

Elizabeth Loy April 7, 2025

NMU’s annual Gender Fair took place on Friday, March 28, and was open to all students and community members. Many on-campus groups and classes were represented at the fair through tabling and educational...

Pizza Cat—  Vol. 31

Pizza Cat— Vol. 31

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer April 7, 2025

Melinthor frees Pizza Cat and Melinda. The strange nature of their situation leads them to speak with Simon the Lunatic, a disgraced magician known for seeing beyond the veil and acting generally annoying.

NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI

NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI

Antonio Anderson April 1, 2025

On the first day of his second presidency, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to erase DEI across the government, titled Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing....

Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team

Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team

Dylan Dube March 21, 2025

The Wildcats took on Lewis University in the Superior Dome his past week as Josie Lakosky put on another flamboyant display of her skill, leading the women’s lacrosse team to a staggering 20-9 victory....

Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf

Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf

Caden Sierra March 20, 2025

The NMU women’s soccer team took the field for the first time under new head coach Erin Egolf, facing the Marquette United U18/U16 men's team in a spring exhibition at the Superior Dome. Despite...

Pizza Cat — Vol. 30

Pizza Cat — Vol. 30

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer March 19, 2025

The mysterious "???", who's been busy hiding in the shadows of the Sinking World, finally arrives to help Melinda and Pizza Cat escape. But along with his arrival comes a shocking revelation: could he be...

Pizza Cat — Vol. 29

Pizza Cat — Vol. 29

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer March 11, 2025

Joy comes up with a deal too good for the knights to pass on. At the party, the knights encounter Noe, Toya's mentor Shoji, and Petruchaya's beloved Binarya. But someone else is watching and taking note...

St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale

St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale

Caden Sierra February 27, 2025

Last weekend, the Wildcats fell in their final home series of the year against St. Thomas, dropping both games with scores of 0-3 and 3-4 respectively. “I still think there’s a game there that...

Pizza Cat — Vol. 28

Pizza Cat — Vol. 28

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer February 18, 2025

Soon after Felix shares his great discovery with his close friend Toya, the knights are interrupted by Petruchaya's annoying and affluent cousin, Lord Noe Catelina. He seems to know how to get under Petruchaya's...

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Wildcats fall short in close battle with Grand Valley State as regionals approach

Caden Sierra February 13, 2025

NMU's women's wrestling team fought hard but ultimately lost to Grand Valley State 27-18. Despite the defeat, the Wildcats showed significant improvement from their earlier 44-6 loss to GVSU this fall. The...

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