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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...

SAFE SEX - Students participate in the Condom Carnival on campus. (Caden Sierra/NW)

Student Equity and Engagement Center hosts Condom Carnival

Lindsey Hollander and Caden Sierra February 11, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 8 in the Jacobetti Center, the Student Equity and Engagement Center held an event called Condom Carnival. Students took part in interactive games that taught them about safe sex, consent...

Pizza Cat — Vol. 27

Pizza Cat — Vol. 27

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer February 10, 2025

While searching for Pizza Cat and Melinda, the Cat Crew and Evil Doll Gang make their way into the lowest rings of the Sinking World—unaware of the shocking truth they will soon discover.

Wildcats dominate in Vandament Arena

Wildcats dominate in Vandament Arena

Emma Marotz, Assistant sports editor February 10, 2025

The Wildcats secured their fourth dual win of the season this past weekend, wrestling their way to the top with a 30-17 victory over UW- Oshkosh. Their record is now 4-3, and they are 2-0 at home, heading...

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...

Pizza Cat — Vol. 26

Pizza Cat — Vol. 26

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer February 4, 2025

While trapped alongside her nemesis in the clutches of the Abyssal King, Melinda witnesses something earth-shattering. Can Pizza Cat raise her spirits?

Hockey falls to Tech

Hockey falls to Tech

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

This past weekend, NMU fans geared up to watch the Wildcats take on their biggest rival, Michigan Tech. Unfortunately for fans, the Wildcats were unable to get a win either night. However, the team...

Pizza Cat — Vol. 25

Pizza Cat — Vol. 25

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer January 27, 2025

The stand-off between the Cat Crew and the Evil Doll Gang quickly fizzles out, but can the two sides still find common ground to work together and save their friends?

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...

Pizza Cat — Vol. 24

Pizza Cat — Vol. 24

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer January 21, 2025

While Francis and company encounter the rest of the Evil Doll Gang on their way to find Pizza Cat, the eponymous cat himself is held hostage in the Sinking World by terrifying monsters —  "humans."

Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair

Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair

Caden Sierra January 15, 2025

Students converged on the first floor of Jamrich Hall on Wednesday for the annual Student Organization Fair, transforming the space into a hub of campus life. Hosted by the Center for Student Enrichment,...

Pizza Cat — Vol. 23

Pizza Cat — Vol. 23

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer January 13, 2025

After Nyah'lloween, chaos ensues as Pizza Cat's sudden absence results in fear and mystery.  

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