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GROOVE — Students began with learning simple line dance steps before speeding up to match the tempo of the song.
SLFP event teaches students basics of line dancing
March 24, 2025
FRIENDLY COMPETITION — The track and field contestants all receive trophies after competing against each other in the SAAC's jeopardy event.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosts family feud
March 21, 2025
MAKING ART— Rebecca Daly discusses protest art with students interested in creating their own.
Student Leader Fellowship Program teaches students about protest art, history
March 21, 2025
BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
March 18, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
ALL SET UP — The Dungeons and Wildcats table for Fall Fest in the 2024 fall semester.
Being in a club makes college better
March 19, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Spring break is a time to enjoy the weather, as the wind warms and the grass grows through the snow.
The boons and banes of spring break
March 19, 2025
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
February 27, 2025
EAT UP — Students gather to socialize and learn more about language, literature and international studies courses at NMU.
LLIS hosts Professors, Pop & Pizza
March 24, 2025
DIVING IN — Students share laughs in the pool during the movie.
Dive-in— Interactive movie showing of Moana 2
March 21, 2025
BE WELL— A Wildpup poses while participating in the WellBeing Fair.
WellBeing Fair promotes campus, community resources
March 21, 2025
LOVE FOR LANGUAGE — Marquette community members join NMU students and faculty on campus for Poetry without Borders.
Poetry without Borders exceeds expectations
March 20, 2025
LET'S PARTY — Hunt Hall's 21st Annual Root Beer Bash will take place this Friday.
Hunt Hall to host Root Beer Bash
March 20, 2025
REDSHIRT — Freshman Troy Summers rises up for a shot at against the Lake Superior State Lakers earlier this season. Summers scored 14 points and collected four rebounds in the game.
Men’s basketball season comes to an end in NCAA tournament
March 24, 2025
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
March 21, 2025
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
March 21, 2025
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
March 20, 2025
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
March 19, 2025
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
March 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025

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Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer, Graphic Designer

Hi, I’m an illustrator at NMU! I like anime and a lot of other things. Read my comic “Pizza Cat,” or else there will be consequences.

All content by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30

Pizza Cat — Vol. 30

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
March 19, 2025
KEEP AN EYE OUT — Wherever you look, there is some form of journalism, you might just not recognize it.

[Photo] Journalism isn’t dying, it’s adapting

Emma Marotz, Sports Writer
February 10, 2025
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[Photo] Opinion — I wish TikTok was banned

Lindsey Hollander
January 30, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 23

Pizza Cat — Vol. 23

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
January 13, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20

Pizza Cat — Vol. 20

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 17

Pizza Cat — Vol. 17

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
October 21, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15

Pizza Cat — Vol. 15

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
October 7, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13

Pizza Cat — Vol. 13

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
September 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10

Pizza Cat Vol. 10

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8

Pizza Cat Vol. 8

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
April 8, 2024
Dune TWO part 2

[Photo] Opinion — I haven’t read the book

Megan Poe
March 29, 2024
Pizza Cat Logo

Pizza Cat Vol. 2

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
February 19, 2024
oscars 2024 2

[Photo] Opinion — The Oscars are the epitome of America’s cultural collapse

Megan Poe
March 15, 2024
stuckon the ski lift

[Photo] OPINION — Beginner’s ski safety

Megan Poe
February 23, 2024
NO SNOW — Students who enjoy winter recreation activities like skiing have been unable to do much yet this winter after weeks of warmer weather.

[Photo] Wildcats see a warm start to winter this year

Amelia Kashian
February 16, 2024
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[Photo] Opinion — Mammoth resurrection in Michigan

Megan Poe
February 2, 2024
saltburnfixedup

[Photo] Opinion — Review of Saltburn

Megan Poe
January 26, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29

Pizza Cat — Vol. 29

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
March 11, 2025
CIVIE ENGAGEMENT - Panelists on the Civic Engagement Panel held by Voices United worked together to answer questions asked by students in attendence.

[Photo] Voices United hosts first Civic Engagement Panel, promotes community involvement

Elizabeth Loy
February 9, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 25

Pizza Cat — Vol. 25

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
January 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22

Pizza Cat — Vol. 22

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
December 2, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19

Pizza Cat — Vol. 19

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
November 7, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 16

Pizza Cat — Vol. 16

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
October 17, 2024
northern center quick draw

[Photo] Poverty Simulation helps students work with diverse groups

Elizabeth Loy
October 1, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 12

Pizza Cat Vol. 12

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
September 17, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9

Pizza Cat Vol. 9

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
April 17, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7

Pizza Cat Vol. 7

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
April 1, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 6

Pizza Cat Vol. 6

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
March 25, 2024
COLLECTION — Her name is Hatsune Miku, and not only is she the mascot for a singing synthesizer software, she opened the floodgates to my obsession with collecting anime figures and art toys.

Opinion — Advice from a art toy collector

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
March 15, 2024
sephorasuffering

[Photo] Opinion — Undervalued programs at NMU

Megan Poe
February 29, 2024
FixedFafsa

[Photo] FAFSA delay halts financial award processing to Mid-March

Ryley Wilcox
February 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 1

Pizza Cat Vol. 1

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
February 12, 2024
ipadkid

[Photo] Opinion — iPad kids and the illiteracy crisis

Megan Poe
February 2, 2024
sadliberalartsgal

[Photo] Opinion — Should liberal arts majors give in and go to graduate school?

Megan Poe
January 25, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28

Pizza Cat — Vol. 28

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
February 18, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 27

Pizza Cat — Vol. 27

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
February 10, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 26

Pizza Cat — Vol. 26

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
February 4, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24

Pizza Cat — Vol. 24

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
January 21, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21

Pizza Cat — Vol. 21

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
November 18, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18

Pizza Cat — Vol. 18

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
October 28, 2024
boyfriend graphic for megan

[Photo] Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend’s family

Megan Voorhees
January 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14

Pizza Cat — Vol. 14

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
September 30, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 11

Pizza Cat — Vol. 11

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
September 9, 2024
timeline new

[Photo] Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends

Megan Poe
April 12, 2024
Gamblers

[Photo] Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?

North Wind Editorial Board
April 1, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 5

Pizza Cat Vol. 5

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
March 18, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 4

Pizza Cat Vol. 4

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
March 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 3

Pizza Cat Vol. 3

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
February 26, 2024
CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT — NMU announced it will receive state funding for the Northern Enterprise Center. This graphic is based on renderings posted by the university with their original announcement for the project.

[Photo] NMU to receive state funding for new Northern Enterprise Center

Rachel Pott
February 16, 2024
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[Photo] 5 of my all-time favorite books

Rachel Pott
February 9, 2024
Blanchard Case Drawing

[Photo] Opinion — Gypsy Rose Blanchard: Innocent influencer or glorified criminal?

Megan Poe
January 30, 2024
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