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BLAZING THE TRAIL — The run/walk begins at the North Trail Head, where it will continue for a mile through campus.
Join President Tessman for Fun Run
September 20, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW
LGBTQ2S+ People of Faith Coffee Hour creates conversation and community
September 18, 2023
STARTING THINGS OFF — The Pick One promotion aims to help students transition to campus life, and increases involvement on campus at the same time. Students have until Monday, Oct. 9, to earn points for the promotion. Photo courtesy of Center for Student Enrichment
“Pick One” encourages campus engagement
September 15, 2023
UPDATE - There is now a new COVID-19 booster vaccine to be offered.
COVID-19 protocol update: new vaccine to be offered
September 14, 2023
NURSING NETWORKING — Students talk with healthcare professionals during the Healthcare Career Fair hosted in the Whitman Commons. The fair allowed students to meet with employers and network for future career opportunities in the healthcare industry.
Healthcare Career Fair explores healthcare industry professions
September 13, 2023
TALKING IT OUT — Politics are probably one of the trickiest topics out there. Remembering to keep your cool is the easiest way to prevent things from getting heated. Joleigh Martinez/NW
Editorial — Staying friendly when discussing politics
September 21, 2023
QUALITY TIME — Simon and Chili go squirrel watching together at their spots on the windowsill.
Opinion — It’s okay to ‘replace’ a pet
September 19, 2023
FREE TRANSPORTATION — The bike I now use to get campus, as parking has become too unreasonable for me. Biking is just one of many ways you can get around without having to cough up the change for gas money.
Opinion — Alternative means of getting around
September 18, 2023
OUTRAGE — NMU Barstool posted this photo to its Instagram story on Sept. 11, 2023.
Opinion — NLD must apologize for serving “sausage bomber” sandwich on 9/11
September 12, 2023
RESEARCH — The Department of Psychological Science accepts volunteers to participate in research studies. Signing up for a study only takes a few minutes at most, and then youre able to find a time that works for you.
Opinion — Becoming a human guinea pig for STEM
September 12, 2023
SLIDING INTO THE GAMES — Students dove in headfirst at this years Dead River Games.
Dive into the Dead River Games
September 21, 2023
BLAZING THE TRAIL — The run/walk begins at the North Trail Head, where it will continue for a mile through campus.
Join President Tessman for Fun Run
September 20, 2023
ALWAYS CLIMBING — Slugs Bluff became the first climber-owned rock-climbing area last year and this years first Slug Fest is a celebration of that milestone. The festival will include programs for climbers as well as community volunteer projects to continue the legacy of stewardship of Slugs Bluff. Photo courtesy of John Miller.
Climbers gear up to scale Slug’s Bluff
September 20, 2023
SOMETHING IS COOKING — The Hospitality Club hosted a cooking demo with Chef Alex Palzewicz, showing students how to use simple ingredients for simple recipes.
Ideas cooking in the NMU hospitality kitchen
September 19, 2023
CLOSER BONDS — Students gather to eat ice cream at one of the clubs first socials of the semester. Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
Diversity in Disability hosts inclusive ice cream social
September 18, 2023
ALWAYS CLIMBING — Slugs Bluff became the first climber-owned rock-climbing area last year and this years first Slug Fest is a celebration of that milestone. The festival will include programs for climbers as well as community volunteer projects to continue the legacy of stewardship of Slugs Bluff. Photo courtesy of John Miller.
Climbers gear up to scale Slug’s Bluff
September 20, 2023
BACK TO BACK — Sophomore Madi Szymanski and freshman Ava Maginity took first and second place respectively, leading NMU to a first-place finish in the Northwood Open.
NMU XC: Wildcats take first overall in Northwood Invite
September 15, 2023
NEW CHALLANGES — Faced with injuries, NMU has been gaining valuable experience while junior Jacqueline Smiths shoulder heals and other key players deal with injuries.
NMU Volleyball: ‘Cats look ahead as GLIAC play approaches
September 15, 2023
SURGING — The Wildcats are following up their success from last season, starting the season 4-0 and landing the No.23 spot in the national rankings. NMU will look to continue their winning streak against UW-Parkside this weekend.
W Soccer: NMU heads home after two straight shutouts on the road
September 15, 2023
GETTING READY — This week marks the start of GLIAC conference play and after a disappointing game on the road against the Saints last weekend, NMU will look to make a statement against Davenport and Saginaw this weekend.
M Soccer: ‘Cats look to bring energy against GLIAC rivals
September 15, 2023
Engines roar and spirits soar at NMU Homecoming parade
Engines roar and spirits soar at NMU Homecoming parade
September 16, 2023
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship hosts ultimate cantaloupe
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship hosts ultimate cantaloupe
September 3, 2023
The Story of Jake Witt
July 14, 2023
Divest NMU Climate Change Protest- April 20, 2023
July 14, 2023
NMU Student Gun Violence Protest – April 13, 2023
July 14, 2023

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THE AMAN PROJECT — The Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas and NMUs philosophy department is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the Aman Project, a humanitarian organization located in Istanbul, Turkey, that supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers are in need of assistance. Donation are encouraged but not required to enter the events raffle.

[Photo] Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas raises funds for Aman Project

April 26, 2023
Kinomoaage translates to education or more directly, Earth shows us the way in Anishinaabemowin. (Joleigh Martinez/NW)

[Photo] Opinion — Should NMU divest from fossil fuels?

April 20, 2023
Registering for classes shouldnt be this hard

[Photo] Editorial — Registering for classes should not be this complicated

April 13, 2023
Divest NMU Update

[Photo] Divest NMU prepares for Climate Action March

April 14, 2023
CONDOMONIUM — Students can attend Condomonium, a sex education event hosted by Meyland Hall in collaboration with ASNMU and SFC this Friday, April 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Northern Center Ballrooms. The event will feature a variety of games to participate in, such as ring toss, water pong, cornhole (with boards painted like peaches and eggplants), a coloring station with coloring books and a “sex” walk.

[Photo] Annual Condomonium to raise sex education awareness

April 11, 2023
LGBTQ-Prom-pdf

[Photo] Queer Prom offers prom ‘re-do’ for LGBTQ+ community

April 10, 2023
Harry on a dragon

[Photo] Satire — I deserve to ride the golf cart on campus

April 6, 2023
Yoga class

[Photo] Opinion — The benefits of yoga

April 4, 2023
Hunger Games Renaissance

[Photo] Opinion — The Hunger Games renaissance we needed

March 31, 2023
Peace of = Better Me

[Photo] Opinion — How to protect your peace

March 29, 2023
BAKE SALE — NMU’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club is hosting a bake sale tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jamrich ticket window to raise funds for new stethoscopes.

[Photo] NMU’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club hosts bake sale

March 28, 2023
Hot or Not Tatted

[Photo] Opinion — Tattoos: Hot or not?

March 28, 2023
Beautiful Bodies ONE

[Photo] Beautiful Bodies: discussion on fat liberation and body positivity

March 22, 2023
Marvel Fatigue

[Photo] Opinion – We are all suffering from Marvel fatigue

March 23, 2023
Equality and Equity

[Photo] Opinion — Equality and equity: What’s the difference?

March 16, 2023
ChatGPT

[Photo] Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT

March 16, 2023
ADVOCACY — EQMI is an LGBTQ + advocacy and victim advocate services organization nonprofit that is based in lower Michigan that advocates for the rights of LGBTQ + individuals and communities as well as providing victim services. Mandy Bonesteel is the current rural outreach coordinator based in the U.P. and is working to provide these services to community members.

[Photo] Equality Michigan raises awareness for LGBTQ+, victim advocate services in U.P.

March 13, 2023
Stress cleaning

[Photo] Editorial — Procrastination: friend or foe?

March 1, 2023
Touching Art

[Photo] SAG* art show promotes hands-on experience

February 27, 2023
Together MSU

[Photo] Editorial — Wildcats extend a hand in wake of MSU mass shooting

February 23, 2023
Lake Safety

[Photo] Lake safety refresher

February 27, 2023
Netflix Loading Page

[Photo] Editorial — What Netflix’s ‘paid-sharing’ plan means for college students

February 16, 2023
Online Workout

[Photo] Opinion — Best at-home workouts for all fitness levels

February 10, 2023
Who is he TWO (1)

[Photo] Editorial — George Santos: A lesson in truth telling

February 9, 2023
Infinity Pool

[Photo] Opinion — Review of “Infinity Pool”

February 8, 2023
first gen navigating college option 3

[Photo] Opinion — Navigating college as a first-gen student

February 1, 2023
Preparing For the Later Years

[Photo] Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college

January 26, 2023
Family Video

[Photo] Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic

January 25, 2023
Ticket Master

[Photo] Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music

January 24, 2023
SLFP — Students interested in gaining leadership experience should stop by the Student Leader Fellowship Program’s upcoming informational hot chocolate tablings every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for the next three weeks from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Jamrich. SLFP is a two-year program building new leaders of NMU, the Marquette community and beyond.

[Photo] SLFP encourages student leadership, gaining volunteer experience

January 24, 2023
Skinamarink

[Photo] Opinion — Review of “Skinamarink”

January 20, 2023
News to Screen

[Photo] Opinion — Podcasts are the future of news

January 18, 2023
Willy Skating

[Photo] Holiday open skate hosted by NMU Special Events Committee, plans for Winter Fest

December 9, 2022
Throwing Grad Caps

[Photo] Editorial — Graduating seniors encouraged to celebrate achievements uniquely

December 8, 2022
SELF-CARE — Students can create their own self-care plan at the Build a Self-care Plan Skill Builder hosted by the Student Leader Fellowship Program this Thursday, Dec. 8 from 3 to 4 p.m. in TSB 2812 at the Northern Center. Attendees can expect to learn the five different types of self-care and will have the opportunity to take an individual assessment to indicate how well they are doing in each of those areas.

[Photo] Create your own self-care plan before finals

December 7, 2022
Top 5 Films

[Photo] Opinion — My top five films of 2022

December 7, 2022
Top Four No Liz

[Photo] Opinion — My top four albums of 2022

December 1, 2022
U.P. Survival

[Photo] Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter

December 1, 2022
Its Fine

[Photo] Opinion — Song dissection of “Funny the Way It Is”

November 30, 2022
Dear Holidays

[Photo] Opinion — Dear holidays, you suck

November 18, 2022
Student Health girl behind

[Photo] Letter to the Editor — NMU must do more for student mental health

November 17, 2022
Thanksgiving Walkaway

[Photo] Editorial — A better way to celebrate Thanksgiving

November 16, 2022
University Diversity

[Photo] Editorial — NMU suffers from lack of diversity

November 10, 2022
Old Man Watching Fire

[Photo] Satire — Political science department unveils trailblazing and emotionally distressing class

November 8, 2022
Ghost Stories

[Photo] NMU Archives and the ghost stories within

November 10, 2022
Grad School Prep 2

[Photo] GS&R thesis and formatting prep: Workshop Wednesday

November 2, 2022
Grad School Prep 3

[Photo] Pop-up lounge brings first-generation students together

November 2, 2022
Joleighs Column

[Photo] Opinion — How am I doing? Thanks for asking

November 4, 2022
Your Vote Matters

[Photo] Editorial — Your vote matters

November 3, 2022
Top FIVE Horror Movies

[Photo] Opinion — Top 5 horror movies to watch on Halloween

October 31, 2022
horror genre - Popcorn and a Movie

[Photo] Opinion — The horror genre is too often overlooked

October 28, 2022
Sanderson Sisters Graphic

[Photo] Opinion — Review of “Hocus Pocus 2”

October 24, 2022
Wellbeing

[Photo] Collegiate mental health issues rising; NMU develops Wellbeing initiatives

October 10, 2022
Presidential Search

[Photo] Editorial — NMU Presidential Search should have included students more

October 6, 2022
DISAPPOINTING - Olivia Wildes much-anticipated film, Dont Worry Darling has fallen short of expectations. One actors brilliant performance and the movies arthouse aesthetics fail to make up for a costars poor acting and a lack of substance in the plot.

[Photo] Opinion — Review of “Don’t Worry Darling”

September 29, 2022
DIVERSITY - NMU students from all walks of life are encouraged to attend SEECs Student Diversity Coffee Hour for refreshments and conversation. This social environment is intended to provide a safe place for open discussion of personal and socially relevant topics.

[Photo] Coffee and conversations at the SEEC

September 27, 2022
Grad Research

[Photo] McNair Scholars Open Houses

September 21, 2022
Bodies

[Photo] Opinion — Review of “Bodies, Bodies, Bodies”

September 12, 2022
Taking-Masks-Off-pdf-900x900

[Photo] Editorial — Is enough being done to protect us from COVID-19?

September 7, 2022
School Blues

[Photo] Opinion—Battling the “Back to School Blues”

August 30, 2022
Maze

[Photo] Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun

April 26, 2022
Garden (1)

[Photo] Medicine garden to be created over summer months

April 26, 2022
Shedding

[Photo] Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring

April 27, 2022
Harry School Satire

[Photo] Satire—Student inexplicably anxious walking past group of students

April 14, 2022
Will At The Grammy

[Photo] Opinion—Will Smith is a modern-day version of Sartre’s Orestes

April 14, 2022
Planner Pencil

[Photo] Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist

April 15, 2022
Kerri Schuilling

[Photo] Who is Kerri Schuiling?

April 15, 2022
Hands-pdf

[Photo] Dear North Wind, I wish he was more protective

April 7, 2022
Judge Brown Jackson

[Photo] Editorial—Ketanji Brown Jackson subjected to unreasonable treatment in confirmation

April 6, 2022
SAAM

[Photo] Women’s Center advocates for Sexual Assault Awareness month

April 6, 2022
Making hoops

[Photo] Opinion—There was only one way for Coach K’s career to end

April 1, 2022
Flag X

[Photo] Opinion—Hate against Russian people needs to stop

April 1, 2022
Space Party

[Photo] ‘Gala of the Galaxy’ is out of this world

March 31, 2022
PROM NIGHT - Members of the LGBTQ+ community have been invited to attend Queer Prom. Queers and Allies are offering a safe space for queer students to dance, have fun, and be themselves in a traditional prom setting.

[Photo] Queer Prom to provide night of inclusivity and fun

March 30, 2022
Kerri Schuilling

[Photo] Q&A with Kerri Schuiling

March 30, 2022
Joleigh! (1)

[Photo] Opinion—A playlist for the story of my journey to the U.P.

March 29, 2022
Mask cirlcle

[Photo] Editorial—Recovering our social lives in this post-crisis stage pandemic

March 25, 2022
Sun Lamp

[Photo] How to combat seasonal affective disorder

March 23, 2022
Veggies

[Photo] Opinion—Thrive with these five plant-based meals

March 18, 2022
Taking Masks Off

[Photo] Editorial—Masking changes on campus

March 18, 2022
Peaceful mind

[Photo] Wellness On Tap highlights ‘alternative’ forms of wellness

March 10, 2022
Open Heart 2

[Photo] Opinion—The importance of vulnerability

March 10, 2022
Close Up COVID

[Photo] COVID questions

February 26, 2022
Bee Hive

[Photo] Northern is BEEcoming more sustainable

February 17, 2022
Sad Sick

[Photo] Getting COVID impacts on mental health

February 17, 2022
NFT

[Photo] Opinion—One year later: NFTs are (still) a scam

February 12, 2022
Tampon Tax

[Photo] Editorial—Appreciating impacts of ASNMU’s Period Project

February 11, 2022
Exam Paper

[Photo] Satire—Honor student admits they have no idea what they’re doing

February 9, 2022
LGBTQ+

[Photo] LGBTQ+ workshops to delve into queer history, butch/femme identities

February 8, 2022
Health Fair

[Photo] Wellness Health Fair comes back to NMU after a year of hiatus

February 8, 2022
Tracy Chapman

[Photo] Opinion—The importance of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 album

February 8, 2022
Black History Month (1) copy

[Photo] BSU celebrates Black excellence this month

February 4, 2022
30s woman

[Photo] Editorial—Important considerations in the presidential search

February 4, 2022
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