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Beautiful Bodies: discussion on fat liberation and body positivity
Beautiful Bodies: discussion on fat liberation and body positivity
March 22, 2023
PLAY ON — Members of the NMU Jazz Band play during a performance. The NMU Jazz Festival will be returning to campus this week for its annual celebration of music, performance and education.
Jazz Festival to feature performances and education clinics
March 21, 2023
ENROLLMENT - NMUs enrollment dashboard shows a total enrollment of 6,970 students, as of Sept. 12, 2022.
NMU enrollment numbers continue to fall
March 20, 2023
DEVELOPING EMPATHY - NMU students gather in a group for their assigned “family.” Each participant in the simulation is assigned a family to work with as they view what it’s like to experience poverty. The simulation lasts three hours, each hour acting as a month of living in poverty.
Poverty simulation helps participants develop empathy
March 20, 2023
VOLUNTEERING FOR VETERANS - CSE graduate assistant Mandy Bonesteel (left) and Volunteer Coordinator for the Veterans Center Sarah Johnson (right) pose with a thank you poster signed by NMU student volunteers. Behind them senior Chloe Garr plays cards with the veterans.
Volunteers spread goodness at Home for Veterans
March 16, 2023
STRAWBERRY CREPES — An arrangement of my crepes filled with homemade strawberry rhubarb jam and ringed with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. I also experimented with strawberry garnishes that I discovered on YouTube.
Cooking with Kata — Mental health crepes
March 23, 2023
Opinion – We are all suffering from Marvel fatigue
Opinion – We are all suffering from Marvel fatigue
March 23, 2023
CLIMB ON — Despite bruised shins and jelly limbs, I (climbing on the right) reached the top of this 70-foot ice formation — affectionately named “The Dryer Hose” — with several words of encouragement and a few breaks. While physical strength is a must to reach the top, the mental roadblocks were much more complicated to conquer as I clung to the face of the ice.
Opinion — Ice climbing and the reward of perseverance
March 21, 2023
Opinion — Equality and equity: What’s the difference?
Opinion — Equality and equity: What’s the difference?
March 16, 2023
Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT
Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT
March 16, 2023
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Daylight Saving Time: The good, the bad and the ugly
March 23, 2023
CLOGGING — From left to right, Marisa Hoover, Halle Paternoster, Lizzie Kucharek, Asa Naigus and Peter Bowman. Learn the basics of clogging with Double Step Cloggers. The club meets from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays on the second floor of the Northern Center.
Learn how to double step clog: the basics
March 16, 2023
CHEERLEADER — Welles, the mascot of the NMU volleyball team, greets Wildcat Willy at a home match. As the team is introduced, the service dog will bark for each of the players to show his support.
Welles: Companion, confidant, service dog
March 13, 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.
Equality Michigan raises awareness for LGBTQ+, victim advocate services in U.P.
March 13, 2023
SOLO - Pressnell-Manceau performing mid-song. Pressnell-Manceau expressed her desire to perform and record her songs with a full band.
Her Name Is Lillian: Inside The Student Opener For Hippo Campus
March 3, 2023
GAME TIME - Ethan Vadnais and Edward Shifflett officiate the tournament going on in the NMU gaming room.
Esports builds connections within NMU gaming community
March 21, 2023
SPLIT - The Cats came away with a 2-2 split over the 8-game road trip. NMU will be back home this Friday March 17th at 5pm.
W Lacrosse: NMU back home, face off with rival Concordia-St. Paul
March 20, 2023
GREAT RUN - The Wildcats end their season with a loss to McKendree in the second round of the NCAA tournament 83-93. Senior guard Max Bjorklund (4) averaged 34 points per game in the tournament for his final season at NMU.
M Basketball: NMU ends season 25-8, captures first GLIAC Championship in 23 years
March 17, 2023
SHUTOUT - NMU won the second round of the Mason Cup over the Huskies 4-0. Beni Halasz posted 44 saves in the win.
M Hockey: NMU, Mankato face off in Mason Cup Finals
March 17, 2023
HOT START - After two great performances at home the success continued on the road with a 15-8 win of Lewis University. The Cats next home game will be March 17th against Concordia-St. Paul in the Superior Dome.
Lacrosse: NMU starts season 3-0, on the road at Quincy next
March 4, 2023

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All content by Julie Goldberg

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Cross Country team places second at GLIAC Championships

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Volleyball team sweeps Illinois tourney

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October 19, 2016

Volleyball team heads to crossover tournament

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October 12, 2016

Wildcat Volleyball hits the road for Ohio matchups

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October 5, 2016

Volleyball team takes on three Ohio teams

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September 21, 2016

Volleyball team starts conference play

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September 14, 2016

Volleyball team takes on Wisconsin tournament

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September 7, 2016

Volleyball team begins season at Texas tourney

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August 31, 2016

Track and field athletes break school records

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April 20, 2016

Track and field team wins Rex Foster Invite

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April 13, 2016

Track and field team goes to Wisconsin

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April 6, 2016

Track and field team starts indoor season

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March 30, 2016

Men’s golf team heads to Kentucky invite

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March 23, 2016

Golf teams start spring season down south

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March 16, 2016

Swimming and diving head to NCAA finals

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March 9, 2016

Women’s club hockey team heads to Nationals

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March 9, 2016

Track and field preps for GLIAC foes indoors

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February 24, 2016

Men’s basketball enters final weekend

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February 17, 2016

Track and field team smashes records

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February 10, 2016

Men’s basketball team faces top GLIAC team

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February 10, 2016

Women’s club hockey team goes for gold

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February 3, 2016

Track and field team prepares for home opener

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January 27, 2016

’Cats can grab playoff spot with weekend wins

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January 20, 2016

’Cats can climb standings with key road trip

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January 13, 2016

Swimming & Diving team does Calvin College Invite

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December 2, 2015

Cross country team heads NCAA Championship

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November 18, 2015

Volleyball team begins the GLIAC playoffs

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November 18, 2015

Volleyball team ends their regular season on the road

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November 11, 2015

Cross country team lands on top of the GLIAC

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November 4, 2015

Volleyball team host GLIAC teams at Vandament Arena

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October 28, 2015

Women’s soccer team takes on Huskies at home

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October 28, 2015

Volleyball team takes on Ohio

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October 21, 2015

Men’s swimming & diving team looks to make a splash

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October 14, 2015

Soccer team feeling optimistic after inauspicious start to season

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October 14, 2015

Women’s soccer team breaks 7 game losing streak

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October 7, 2015

Cross country team rises in regional ranks

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October 7, 2015

Women’s Swimming & Diving host Ohio opponents

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October 1, 2015

Cross country team heads to Spartan Invitational

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September 16, 2015

Soccer ’Cats travel to Duluth Bulldogs

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September 10, 2015

Cross country team places high in home championship

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September 10, 2015
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