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BRAINSTORM - Two students carefully design their sprigs that will be placed on Wildcat Willy’s shirt during the first of several workshops with artist George Rodriguez.
Students work with Artist George Rodriguez in workshops, artist talk
October 10, 2024
WORKING TOGETHER - Members and staff of the NMU music department donated an assortment of baked goods to be sold to help raise funds for the NAfME.
NAfME hosts bake sale to support future music educators
October 10, 2024
NMU WellBeing promotes its Wildcat World Mental Health Day and related events. (Graphic courtesy of NMU Marketing.)
NMU WellBeing to host Wildcat World Mental Health Day
October 6, 2024
TEAMWORK- RA Kaitlyn Straschinske and her teammate, freshman Christine Corner, celebrate after knocking down a "kubb," bringing them one step closer to winning the game of the same name.
Birch West learn about Swedish culture, bond with neighbors at ‘Learn to Play Kubb’ event
October 3, 2024
CLEAN UP - NMU Conservation Crew members Anna Tousley, Korina Benavidez and Taylor Kenyon, along with volunteers, display the loads of trash found on campus at their latest clean-up event.
Conservation Crew hosts campus-wide cleanup
October 3, 2024
For environmentalists like me, studying and using these methods first-hand has provided me with a much deeper understanding of their use.
Opinion — Ecological Restoration or Destruction?
October 10, 2024
Harry, the stray cat that is depicted in this article, happily enjoying the sun.
Opinion- Adopt, don’t shop
October 4, 2024
DICHOTOMY- One news paper relies solely on the web and the other nearly solely on print. Are they dying?
Is the paper being killed off?
October 3, 2024
With the closing of Ralph's Italian Deli I had to get their cudighi sandwich one last time. Why is it so sad to know I'll never have another again?
A Eulogy to Cudighi
October 1, 2024
Opinion — NMU Guide to Partying
September 25, 2024
LOUD AND CLEAR — Student Sami Brown opens for Maddie & Tae at NMU's Homecoming Concert.
Profile — Sami Brown takes the stage
October 10, 2024
REACHING OUT — Students attending a Wildpups event reach to pet Boris for comfort in between classes.
A closer look — The life of an NMU Wildpup
October 7, 2024
Cozy Cram Session - The waiting area of the Writing Center is decked out with lighting and wall decor to create a welcoming environment for students.
Cozy Cram Sessions offered at Writing Center
October 4, 2024
BIG STEPS — A student walks into NMU's WellBeing Center, one of many places a student can utilize in order to make their college transition smoother.
Managing homesickness, loneliness, wellbeing in college
October 3, 2024
SHOCKING STUDIES — Evolutionary psychologist Sarah Hill explains the severity of birth control side effects such as increases in depression and suicide rates.
Students, faculty learn about the body on birth control
October 3, 2024
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
October 6, 2024
NW File Photo
Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend
September 20, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — The Men's Soccer team celebrates after a goal.
Men’s Soccer starts season off strong
September 17, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer ends Minnesota weekend in split
September 16, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
October 7, 2024
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Plaid takes over campus as community gathers for 12th annual Plaidurday photo
October 7, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
September 30, 2024
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
September 24, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
September 23, 2024

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January 29, 2015

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January 22, 2015

PHOTO VALUT: Men’s Basketball vs Ferris State

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January 17, 2015

PHOTO VALUT: Women’s Basketball vs. Ferris State University

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November 13, 2014

Voigt confident in swim and dive team’s future

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November 13, 2014

November 11th Snowstorm: Before & After Pictures & Video

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November 11, 2014

Retrace the wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald

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November 10, 2014

NMU Public Safety warns of phone scam

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November 7, 2014

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November 6, 2014

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October 30, 2014

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October 23, 2014

The Golden Gate Bridge Guardian – Kevin Briggs

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October 23, 2014

Swimming and diving team splashes into season

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October 23, 2014

Rahoi blood matched vehicle in hit and run case

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October 16, 2014

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October 16, 2014

Volunteers needed at homeless shelter

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October 16, 2014

Work for free?

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October 16, 2014

VIDEO: NMU Cancer Carnival – 2014

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October 13, 2014

One dead after Pedestrian Accident on US-41

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October 11, 2014

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October 9, 2014

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October 2, 2014

NMU Approves 4 New Sports Teams

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September 26, 2014

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September 25, 2014

Attacker provokes police warning on Campus

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September 25, 2014

Swim and dive team hosts Green and Gold meet

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September 25, 2014

VIDEO: Global Climate March comes to Marquette

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September 24, 2014

VIDEO: Dance Off Competition – Homecoming 2014

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September 23, 2014

VIDEO: Ice Cream drop contest at the Dead River games

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September 21, 2014

Video: Chalk Drawings on Academic Mall to usher in Homecoming Festivities

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September 20, 2014

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September 18, 2014

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September 11, 2014

Video: NMU vs. Northwood Football Press Conferences

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September 6, 2014

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September 4, 2014

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August 28, 2014

NMU Buildings Vandalized with Gnome Graffiti

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August 16, 2014

Former ASNMU President Pleads Guilty

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July 18, 2014

3 dead, 1 injured in Colorado Rollover accident involving former NMU students

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July 8, 2014

Video Interview: NMU’s new president Fritz Erickson

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July 2, 2014

Jamrich Hall Demolition to begin

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June 17, 2014

Today’s Front Page with links to online articles: SUMMER EDITION

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June 5, 2014

Changes for City of Marquette Recycling pickup

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May 30, 2014

Governor Snyder Signs Bill to Increase Minimum Wage by 2018

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May 27, 2014

Summer Parking access with Construction on New Jamrich

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May 20, 2014

Jamrich Hall Demolition Date Set

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May 10, 2014

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April 24, 2014

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April 17, 2014

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April 10, 2014

New scoreboard adds video feature to Dome

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April 10, 2014

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March 27, 2014

VIDEO: Curling Clinic comes to NMU

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March 21, 2014

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March 20, 2014

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March 13, 2014

10 refreshing ideas to help network in the job & internship market

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February 28, 2014

Ten ways to get an edge on your job competition

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February 27, 2014

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February 27, 2014

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February 20, 2014

U.P. Special Olympics brings volunteer opportunities for students

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January 16, 2014

Yooper not impressed by anything, especially snow

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November 14, 2013

Swimmers rally at home in PEIF pool

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October 24, 2013

Valle’s robbery suspect still at large. (VIDEO)

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October 10, 2013

Gold squad riles up Green in preseason match

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October 3, 2013

Athletics needs a boost in attendance

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September 19, 2013
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