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COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
November 19, 2021
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
November 18, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club
Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’
November 18, 2021
PARKED—Northern Michigan Universitys parking lots will alternate throughout the winter semester for closing weather permitting. These weekend cleanups will help keep lots cleared of snow and ice for students, staff, faculty and visitors to make driving easier.
Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather
November 17, 2021
FIRST GENERATION—Students, faculty and staff at NMU kicked off the First Generation Student Day on Monday at the Wildcat Willy statute outside of Jamrich hall. The celebration was followed on the second floor of Hedgecock.
McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day
November 12, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
November 18, 2021
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
November 17, 2021
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
November 16, 2021
WHAT COULD BE LOST—Many are concerned that pieces of campus life such as the important gathering space in Whitman Hall may be lost due to facilities plans created with the aim of increasing university profit.
Letter to the Editor—Robert Mahaney’s conflicts of interest
November 11, 2021
Yrsala Peterson, Bazile Panek and Kateri Phillips share their perspectives on intergenerational trauma as Indigenous people. As college students, they emphasized the healing their generation is doing following the struggles and trauma the generations before them endured.
Student panel discusses intergenerational trauma for Native Americans
November 18, 2021
Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.
Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture
November 17, 2021
The Timekeepers, an NMU student jazz band, performs at the Small Business Sunday Crawl in the Marquette Commons. The event was organized by SLFP students as a part of their community service learning project.
Students organize event supporting Marquette small businesses
November 15, 2021
Hannah Cajandig-Taylor, a local artist and NMU grad, talks about her experiences with finding inspiration in unexpected places, such as at her bartending job, at the Revolve CC. Cajandig-Taylor was one of many local artists who talked about the struggles of being a small artist and ways to discover success.
Local artists share creative opportunities at Revolve CC conference
November 11, 2021
Students in the Divest NMU organization meet to discuss future ways to increase awareness of fossil fuels on Nov. 9. Their current efforts include a petition to support NMUs complete divestment from fossil fuels, an informational table in Jamrich and posters.
Student-led petition aims to divest NMU from fossil fuels
November 10, 2021
SCALING UPWARD—A pair of South Superior Climbing Club members climbing in the Marquette area. The club offers plenty of experiences for those looking to get into rock climbing. Photo courtesy of Micah Carroll.
South Superior Climbing Club gives students rock climbing experiences
November 18, 2021
GOING OUT ON TOP—NMU quarterback Zach Keen rolls out of the pocket to make a throw during Saturdays win over Northwood. Despite being shorthanded and trailing early, the Cats closed the season out strong. Travis Nelson/NW.
Football closes season with victory over Northwood
November 17, 2021
RIVALS GOING AT IT—NMU forward Joseph Nardi fights for the faceoff with Michigan Techs Arvid Caderoth during Saturday nights game. The Wildcats lost 5-2, but earned the series split with a win on Friday. Travis Nelson/NW.
Hockey misses opportunity to sweep Michigan Tech in home loss
November 16, 2021
BIG BUCK CHASE—NMU student Travis Bessner poses with one of his two bucks last year. Bessner said that he was lucky to get two a year ago, and time will tell if others can be as lucky this year when the season begins on Monday.
Rifle hunting nearly underway as season approaches
November 12, 2021
A GREAT HONOR—The current NMU team meets with the six former members of the 1991 national championship team who attended during the first intermission on Saturday night. NMU defeated Boston University 6-2. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey honors 1991 title team with scoring display
November 10, 2021

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Photo courtesy of John Pepin

Watch out for riptides; lake safety

June 4, 2021
Sailing the Superior seas

Sailing the Superior seas

June 4, 2021
A return to normal classrooms, health center resources

A return to normal classrooms, health center resources

June 1, 2021
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Community disconcerted over potential impacts of Granot Loma spaceport

April 22, 2021
Photo courtesy of Jill Grundstrom

North Coast Dance Festival returns, adopts virtual format

April 20, 2021
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Healthy habits, resources for finals week

April 15, 2021
Vielmetti Health Center secures vaccines for students

Vielmetti Health Center secures vaccines for students

April 12, 2021
Marquette coffee crawl to raise funds for Womens Center

Marquette coffee crawl to raise funds for Women’s Center

April 8, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Lukas Bauer

Musical bingo for prizes, limited capacity

April 6, 2021
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ASNMU vice presidential candidates answer campaign questions

April 2, 2021
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ASNMU candidates share goals, interests

April 1, 2021
Photo courtesy of Krista Fletcher

Winter UP series: Leave No Trace fire building

March 23, 2021
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Imagining a better future through world-building

March 15, 2021
Student finance committee: How to bring personalities to campus

Student finance committee: How to bring personalities to campus

March 11, 2021
Photo of the Conservation crew at teh Vielmetti-Peters preservation.

TLC on trails, an underappreciated necessity

March 4, 2021
A photo of a shelf of movies at the Lydia M. Olson Library

Culture Shock Film Society explores perspective through film

March 1, 2021
Photo courtesy of Ali Davis instagram AWAKE ART—One of Davis multiple pieces of art being displayed at Contrast Coffee. The artwork will be on display through March.

Contrast Coffee displays student’s social justice focused artwork

February 25, 2021
masks on, masks off

Opinion—Are we getting too lax about COVID-19?

February 23, 2021
Katarina Rothhorn/NW ROCK HUNT— Many different types of rocks can be found along the shores of Marquette. The mineral and rock club often goes out during warmer weather to hunt.

Virtual skill builder: rock picking

February 23, 2021
Ore Dock

Marquette harbor freezes over

February 18, 2021
Photo courtesy of Paul Mcsorley PRO CLIMBING— An ice climber takes a breath during an ice climb in Munising, Michigan. January through March are typically the best times to ice climb in the U.P.

A moment with pro ice climber Paul Mcsorley

February 18, 2021
Peter Smedley/ NW GHOST GRUB-- Nikkis Snack Dispatch operates out of the currently closed Outlanders. Both restaurants are co-owned by Nichole Klingler

Ghost restaurants surge, adjust the traditional format

February 12, 2021
Graphic of two ice skates on a light blue background

Free open skate at Berry Events Center

February 8, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Joe Lane FOREST FORAGING-- Lane cuts away the roots of a harvest of mushrooms. He often uses his harvest in his home cooking, adding a natural and unique flavor.

Foraging for natural awareness

February 4, 2021
Photo courtesy of the event listing on The Hub

Black Panther and Afrofuturism event

February 1, 2021
Photo of Northern Michigan University esports lab

NMU esports adapts, expands through pandemic

January 27, 2021
Graphic containing information about the Summer employment fair

Summer virtual employment fair comes to NMU

January 25, 2021
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Student groups on the Capitol riots

January 21, 2021
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Inauguration Day in Marquette

January 20, 2021
Peter Smedley/NW Graduates will zoom in on December 6th for commencement. Others can also join the zoom meeting found at https://nmu.edu/commencement/.

Virtual commencement for summer and fall graduates

November 19, 2020
Justin Vant Hof/NW STILL SHOPPING— Despite the pandemic many stores have chosen to stay open for black Friday. Many are offering month long sales rather than a single day.

Black Friday during a pandemic

November 16, 2020
Photo courtesy of the NMU Safe on Campus dashboard.

Student concerns rise as COVID-19 cases reach all time high in Marquette

November 6, 2020
Photo courtesy of Alex Palzewicz. LOCAL FOOD FEST- This year in-person events are cancelled. Community members can still participate from the 9th to the 14th by going to local restaurants.

MQT Local Food Fest available online for one more week

November 5, 2020
Halloween books

Opinion—Books you should read this spooky season

November 4, 2020
Graphic of voting boxes

Quick look at U.S. Senate Michigan candidates

October 30, 2020
Graphic of signs being held up stating voting rights are human rights

A glance at voting rights in America

October 29, 2020
unicycle

Opinion—Conquering social media addiction: Why everyone should unicycle

October 28, 2020
Graphic of a phone with stock market lines running through it.

Investment strategies for students

October 28, 2020
Graphic of voting boxes

Michigan House candidates address student concerns

October 26, 2020
Photo of Cafe Bodega

NMU alumni and owner of the Bodega shares experience

October 22, 2020
Picture of apples from Barrons apple orchard

Fall festivities to enjoy in the U.P.

October 19, 2020
NMU career center hosts annual job fair

NMU career center hosts annual job fair

October 15, 2020
Dead River bridge overlook—Maggie Duly

U.P. fall colors gallery

October 9, 2020
NMU Satellite Clerk Office

NMU partners with city to bring students satellite clerk office

October 8, 2020
Photo courtesy of Emma Drever

Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a legacy

September 29, 2020
Adam Litsky posing in his highschool cap and gown, edited by his girlfriend to be northern green

NMU Medicinal Plant Chemistry alumnus shares post-grad experience

September 23, 2020
Nursing Open House

Nursing program hosts open house via Zoom

September 23, 2020
Erin Matula posing over harvested rice

Seasonal ricing doubles as meditative, cultural experience

September 15, 2020
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Fitness, nutrition habits under distress

September 10, 2020
Shipwreck Kelly plays at the Crib on Octobor 2nd, 2019

[Photo] Keeping Marquette’s music scene alive during COVID-19

September 9, 2020
Graphic of food truck and lighthouse

Places to enjoy around town while staying socially distant

September 3, 2020
Man pushes a boulder up a slope

Opinion: Motivation comes in doses

September 3, 2020
Drive-in theatre

NMU builds drive-in theatre for a safer movie-going experience

August 26, 2020
Photo courtesy of Felicia Hokenstad

The North Country Trail Network allows students a safe place to escape

August 25, 2020
Sam Rush/NW SPACEPORT COMES TO MARQUETTE: The Spaceport is set to begin operations in 2025 and create approximately 2000 jobs across three locations. Environmental concerns have risen from citizens of these areas.

Spaceport tensions rise as launch site announced near Marquette

August 24, 2020
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Overcoming challenges working through summer

August 19, 2020
Picture of woman eating burger with protective mask

Changes to NMU Dining expected in fall semester

August 13, 2020
Thrifting helps environment

Thrifting helps environment

October 9, 2019
Groundwork for healthy dieting

Groundwork for healthy dieting

September 18, 2019
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