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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
Caden Sierra/NW
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

The North Wind

The North Wind
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Sam Rush/NW

Campus crime plummets: The culprit COVID-19

Rayna Sherbinow
April 22, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Joe Sigourney

All eyes on Public Eye News: Student news broadcast seeks to expand

Rayna Sherbinow
April 16, 2021
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Former ASNMU presidents offer advice to incoming representatives

Rayna Sherbinow
April 8, 2021
Photo courtesy of Rachel Lefor ECO AWARENESS— Pictured Heather Vivian (left), Charlie Arnold. At the Farmer's Market, downtown Marquette in September, 2019. EcoReps set up a table to promote the organization.

EcoReps encourages sustainability on campus, in community

Rayna Sherbinow
March 25, 2021
Madelyn Gabka performs at the "Ode to Joy/remembrance of Sorrow event.

Marquette commemorates one year with COVID-19

Rayna Sherbinow
March 18, 2021
Photo courtesy of George Young RETRO RADIO— (First row)Dan Kalinowski, (left) John Priest, Rick Finch, Bob Miller, (second row) Melvin Tounsel, Barb Donnely, Kim Maddox, (Third row) Richard Wolfolk, Judy Berner, Tom McCord, Dave Hoffsten, Jeff Saino, Paul Mumma, Phyllis Drake, Marilyn Grimm, (last row) Buzz Young, Mike Ault, Bruce Peek, Mike Curtis, Tim Ellis, Mary Greenway, Frank Klim, Renee Knott, Dave Korhonen, Ken Krom, Mike McCoy, Tom Neal, Kim Rancourt, Dan Rose, Mike Styke, Todd Swanboro, Morris Williams, Dr. Robert Maust, Dr. George Lott.Former students and advisors of radio X, known then as WBKX, in the 1970's pose for a group photo.

Musical memories: The history of Radio X

Rayna Sherbinow
March 18, 2021
Peter Smedley/NW PRIDE MONTH— Although last year saw the cancellation of gender fair, the event has adjusted to a virtual format. 2020 marks the 4th annual gender fair at NMU.

Gender fair highlights equality, inclusion throughout March

Rayna Sherbinow
March 15, 2021
Graphic of a nurse in a graduation cap

NMU nurses plan for in-person pinning ceremony

Rayna Sherbinow
March 9, 2021
Graphic from the Safer Shores magazine with information about submission deadlines

Safer Shores, a Social Justice for us magazine makes a splash

Rayna Sherbinow
March 8, 2021
A photo of the wildcat statue on NMU campus

Winter commencement ceremony to be held online

Rayna Sherbinow
February 25, 2021
Photo of NMU theatre with seats marked off with caution tape

Alpha Psi Omega hosts Hollywood speakers

Rayna Sherbinow
February 19, 2021
A graphic of a stock market line rising.

GameStop: Reddit goldmine or risky gamble?

Rayna Sherbinow
February 12, 2021
A graphic of a check

NMU group complete tax returns free of charge

Rayna Sherbinow
February 8, 2021
graphic of paper being digitized onto a laptop

UPLINK makes history for the Upper Peninsula

Rayna Sherbinow
February 4, 2021
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The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic: history repeats itself

Rayna Sherbinow
February 1, 2021
Graphic shaped like a cirlce with audio lines inside.

NMU graduate student featured in writers podcast

Rayna Sherbinow
January 28, 2021
Peter Smedley/ NW MILD WINTER— A small collection of rocks along the shoreline of Presque Isle are a small reminder of the time of year, despite warmer temperatures.

Upper Peninsula facing snow drought

Rayna Sherbinow
January 22, 2021
Peter Smedley/NW READING AWARENESS— The diversity reader program explores books that teach and expand on perspectives. Students can sign up for a free copy at the display in the Lydia M. Olson library

Diversity Common Reader Program Plans for Winter Semester

Rayna Sherbinow
November 17, 2020
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Kaitlyn Bessolo: Wildcat and National Guardsman

Rayna Sherbinow
November 11, 2020
Photo courtesy of Amanda Monthei.

Former Wildcat starts podcast about wildland fires

Rayna Sherbinow
October 12, 2020
SLFP Encourages Civic Engagement at NMU

SLFP Encourages Civic Engagement at NMU

Rayna Sherbinow
October 6, 2020
Graphic depicting emergency broadcasting screen with the text "GRE: This is only a test"

NMU offers free Graduate Record Exam prep course

Rayna Sherbinow
September 23, 2020
NASA conducting an online meeting during winter semester of last year

Student organizations embrace hybrid meeting format

Rayna Sherbinow
September 16, 2020
NMU choir practices socially distanced.

Department of Music makes changes to combat COVID-19

Rayna Sherbinow
September 8, 2020
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Students provide tips to get through COVID-19 quarantine

Rayna Sherbinow
September 2, 2020
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MERC makes changes to fight COVID-19, strengthen student voices

Rayna Sherbinow
August 24, 2020
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Noquemanon Trail Network offers safe way to enjoy outdoors

Rayna Sherbinow
August 18, 2020
GROWTH - Students in the McNair Scholars program will spend time honing their skills by working on a research project for several months alongside a faculty member. McNair also helps students apply for grants and visit different college campuses. Photo courtesy of the McNair Scholars Program.

Celebration of Student Scholarship adapts to online format

Rayna Sherbinow
April 9, 2020
Courtesy of Rachel Haggerty

Help available for students struggling from pandemic

Rayna Sherbinow
April 1, 2020
Invent@nmu

State renews $400,000 grant to Invent@nmu

Rayna Sherbinow
March 18, 2020
Micah Munts ON THE ROCKS—Lakeshore Boulevard is covered in rocks caused by the rising water levels pushing them onto the road. Initiatives to move the highway an additional 500 ft has been discussed by city officials but a decision has yet to be reached.

Lake Superior coastline threatened by climate change

Rayna Sherbinow
March 12, 2020
Swinging to the beat

Swinging to the beat

Rayna Sherbinow
February 20, 2020
Spreading the word

Spreading the word

Rayna Sherbinow
February 6, 2020

Drug abuse in Marquette impacts youth

Rayna Sherbinow
February 6, 2020
Geologists rockin' it out

Geologists rockin’ it out

Rayna Sherbinow
January 30, 2020
Get wind of sailing team

Get wind of sailing team

Rayna Sherbinow
January 23, 2020
Connecting one breakfast at a time

Connecting one breakfast at a time

Rayna Sherbinow
November 14, 2019
Students meet, use their noodles

Students meet, use their noodles

Rayna Sherbinow
November 7, 2019
Cause4Pause protects our pets

Cause4Pause protects our pets

Rayna Sherbinow
October 30, 2019
INCITING CHANGE—The NMU Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby shows “The Human Element in Weston Hall Thursday, Oct. 24 to get students thinking about how the human race impacts the basic elements of life. Photo courtesy of vailsymposium.org

Film viewing on climate change

Rayna Sherbinow
October 30, 2019
Photo club brings artists together

Photo club brings artists together

Rayna Sherbinow
October 24, 2019
Wildlife pre-professionals network

Wildlife pre-professionals network

Rayna Sherbinow
October 17, 2019
Bringing diverse arts to schools

Bringing diverse arts to schools

Rayna Sherbinow
October 10, 2019
Planning student diversions

Planning student diversions

Rayna Sherbinow
October 3, 2019
Pot of gold: crafting cannabis

Pot of gold: crafting cannabis

Rayna Sherbinow
September 25, 2019
Ripple Effects for students

Ripple Effects for students

Rayna Sherbinow
September 19, 2019
Discuss while Dining with DAVE

Discuss while Dining with DAVE

Rayna Sherbinow
September 12, 2019
Cody Mayer

ASNMU opens applications for election

Rayna Sherbinow
February 28, 2019
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