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LEAVE NO TRACE — Heather Vivian from Respect Marquette County educates on the impacts of outdoor recreation as part of the organizations mission of protecting natural resources.
Leave No Trace 101 workshop promotes protecting natural resources
December 1, 2023
LOCAL HOUSING — The city of Marquette has faced several challenges regarding affordability in the area.
Marquette city manager addresses affordable housing in the city
December 1, 2023
SHINE PROJECTS — Students gather to strategize and connect with NMU sustainability and all that plays a role in it. Photo courtesy of Jes Thompson
SHINE program provides sustainability progress, opportunities
December 1, 2023
UPGRADE — Harden Hall is set to undergo a two-year renovation that will include a complete redesign of the Lydia M. Olson Library and will add a partial fourth floor. This addition will provide space for the academic offices and classrooms that are currently housed in Gries Hall, such as economics and political science. Rendering courtesy of NMU Facilities.
Harden Hall to receive two-year renovation
December 1, 2023
Campus-wide mental health survey returns to gather new data
Campus-wide mental health survey returns to gather new data
November 17, 2023
NOT A SOUND — A study area in Jamrich, almost devoid of people. Before covid, the halls would be packed with people socializing.
Opinion — The importance of socializing and discussion
December 1, 2023
LAYER UP — A fuzzy hat and large jacket, two essential parts of staying warm in the winter. Adding a few extra layers is highly encouraged, especially when temperatures start to drop into the negatives.
Editorial — Proper protection against cold weather
November 30, 2023
VERY, VERY COLD — A sheet of ice enveloping the land. The Upper Peninsula gets quite cold during the winter, and not enough people understand that.
Opinion — If you dislike winter, why go to Northern?
November 16, 2023
LIFE OF WORK — Me sitting at my desk, preparing for another shift of directing news. Other than the occasional complaint of having to leave for work, I welcome the idea of working for the rest of my life.
Opinion — Preparing to work for the rest of your life
November 14, 2023
TOO MANY HOLIDAYS — Christmas and Thanksgiving, two of the biggest holidays of the year, are only one month apart. With all the travel, scheduling and extra baggage attached, this often makes more stress than holiday cheer.
Opinion — The holidays are too stuffed
November 10, 2023
TALENTED STYLING — With steady hands, a student focuses as she works on an intricate hairstyle.
Students learn in immersive cosmetology experience
November 30, 2023
PINK EXPLOSION — With the help of the Special Events Committee, Campus Cinema is showing the double feature Barbenheimer with a pink runway experience. Photo courtesy of Izabella Filippelli.
From science to fashion: Barbenheimer comes to NMU
November 30, 2023
RIPPLES — From warm clothing to financial support for students, NMU Ripple Effect helps students overcome obstacles they may not be able to solve by themselves. Joleigh Martinez/NW
Ripple Effect: Providing winter clothing, support for NMU students
November 30, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW
On vs. off-campus jobs for NMU students
November 16, 2023
TANGERINE — Noah Richardson is an upcoming indie pop artist from Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of Elina Zhang.
From local energy to indie pop: NAE presents Iridescence, Noah Richardson
November 14, 2023
CHAMPIONSHIP MIND — Wildcats dive into the Calvin College Invite this weekend looking for NCAA consideration.
Wildcats Swim & Dive into Calvin College Invite pursuing NCAA consideration, championship qualifications
December 1, 2023
WILDCAT GOAL — Goaltender Benni Halasz watches from his post as the team celebrates a goal. Halasz was named CCHA Goaltender of the week after the Cats swept Augustana at home last weekend.
M Hockey: Halasz earns Goaltender of the Week after weekend split against Falcons
December 1, 2023
COMPETE — The Cats end the regular season ranked five in the GLIAC.
Women’s Volleyball finishes GLIAC tournament season in Quarterfinals against MTU
November 17, 2023
HOME SPLIT — The Northern Michigan womens ice hockey team celebrates win against rival Bulldogs.
Women’s Hockey splits weekend against rival Adrian College
November 17, 2023
GAME WINNER — Josh Zinger with the game-winning goal on Saturday night to take the weekend sweep.
Men’s Hockey celebrates first weekend sweep of season against CCHA opponent LSSU
November 17, 2023
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
December 1, 2023
Students can peruse and purchase plants propagated by teaching staff at the campus greenhouse. The sale runs through this week.
Campus greenhouse hosts plant sale at library
November 14, 2023
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
October 29, 2023
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
October 26, 2023
Students update their closets sustainably at EcoReps clothing swap
Students update their closets sustainably at EcoReps clothing swap
October 13, 2023

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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
Sam Rush/NW

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 Farmers 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 1970s 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
Sam Rush/NW

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
Peter Smedley/NW

Students provide tips to get through COVID-19 quarantine

Rayna Sherbinow
September 2, 2020
Peter Smedley/NW

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 18, 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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