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RAIL JAM - Skier flips off of a feature during the finals of last year’s rail jam held in 2022. The Irontown Rail Jam returns Friday, Feb. 3, during the Heikki Lunta Winter Festival in downtown Negaunee.
Second annual Irontown Rail Jam to return during Heikki Lunta Winter Festival
February 3, 2023
Statement regarding “Alpha Kappa Alpha welcomed as new sorority on campus”
February 2, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING — NMUs Board of Trustees met on Thursday morning for an eleven-minute special meeting to discuss the UAW Memorandum Number Four asking for an acceleration in the 2021-2026 contract pay scale. This increase in the pay scale affects roughly 70% of the union members.
Board of Trustees approves UAW pay scale acceleration in special meeting
February 2, 2023
WELCOME TESSMAN - Brock Tessman started his first day as NMUs 17th President on Feb. 1, 2023.
Tessman begins role as NMU President
February 1, 2023
Wildpups bring happiness on campus during first visit of winter semester
Wildpups bring happiness on campus during first visit of winter semester
February 1, 2023
INDEPENDENCE — The chair that I often sit in, pondering how mentally efficient I am. I have developed poor social skills and I will not take any responsibility for that.
Satire — I love college, I just cannot stand people
February 6, 2023
MELODIOUS MEMORIES - This is me on my fourth birthday, proudly holding one of my most iconic gifts. This plastic pink Barbie guitar played a set of preloaded songs, the most memorable of which was What a Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera. I remember singing along to all the songs, citing every word at four. My life is riddled with memories set to song, thanks to my family members sharing their passion for music.
Opinion — Generational mixtapes
February 2, 2023
TRASH OR TREASURE — Customers flip through racks of clothing at the Marquette Goodwill. Not only is thrift shopping an incredibly relaxing experience, but buying items second-hand is great for our environment.
Opinion — Why you should thrift more
February 1, 2023
Divest NMU and the Keweenaw Youth Climate Action Group of MTU protest from their seats at the NMU vs MTU hockey game this Saturday at the Berry Events Center. The club has been advocating for NMU to phase out its investments in the fossil fuel industry and reinvest in sustainable projects since October 2021.
Editorial — NMU must divest from the fossil fuel industry
February 1, 2023
Opinion — Navigating college as a first-gen student
Opinion — Navigating college as a first-gen student
February 1, 2023
STUDENT VOTING SUMMIT — Members of Northern Votes attend the 2022 Michigan Student Voting Summit at Michigan State University. The summit featured workshops, panels and a networking fair which aimed to bring together student voting leaders from colleges and universities across Michigan build a robust state-wide network to advance long-term student voting participation.
Profile — Northern Votes encourages civic engagement, voting
February 7, 2023
EXPRESS YOURSELF — Greta Hillstrom, owner of Fancy-Free, poses with her cat Bobbi McGee in front of one of the stores several home décor displays. Fancy-Free is a curated thrift store with the goal of promoting creativity and art within the local community.
Fancy-Free, a curated thrift experience
February 6, 2023
Statement regarding “Alpha Kappa Alpha welcomed as new sorority on campus”
February 2, 2023
CONFERENCE - NMUs PRSSA chapter in Dallas, gaining insight from professionals and building connections with other members over the course of a few days. PRSSA meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Jamrich 3100 and is open to students of all majors.
NMU PRSSA members discuss most rewarding aspects of club
February 2, 2023
REHEARSAL — CO/LAB dancers rehearse onstage for the upcoming annual performance. All shows are being presented at the Forest Roberts Theatre this Thursday, Feb. 2, Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday Feb. 4.
CO/LAB Co. showcases vibrant student choreography
February 2, 2023
LOOKING AHEAD - NMU will be looking to put it all together down the final stretch of the season.
W Basketball: NMU takes a split, Saginaw Valley up next
February 3, 2023
Students had out drinks and snacks to skiers as they complete their route. Different student organizations set up volunteer stations and sometimes stayed until 2 a.m. to catch all the competitors.
Conservation Crew provides provisions at Noque ski race
February 3, 2023
GET BACK - The Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.
M Basketball: ‘Cats drop to third in GLIAC after tough weekend
February 3, 2023
During a previous home meet, members of the Wildcat track team bolt from the starting line in a competitive race.
W Track & Field: Wildcats find early success in Lake Michigan Open
January 31, 2023
GET FIT - Pilates is a great class for both new and experienced people to get into shape and have a great time.
Pilates provides unique exercise experience
January 31, 2023

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Pictured above is the Cleveland Cliff Mining Co. in 1960. The building is now the vacant Cliffs-Dow Chemical Co. which rests along the Lake Superior shoreline. The city intends to sell the property in the near future. Photo courtesy of Superior View

City to sell Cliffs-Dow

April 26, 2018
Lakeshore may move inland

Lakeshore may move inland

April 19, 2018
The Sustainable Garden Club acts to manage a completely student-run garden to empower and educate fellow students. They empathize sustainable practices such as permaculture. Photo by: Trinity Carey

Garden club plans project

April 12, 2018
‘Big Pitch’ new business contest selects winner

‘Big Pitch’ new business contest selects winner

April 5, 2018
Garden Bouquet and Design, lcoated on Spring Street, offers unique floral arrangements, build your own terrarium sets, home decorations, apothecary and more. Photo by: Trinity Carey

Garden Bouquet offers unique floral arrangements & more

March 29, 2018
Students to present business ideas at The Big Pitch

Students to present business ideas at The Big Pitch

March 27, 2018
Cosmetology students work at their styling stations in the cosmetology salon located in the Jacobetti Complex. Photo by: Trinity Carey

Cosmic cuts: NMU cosmetology students get hands-on professional experience styling hair, nails at Jacobetti Complex

March 22, 2018
A member of the Northern Michigan University chapter of Best Buddies sports mismatched socks to spread awareness about the unique personalities of individuals with Down Syndrome. Photo by: Trinity Carey

Odd socks for WDSD

March 22, 2018
NMU’s Best Buddies to become official chapter

NMU’s Best Buddies to become official chapter

March 15, 2018
Beers are bottled and available in the tasting room every Saturday. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Wish you were beer

March 1, 2018
Community members have decorated the statue of Phil Niemisto located in his pocket park.

Phil Niemisto: Window Washer, Gardener, Giver, Local Icon and Old Soul

February 27, 2018
Dravland

Community to spread goodness

February 22, 2018
Rochester

Student athlete administers CPR to save a life

February 8, 2018
The right to choose is still relevant

The right to choose is still relevant

February 1, 2018
Locals placed a chook hat on the statue after hearing about the vandalism. Photo by: Emma Case

Phil statue to be repaired

February 1, 2018

Professors shed light on communism

January 25, 2018
Junior early childhood ed. major Cassie Crooks and retail manager and partner Paul Vafa getting their caffeine fix. Photo by Lindsey Eaton

Coffee Made With Care

January 18, 2018
Medicinal plant major course now available

Medicinal plant major course now available

January 18, 2018
Photo by Trinity Carey: The newly formed Food Recovery Network at NMU discusses why food waste is a problem and the ways they plan to provide a solution to members of the campus community in a classroom in Jamrich Hall.

Local chapter forms to cut down food waste

December 7, 2017
Photo courtesy of Marquette City Public Works: The mouth of the Carp River, pictured above, is eroded due to the storm surge from October that also tore up asphalt in Shiras Park. The damage caused by the storm totals nearly $100,000 but repairs are being made.

Carp River mouth faces repairs after October storm

November 30, 2017
Former NMU professor seen as one of U.P.’s top writers

Former NMU professor seen as one of U.P.’s top writers

November 16, 2017
Photo by Emma Case: Lake Superior is experiencing a rise in water levels mostly due to a an increase in precipitation for this region over the last five years.

Lake Superior water levels reach historic high

November 9, 2017
Photo by Neil: Senior English writing major Alberto Flores runs with a Rugby ball also known as a “quanco.” A traditional quanco is made of pig bladder and is diamond shaped to make it easier to throw.

Moosemen ranked ninth

November 2, 2017
Local counties plan homeless awareness activities

Local counties plan homeless awareness activities

October 26, 2017
Photo by Neil Flavin: Phil Niemisto sits beside the newly unveiled statue of his own likeness in the downtown Marquette pocket park named in his honor during the public ceremony Tuesday, celebrating his local fame as an iconic window washer.

Statue honoring Marquette icon unveiled

October 19, 2017
Seasonal change improves the soul

Seasonal change improves the soul

October 12, 2017
UNITED offers array of talks on diversity

UNITED offers array of talks on diversity

September 21, 2017
Lindsey Eaton

Campus ministry group plans relief for Harvey, Irma victims

September 14, 2017
Discussing the problem: NMU preps for visiting poet

Discussing the problem: NMU preps for visiting poet

September 7, 2017
The man behind the metallic masterpieces

The man behind the metallic masterpieces

August 31, 2017
A Superior view: Kayak tours at Presque Isle offer a new sight-seeing perspective of the peninsula

A Superior view: Kayak tours at Presque Isle offer a new sight-seeing perspective of the peninsula

June 8, 2017
Can a mid-midlife crisis be a thing?

Can a mid-midlife crisis be a thing?

June 8, 2017
Looking north?

Looking north?

April 27, 2017
Get your Thill at Thill’s Fish Market

Get your Thill at Thill’s Fish Market

April 20, 2017
Making strikes toward sustainability

Making strikes toward sustainability

April 13, 2017

Stepping back into the roaring fashion of WWI

April 13, 2017
Winter Marketplace

Winter Marketplace

April 6, 2017
Rokerthon at NMU

Rokerthon at NMU

March 30, 2017
Professionally piercing the 906

Professionally piercing the 906

March 23, 2017

Dorms go dark to make a difference

March 23, 2017
Students exhibit at the Peter White

Students exhibit at the Peter White

March 16, 2017

Money means less to millennials

February 23, 2017
We’re all mad in Winterland

We’re all mad in Winterland

February 23, 2017
FRT goes mad

FRT goes mad

February 16, 2017
Lipstick, lashes, love

Lipstick, lashes, love

February 9, 2017
Two games. Zero waste.

Two games. Zero waste.

February 2, 2017

Meet Seeds & Spores

January 26, 2017

Forum of decorum

January 19, 2017

A Christmas classic coming to the community

November 30, 2016

Being undeclared isn’t a bad thing

November 9, 2016

Karlee Metzger: An Interview by Trinity Carey

November 2, 2016

‘Cirque Du Soleil’ meets Marquette

October 26, 2016

Fresh Coast Film Festival

October 19, 2016

NMU alumni take odyssey of lifetime

October 19, 2016

Former NMU professor writes thrilling theories

October 12, 2016

Music with a message coming to NMU

October 12, 2016

NMU alumnus shoots a photography first

October 5, 2016

Absentee voting deadline nears

October 5, 2016

Local boutique hosts fashion show

September 28, 2016

Vinyl show is one for the record

September 21, 2016

The reality of homelessness

September 21, 2016

Students prep for Homecoming Parade and bonfire

September 21, 2016

Art Exhibit

September 21, 2016

New professer from U of M to NMU

September 14, 2016

Marquette ranked amongst safest campuses

September 14, 2016

History of the Past(y)

September 14, 2016

Zero Degrees Art Gallery

September 7, 2016

Escape reality with Escape Marquette

September 7, 2016

Utility tricks and tips for college renters

August 24, 2016

The man next to Aoy

August 24, 2016

Major decision: Most undergrads change major multiple times

June 1, 2016

Coney dogs go mobile in Marquette

June 1, 2016
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