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Photo courtesy to NMU Archives BLAST TO THE PAST—Located in the basement of the library, NMU Archives is home to all historical records from campus and the central U.P.
NMU Archives dives into past with Community History Workshop
October 15, 2021
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
October 15, 2021
GIVING BACK—Morgan Hallenbeck (left, front), Loryn Burnette (farthest back, right), Lauren Smith (middle, right), and Analisa Ehli (front, right) Students from the School of Nursing helped out with the Blood Drive by taking vitals for those who were donating blood.
School of Nursing hosts annual blood drive with U.P. Regional Blood Center
October 15, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW 104—AAUP continue to work without a contract, pushing past the 100 day mark. AAUP have been without a contract since July 1, 2021.
NMU-AAUP continue working without contract
October 15, 2021
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN—Culture Shock Film Society will show the 1974 horror-comedy classic Young Frankenstein on Thursday. Posters throughout campus show this semesters film screenings with dates and times.
Culture Shock Film Society continues horror theme with ‘Young Frankenstein’
October 14, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table
Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table
October 13, 2021
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
October 13, 2021
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
October 8, 2021
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
October 7, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
HEALING CIRCLE - Members of Morning Thunder play a closing song after the unveiling of the NMU land acknowledgement at the morning ceremony for Indigenous Peoples Day 2021. The land acknowledgement sign and recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day were long processes that the Native community on NMUs campus strove to bring into existence.
Native groups on campus continued advocacy for Indigenous recognition
October 15, 2021
INSPIRED ART - Art student Ilah Wilson created icy turtles inspired by Greg Manchess art in Above the Timberline. The theater department is performing an adaptation of the book that will feature Manchess art in the background.
Artist and author of “Above the Timberline” visits NMU
October 15, 2021
Interns Sarah Huiber and Mandy Helppi (left to right) help restock the shelves in the NMU Food Pantry. The food pantry is open to any student, faculty or staff member that may require extra assistance getting food or personal items.
NMU Food Pantry assists students, faculty in need
October 13, 2021
Civic engagement skillbuilder postponed
Civic engagement skillbuilder postponed
October 12, 2021
WRAPPING UP THE WEEKEND—The NMU football team celebrates on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of its game against Wayne State on Saturday, Oct. 2. However, the Cats football team fell on the road to Davenport 18-13 to drop to 1-1 in conference play. Travis Nelson/NW
Weekend recap: women’s soccer dominates, football falls to Davenport
October 13, 2021
SWEET, SWEET SWEEP—The team celebrates after forward Connor Marritts first career goal put NMU in front 2-1 in the first period of Saturdays win over St. Thomas. The Cats averaged six goals per game on the weekend, and are looking good to start the season. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey uses five-goal third period to sweep St. Thomas
October 12, 2021
BACK IN A JAM-PACKED BEC—The NMU Hockey team celebrates a victory over Ferris State at home on January 30, 2021. That game was in front of barely any spectators, but the Berry Events Center will be full for the season opening series against St. Thomas this weekend. Travis Nelson/NW
‘Cats hockey prepares to host St. Thomas in front of expected large home crowd
October 8, 2021
FALL FISHING SEASON—A local fisher catches a small mouth bass. With the fall season in fall swing, its a prime time to fish in the Marquette area. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Plentiful fishing opportunities surround Marquette area
October 7, 2021
HOME SWEET HOME— The NMU Volleyball team huddles up after scoring a point while the bench celebrates behind them. A few of NMUs sports teams had an eventful weekend at home for homecoming. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Wildcats’ homecoming recap: Volleyball earns split, swim and dive breaks three pool records
October 7, 2021

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NMU leaves annual $300M impact on economy

NMU leaves annual $300M impact on economy

December 7, 2017
Resident student parking lot expands

Resident student parking lot expands

November 30, 2017
Photo by Emma Case: Left to right: Gavin Leach, vice president of finance and administration, Carol Johnson and David Wood, co-chairs of the Academic Task Force, Tricia Bush, co-chair of the Support Task Force and Kerri Schuiling, provost and vice president for academic affairs discuss the Strategic Resource Allocation process.

Planning for Distinction: SRA task forces present templates for review

November 16, 2017
NMU officials give fall update

NMU officials give fall update

November 16, 2017
Cambensy elected to 109th district

Cambensy elected to 109th district

November 9, 2017
Photo by Neil Flavin: Sophomore guard Ian Hodges gets past a St. Norbert player in Saturday’s game and goes in for an easy layup off a fast break.

Men’s basketball starts season with wins

November 2, 2017
Stan Wright

Man involved in child porn case pleads guilty

November 2, 2017
Photo by Neil Flavin: Freshman defensive back Deantae Young tackles an SVSU receiver as sophomore defensive back Troy Mayon prepares to back him up. The Wildcats netted zero rushing yards against the Cardinals.

Saginaw Valley overcomes Wildcats 20-12

October 26, 2017
Provost updates campus on recruitment efforts, SRA

Provost updates campus on recruitment efforts, SRA

October 26, 2017
Photo by North Wind: A stormwatcher at Black Rocks escapes the pull of Lake Superior’s waves which, were caused by Tuesday’s gale windstorm.

Police continue search for two swept away in gale windstorm

October 26, 2017
Photo by Kat Torreano: Rich Rossway stands opposite Sara Cambensy in Tuesday’s public debate held in the Jamrich Hall auditorium.

109th candidates debate at NMU

October 26, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: A downed tree lies in the Academic Mall at NMU, one of many that was knocked down by high wind speeds around Marquette county on Tuesday. In other areas, downed trees have resulted in power outages for local residents.

High winds cause power outages around Marquette County

October 24, 2017
Wildcats edged by Tiffin

Wildcats edged by Tiffin

October 19, 2017
Suggitt deemed fit to stand trial

Suggitt deemed fit to stand trial

October 19, 2017
Rossway

109th candidates call for clean campaign

October 19, 2017
Court proceeds with child porn case involving former WNMU employee

Court proceeds with child porn case involving former WNMU employee

October 12, 2017
2017 Red Bull Bracket Reel: Hip Hop Dance Crew earns a spot in national competition

2017 Red Bull Bracket Reel: Hip Hop Dance Crew earns a spot in national competition

October 12, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Members of the student organization Creative Writers’ Club hand-made posters to advertise for their event “Speak Those Words You Wrote.”

Open-mic event will feature creative writing

October 5, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: The Academic Mall, pictured above, contains an empty field where the old Jamrich Hall once stood. The desolate area will become reinvigorated with the arrival of native tree species that will be planted throughout fall.

NMU acquires native trees through private donor fund

October 5, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Students use newly acquired cardio exercise equipment at the Wildcat Fit Zone, an extension of the PEIF into the housing and residence life part of campus. The Fit Zone will host a grand opening at the end of October.

New facility brings Stair Master, fitness room to rec pass carriers

October 5, 2017
New retention tool serves as portal for student, faculty communication

New retention tool serves as portal for student, faculty communication

September 28, 2017
Former WNMU-FM employee arrested on alleged child sexually abusive material charges

Former WNMU-FM employee arrested on alleged child sexually abusive material charges

September 28, 2017
Nurse Strike UP Health Systems

Nurse Strike UP Health Systems

September 26, 2017
New lab to explore non-traditional treatments

New lab to explore non-traditional treatments

September 21, 2017
Neil Flavin

Empowering athletes: Marquette runs for Special Olympics cause

September 14, 2017
Car crashes into nearby home

Car crashes into nearby home

September 14, 2017
LSD lands one student in hospital

LSD lands one student in hospital

September 14, 2017

Leaving NMU isn’t easy

September 7, 2017
FRT takes auditions for rock show

FRT takes auditions for rock show

September 7, 2017
Lindsey Eaton

The Woods build community from scratch

September 7, 2017
New dorms bring difference in opinion for residents

New dorms bring difference in opinion for residents

August 31, 2017
Creating a more user-friendly university: Students return to a like-new Northern

Creating a more user-friendly university: Students return to a like-new Northern

August 31, 2017
New facility serves as training ground for behavior analysts

New facility serves as training ground for behavior analysts

June 8, 2017
Construction to begin on first cold body research area

Construction to begin on first cold body research area

June 8, 2017
Cyber security student takes 3rd in challenge at national conference

Cyber security student takes 3rd in challenge at national conference

April 27, 2017

Campus update draws small number of students

April 20, 2017

NMU switching to Google email platform

April 13, 2017
NMU gets $6.5 mil for broadband expansion

NMU gets $6.5 mil for broadband expansion

April 6, 2017
NMU public media faces loss under Trump

NMU public media faces loss under Trump

March 30, 2017
Next step in court set for NMU professor arrested on eight felony charges

Next step in court set for NMU professor arrested on eight felony charges

March 23, 2017

New task forces to access resource allocation in campus programs

March 16, 2017

Talking politics shouldn’t be toxic

March 2, 2017
NMU lands on FIRE anti-free speech list

NMU lands on FIRE anti-free speech list

March 2, 2017
Relevant redesigns

Relevant redesigns

March 2, 2017

Room, board rates set to rise

February 23, 2017
Talks on race, history and politics mesh with Black History Month

Talks on race, history and politics mesh with Black History Month

February 16, 2017
Local GOP leader resigns

Local GOP leader resigns

February 9, 2017
Campus under construction

Campus under construction

February 2, 2017

NMU aims for ‘distinctive’ mission vision

January 26, 2017

Student input sought for upcoming renovation of UC

January 19, 2017

NMU invests in faculty-driven ideas

November 30, 2016

‘Mafia 3’ surpasses seniors

November 30, 2016

Utility costs rise at Northern with new BLP energy rates

November 16, 2016

Men’s Basketball aims for strong season

November 16, 2016

NMU students assist with new housing project

November 9, 2016

Forum looks to NMU’s future

November 2, 2016

LED initiative brings savings

October 26, 2016

MERC presents LGBT films

October 26, 2016

Recovering from disaster: NMU offers solace to Southeastern students

October 19, 2016

Committees look to restructure Academic Affairs

October 19, 2016

Life after college shouldn’t be feared

October 12, 2016

Candidates for Congress debate at NMU

October 12, 2016

Wildcat-Spartan agreement offers an option for accelerated law degree

October 5, 2016

Board gives Erickson raise, $20,000 bonus

September 28, 2016

Innovative clinic to provide therapy services for children with autism

September 28, 2016

Constitution Day acknowledged

September 21, 2016

AAUP elects new president

September 21, 2016

Budget cuts reviewed

September 14, 2016

Trump discussion to drop anchor

September 14, 2016

Transparency strengthened by new focus group

September 7, 2016

Sometimes dinner is just a meal

September 7, 2016

Reduction process begins

August 31, 2016

Costs rise with the new semester

August 24, 2016

The half-heartedness of social empathy in today’s society

June 1, 2016

High-quality ed is the utmost priority

April 20, 2016

WNMU-TV director re-elected as MAPB president

April 20, 2016

Politically-incorrect beach ball coming to campus

April 13, 2016

Michigan shouldn’t let Detroit kids suffer

April 6, 2016

The association of culture across platforms

March 23, 2016

Drug testing for welfare is a waste of money

March 16, 2016

Video game series finale holds its own

March 16, 2016

NMU revises search and entry policy

March 16, 2016

Respect is a given, so look without touching

March 9, 2016

Solar garden blooms at BLP

February 24, 2016

Ethnic pride doesn’t always promote violence

February 24, 2016

NMU welcomes chief diversity and inclusion officer

February 17, 2016

Widen the lens on the political sharkpool

February 17, 2016

Beauty shouldn’t get you the job

February 17, 2016

WNMU slated for FCC auction

January 27, 2016

Celebrity bashing has to stop: Free speech requires tolerance

January 27, 2016

Northern gets motivated

January 20, 2016

Online learning cost increased

January 13, 2016

Santa’s coming to Northern

December 2, 2015

BSU forum tackles race amongst other heavy issues

November 18, 2015

Proposed legislation to stop tax diversion

November 11, 2015

“Dark stores” place tax burden on residents

November 11, 2015

NASA celebrates ‘Week of Indigenous Eating’ with Annual Food Taster

November 4, 2015

Detroit Mayor Duggan delivers to a packed session

November 4, 2015

‘Off the grid’ exhibit displayed at Beaumier

October 21, 2015

NMU celebrates Archives Month

October 7, 2015
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