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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
The Delft Bistro sign welcoming festival goers to the multitude of venues hosting the Fresh Coast Film Festival
Fresh Coast Film Festival, the freshest
November 6, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 2024
The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Berry Events Center, but has since been moved. Graphic courtesy of NAE.
Northern Arts & Entertainment to host concert at Jamrich
November 12, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
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Admission applicants up for fall semester

Admission applicants up for fall semester

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April 26, 2018
NMU officials disregard Flint water crisis

NMU officials disregard Flint water crisis

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April 19, 2018
Northern Michigan students had the day off from school Monday and Tuesday thanks to an April snow shower. The unusual precipitation covered Marquette in 15.8 inches of snow. Photo by: Kat Torreano

Unusual storm hits MQT

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April 19, 2018
Fourth annual Anderton’s Earth Week coming up

Fourth annual Anderton’s Earth Week coming up

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April 12, 2018
International Food Festival to feature authentic, diverse foods

International Food Festival to feature authentic, diverse foods

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April 3, 2018
Presenter Emily Stulz, an assistant director of social media communications at Central Michigan University and an NMU graduate, talked about how people present themselves on social media in the post-college stage of "adulting" versus reality, during the TEDxTalk even in Jamrich Hall on Saturday, March 24. Photo courtesy of J.L. Wells

TEDx NMU presents ‘ideas worth spreading’

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March 29, 2018
Hundreds of students and community members gather in Marquette where the students lead the Marquette March for Our Lives, marching in solidarity with movements taking place nationwide. Photo by: Kat Torreano

March calls for action against gun violence

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March 29, 2018
NMU offers students free counseling services

NMU offers students free counseling services

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March 22, 2018
Career Service reps offer information on Handshake

Career Service reps offer information on Handshake

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March 15, 2018
Ernest Rospierski and Andrea Kowalski-Rospierski graduated from NMU in 2005 and teach at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida where a school shooting took place two weeks ago.

NMU Alums return to teaching after Florida shooting

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March 1, 2018
Power of the press comes from the people

Power of the press comes from the people

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February 22, 2018

Fritz Forum

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February 15, 2018
The Marquette Planned Parenthood, on Third Street, is not only the top abortion provider for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but also for Northern Wisconsin and Northern Minnesota. Photo by: Kat Torreano

Marquette Planned Parenthood among top providers in Midwest

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February 15, 2018
Lead found in Jacobetti water

Lead found in Jacobetti water

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February 15, 2018
Utych

Student arrested on charges of larceny

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February 8, 2018
Harassment policy explained

Harassment policy explained

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February 1, 2018
Whitaker

Former prof suspended for sexual misconduct

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January 25, 2018
Negri

NMU honors passing of a student

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January 25, 2018
Flag lowering to honor deceased student

Flag lowering to honor deceased student

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January 18, 2018
The house that caught on fire at 1026 Lincoln Ave. on Monday, Jan. 8. The fire claimed the lives of Krista Urbanc and Zachary Johnson. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Investigation underway for cause of deadly house fire 

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January 18, 2018
Yachty tickets to be refunded

Yachty tickets to be refunded

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December 11, 2017
Former student and football player arrested on campus

Former student and football player arrested on campus

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December 7, 2017
NMU receives 1.2M in donations

NMU receives 1.2M in donations

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November 30, 2017
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder

Petition makes way to Erickson following Snyder invite

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November 30, 2017
Cat Career Tracks replaces software

Cat Career Tracks replaces software

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November 16, 2017
Photo by Winter Keefer: Students Laura Long and Nathan Frischkorn collect student signatures in opposition of Gov. Rick Snyder speaking at May commencement.

NMU community responds to Snyder invite

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November 9, 2017
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder

Erickson to invite Snyder for May commencement

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November 2, 2017
Photo courtesy of Meredith Heuer: Best-selling writer Daniel Handler a.k.a. Lemony Snicket, author of “A Series of Unfortunate Events” spoke on campus Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Lemony Snicket speaks

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October 26, 2017
Photo by Winter Keefer: Student volunteers assist in collecting pledges to combat sexual assault on campus for the “It’s On Us” Campaign’s Week of Action.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, part three of a three-part series: Title IX applies for state police grant

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October 26, 2017
Photo courtesy of The Health Promotion Society: Sophomore psychology major Jailin Kaiser stands with a whiteboard last semester to garner support for people affected by sexual harassment.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, part two of a three-part series: ‘It’s On Us’ campaign brings back Week of Action to NMU

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October 19, 2017
Domestic Violence Awarness Month, part one of a three-part series: Sexual misconduct victims offered resources

Domestic Violence Awarness Month, part one of a three-part series: Sexual misconduct victims offered resources

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October 12, 2017
Public Safety outlines active shooter guidelines

Public Safety outlines active shooter guidelines

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October 5, 2017
Don’t underestimate print’s adaptability

Don’t underestimate print’s adaptability

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September 28, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton

Board leaves resolution off agenda

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September 28, 2017
Teppo

Bad acid: Student faces five felonies after alleged drug-fueled rampage

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September 21, 2017
Michael Wilson

First-time freshmen enrollment increases

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September 14, 2017
Strong start to a finishing season

Strong start to a finishing season

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September 7, 2017
Traffic woes increase with construction of roundabouts

Traffic woes increase with construction of roundabouts

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August 31, 2017
FROST breaks ground with new director

FROST breaks ground with new director

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August 31, 2017
Science buildings close after fire

Science buildings close after fire

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July 31, 2017
Academic programs come and go, Erickson gets raise by BOT

Academic programs come and go, Erickson gets raise by BOT

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June 8, 2017
Alumna auctioning lunar dust intends to donate funds

Alumna auctioning lunar dust intends to donate funds

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June 8, 2017
Academic Senate votes on recording regulations

Academic Senate votes on recording regulations

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April 27, 2017

Math, computer prof retires after 16 years

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April 27, 2017

Google isn’t always the solution

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April 20, 2017
Bidding A-dieu: New housing unit to replace aging A-frames

Bidding A-dieu: New housing unit to replace aging A-frames

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April 20, 2017
DEA-certified botanist discusses history and politics of cannabis

DEA-certified botanist discusses history and politics of cannabis

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April 6, 2017
Old Man Logan, a heartbreaking send-off

Old Man Logan, a heartbreaking send-off

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March 30, 2017
Low student use puts shuttle at risk

Low student use puts shuttle at risk

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March 23, 2017
A story of Standing Rock

A story of Standing Rock

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March 16, 2017
NMU prof arrested at Standing Rock

NMU prof arrested at Standing Rock

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February 23, 2017
Muslim prof offers perspective on current events

Muslim prof offers perspective on current events

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February 23, 2017
Pro-life vs. pro-choice

Pro-life vs. pro-choice

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February 16, 2017

‘Indigenous People’s Day’ passed by Academic Senate

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February 9, 2017
‘Planning for Distinction’ talks sweep campus

‘Planning for Distinction’ talks sweep campus

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February 2, 2017

Being part of a pair

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January 26, 2017

NMU begins campus-wide assessment

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January 26, 2017

NMU updates mass notification

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January 19, 2017

In case of emergency

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November 30, 2016

Michigan approves EAN expansion for entire U.P.

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November 16, 2016

Pizza taste-off returns to NMU

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November 9, 2016

Food taster shares culture

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November 2, 2016

Know your vote: Student IDs valid at polls

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November 2, 2016

NMU students get political

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October 26, 2016

College isn’t the real world

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October 19, 2016

Two sciences collide at forum with beer

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October 12, 2016

Controversial policy up for review

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October 5, 2016

Outrage reignited by FIRE

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September 28, 2016

LTE Expansion plan approved by FCC

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September 21, 2016

An open mind is necessary for progress

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September 21, 2016

Security upgrades

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September 14, 2016

A grocery store orgy with a deeper meaning

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September 7, 2016

Sustainability deemed a priority

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September 7, 2016

Invent welcomes new interim director

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August 31, 2016

Dance away all your Blues at the Blues Festival

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August 31, 2016

Payne demolished: New dorms emerge amidst rubble

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August 24, 2016

NMU embraces new major and new prof

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August 24, 2016

New dorms coming to campus

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June 1, 2016

ASNMU approves petition

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June 1, 2016

Concerns over buyout plans circulating campus

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April 13, 2016

Faculty receive buyout packages

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March 30, 2016

Invent@NMU aids inventors and entrepreneurs

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March 23, 2016

NMU Baja: engineering, building, racing off-road

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February 17, 2016

Kitwana brings hip-hop culture to NMU

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February 3, 2016

Time running out to register

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January 20, 2016
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