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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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Dreyma Beronja/NW CULTURE SHOCK—NMUs Culture Shock Film Society has posters throughout campus displaying the Fall 2021 film lineup schedule.

Culture Shock Film Society presents ‘The Birds’ (1963)

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • October 11, 2021

Northern Michigan University's organization, Culture Shock Film Society, screened Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 thriller, 'The Birds'. 'The Birds' is about a wealthy San Francisco socialite who pursues a...

Writer Ira Sukrungruang to visit NMU

Writer Ira Sukrungruang to visit NMU

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • October 1, 2021
Author of Southside Buddhist Ira Sukrungruang is set to visit campus this coming week. He will be holding a reading and discussion in the Peninsula Room V in the Northern Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 7.
Open Mouth Open Mic night to be held at Ore Dock

Open Mouth Open Mic night to be held at Ore Dock

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • September 24, 2021
Writers and musicians looking for opportunities to share their work in a social environment might be interested in an upcoming event at the Ore Dock Brewing Company.
Photo courtesy of Lanni Lantto

UP Wild hosts hike in ‘Old Town’ Negaunee

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • September 16, 2021

UP Wild will host their repeat event from last year, Hike the Lost City, to the public this Saturday. Participants will climb staircases that lead to non-existing homes, walk crumbling roads and see abandoned...

SHARING RESEARCH-Dr. Carter Wilson, department head and professor at NMU since 2013, will share his research findings in an upcoming academic presentation.

Talk to be held on critical race theory and constitutional law

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • September 2, 2021
Students with an interest in critical theory and critical race theory may be intrigued by an upcoming academic presentation to be held by Political Science department head Dr. Carter Wilson.
UPABA to hold caregiver webinars on behavior analysis

UPABA to hold caregiver webinars on behavior analysis

Akasha Khalsa • April 22, 2021

Relatives and caregivers of individuals who might benefit from Applied Behavior Analysis will be provided an informational webinar series hosted by the Upper Peninsula Association of Behavioral Analysis....

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Conservation crew to hold Earth Week collaborating with groups for change

Akasha Khalsa • April 15, 2021

With Earth Day coming up on Thursday, April 22, the Conservation Crew plans to hold a more expansive celebration of sustainability initiatives by holding an entire week of education events. The Conservation...

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APABA to hold talk on behavior analysis, police training

Akasha Khalsa • February 11, 2021

The Upper Peninsula Association of Behavior Analysis will hold its February webinar, Behavioral Science and Police, on Friday, Feb. 19. The webinar will feature John O'Neill, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA. It will...

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Native American Student Association to hold open house

Akasha Khalsa • January 28, 2021

Those interested in getting involved at the Native American Student Association can attend an upcoming open house for students. The event will be held virtually due to safety considerations in the continuing...

Brief 10/18/12

NW Staff • October 18, 2012

State News The Michigan Farm Bureau and Michigan United Conservation club are two of the groups that are pushing for an open hunting season on Gray Wolves in the U.P. The wolves have recently been taken...

Briefs 10/11/12

NW Staff • October 11, 2012

State News Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has decided not to pursue filing an emergency appeal of a ruling which prevents a citizenship question from being asked on the ballot. U.S. District Judge...

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