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Photo courtesy of New England Center for Children
The New England Center for Children recruits students for job, internship opportunities
October 28, 2021
Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair
Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair
October 27, 2021
STUDENT SUPPORT—The student organization, Student Supporting Professors, marched on Monday, Oct. 26, from The Woods to the University Center to show support for faculty with their ongoing contract mediations.
Student march and faculty action at university forum
October 27, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Latinx Student Union
Latinx Student Union holds cultural appropriation panel
October 25, 2021
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
October 22, 2021
Opinion—Review of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
Opinion—Review of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’
October 28, 2021
Staying safe during the spooky season
Staying safe during the spooky season
October 28, 2021
Editorial—Support city climate initiative
Editorial—Support city climate initiative
October 27, 2021
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
October 22, 2021
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
October 22, 2021
Hayes Corn Maze provides fun for all ages including a pumpkin patch, corn maze and hay ride.
Hayes Corn Maze finishes for fall season
October 28, 2021
The five accused culprits of the fictional murder line up to give their testimonies including (left to right) Alicia played by Daisy Lupa, Pirate Jim Blade played by Duncan Muter, Queen Blacks ghost played by Abby Weatherholt, Princess Ice White played by AK Ikezoe, Pandella played by Leslie Warren and Magnificent played by Taylor Meyers.
Library hosts murder mystery event for first time
October 28, 2021
KEEP WARM - NMUs Student Nurses Association collected new socks for those in need during the month of October. They placed collection boxes around campus including in Jamrich, West Science and the dorms.
Nursing students collect socks for those in need
October 28, 2021
EATING GREEN - Parsnip at Northern Lights Dining Hall offers vegetarian and vegan options, such as tofu burgers and snap peas. The Peas On Earth Challenge encouraged students to eat vegetarian and vegan to benefit the environment and their own health.
Peas on Earth project challenges students to eat vegetarian for a week
October 27, 2021
QUEER TREES - Mossy Schumann plants a young pine tree along the Lake Superior shoreline. Schumann organized the PRIDE Tree Planting Event which encouraged queer youth to plant trees together and help restore the eroding shoreline.
LGBTQ+ groups, Great Lakes Climate Corps plant 100 trees
October 27, 2021
TRYING TO BEAT YOUR RIVAL—The NMU volleyball team celebrates a point against Ferris State on Friday, Sept. 17. The newest edition of the U.P.s biggest rivalry between NMU and MTU will commence on Saturday inside of Vandament Arena. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Volleyball hosts Michigan Tech in anticipated rivalry rematch
October 28, 2021
WILDCATS WIN HONORS—Madison Malon and Elise Longley earned All-GLIAC honors at the GLIAC Championships this past Saturday. NMU finished in fifth out of 11 teams. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Cross country finishes fifth at GLIACs, two ‘Cats earn honors
October 28, 2021
CARDIAC CATS—NMU quarterback Drake Davis pitches the ball while being tackled to wide receiver Tyquan Cox during Saturdays 28-24 loss to Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Football’s upset bid comes up short against #8 Grand Valley State
October 26, 2021
SWEPT AT HOME—NMU forward Vincent de Meys shot sails wide left of the net during Saturdays 4-3 loss to Bemidji State. The Beavers also won Fridays match-up 5-4, sweeping the Wildcats in the process. Travis Nelson/NW
Wildcats’ hockey swept in CCHA series by #19 Bemidji State
October 26, 2021
PASSING OF A LEGEND—Long-time NMU hockey announcer Tim McIntosh passes away at age 74. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
NMU hockey announcing legend Tim McIntosh passes away at 74
October 22, 2021

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Marquette coffee crawl to raise funds for Womens Center

Marquette coffee crawl to raise funds for Women’s Center

Peter Smedley • April 8, 2021

Marquette is home to an abundance of coffee shops. With so many options to choose from, students often return to the same shops without exploring others. On April 24, the Marquette coffee crawl, hosted...

Cats Coffee Corner: Dead River Coffee

‘Cats Coffee Corner: Dead River Coffee

Denali Drake • October 3, 2019

Dead River Coffee Co. is filled with light jazz, dried flowers and eclectic coffee art. This quite possibly might be the quintessential small-town cafe that Marquette deserves, the atmosphere makes you...

‘Cats Coffee Corner: Cruisin’ for caffeine

Denali Drake • September 19, 2019

Tires screech to a halt as the smell of coffee fills the air. My heart and my bike pull up to Cruise-N-Coffee on what can be deemed an unusually warm September morning to grab a cup of  joe before...

‘Cats Coffee Corner: Contrast Coffee Co.

Denali Drake • September 5, 2019

“Oat milk latte and blueberry oatmeal?” I have visited Contrast, a small coffee shop, once a week since I began at NMU, my familiarity ensuring that each rotating barista knows my order without skipping...

Sophomore public relations majors Grant Daignault, Trysten Loos and Sarah Tuggle enjoy food and drinks at Cafe Allenatore, the newest coffee shop to open on Third Street in Marquette. Photo by Emma Case

Getting caffeinated, cozy at Cafe Allenatore

Isabelle Tavares • February 1, 2018

“Coffee is not a beverage, but a lifestyle,” said owner of Cafe Allenatore Sasa Kostic. “If you do not have 20 minutes for coffee, then you don’t have 20 minutes for your life.” The smell...

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

Trinity Carey • January 18, 2018

There are not many other small moments in life that can quite compare to beginning each morning with a good cup of joe. There is joy in waking up to the sound of your coffee pot gurgling and waiting in...

Coffee House Series features Anishinaabe storyteller

Nolan Krebs • November 1, 2012

In conjunction with Native American Heritage Month, the Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center’s Coffee House Series will feature Anishinaabe musician Bobby Bullet on Saturday, Nov. 3. Bullet, who...

Beaumier Coffee House Series begins season

Nolan Krebs • September 13, 2012

The Northern Michigan University Coffee House Concert Series will begin its 2012-13 season on Friday, Sept. 14 with a concert featuring local bands Team Awesome and Shadow Arcade. The series, sponsored...

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