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Mayor to talk about Climate Resolution Plan
Mayor to talk about Climate Resolution Plan
January 21, 2022
Graphic courtesy of Graduate Studies and Research
CGSR hosting workshops for graduate students
January 21, 2022
LEGACY—For NMUs MLK Day of Service, participants met outside of Forest Roberts Theatre before marching through campus together towards The Lodge holding a banner showcasing Kings message.
MLK Day of Service features guest speaker, community service projects
January 19, 2022
NEW MANDATES—As Omicron variant cases rise, NMU along with others across the U.S. are now switching to wear the safer mask choice of N95 or KN95 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. NMU is requiring anyone on campus to wear the N95 or KN95.
In-person classes: staying safe or taking a risk
January 19, 2022
Tour the library, know your resources
Tour the library, know your resources
January 18, 2022
Editorial—Omicron safety in a new semester
Editorial—Omicron safety in a new semester
January 22, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Luther West’s grandson speaks out
Letter to the Editor—Luther West’s grandson speaks out
January 21, 2022
CONTESTED NAMESAKE-After the NMU Board of Trustees recently voted to remove Luther Wests name from what was previously West Hall, the building has been temporarily dubbed the Science Building.
Letter to the Editor—In support of Luther West
January 20, 2022
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Letter to the Editor—Luther West is not blameless
December 3, 2021
Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays
Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays
December 3, 2021
WINTER WONDERLAND - The Winter UP program provides students with 15 different outdoor locations to explore over six weeks. By scanning the QR code through The Hub, students earn points and can win prizes such as a beanie, gift card and tumbler.
Winter UP program encourages outdoor adventures
January 23, 2022
MAKESHIFT THEATER - Campus Cinema provides in-person theater experiences for NMU students in Jamrich 1100. Their line-up of movies include films still in theaters or recently released films at no cost to students.
Campus Cinema continues to show movies in-person
January 22, 2022
Mayor to talk about Climate Resolution Plan
Mayor to talk about Climate Resolution Plan
January 21, 2022
(CLIMATE) CHANGE - Marquette City Commission passed the Climate Action Resolution on Dec. 20, 2021 with a unanimous vote. The draft of the resolution was originally written by NMU faculty and students and contributing community members.
Climate resolution incentivizes Marquette to become climate neutral
January 21, 2022
MLK Day events, speaker, to focus on community service, Black excellence
MLK Day events, speaker, to focus on community service, Black excellence
January 15, 2022
TUESDAY HOCKEY— The Wildcats celebrate a goal against Michigan Tech on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Berry Events Center. The series with Michigan Tech has been rescheduled to two separate Tuesday games. The first game is Tuesday, Feb. 1 in Houghton, and the second is Tuesday, Feb. 8 in Marquette. Travis Nelson/NW
NMU-Michigan Tech hockey series rescheduled to Feb. 1 and Feb. 8
January 24, 2022
RUNNING THE SHOW—NMU point guard Justin Brookens looks to attack the Davenport defense during the Wildcats 91-79 win over the Panthers on Thursday night. Brookens will have a big role to play if the Cats want to continue their recent successes. Travis Nelson/NW
Column: men’s basketball’s potential rests on Justin Brookens’ shoulders
January 23, 2022
WINNING WITH OFFENSE—NMU guard Nick Wagner drives to the basket being guarded by Jarrin Randall in the Wildcats 91-79 win over Davenport. Northern has now won four of its last five games since the beginning of the new year. Travis Nelson/NW
Five Wildcats score in double figures in men’s basketball win over Davenport
January 22, 2022
RIVALRY POSTPONED—NMU forward Hank Crone scores a goal against Michigan Tech goaltender Blake Pietila on Saturday, Nov. 13 in the teams last meeting. This weekends series between the two teams has been postponed, and both schools are attempting to re-schedule the series for later in the season. Travis Nelson/NW
NMU-Michigan Tech hockey series postponed due to COVID-19
January 20, 2022
WEEKEND TO REMEMBER—NMU defenseman Trevor Cosgrove scores for the Wildcats in the second period against Colgate on Saturday, Jan. 8. This was one of Cosgroves three goals on the weekend against his former team of Colgate, where he played for four years. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey’s Cosgrove has memorable weekend against former team
January 19, 2022

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Cast members of the Elf the Musical show prepare for opening night which is Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. The show will run until Dec. 11 and include a matinee performance specifically for those with audio and visual sensitivity.

Don’t be a cotton headed ninny-muggins, see ‘Elf the Musical’

Olivia Apa, Features Writer • December 1, 2021

From costumes to lighting to choreography, NMU Theatre and Dance has been working diligently on all aspects to put on their performance of “Elf the Musical.” The show is a live musical adaptation...

Graphic courtesy of Tom OConnell

NMU Theatre and Dance holds Elf the Musical auditions

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • September 14, 2021

Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance are holding auditions for their winter musical, Elf the Musical. All NMU community members are welcome to audition and NMU students are given preference in...

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