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CAMS presents first NMU Civility Week
CAMS presents first NMU Civility Week
March 31, 2023
NMU students tackle complex topics in The Speech
NMU students tackle complex topics in The Speech
March 30, 2023
BAKE SALE — NMU’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club is hosting a bake sale tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jamrich ticket window to raise funds for new stethoscopes.
NMU’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club hosts bake sale
March 28, 2023
Women in Leadership Panel celebrates womens history month
Women in Leadership Panel celebrates women’s history month
March 28, 2023
Dear Diary: Prioritize your mental health by journaling
Dear Diary: Prioritize your mental health by journaling
March 27, 2023
Opinion — The Hunger Games renaissance we needed
Opinion — The Hunger Games renaissance we needed
March 31, 2023
Opinion — How to protect your peace
Opinion — How to protect your peace
March 29, 2023
Opinion — Tattoos: Hot or not?
Opinion — Tattoos: Hot or not?
March 28, 2023
Editorial — NMU Tuition Advantage: What’s the catch?
Editorial — NMU Tuition Advantage: What’s the catch?
March 28, 2023
Opinion — You can call me Sal
Opinion — You can call me Sal
March 25, 2023
FUNDRAISING - Myers (far left) stands outside with volunteers promoting Marquette Ending Hunger. Myers said that the groups goals for each semester tend to be doing everything bigger and better, gaining more members, raising more money and providing more donations.
Students fight hunger, spread a little cheer along the way
March 30, 2023
ROCKY TERRAIN — Lauren Maki bikes at Marquette Trails Fest Dual Slalom last summer (2022).
Profile — Lauren Maki shares mountain biking journey
March 29, 2023
READY FOR MY CLOSE UP - Despite his preference for dramatic roles, Mitchell notes the character-building elements of comedic acting. He specifically singled out Mike Myers and Adam Sandler as actors who can form and embody a character.
Go Break A Leg: The Impact of Theater on DeShawn Mitchell
March 28, 2023
THE MINI PITCH —Ricky Rietjens (left) and Tyler Watson (right) pose after winning the Mini Pitch competition with their business proposal idea, Peninsula Produce.
Peninsula Produce to create first ever commercial hydroponic facility in U.P.
March 27, 2023
ILLUMINATING LIGHTS — Hippo Campus performs under vibrant lights at the Vandament Arena.
Hippo Campus show opens with up-and-coming artists at NMU
March 27, 2023
HIIT! - Charise Baker hosts a high-intensity interval training session each week, which is a great way to get in shape and have some fun.
HIIT training with Charise Baker provides full body workout
March 31, 2023
ROAD TRIP - NMU started their seven-game road trip and are looking to bring the momentum they have built into conference play, resuming this weekend.
W Lacrosse: NMU bounces back against McKendree after two-game slide
March 30, 2023
Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour
Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour
March 24, 2023
BITTER SWEET - The Wildcats were able to go on a run for a chance at the Mason Cup but fell short against Mankato. The Cats end their season 21-17.
M Hockey: Wildcats drop Mason Cup Final to Mankato, 3-2 OT
March 24, 2023
GET ACTIVE - Two intramural volleyball players face off at the net. NMUs Club Volleyball is open to all students and encourages a friendly and active environment where you can meet new friends.
The friendly game of intramural volleyball
March 23, 2023

The North Wind

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Pile of books

Opinion—Long essays in college are simply silly

Jesse Wiederhold • November 17, 2020
This semester, I feel that all I have been doing is checking boxes and reading whack books to make my professors happy (except for two professors that I do love). However, this leaves me paying a good chunk of money just to be overloaded for one last ride on the rollercoaster that is college. Luckily, after this semester I get that diploma—assuming I get my work done. However, in the meantime I am just wondering why I have to do all this menial stuff.
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