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FRIENDLY COMPETITION — The track and field contestants all receive trophies after competing against each other in the SAAC's jeopardy event.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosts family feud
March 21, 2025
MAKING ART— Rebecca Daly discusses protest art with students interested in creating their own.
Student Leader Fellowship Program teaches students about protest art, history
March 21, 2025
BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
March 18, 2025
TELL YOUR STORY - Hanif Abdurraqib stands before his audience, inspiring them with his words.
Writer Hanif Abdurraqib visits NMU
March 12, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
ALL SET UP — The Dungeons and Wildcats table for Fall Fest in the 2024 fall semester.
Being in a club makes college better
March 19, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Spring break is a time to enjoy the weather, as the wind warms and the grass grows through the snow.
The boons and banes of spring break
March 19, 2025
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
February 27, 2025
DIVING IN — Students share laughs in the pool during the movie.
Dive-in— Interactive movie showing of Moana 2
March 21, 2025
BE WELL— A Wildpup poses while participating in the WellBeing Fair.
WellBeing Fair promotes campus, community resources
March 21, 2025
LOVE FOR LANGUAGE — Marquette community members join NMU students and faculty on campus for Poetry without Borders.
Poetry without Borders exceeds expectations
March 20, 2025
LET'S PARTY — Hunt Hall's 21st Annual Root Beer Bash will take place this Friday.
Hunt Hall to host Root Beer Bash
March 20, 2025
COOKING UP A STORM — A table filled with home made dishes.
Hoop Soup — Hoop House enjoys recent harvest
March 17, 2025
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
March 21, 2025
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
March 21, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
March 19, 2025
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT — Chris Black practices his swings at the Marquette County Golf Club. Black has been playing golf since he was 12 when he learned with his father in Northern Ireland.
The NMU golf teams put up solid numbers over spring break
March 19, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
Photo courtesy of NMU Marketing NORTH COAST—As part of the 2020 to 2021 season, the department of theatre and dance put together an inaugural dance event to present a vibrant showcase.

Spotlight on Forest Roberts Theatre

Ashley Beronja • June 4, 2021
The Forest Roberts Theatre, located on NMU campus, is home to the department of theatre and dance serving as the main stage.
Spotlight on Lake Superior Theatre

Spotlight on Lake Superior Theatre

Ashley Beronja • June 4, 2021
The theatre has been around since 1998 and carries the mission of providing the Marquette and Upper Peninsula community the opportunity to experience live performances.
Marquette Maritime Museum offers educational fun

Marquette Maritime Museum offers educational fun

Ashley Beronja • June 3, 2021
The museum offers discounted tickets for NMU students and free art and history workshops for kids all summer and year-round maritime lectures, events and demonstrations.
Photo courtesy of HOTplate staff TO THE HOTPLATE—HOTplate Pottery and Clayworks both offer a hands on experience for NMU students and community members to take a break from the world and have fun either by messing with clay or painting something finished.

Spotlight on HOTplate

Ashley Beronja • June 2, 2021
Whether you are the artistic type or just looking to have some fun, HOTplate has something for everyone.
Unfair treatment from SFC holds NAE funds back

Unfair treatment from SFC holds NAE funds back

Olivia Helka • January 16, 2020

Northern Arts and Entertainment (NAE) met with the Student Finance Committee (SFC) to ask for funding for this semester. During this meeting, NAE was denied an increase in allocation or a carry forward...

Entertainment at what cost?

January 24, 2013

By Dr. Zac Cogley, professor of philosophy I decided I could no longer watch football with a clear conscience right before what some call the best divisional playoff weekend ever. Following Joe Flacco’s...

NAE poster offends students

NW Staff • October 4, 2012

A poster for the All American Rejects concert upset the Native American Students Association (NASA) because of an offensive image depicted in promotional material for the concert. One of the band members...

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