NMU Day of Giving hosts fifth annual fundraising event

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • December 3, 2021

Nov. 30 is National Day of Giving and for the fifth year, NMU has held the event on campus for community members to help give back to the university and its students.

Career Services partners with Alaskan school for teaching opportunities

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • December 3, 2021

NMU students will get the chance to learn more about the Alaskan school district of Lower Kuskokwim and teaching opportunities today from 6-7 p.m. in Hedgcock.

BOT holds special meeting for presidential search firm, interim president’s contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • December 2, 2021

NMU's BOT held a special meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the presidential search firm proposal as well as interim president Schuiling's contract.

COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • November 19, 2021

NMU is offering the $100 dining credit thank you to those who receive their vaccination once again until the end of the year and COVID-19 related cases see a rise as Michigan becomes a hot spot in the nation.

NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer • November 18, 2021

With flu season approaching amidst the ongoing pandemic, NMU's Health Center is open for students, faculty, staff and community for health-related needs to keep safe during the time.

Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • November 18, 2021

Sonia Geschwindt, UPHS-Marquette neurosurgeon, will speak to students about her education journey that led into her career today. The event will be held today and will follow up with a Q&A session.

Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather

Joslin Brown, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2021

Experiencing your first U.P. winter can be intimidating, however, taking the extra time to know how to be safe will make the winter a little less scary.

McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day

Ryley Wilcox, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2021

The McNair Scholars program hosted First-Generation Student Day on Monday, Nov. 8 to celebrate the experiences and presence of first-generation students, faculty and staff at Northern Michigan University. The...

Marquette After Dusk invites vampires to campus with Friday Night LARP

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • November 12, 2021

The fun doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down. In fact, for NMU’s vampire live-action roleplay, or LARP, group, Marquette After Dusk, the fun begins for them when the sun goes down. Sebastian...

AAUP votes yes for ratifying five-year contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • November 11, 2021

After 131 days of working without a contract and mediation between the administration, the faculty union, NMU-AAUP, finally voted in favor of ratifying the most recent five-year contract proposal.

Michigan Attorney General receives wildcat welcome

Olivia Apa and Maggie Duly, Staff Writer and Social Media Editor • November 11, 2021

Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel received a wildcat welcome on Tuesday, Nov. 9 as part of her campaign tour.

NMU considers name change for West Science after eugenics involvement

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • November 4, 2021

After a recent discovery on Luther S. West's past with eugenics, NMU has considered changing West Science to be dedicated to someone that fits NMU's core values.