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MONEY WELL SPENT —  A student buys handmade flower bouquets from a vendor at the market. Many students sold their art and self-made products. (Amelia Kashian/NW)

Vendors, students gather at inaugural Wildcat Farmers Market

Amelia Kashian September 20, 2024

College students are often deemed creative, but their talents are truly shown when displayed for all to see. Students roamed from tent to tent, and the Wildcat Farmer's Market attracted vendors selling...

Graphic courtesy of Ruby Joseph

ASNMU to host first Wildcat Farmer’s Market, featuring community, student vendors

Megan Voorhees September 16, 2024

After five months of planning, the first ASNMU Wildcat Farmer's Market is coming to campus.  The market will host 55 vendors, 37 of which are local businesses or establishments, and 18 are students...

HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.

Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?

Abbey Lamb, Contributing Writer May 5, 2023

Many students have the same thought each year: “Should I stay in Marquette for the summer, or should I go back home?" This tough choice plagues the minds of students year after year for good reason....

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Students look forward to Marquette summer community events

Sophia Huhta April 16, 2021

As the semester is nearing its end, many students are starting to pack up and go home for the summer. For students staying in Marquette, there are ways to get out of the house and be active in the community,...

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