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ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
A picture of ASMUs logo with the words your student government underneath
Q&A with ASNMU presidential candidates
April 10, 2024
CHANGING SEASONS — As Marquette heads into summer, some experts say the implications of this warm winter could be long-lasting.
Analysis — UP scientists, businesses expect lingering effects after warm winter season
April 10, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
TELEVISION — Our fascination with reality TV is concerning.
Opinion — Our unethical consumption of ‘Human Interest’ TV
April 11, 2024
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
April 1, 2024
ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.
Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
PHOTO OP — Boynton (back, third from left) poses with his swim and dive teammates. Photo courtesy of Logan Boynton
Resilience and determination in the deep end
April 11, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Profile — Beverly Harper talks goals for the end of the track season
April 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s spring soccer comes to an end this weekend
April 19, 2024
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT — All five Wildcat seniors start in Saturday game against Concordia St. Paul.
WLAX defeats Concordia St. Paul, honors 5 graduating seniors
April 19, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite
April 12, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024

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Graphic courtesy by Lydia M. Olson Library

NMU offers events to destress before finals week

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • April 18, 2022
Students who are looking to destress before finals week can register for different events going on this week through the Hub including Yogalates at the library and painting with the Art Therapy Club.
STUDY BREAK - The Crib coffee shop offers a productive atmosphere with lots of seating for students looking for a change of scenery while studying for finals week. Marquette has a number of other coffee shops on Third Street and Washington that offer nearby caffeine and a relaxing atmosphere.

Local coffee shops to check out during finals week

Olivia Apa, Staff Writer • April 13, 2022

With finals approaching, there are many coffee houses around Marquette that offer a space for students to bring their work. With everything from caffeine-free tea to lattes with three shots of espresso,...

Tips to succeed during finals mentally, physically and academically

Tips to succeed during finals mentally, physically and academically

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor • December 3, 2021

The few weeks surrounding finals are typically stereotyped as being a time when students are so stressed they willingly sacrifice their mental health in order to pass their final exams and finish final...

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...

Members of the NMU Jazz Combo, including Owen Edwards soloing on alto saxophone, perform during an NMU jazz concert. A group of five students will perform in the library on Tuesday to provide more relaxing studying music for students.

NMU Jazz Combo to provide live study music before finals

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor • November 30, 2021

For the second year in a row, the NMU Jazz Combo will be setting a relaxing tone for the upcoming finals week by performing an hour-long set in the lower level of the library. The five-member student band...

Rachel Hauch creates paper snowflakes to hang up as decorations for the write-in on Tuesday and Wednesday. The write-in is designed as a time for students to work on their final papers in a fun and productive environment, but also as a way to inform students about the location of the Writing Center.

Writing Center hosts relaxing write-in event to destress

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor • November 30, 2021

As the 2021 Fall Semester comes to a close and professors assign final papers, the Writing Center receives increased traffic and students looking for feedback on their many essays. To help relieve some...

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Wildpups therapy dogs return to campus

Sophia Huhta, contributing writer • September 14, 2021

Sometimes the best medicine is no medicine at all, rather, it is the comfort of wet noses and sloppy kisses. NMU School of Nursing will bring therapy dogs to Lydia M. Olson Library Thursday, Sept. 16...

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