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LOUD AND CLEAR — Student Sami Brown opens for Maddie & Tae at NMU's Homecoming Concert.

Profile — Sami Brown takes the stage

Megan Smith October 10, 2024

Visitors lined up an hour before the concert to get as close to the front of the stage as possible. A playlist of early 2000's hit country music played to children dancing in the open field, while their...

The Nursing Program celebrates their 125th anniversary showcasing photos of past nurses on their welcome banner

School of Nursing hosts alumni event for past, current nursing students

Lindsey Hollander September 30, 2024

On Sept. 20, Northern Michigan University hosted a Nursing Alumni event for Homecoming weekend in the Science Building. It offered an alumni panel presentation, tours of the current simulation labs and...

HOMECOMING BEANIES — Sitting immortalized in a glass case in the Beaumier U.P Heritage Center, these beanies held a fun tradition and should be set free and make a return.

Opinion — Bring back the Beanies

Antonio Anderson September 20, 2024

I was perusing the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center, interested in the history of Northern Michigan University since it has its quasquicentennial this year. Looking through the display my eyes locked on an...

How does current Willy compare with the five previous iterations? Take a look and find out for yourself.

Opinion — My Favorite Willy

Antonio Anderson September 20, 2024

Wildcat Willy is the physical manifestation of Northern Michigan University; he is THE wildcat. Throughout his long history, he has had many forms and iterations of NMU pride. I have dug into the rich...

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Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend

Lily Gouin September 20, 2024

The NMU football team fell short again last weekend, losing to UW-La Crosse with a final score of 21-35. The Wildcats remain 0-3 overall this season. The team is still in high spirits as they return...

Dead River Games kick off 125th anniversary Homecoming week with tradition, fun, and school spirit

Dead River Games kick off 125th anniversary Homecoming week with tradition, fun, and school spirit

Caden Sierra September 17, 2024

The 125th NMU Homecoming celebration kicked off Sunday afternoon with one of the university’s longest-standing traditions the Dead River Games. Being held at a new location in Tourist Park this year,...

INTERCEPTED - CB Tavion McCarthy celebrates with a teammate after he intercepted Post University QB Broghean McGovern in the second quarter.  NMU beat Post in their homecoming game with a score of 42-12.

NMU Football shows up for homecoming, destroying Post University 42-14

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

After coming off of a loss to Davenport last weekend, the Wildcats football team put together a complete game in order to beat Post University 42-14. NMU cornerback Tavion McCarthy set the tone early in...

NMU Football looks ahead to next week as they face off against Post University for homecoming

NMU Football looks ahead to next week as they face off against Post University for homecoming

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor September 22, 2022

After a hard-fought win against UW-Oshkosh, the Wildcats football team traveled to Grand Rapids to face off against Davenport University. After an early first quarter touchdown pass from NMU quarterback...

Team Preparing To Throw Dye Packet

Dead River Games starts off homecoming with school spirit

Harry Stine, Assistant Features Editor September 20, 2022

“Juiced,” Owen Bomay, environmental science major and member of the Lava Springs team, said. “We were absolutely juiced.”  These words reflected the general attitude at Clark Lambros Beach...

HOME SWEET HOME— The NMU Volleyball team huddles up after scoring a point while the bench celebrates behind them. A few of NMU's sports teams had an eventful weekend at home for homecoming. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Wildcats’ homecoming recap: Volleyball earns split, swim and dive breaks three pool records

Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer October 7, 2021

Homecoming at Northern Michigan University is always sure to bring out the best and most prideful performances from our athletes. The student attendance is high and the spirit that the fans give is tangible....

HOMECOMING VICTORS—NMU running back DJ Stewart gets mobbed by his teammates after scoring the game-winning 50-yard touchdown. The 'Cats scored 26 unanswered points to capture a 26-19 win over Wayne State on Saturday afternoon. Travis Nelson/NW

Wildcat football completes dramatic comeback for 26-19 homecoming win

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor October 4, 2021

With less than five minutes remaining in the third quarter, the NMU football team appeared to be in a world of hurt trailing 19-0 to Wayne State on Saturday afternoon. In the final 20 minutes of the game,...

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FALL INTO HOMECOMING—NMU homecoming begins on Sept. 26 and goes into the weekend with a week full of events and activities with something for everyone.

NMU gears up for week of fun with Homecoming 2021

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor September 28, 2021
NMU Homecoming starts on Sept. 26 and have a week full of events that everyone can participate in.
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