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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...

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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