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READY TO GO — NMU's outdoor ice rink sits, where students are to utilize the new area.

Volunteering at outdoor ice rink for winter opportunity to give back

Caden Sierra January 27, 2025

Campus Wellbeing is calling upon student organizations, athletic teams and club sports groups to step up and volunteer at the newly created outdoor ice rink located behind the Northern Center. With shifts...

Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate

Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate

Caden Sierra November 12, 2024

Students gathered for the “Tacky Tourist Open Skate” on Nov. 8, embracing a lighthearted theme and making the Olson Rink a hotspot for vacation-inspired fun. The event hosted by NMU’s Special Events...

ON ICE - Rachel Kramer, senior English major, attends the weekly open skate session at Lakeview Arena on Jan. 30. Lakeview Arena offers daily open skate sessions and skate rentals.

Ice skating opportunites in Marquette

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor February 4, 2022

With the winter season fully upon us, there are many opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding and ice skating within the Marquette area. While other winter sports can get a little...

Graphic of two ice skates on a light blue background

Free open skate at Berry Events Center

Peter Smedley February 8, 2021

This season, while COVID-19 still persists, open skate is still available in a limited capacity. At the Berry Events Center, students can enjoy skating on Feb. 11, and 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.  Unlike...

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