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BANNER DAY— NMU Wellbeing's second annual 5K was a success.

Mind over Miles, nothing but smiles

Erika Rice October 15, 2025

At the start of the second annual Mind over Miles 5K, NMU and the Marquette community came together on a fall evening. With snacks and hydration along the route, the runners came together at the Wildcat...

MESSY SMILES — NMU students pose with whipped cream-covered faces after being pied.

Making a mess at the Greek Pie Contest

Amelia Kashian October 21, 2024

  Walking up the hill towards Jamrich Hall, laughter could be heard as students stood in line, wincing. Students stood in front of them with plates of whipped cream. Moments later, each "pie" was...

LIFELONG HOBBY - R.J. holds open the door for students for hours at a time during the school year. He has dedicated his time to improving the lives of those around him.

Inside the man behind the door

Harry Stine, Assistant Features Editor September 29, 2022

If you open Yik Yak, the anonymous social media app, on any average day, you will usually see the same subjects appear. Someone venting about life, a joke or two about the food at Northern Lights Dining...

New Jamrich construction making headway

Cody Boyer August 29, 2013

While students are busy attending their first classes of the fall semester, the construction of the New Jamrich Hall on Northern Michigan University continues in between Hedgcock and the Learning Resources...

Construction begins for new Jamrich

Amanda Monthei March 28, 2013

The mobilization for a new, 136,000 square foot Jamrich building began on Monday, March 25, as contractors began fencing off the parking lot between the Learning Resource Center and Hedgcock in preparation...

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