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TIME TO LEARN—  Students get to learn from professionals tips to better their mental health.

Toolkit Tuesdays— Understanding spirituality

Luke Odgers, Features Writer February 6, 2026

When the term “health” is mentioned, it is not uncommon to think of one’s physical well-being. It is the most tangible part of ourselves. It is what we perceive with the senses, confirming its existence....

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

Megan Poe April 11, 2024

When most people think about sexual assault, they imagine a brute act between a stranger and victim. However, 59% of sexual assaults happen to people who know the perpetrator, and they don’t happen by...

Opinion — It's okay to give up

Opinion — It’s okay to give up

Megan Voorhees March 22, 2024

Growing up, I was always told “Megan don’t give up! Just keep trying and you'll get there!” Perhaps this simple saying worked with tasks like learning how to tie my shoes or even riding a bicycle,...

RECHARGE — Me (17) reviving myself with an omelet and coffee after a particularly rough race. To me, one of the best parts of running a 5k is using it as an excuse to do nothing the rest of the day.

Opinion — Life as a UP jogger

Harry Stine September 7, 2023

One thing about me is that I have never been good at sports. My vision is terrible, in turn making my depth perception horrible, taking any sort of throwing/catching activity off the table. Adding insult...

Opinion — How to protect your peace

Opinion — How to protect your peace

Ryley Wilcox March 29, 2023

Protecting your peace is a concept circulating on social media, but what does it really mean? Largely, I think it has a lot to do with boundary setting. Setting time limits on how long you will spend...

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