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MAKING ART— Rebecca Daly discusses protest art with students interested in creating their own.

Student Leader Fellowship Program teaches students about protest art, history

Lindsey Hollander March 21, 2025

The Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP) hosted an event Friday, March 14, where students learned about protest art while creating their own.  Students showed their support for many different causes...

TEACH —  NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.

Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically

Elizabeth Loy March 18, 2025

The Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP) and the League of Women Voters of Marquette County hosted a presentation about how to identify and respond to misinformation and disinformation, primarily on...

SWEETS - Upon entering Hedgcock on Valentine's Day, students were met with a variety of sweet treats and homemade Valentines.

Student Support Services hosts festive Valentine’s Day bake sale

Elizabeth Loy February 24, 2025

Student Support Services hosted a bake sale to raise money for student events on Friday, Feb. 14 in Hedgcock where students could purchase baked goods and Valentines.  The on-campus organization aids...

A SHOW TO REMEMBER — Student dancers from Co/Lab take over 906 Bar and Grill and turn it into Alice's Wonderland.

Co/Lab Dance Company offers immersive experience in ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Morgan DeJager February 13, 2025

NMU’s dance company Co/Lab, recently took the Marquette community "down the rabbit hole" with an immersive, off-campus show. Held at the 906 Bar and Grill in downtown Marquette, many came to see this...

GA! GA! BALL! — NMU students get competitive at Wildcat Field Day.

NMU Special Events hosts Wildcat Field Day with great success

Luke Odgers February 6, 2025

A cluster of determined competitors lined the waist-high walls of the inflatable pit, each stooping with concentrated eyes and action-ready hands. In the center, an individual with a red ball began throwing...

RIBBON CUTTING - NMU WellBeing Center staff cut the ribbon to officially open the new ice rink.

Ice rink grand opening hosted by NMU WellBeing

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor February 5, 2025

In a winter scene that could fit the big screen, a plethora of NMU students, staff and community members gathered for some cold weather festivities. The sound of laughter and fun conversation filled the...

LONE GOAL — The 'Cats took a 1-0 win against the Panthers but were unable to find the back of the net against the Cardinals, taking a weekend split before the long road trip coming up.

M Soccer: NMU takes weekend split, long road trip ahead

Lily Gouin September 22, 2023

This past weekend, the NMU men’s soccer team hosted Davenport and Saginaw Valley with the weekend coming to a split. The 'Cats took the win against Davenport on Friday but fell to Saginaw Valley 0-1...

BACK TO BACK — Sophomore Madi Szymanski and freshman Ava Maginity took first and second place respectively, leading NMU to a first-place finish in the Northwood Open.

NMU XC: Wildcats take first overall in Northwood Invite

Lily Gouin September 15, 2023

This past weekend the NMU cross-country team traveled to Midland, Michigan to take part in the Northwood Invite to face off against 10 other teams. The ‘Cats left the meet coming out on top in first...

NEW CHALLANGES — Faced with injuries, NMU has been gaining valuable experience while junior Jacqueline Smith's shoulder heals and other key players deal with injuries.

NMU Volleyball: ‘Cats look ahead as GLIAC play approaches

Caden Sierra September 15, 2023

Despite another tough weekend and a challenging start to the season the 'Cats are still finding positives to take away as they prepare for the upcoming GLIAC schedule. Head Coach Michael Lozier acknowledged...

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Maneuvering a healthy beginning to the semester

Abigail Faix September 15, 2023

It is that time of year again. Students are returning to school, fall is underway and flu season is back. With the mixing of students in a big, populated area and sharing common spaces, germs are bound...

SURGING — The Wildcats are following up their success from last season, starting the season 4-0 and landing the No.23 spot in the national rankings. NMU will look to continue their winning streak against UW-Parkside this weekend.

W Soccer: NMU heads home after two straight shutouts on the road

Lily Gouin September 15, 2023

The No. 23 NMU women’s soccer team is back home after traveling to Illinois, playing two teams and coming out on top in both games. The ‘Cats are now 4-0 to kick off the season and have not allowed...

WELCOME BACK — A "welcome back" sign hangs outside of Professor Hopper's office who is also the handler of Wildpup Boris

The pups are back on campus

Abigail Faix September 14, 2023

The Northern Michigan University Wildpups return back to campus with meetings in the Lydia M. Olson Library. Their first session will be Monday, Sept. 18 at 12:30-2 p.m. The Wildpups are an animal assisted...

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