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COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
November 19, 2021
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
November 18, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club
Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’
November 18, 2021
PARKED—Northern Michigan Universitys parking lots will alternate throughout the winter semester for closing weather permitting. These weekend cleanups will help keep lots cleared of snow and ice for students, staff, faculty and visitors to make driving easier.
Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather
November 17, 2021
FIRST GENERATION—Students, faculty and staff at NMU kicked off the First Generation Student Day on Monday at the Wildcat Willy statute outside of Jamrich hall. The celebration was followed on the second floor of Hedgecock.
McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day
November 12, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
November 18, 2021
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
November 17, 2021
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
November 16, 2021
WHAT COULD BE LOST—Many are concerned that pieces of campus life such as the important gathering space in Whitman Hall may be lost due to facilities plans created with the aim of increasing university profit.
Letter to the Editor—Robert Mahaney’s conflicts of interest
November 11, 2021
Members of the NMU Jazz Combo, including Owen Edwards soloing on alto saxophone, perform during an NMU jazz concert. A group of five students will perform in the library on Tuesday to provide more relaxing studying music for students.
NMU Jazz Combo to provide live study music before finals
November 30, 2021
Rachel Hauch creates paper snowflakes to hang up as decorations for the write-in on Tuesday and Wednesday. The write-in is designed as a time for students to work on their final papers in a fun and productive environment, but also as a way to inform students about the location of the Writing Center.
Writing Center hosts relaxing write-in event to destress
November 30, 2021
Brian Baumgartner will talk about his experiences on The Office as well as his two podcasts and recently published book.
“The Office” star Brian Baumgartner to help students de-stress before finals
November 30, 2021
Yrsala Peterson, Bazile Panek and Kateri Phillips share their perspectives on intergenerational trauma as Indigenous people. As college students, they emphasized the healing their generation is doing following the struggles and trauma the generations before them endured.
Student panel discusses intergenerational trauma for Native Americans
November 18, 2021
Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.
Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture
November 17, 2021
SCALING UPWARD—A pair of South Superior Climbing Club members climbing in the Marquette area. The club offers plenty of experiences for those looking to get into rock climbing. Photo courtesy of Micah Carroll.
South Superior Climbing Club gives students rock climbing experiences
November 18, 2021
GOING OUT ON TOP—NMU quarterback Zach Keen rolls out of the pocket to make a throw during Saturdays win over Northwood. Despite being shorthanded and trailing early, the Cats closed the season out strong. Travis Nelson/NW.
Football closes season with victory over Northwood
November 17, 2021
RIVALS GOING AT IT—NMU forward Joseph Nardi fights for the faceoff with Michigan Techs Arvid Caderoth during Saturday nights game. The Wildcats lost 5-2, but earned the series split with a win on Friday. Travis Nelson/NW.
Hockey misses opportunity to sweep Michigan Tech in home loss
November 16, 2021
BIG BUCK CHASE—NMU student Travis Bessner poses with one of his two bucks last year. Bessner said that he was lucky to get two a year ago, and time will tell if others can be as lucky this year when the season begins on Monday.
Rifle hunting nearly underway as season approaches
November 12, 2021
A GREAT HONOR—The current NMU team meets with the six former members of the 1991 national championship team who attended during the first intermission on Saturday night. NMU defeated Boston University 6-2. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey honors 1991 title team with scoring display
November 10, 2021

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NMU Hockey searches for points in road trip to No. 17 Bemidji State

Travis Nelson • February 12, 2021

This past weekend, the NMU Hockey team beat its first opponent that not named Ferris State with a split on the road against Lake Superior State. Now the Wildcats have a tall task in front of them...

RIVALRY REDO—The Wildcats will now face Michigan Tech this weekend after both teams scheduled opponents postponed due to COVID-19. Travis Nelson/NW

Hockey playing this weekend after all, schedules home-and-home series with Michigan Tech

Travis Nelson • January 22, 2021

Two days after the NMU Hockey team had to postpone its series with Alabama-Huntsville due to COVID-19, the Wildcats will take the ice this weekend against a different opponent - Michigan Tech. The Huskies’...

Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics CRAIGHEAD GOING PRO—After playing for four years at NMU, forward Darien Craighead is going to begin his career in the pro ranks with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Even through quarantine, Craighead has continued to train and prepare for the next level.

NMU’s Craighead signs professional contract in ECHL

Travis Nelson • September 30, 2020

After capping off an excellent four-year career for the NMU Men’s Hockey team, forward Darien Craighead has signed his first professional contract with the South Carolina Stingrays based in North Charleston,...

SMELLS LIKE TEAM SPIRIT—The rebranded Twisted Whiskers band peps up the audience at NMU’s hockey game on Saturday, Oct. 12 against the Michigan State University Spartans.

Pep band newly dubbed Twisted Whiskers

Adan Mulvaney • October 17, 2019

The NMU Pep Band has renamed themselves as The Twisted Whiskers this fall as part of a rebranding effort meant to draw more students to athletic events. The pep band is an extracurricular instrumental...

STAR SPANGLED VOCALS—Senior theater major AJ Stephens awaits her debut performance for NMU hockey.

Official NMU National Anthem singer selected

Mary McDonough • October 10, 2019

With the first home hockey game only days away, NMU has officially announced who will stand on the ice and sing the National Anthem for this season’s home matches. Senior theater major AJ Stephens...

Photo by: Lindsey Eaton/NW Junior forward Adam Rockwood drives into the offensive zone, trailed by a University of Alaska-Fairbanks defender. Rockwood finished the weekend with three points, registering a goal and two assists, while also leading the team with 29 assists this season.

Friendly confines of Berry Events Center key for Wildcats

Ryan Spitza • February 15, 2018

The Northern Michigan University Hockey team picked up two more wins last weekend against the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks (UAF), propelling the Wildcats into a much-needed bye week this weekend....

Freshman defenseman Robert Fosdick carries the puck up from behind the NMU net. Fosdick has four points this season through 24 games played, including one goal.

Wildcats earn a home WCHA playoff game

Ryan Spitza • February 8, 2018

The Northern Michigan University Hockey team split with Alabama-Huntsville (UAH) last weekend, bringing its seven-game win streak and eight-game unbeaten streak to an end. NMU started Saturday’s...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton

NMU hockey sweeps third weekend series in a row

Jamieson Greenough • February 1, 2018

Last weekend’s back-to-back wins at Alaska-Anchorage were just the push the Wildcats needed to pull out of second place and into the lead of the WCHA. With a 4-2 win Friday, and a 5-3 victory on...

Senior Defenseman Jordan Klimek lines up at the faceoff circle, ready to start a play. The Wildcats scored six goals this weekend thanks to smart offensive zone puck movement. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Wildcats retain possession of Cappo Cup

Levi Erkkila • January 25, 2018

The Northern Michigan Men’s hockey team was able to capture the Cappo Cup over the weekend, sweeping Lake Superior State University at the Berry Events Center. NMU defeated the Lakers 3-2 both nights....

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Photo taken during the Wildcats opening weekend against Lake Superior State.

Wildcats split weekend against Badgers

Trevor Drew • October 26, 2017

In a non-conference series over the weekend, the Northern Michigan Wildcat Hockey team had day-and-night results against the Big Ten’s University of Wisconsin Badgers, grabbing a 5-4 overtime victory...

‘Cats and Dogs set to renew classic rivalry

Ray Bressette • January 8, 2015

The Wildcat hockey team prepares to face their longest rival in team history, the No. 8-ranked Michigan Tech Huskies this weekend in a home-and-home series which will begin at 7:07 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9...

Big loss to Tech follows Bulldog split

Cody Boyer • February 14, 2013

Penalties bring defeat for ’Cats after first season shutout at home The NMU hockey team travelled to Houghton, Mich. this week to face-off in a non-conference game against the Huskies after splitting...

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