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A student looks at the offerings for Kindness Week from WellBeing and Counseling and Consultation Services.

Celebrating kindness week

Lindsey Hollander, News Writer February 24, 2026

On Tuesday, Feb. 17, while walking to NLD, the Northern Lights Dining, students came across a table celebrating Kindness Week sponsored by WellBeing and Counseling and Consultation Services. Placed on...

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....

STAY SAFE - Students get ready to be safe this Halloween while decorating pumpkins.

NMU’s Precautionary Pumpkins

Luke Odgers, Features Writer October 31, 2025

"Halloweekend" is a staple of college life across the United States. Students dress up in costumes known and obscure and celebrate the holiday with friends and family from Thursday through Sunday. However,...

The Well-Being team offers students information on studying practices, Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Study smarter, not harder

Lindsey Hollander, News Writer October 2, 2025

When walking through first floor Jamrich, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, one will come across the Well-Being team sitting at a table. In front of them are packets and papers filled with helpful information on studying....

GRIEF—  Everyone feels the complex emotion in different ways. (Sydney Broberg/NW)

Dealing with grief as a college student

Megan Voorhees September 12, 2025

Grief is a complex emotion.  It’s one that we think will never affect us, but yet it sneaks up on us in a split second. That's why it's so complex. There's no date to warn you when grief will...

STOP AND SMILE — Students, staff and faculty of NMU WellBeing and Career Services help students with career skills.

Suit up your skills — Professionalism 101

Lindsey Hollander, News Writer September 4, 2025

As one walked through the first floor of Jamrich on Tuesday, they came across a tabled event being co-hosted by WellBeing and Career Services on professionalism. Provided were information pamphlets, stickers,...

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