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SHOCKING STUDIES  — Evolutionary psychologist Sarah Hill explains the severity of birth control side effects such as increases in depression and suicide rates.

Students, faculty learn about the body on birth control

Megan Smith October 3, 2024

The Student organization Feminism for All recently collaborated with the NMU WellBeing Department to bring Psychologist Sarah Hill to the Northern Center for a seminar based on her book, "This Is Your...

Poverty Simulation helps students work with diverse groups

Poverty Simulation helps students work with diverse groups

Elizabeth Loy October 1, 2024

NMU students gathered in the Northern Center on Wednesday, Sept. 25 to participate in a Poverty Simulation. The simulation was created to expose students to poverty in hopes they will develop a better...

GETTING READY — On Oct. 5, Michigander, supporting act Abby Holliday and opener Jasno will perform at the Northern Center for the Great Lakes Groove. (Photo courtesy of Thomas Chicka.)

NoMAD to host Great Lakes Groove concert this fall

Amelia Kashian September 26, 2024

Performing live music is a popular way for some people to express their emotions — happiness, sadness, contempt, satisfaction and the complex understanding of the human condition. These emotions can...

MONEY WELL SPENT —  A student buys handmade flower bouquets from a vendor at the market. Many students sold their art and self-made products. (Amelia Kashian/NW)

Vendors, students gather at inaugural Wildcat Farmers Market

Amelia Kashian September 20, 2024

College students are often deemed creative, but their talents are truly shown when displayed for all to see. Students roamed from tent to tent, and the Wildcat Farmer's Market attracted vendors selling...

Graphic courtesy of Ruby Joseph

ASNMU to host first Wildcat Farmer’s Market, featuring community, student vendors

Megan Voorhees September 16, 2024

After five months of planning, the first ASNMU Wildcat Farmer's Market is coming to campus.  The market will host 55 vendors, 37 of which are local businesses or establishments, and 18 are students...

STEP BY STEP — Students take their time learning each step of the first song in the workshop portion of the event.

Kicking off spring with new moves: SEC hosts line dancing

Amelia Kashian March 28, 2024

A wave of heat hit people stepping into the ballroom on March 22. Rows of people filled the room to each of its corners, aligned side by side and facing the front. As the line dancing instructor led the...

ROOM TO LEARN — A science major is represented at one of many booths of a previous Majors Fair. Photo courtesy of Simon Moesch

Student Success Department to host all-inclusive Majors Fair with departments, employers and student orgs

Amelia Kashian March 13, 2024

Students may have many concerns when it comes to academics, one of them being their choice of major and success within their field. With a walk around and a few glances at the array of booths, they can...

SEVEN MINUTE ITCH  — Noah Richardson and his band got the crowd screaming and shouting along during every song.

Anticipation to acclaim: NAE’s Noah Richardson concert with Iridescence owns the stage

Abigail Faix December 5, 2023

The night finally came on Nov. 30 for the Northern Arts and Entertainment (NAE) Noah Richardson concert with Iridescence. From the announcement of the concert to weeks of planning and promoting, the excitement...

TALENTED STYLING — With steady hands, a student focuses as she works on an intricate hairstyle.

Students learn in immersive cosmetology experience

Amelia Kashian November 30, 2023

Denise Hudson, instruction and program coordinator for NMU's cosmetology program, has seen a number of changes within the world of cosmetology, especially within the walls of Northern's student salon. "Because...

TANGERINE  — Noah Richardson is an upcoming indie pop artist from Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of Elina Zhang.

From local energy to indie pop: NAE presents Iridescence, Noah Richardson

Abigail Faix November 14, 2023

On Thursday, Nov. 30, Northern Arts and Entertainment (NAE) will host a concert with artist Noah Richardson and featuring a local band, Iridescence. The performance will be at the Northern Center Grand...

FEEL LIKE DANCING — The NoMAD concert lineup consists of three bands. Passed Out Curbside and Aint Afraid are from Michigan and Spooky Mansion is coming all the way from California. Photo courtesy of Elina Zhang.

A little boogie to get into the spooky season

Abigail Faix October 25, 2023

Just a few days before Halloween night will be the NoMAD concert, "The Witching Hour". The concert will be Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Northern Center. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.  Three bands...

SOMETHING IS COOKING — The Hospitality Club hosted a cooking demo with Chef Alex Palzewicz, showing students how to use simple ingredients for simple recipes.

Ideas cooking in the NMU hospitality kitchen

Willow Rasch September 19, 2023

Hosted in the Northern Center, the Hospitality Club makes use of the kitchen that they have access to by having chefs come and demonstrate recipes and techniques for them. The first of these chefs was...

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