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IMPORTANT POINTS — Helen Bienek, president of Spooner Hall, discusses points to propose to NLD faculty.

Conversations to improve NMU Dining

Amelia Kashian September 29, 2023

Since many Northern Michigan University residents live off of their dining plans and eat three meals a day in one place, it’s important for them to get the best out of their food. NMU's dining services...

recycling

Opinion—Recycling and sustainability in a pandemic

Katarina Rothhorn February 4, 2021
This pandemic has incited a plethora of changes to our daily lives and habits, including the most obvious inclusion of physical distancing and mask wearing in public spaces. However, a less conspicuous, but equally as important impact of COVID-19 is the increased waste produced from take-out and sanitary packaging of food.
FOOD—  Living off campus means freedom, but it also means cooking your own meals.

Behind the scenes: Northern Lights Dining

Maggie Duly September 19, 2019

University students have the luxury of walking through a building or across the quad when they’re ready for a meal. Granny swipes their ID cards and then they’re presented with several carefully crafted...

New dining hall disappoints

New dining hall disappoints

Amy Kase September 5, 2018

During homecoming weekend, Northern is scheduled to open their newly renovated dining hall, Northern Lights Dining. The renovation of the area cost the university a hefty $5.8 million. Meanwhile, many...

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