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ACADEMIC SENATE — Caroline LaPorte and Tyler Dettloff present on the Center for Native American Studies to the Academic Senate during Tuesday's meeting.
Headway made on ASNMU Bereavement Policy
March 28, 2025
TESSMAN- President Dr. Brock Tessman is a candidate for a presidential role at Montana State University.
President Tessman seeks Presidency role at other university
March 26, 2025
GROOVE — Students began with learning simple line dance steps before speeding up to match the tempo of the song.
SLFP event teaches students basics of line dancing
March 24, 2025
FRIENDLY COMPETITION — The track and field contestants all receive trophies after competing against each other in the SAAC's jeopardy event.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosts family feud
March 21, 2025
MAKING ART— Rebecca Daly discusses protest art with students interested in creating their own.
Student Leader Fellowship Program teaches students about protest art, history
March 21, 2025
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
March 31, 2025
The Amuse Buche, for me it was a savory macron opener to the meal. Not suited for me in particular.
A review of the NMU’s North Fork
March 28, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
ALL SET UP — The Dungeons and Wildcats table for Fall Fest in the 2024 fall semester.
Being in a club makes college better
March 19, 2025
TEE TIME— Students get ready to play some mini golf in an immersive glow-in-the-dark experience.
Special Events hosts glow mini golf “Par-Tee”
March 31, 2025
SWISH — TKE sets up a game of pong to fundraise for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
TKE Week – Tau Kappa Epsilon hosts pong fundraiser
March 31, 2025
TIME TO BOOGIE —Students prepare to hit the stage in friendly competition at the Lip Sync Battle.
Special Events Committee, Student Athletic Advisory Council to host Lip Sync Battle
March 27, 2025
STIKE A POSE — Students have a blast participating in a trivia night hosted by the Writing Center.
Writing Center shakes things up with triva night
March 27, 2025
ALWAYS A GOOD TIME— Perreira is seen behind the bar pouring drink.
Bottles up— Marquette bartender draws community closer one drink at a time
March 27, 2025
Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend
Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend
March 31, 2025
NMU Women’s Lacrosse celebrates a bounce-back win
NMU Women’s Lacrosse celebrates a bounce-back win
March 31, 2025
NMU swim ends week at NCAA Championship
NMU swim ends week at NCAA Championship
March 28, 2025
REDSHIRT — Freshman Troy Summers rises up for a shot at against the Lake Superior State Lakers earlier this season. Summers scored 14 points and collected four rebounds in the game.
Men’s basketball season comes to an end in NCAA tournament
March 24, 2025
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
March 21, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
TEE TIME— Students get ready to play some mini golf in an immersive glow-in-the-dark experience.

Special Events hosts glow mini golf “Par-Tee”

Maggie Franzen • March 31, 2025

After a few steps into the room, it would be quick to realize that the Northern Center Ballrooms were made almost entirely unrecognizable. The sense of nostalgia and energy created the perfect setting...

TIME TO BOOGIE —Students prepare to hit the stage in friendly competition at the Lip Sync Battle.

Special Events Committee, Student Athletic Advisory Council to host Lip Sync Battle

Maggie Franzen • March 27, 2025

Loud music, funny costumes, next-level choreography and a pure display of talents— you know it and you love it. The annual NMU Lip Sync Battle, hosted by the Special Events Committee (SEC) and the Student...

STOP AND PAINT —Students paint their logs as a way to relax throughout the busy time of year.

A natural twist on Special Events’ “sip and paint” night

Maggie Franzen • February 24, 2025

When thinking of painting, where does your mind go? A canvas, or possibly some paper? NMU’s Special Events Committee decided to mix things up and add a classic twist to their annual "Sip and Paint" night....

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