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SIRENS! — NMU nursing students were happy to incorporate their future careers into the celebrations with this ambulance-themed golf cart.

Cats parading around town

Luke Odgers, Features Writer September 24, 2025

Since 1935, the Homecoming Parade has been a staple of NMU’s student life and its commitment to the greater Marquette community. Every year, thousands of spectators—students, alumni, locals and tourists—line...

HIKE AND HANG — One of several panoramic views that can be seen along the hike to the hidden Wetmore Pond. Students from the ORLM department have planned a relaxing, yet educational, hiking event or people to attend.

Students lead hike to Wetmore Pond

Andie Balenger April 18, 2023

As part of the Earth Week festivities on campus, students from the outdoor recreation leadership and management (ORLM) department will be guiding people on a mile-and-a-half loop hike to the hidden Wetmore...

Opinion — The benefits of yoga

Opinion — The benefits of yoga

Andie Balenger April 4, 2023

To have a more relaxed final semester before I graduate in May, I decided to take several “fun” classes to reach NMU’s graduation requirements. I have already taken the required credits for my major...

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