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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024

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Department of Theatre and Dance modernizes Romeo and Juliet

Nate Jacobs • April 21, 2021

Northern Michigan University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is producing a modern take on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to cap off the end of the 2021 winter semester. The show will be live starting...

Photo courtesy of NMU theatre department. VIRTUAL REHEARSAL-- Actors and actresses from An/(One's) Ivory tower meet via zoom to rehearse lines. Due to COVID-19 the performers had to adjust to the unfamiliar format.

An/(Ones) Ivory Tower showing February 12th and 13th

Heather Ufer • February 12, 2021

A play written, directed, and produced by NMU students is available for students to enjoy via zoom on February 12 and 13. An/(One’s) Ivory Tower follows a trio of friends performing in a circus who...

Photo courtesy of Ryan Stevens THEATRE SEASON— Students are hard at work preparing for upcoming shows. Showings of War of the Worlds has finished and on Novemeber 17th the North X North Coast festival begins.

Theatre and dance prepares for the season

Faith King • November 9, 2020

Within today’s socially distanced society, many clubs and organizations have been forced to navigate COVID-19 with obligations of creating innovative safety precautions. These measures of public safety...

The group of students, professors and an NMU trustee saw five plays and one musical staged in three different theatres in Stratford, Ontario. Maggie Duly/NW

Setting stage at Stratford Festival

Mary McDonough • August 29, 2019

Right before the first week of classes, most students are consumed with packing and last-minute plans before the school year takes control. However, some go to Canada. Under the guidance of English...

Photo by Emma Case: Senior Taylor Ehle and freshman Max Stevens star in the drama “Constellations” by contemporary British playwright Nick Payne.

Romance with a sci-fi twist

Benny Garbacz • November 9, 2017

What in the universe? Dimensions, comedy, drama and romance will collide into a unique, sci-fi theater experience in the latest play at NMU. The Forest Roberts Theatre team will perform the play “Constellations”...

Senior capstone project features one-man theatre production

Nolan Krebs • December 6, 2012

Forest Roberts Theatre will be invoking the spirit of the holidays with “Santaland Diaries,” a play based on an essay by David Sedaris, on Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8. “Santaland Diaries”...

Forest Roberts Theatre brings ‘Bears’ to stage

Jordan Beck • November 8, 2012

Those looking for something to do away from the low temperatures may look to the theatre this month. The Forest Roberts Theatre will be premiering their second play of the year, “Bears,” from ...

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