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ADVENTURE- Four members of the club are suited up in climbing gear, ready to explore the local copper mines. Photo courtesy of Aura Wahl-Piotrowski
Keweenaw field trip gives students new geology experiences
September 19, 2024
TEAM UP - Students and community members work together to give feedback on past and future events held by the Northern Climate Network by writing their ideas on interactive timelines.
Climate @ Noon provides opportunities to improve climate change knowledge
September 19, 2024
Graphic courtesy of Ruby Joseph
ASNMU to host first Wildcat Farmer’s Market, featuring community, student vendors
September 16, 2024
GETTING INVOLVED - Pick One posts images encouraging students to engage in their promotion to explore new events on campus. Their posters depict prizes that students can win for their participation.
Pick One hosts event to encourage student engagement
September 11, 2024
HELPING HANDS - Student volunteers working for the NMU WellBeing Center set up tables throughout Jamrich to pass out pamphlets, fliers, bracelets and stress balls. Students could enter a raffle to win a variety of self-care items.
WellBeing Center hosts event to aid students’ dorm room cleanliness
September 11, 2024
Opinion — NMU Guide to Partying
September 25, 2024
HOMECOMING BEANIES — Sitting immortalized in a glass case in the Beaumier U.P Heritage Center, these beanies held a fun tradition and should be set free and make a return.
Opinion — Bring back the Beanies
September 20, 2024
How does current Willy compare with the five previous iterations? Take a look and find out for yourself.
Opinion — My Favorite Willy
September 20, 2024
IS IT AN ISSUE- You can almost guarantee that every student will complain about the parking at NMU. Is it a valid complaint, or one about a minute issue. Get the opinion from a commuting student, whose entire education relies on finding a spot to park.
OPINION — Breaking down the campus parking issue from a commuter’s view
September 13, 2024
OLD DOGS CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS- You've been a professor for a while now, and have taught countless students. Now this new generation came along and you have no idea how to reach your students. Read this guide to figure out how to solve that problem.
OPINION — NMU Survival Guide for professors
September 13, 2024
BUILDING COMMUNITY — Students attend the second annual Upper Peninsula Day of Theatre to answer trivia questions and gain more knowledge about theatre during various workshops.
Musical fraternity builds connections at Upper Peninsula Day of Theatre workshop
September 25, 2024
PAINTING A PICTURE — Melissa Febos gives background information about passages she read aloud from her book "Girlhood." Between reading, she gave insights about her writing process when she created her art.
Setting yourself free: a talk with Melissa Febos
September 23, 2024
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
September 20, 2024
ALL SET UP — BSU lays their baked goods out in Jamrich Hall to sell to students and passersby.
BSU hosts bake sale to launch rebrand
September 16, 2024
CHAT AND CLIMB — At a social climb, SSCC members new and returning gather and learn the ins and outs of their sport.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Slugg’s Bluff Climb
September 12, 2024
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Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend
September 20, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — The Men's Soccer team celebrates after a goal.
Men’s Soccer starts season off strong
September 17, 2024
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Women’s soccer ends Minnesota weekend in split
September 16, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
September 24, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
September 23, 2024
Dead River Games kick off 125th anniversary Homecoming week with tradition, fun, and school spirit
Dead River Games kick off 125th anniversary Homecoming week with tradition, fun, and school spirit
September 17, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 12
Pizza Cat Vol. 12
September 17, 2024
Into The Cat's Maw- The gate of Fall Fest on the first day of classes, on Monday, was packed with students, faculty and other visitors looking at what the campus and Marquette community has to offer.
Take a virtual walk through Fall Fest
August 30, 2024

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BUILDING COMMUNITY — Students attend the second annual Upper Peninsula Day of Theatre to answer trivia questions and gain more knowledge about theatre during various workshops.

Musical fraternity builds connections at Upper Peninsula Day of Theatre workshop

Maggie Franzen • September 25, 2024

Musical fraternity Alpha Psi Omega (APO) brought excitement to the Black Box Theatre with its second annual Upper Peninsula Day of Theatre, celebrating expression and the art of performance.  The event,...

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