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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
FOCUS IN - Students visit booths at the 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair in hopes of making connections and landing a job or internship.
Career Services hosts 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair, provides opportunities for students
November 11, 2024
BOO! — Isabelle Honkomp shows off her homemade Halloween costume while educating others about sustainability during the Halloween season.
SHINE raises awareness of impacts on environment during Halloween
November 8, 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
The Delft Bistro sign welcoming festival goers to the multitude of venues hosting the Fresh Coast Film Festival
Fresh Coast Film Festival, the freshest
November 6, 2024
Not all of us figured out how to pass our exams, but after reading this it (hopefully) will change.
Opinion — NMU Guide to passing exams
November 4, 2024
NO PINK PLEASE — This is the raw burger I received from the Wildcat Den on Friday, Oct. 16, 2024.
Opinion — When will the Wildcat Den stop serving raw food?
November 2, 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
The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Berry Events Center, but has since been moved. Graphic courtesy of NAE.
Northern Arts & Entertainment to host concert at Jamrich
November 12, 2024
TAKING A SEAT — A student relaxes in Jamrich Hall to watch "Monsters University" through a collaboration between Campus Cinema and Greek Council.
A new Campus Cinema experience
November 12, 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
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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18
October 28, 2024

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All eyes on Public Eye News: Student news broadcast seeks to expand

Rayna Sherbinow • April 16, 2021

Communication on campus can take on many forms. Students may pick up on the latest news through word of mouth or by scrolling through social media. Anyone who listens to Radio X might catch a program...

Graphic courtesy of NMU

University finance committee meeting held, WNMU-TV and WNMU-FM audit

Ayanna Allen • February 10, 2021
On Feb. 9 the NMU Finance Committee discussed the 2020 fiscal year audit for WNMU-TV and WNMU-FM stations as well as address the upcoming retirement of WNMU's general manager, Eric Smith.

Federal cuts impact campus media outlets

Sam Banks • April 11, 2013

Employees and students who are involved with WNMU Public TV-13 and WNMU-FM Public Radio 90 are looking to reduce spending by a combined $44,000, a result of the federal sequestration budget cuts that went...

Support local broadcasting

Northwind Staff • April 11, 2013

WNMU Public TV-13 and WNMU Public Radio 90 are anticipating coming budget cuts, which result from the government sequester, or a five-percent cut in all federal programs after Congress failed to pass a...

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