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29/07/2025

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26/04/2025

Cats Connect held an event in the Vandament Arena called ‘Tyler Talk,” where Mark and Kym Hilinski talked to student-athletes about mental health and shared the story of their son Tyler.

Cats Connect held an event in the Vandament Arena called ‘Tyler Talk,” where Mark and Kym Hilinski talked to student-athletes about mental health and shared the story of their son Tyler. Athletes from all different sports gathered in the Vandament to listen to the talk and understand that it is ...

26/04/2025

The NMU lacrosse team wrapped up its final road trip of the regular season with a pair of GLIAC losses to nationally ranked Grand Valley State and Davenport.

The NMU lacrosse team wrapped up its final road trip of the regular season with a pair of GLIAC losses to nationally ranked Grand Valley State and Davenport. Now sitting at 9-7, the Wildcats will take on Concordia-St. Paul at the Superior Dome, looking to continue their momentum. NMU was shut out in...

25/04/2025

NMU students, professors, environmentalists speak on recent times regarding wildlife conservation.

The UP is characterized by its diverse ecosystems. Crossing the bridge from upper to lower Michigan reveals the difference in landscapes— trees line the roads for hundreds of miles. Drivers must be wary of deer crossing, and look out for bald eagles. Animals are everywhere, and they are crucial fo...

25/04/2025

The earthy, rich and slightly sweet smell of soil could be detected from several doors down at the setup of the Hoop House’s “Seed Starting” seminar.

The earthy, rich and slightly sweet smell of soil could be detected from several doors down at the setup of the Hoop House’s “Seed Starting” seminar. One day to honor the Earth is simply not enough in the eyes of Northern students—especially those involved with the Hoop House. Earth Week has...

24/04/2025

The Greek life value of raising awareness and fundraising was in full force on Wednesday, April 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the Student Organization Pong Tournament held inside Jamrich Hall.

On December 5, 1776, underneath the wooden roof of the Raleigh Tavern, John Heath, a student at the College of William and Mary, held the inaugural meeting of Phi Beta Kappa (ΦΒΚ). The fraternity was founded to provide students with an opportunity to speak freely amidst the highly regimented curr...

24/04/2025

Co-hosted with the Lincoln Community Garden and the Center for Native American Studies, Hoop House hosts an event to teach sustainable fashion practices.

In an era dominated by fast fashion and mass consumption, the traditional practice of mending clothing has reemerged as a meaningful act of sustainability and self-expression. Mending—once a routine domestic chore—has evolved into a conscious response to the environmental and ethical issues surr...

23/04/2025

AI content has become the latest trend on the internet, and judging by how deeply these programs have sunk their mechanical claws into the digital web, it’s not going away anytime soon.

In my freshman year of studying art at Northern, I was sitting idly in an empty classroom waiting for the professor to begin the lecture. Browsing on my laptop, I found a website that would randomly generate drawings of anime girls at the click of a mouse. Bored and in the mood for experimenting, I....

23/04/2025

The 29th annual Celebration Student Scholarship gives students a platform for people to see the work students have put into their research while at NMU

Poster boards filled Jamrich Hall as students showcased their research on Thursday, April 17 for the 29th annual Celebration Student Scholarship. This event gives students a platform for other students, faculty and community members to see the work students put into their research while at NMU. Biol...

23/04/2025

Within the kingdom of the Midwest, there are particular experiences that make me feel like a princess.

Late-night cruises on a pontoon boat, hot dog in hand, listening for the loons sailing across the glassy surface of the small inland lake I know like the back of my hand—this is the place where I feel I’ve truly discovered what my favorite things in life are. Oh, how I love being a Midwest...

22/04/2025

The NMU football team laced up their cleats in their spring game against Minnesota Duluth. They outscored the Bulldogs 20-9.

The NMU football team laced up their cleats on Saturday to compete in their spring game against Minnesota Duluth. They outscored the Bulldogs 20-9, with star Noah Dobert scoring three touchdowns and rushing for 153 yards on 12 carries. This modified game allowed both teams to run drills against each...

22/04/2025

Students will have the chance to have hands-on experiences with various critters.

All critters deserve a bit of love. Every creature has its place, as well as the right and possibility to be loved just as much as your own house cat or dog. That’s the idea behind an event hosted by the Northern Fisheries and Wildlife Association called “Critter Classroom.” The event will tak...