Messy politics

December 7, 2019

Sometimes I wonder whether elected officials forget that they’re entitled to their own opinions. Take a look at the national level of politics, for example. How many people are swayed by their own party’s opinion, rather than voting with their own conscience or with what their constituents want? Take a look locally. How many township board members and city commissioners and councilors follow along with whatever the majority wants, only so that they can appear cohesive and unified behind a single seamless front? It’s understandable that a unit of government, regardless of size ...

NMU grad helps cannabis company build brand

November 30, 2019

From Northern Michigan University MARQUETTE — Michigan is on the cusp of explosive growth in the cannabis marketplace, with the first recreational dispensaries scheduled to open in early 2020. Northern Michigan University alumnus Brandon Frisk is in the thick of this fast-paced and ...

Couples, woman receive Legacy of Faith Catholic Service Award

November 30, 2019

From the Diocese of Marquette MARQUETTE — Two couples from Marquette and a woman from Ontonagon have been selected to receive the 2019 Legacy of Faith Catholic Service Award. The recipients are Bob and Sandy Jurkovich of St. Peter Cathedral; Sally Luft and her deceased husband, Cliff, of St. Michael Parish; and Doreen Parker of Holy Family Parish. Shortly after moving to Marquette years ago, Bob and Sandy Jurkovich joined the Young Families Club at St. Peter Cathedral and became an inspiration to many, including Laurie Schmit, who nominated them for this award. Schmit said Bob ...

Holiday survival

November 30, 2019

With Thanksgiving now already gone, I may be a little late to the party with this one, but I wanted to lay out a few tips on how to survive the holiday season, especially when spending that time with family — yours, your spouse’s, a friend’s or even just some random family you found on the street. The holidays can be stressful, we all know that. Luckily for you, these tips will make it a breeze for you to enjoy time with the family without pulling your hair out or setting the tree on fire. Breakfast of champions For starters, get yourself some liquor. Save the beer and wine ...

Anyone can help prevent climate change

November 30, 2019

harlow leisure, 8 Hi! My name is Harlow. I am 8 years old and in fourth grade. Today I would like to tell you a story about a climate change rally I attended. I heard about the rally because my mom told me about it. She gave me the choice to go or not and I said for sure. I went to the rally with my dad and both of my little brothers. The rally was held at Northern Michigan University. There was a medium amount of people there. There were two surprising things that happened: First, when they were talking, a student came out yelling because we were being too loud and they were ...

An array of art

November 23, 2019

MARQUETTE — Acrylic paintings, photographs, digital cinema, sculptures, woodworking — a variety of colorful and intriguing art pieces are on display in Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum for this year’s Fall 2019 Senior Exhibition, which showcases the work of ...