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Wednesday: Learning

An ambitious undertaking

MARQUETTE — There’s a fun and, more importantly, non-violent way to enjoy battles. Northern Michigan University alumnus and Marquette local, Silas Talley, helped host an Open Beta Launch Party at Northern Michigan University’s eSports Lab on Nov. 9 for the new online game, REVN, ...

Alex Jones liable for defamation in Sandy Hook ‘hoax’ case

A Connecticut judge found Infowars host Alex Jones liable by default Monday in a defamation lawsuit brought by parents of children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting over the conspiracy theorist’s claims that the massacre was a hoax. The ruling by the judge, who cited ...

NMU alum chairs USApple Board

MARQUETTE — Chris Alpers, a 2006 NMU graduate, is the new chair of the USApple Association board of directors for the 2021-22 term. The third-generation grower serves as operations manager of RedPath Orchards and Alpers Farms, where he grows apples, as well as sweet and tart cherries. He is ...

More high school students take advantage of free associate degree

LANSING — Senior Sydney Poynter’s school day doesn’t end when she leaves Gaylord High School. Enrolled in three classes through North Central Michigan College, Poynter is on track to earn her associate degree just a year after finishing high school. She will earn the degree without ...

Eye on schools

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Green Schools program has transitioned from a nonprofit to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Educators and students will continue receiving the same high-quality support for environmental stewardship education for Michigan teachers and ...

Eye on schools

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Education, American Heart Association, Michigan High School Athletic Association and Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young celebrate 163 schools receiving the MI ...