MARQUETTE — For some local high schoolers, a trip to California was a lot more than sightseeing. On April 25, 18 Negaunee High School students traveled to Anaheim, California, to compete in the Business Professionals of America national competition. BPA offered more than 60 various ...
WASHINGTON — As the Supreme Court decides the fate of affirmative action, most U.S. adults say the court should allow colleges to consider race as part of the admissions process, yet few believe students’ race should ultimately play a major role in decisions, according to a new poll. The May poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 63% say the Supreme Court should not block colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems. The poll found little divide along political or racial lines. But those polled were more likely ...
MARQUETTE — The city of Marquette is looking for local artists to showcase their artwork during Art Week for Art Stroll. Art Week will be held June 19-24 and celebrate the local arts scene. This year will be the first time since its hiatus due to COVID that Art Stroll will return. According to the press release, the City Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Marquette Downtown Development Authority, will connect local artists with businesses in the downtown area and transform the district into a vibrant art gallery. Art Stroll will take place on June 21 from 4 p.m. to ...
ONTONAGON — Beginning this week, personnel from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will renew a ground search for the source of an unregulated water supply near a roadside access point in Greenland Township. In April, the DNR said it would begin its new search for the water ...
MARQUETTE — Energy advocates are seeking to increase Michigan solar and wind power following an average year for the state’s renewable energy production. In 2022, Michigan ranked 24th across all states in solar electricity generation and 17th in wind electricity generation, according to Governing, a news service that reports on local and state politics. Renewable energy accounted for only 11% of the total energy generated by the state in 2021 and Michigan ranked in the top 10 states for total energy use in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported. Michigan ...
MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University has announced the poster presentation winners from its Celebration of Student Scholarship held April 20. The Celebration of Student Scholarship is an annual event held on the NMU campus to recognize the academic contributions of undergraduate and ...
