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Editorial

Get regular breast and cervical cancer screenings

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding Michiganders to stay up to date on cervical and breast cancer screenings. Each year, breast cancer causes approximately 40,000 deaths among people in the U.S., and in 2024 it is estimated that 9,410 Michigan residents will be ...

NMU has long history of peaceful student protests

Earlier last week, Northern Michigan University was added to an ever-growing list of college campuses around the country that saw protests against the war in Gaza. Whether you agree or disagree with these students’ stance, there is no denying that NMU has a long history of student-organized ...

Keep bicyclists safe on roadways

In 2022, 36 bicyclists were killed and 1,030 injured on Michigan roads As warmer weather returns across the region, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is working to educate the public and raise awareness about the ongoing issue of bicycle-related injuries and fatalities on ...

Prescription drug costs out of control

State Rep. Jenn Hill was in Marquette Monday to host a town hall meeting to discuss the ever-increasing cost of prescription medications. The meeting, held at the Peter White Public Library, saw Hill discussing the establishment of a prescription drug affordability board. “The PDAB’s ...

NMU protestors exercising First Amendment

The message began before Columbia University, but it has spread like wildfire over the past few weeks. Pro-Palestinian student protestors at Northern Michigan University have gathered on the lawn of the college’s academic mall with tents and signs, prepared to stay until Friday. This ...

NMU students get involved with community service

It’s hats off to a Northern Michigan University student group that raised a good sum of money for the Marquette Women’s Center. The Public Relations Student Society of America raised about $6,000 through its sixth annual Coffee Crawl in downtown Marquette. “The NMU PRSSA Coffee Crawl ...