Articles By: Nolan Krebs

WAVVES brings the sounds of the beach to Marquette

WAVVES brings the sounds of the beach to Marquette

The California-based band Wavves will bring their surf-tinged brand of punk rock to the north coast on Saturday, April 27 for a show in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center. The group is being... 

Organization keeps local music alive and well

Organization keeps local music alive and well

It’s a notion that is perhaps all too familiar for those living and working in times of economic despondency: if you want to see something happen, sometimes you’ve got to do it yourself. When Marquette’s... 

All eyes on Presley for fifth album, ‘Cyclops Reap’

All eyes on Presley for fifth album, ‘Cyclops Reap’

My introduction to any sort of journalistic activities began with writing music reviews at this here publication. Sharing and talking about music has always been a great passion, and putting that discussion... 

The North Wind talks with singer

The North Wind talks with singer

The North Wind caught up with singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips on Thursday, April 11, three days prior to his sold-out show on Sunday, April 14 at the Vandament Arena. Phillips was in Minnesota, enjoying... 

Attack on Boston Marathon instills new feelings, old fears

Attack on Boston Marathon instills new feelings, old fears

Word of the bombing in Boston first reached me through Facebook. After the first couple of statuses crowned with “#prayforboston” popped up, I checked my go-to news sites for more information, but... 

Book explores personalities of ‘MQT’

Book explores personalities of ‘MQT’

Most people who have spent any substantial amount of time in Marquette are well aware of its natural beauty. You don’t have to travel very far to take in an epic view or find a peaceful corner of the... 

‘Idol’ winner performs for sold-out Vandament

‘Idol’ winner performs for sold-out Vandament

It’s been almost a month since tickets sold out, but “American Idol” winner and singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips will perform for a full house at the Vandament Arena on Sunday, April 14. Graduate... 

NMU Celebrates 17 Years of Wildcat Jazz

NMU Celebrates 17 Years of Wildcat Jazz

Jazz bands from around the region will be coming together to celebrate one of America’s original art forms on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12 for the 17th Annual NMU Jazz Festival. The event... 

Businesses feature student work with March Downtown for Art

Businesses feature student work with March Downtown for Art

Patrons of Marquette’s downtown district may have noticed a little more color throughout shops and other businesses this month. Since Friday, March 1, businesses have been featuring the work of NMU...