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Online Exclusive: Seminar discusses good health

Ellen Holmes December 6, 2012

Dr. Dean Sienko, associate dean for Prevention and Public Health College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University, will be holding a lecture titled “Good Health: It’s more than health care”...

One state solution for Israel, Palestine

Lee McClelland December 6, 2012

In a contentious yet historic United Nations (UN) vote on Thursday, Nov. 29, the Palestinian Authority was granted an observer non-member status in the General Assembly, despite opposition from Israel...

Football ’Cats stunned in final seconds

Jon Young November 15, 2012

A back and forth battle came down to the final seconds as the NMU football team lost their final game of the year, 32-31, against the Ferris State Bulldogs, on Saturday, Nov. 10. With nine seconds...

Comeback falls short

Jon Young October 25, 2012

A furious fourth quarter rally fell just short as NMU dropped a 38-31 road battle to Wayne State on Saturday, Oct. 20. Senior quarterback Cody Scepaniak said the Wildcats weren’t intimidated by...

Wildcats demolish No. 14 ranked Lakers

Jon Young October 18, 2012

The NMU football team went into the game on Saturday, Oct. 13 winless in the GLIAC and facing the No. 14-ranked Grand Valley State University Lakers. “This week our motto was believe,” said senior...

Brief 10/18/12

NW Staff October 18, 2012

State News The Michigan Farm Bureau and Michigan United Conservation club are two of the groups that are pushing for an open hunting season on Gray Wolves in the U.P. The wolves have recently been taken...

NMU looks to bounce back after roadtrip

Karly Ratzenberger October 11, 2012

The NMU women’s soccer team took too the road last weekend, but couldn’t bring home a win. On Friday, Sept. 5, the ’Cats were defeated by Northwood University, 1-2, and on Sunday, Sept. 7 by...

Voters to choose new state representative

Marcellino Signorelli October 11, 2012

Election Day is approaching for voters and not only is there a president to vote for, but also a state representative for Michigan’s 109th district, which includes the city of Marquette. State representatives...

Briefs 10/11/12

NW Staff October 11, 2012

State News Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has decided not to pursue filing an emergency appeal of a ruling which prevents a citizenship question from being asked on the ballot. U.S. District Judge...

Spikers lose two at home

Cody Boyer October 4, 2012

The NMU volleyball team lost both of their games last weekend, losing on Friday, Sept. 28 against the Wayne State Warriors and on Saturday, Sept. 29 against the Findlay Oilers. The Wildcats experienced...

Golfers host only home match of the season

Karly Ratzenberger September 13, 2012

The men’s golf team held their only home tournament of the season and finished in ninth out of 10 teams.The teams participating in the Greywalls tournament included Finlandia University, University of...

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