Anniversaries, like birthdays, are typically cause for celebration. For example, if you’ve been married for fifty years, you’ve earned some recognition. Similarly, if you’ve been alive for 100 years, a party is in order. It probably won't be a wild party, but it'll be a party, nonetheless. But not all ... Continue Reading
No Need for Speed • A New Northern
I THINK I JUST HEARD another siren. Not very long after I heard the last one. Hearing the siren call of the cop car blaring in the distance is becoming a regular occurrence around here. It’s not enough that our law enforcement officers have to spend too much of their time responding to the misdeeds of our ... Continue Reading
Housing • Trashing • Dancing
AS NORTHERN'S CAMPUS AGES… changes are inevitable. The most recent is the announcement of new housing going in on Presque Isle Avenue, adjacent to and across the street from the Cohodas Administration Building. The conceptual drawing is seen above. The two new buildings, featuring a number of layout options, ... Continue Reading
Northern… the new Normal
LIKE MANY OTHER FORMER trolls, I came to Marquette x-number of years ago to attend Northern Michigan University. I figured I’d do my time… up here in God Knows What Country, get out, and head back to civilization to begin my career. Well… I’m still here, and frankly, my experience at that university, and its ... Continue Reading
Random Stuff on a Winter Day
• First, news about snow... or lack thereof. It was definitely a bummer to see the U.P. 200 cancelled, but the resourceful folks responsible for our Sled Dog Friday night fun really came through. NMU, the new sponsor of the event, stepped up, and along with the other organizers created the Festival of the Sled Dog. ... Continue Reading