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
Hospitals and Hot Dogs
FIRST, LET'S TALK ABOUT the former hospital property and what’s going to happen there. Then we’ll get to the hot dogs. The future of the hospital property came into a little better focus this week as the NMU Foundation announced the development firm they have selected to handle the project. And, drum roll ... Continue Reading
The Future of the Old Hospital Property
SO, WE'VE GOT THAT new hospital, which, for travelers passing through Marquette... looks pretty good. In with the new… out with the old. Unfortunately, the old isn’t “out.” It’s still with us, collecting dust, but no revenue. Basically, just taking up space. The question on everybody’s mind has been… what’s going to ... Continue Reading
Happy NMU Homecoming? The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Good Though much of the news coming out of Northern these days has been... uh, not so good, there are some things to celebrate, so let's do it here. For one thing... it's Homecoming Weekend! Tonight and tomorrow the volleyball 'Cats are in action at the Vandament Arena while tomorrow afternoon the football 'Cats ... Continue Reading