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Vandalism in Hillside

Two instances of vandalism have been reported in Hillside Place. Two ceiling tiles were broken, and a button in the elevator was smashed in. These both took place within ten days of each other, on Mar. 8 and Mar. 18 respectively.  The Hillside and McNair Residence Education Coordinator, Noah Baliat,

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Michigan Tech Hockey Wins CCHA Mason Cup Championship

Huskies clinch Frozen Four playoff big against Bemidji State In their first and last away game of the CCHA playoffs last Friday, Michigan Tech sealed a 2-1 victory against Bemidji State to win their first ever CCHA Mason Cup Championship. The victory allowed the Huskies to automatically clinch the 16th

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MTU Supermileage Enterprise gears up for Indianapolis

On Apr. 2, the Supermileage Systems Enterprise at MTU will travel to Indianapolis for the Shell Eco-marathon Competition. Supermileage is a form of student competition between universities where students design, build, and compete with cars made to maximize fuel efficiency. At MTU, Supermileage Enterprise is one of the four enterprises

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Invasive Species Threat: Buckthorn in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

In recent years, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan has faced a growing threat from invasive species, notably the buckthorn plant. Buckthorn, including both common buckthorn and glossy buckthorn, poses a significant risk to the region’s biodiversity and ecosystem health. As a non-native species, buckthorn has thrived in the UP’s forests,

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Ridge Roamers climbing competition recap

On Mar. 23, Michigan Tech’s climbing club, the Ridge Roamers, held their spring climbing competition on the climbing wall in the multipurpose room of the SDC. The competition started at 9 a.m. with participants attempting the routes until 3 p.m. on the same day. The field had been divided into

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ISA’s Holi celebration vibrantly paints MTU’s campus

On Mar. 25, the Celebration of Holi, Festival of Colors transformed the Michigan Technological University campus into a kaleidoscope of joy and cultural exploration. Organized by the Indian Student Association (ISA), the event was a resounding success, drawing in students, faculty, and community members for a celebration that transcended borders

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New Club Highlight: The Juggling Club at MTU

There’s a new registered student organization at Michigan Tech this year: The Juggling Club of MTU. Everyone, regardless of skill level, is welcome to join and attend the weekly meetings. At these meetings, members will be taught how to juggle if they cannot already, while more experienced jugglers can further

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Elections underway for new USG representatives

The time has come to make your voice heard in the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) elections. Until Sunday Mar. 24 at 5 p.m., you have the chance to cast your vote and determine the USG leaders who will represent you on campus. Positions for Second-, Third-, and Fourth-Year Representatives, as

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Upcoming Events 03.19.24

Tuesday Mar. 19 Simple Machines: Poetry, Letterpress, and the Art of the Little Magazine 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Rozsa Galleries Faculty, Staff, Graduate Student Portrait Session (by appointment) 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Administration Building G30, UMC Studio Talk About It Tuesday: Informational interviews 12 p.m. –

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No risk, all reward! Vegas Night returns on Mar. 23

On Mar. 23 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the McNair Hall Association (MHA) is hosting its annual Vegas Night. The event will take place on the first floor of Fisher Hall and is open to all Michigan Tech students. At the event, students will receive fake money that they

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