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Snowy towers dominate campus and surrounding cities

As January continues, more snow sculptures are popping up across campus, as well as in Houghton and Hancock. Some of these month-long sculptures are massive in their layout, depending on scaffolding and large teams to coordinate construction.  This week’s month-long snow sculpture is Delta Sigma Phi, a fraternity located near

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This week at USG

This week, USG met with Matt Weekely, the Director of Housing Auxiliary Operations and Residence Education. Mr. Weekely answered questions regarding the changes in housing availability for those with 80+ credit hours and potential related housing shortage, as raised by USG members on behalf of their constituents.  Mr. Weekely explained

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Sports report

It has been a common theme for Michigan Tech hockey to play close games, but there was little doubt as to who was the better team this past weekend. On Jan. 14, the Huskies scored a goal in each period to handily beat Lake Superior State by a score of

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Broomball 1101

Temperatures have dropped, the ice is here, and broomball is back at Michigan Tech! Ball drop for the 2022 season was held Jan. 18 at the Broomball Courts on Walker Lawn at 5:15 p.m.  While Michigan Tech is at Safety Level 2, there are no changes to typical gameplay or

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100 years ago: “Getting the dope.”

The following article ran in the Jan. 21, 1922 issue of the M.C.M. Lode.   In student discussions relative to their class work how often is heard that pungent and virile phrase “get the dope.” It is a phrase we may well adopt as our watchword while in college and

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Upcoming events (1/20-1/26)

All events are free unless otherwise noted     Thursday, Jan. 20 ICC Lecture: Dr. Benjamin Lok, University of Florida 1 p.m. — Rekhi 214 ME-EM Graduate Seminar: The Alpha Centauri System 4 p.m. — MEEM 112 Snowman Building by Delta Zeta Sorority 6 p.m. — Delta Zeta House Open

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Students and faculty start dialogue over COVID concerns

On Tuesday, Jan. 18, USG representative Davi Sprague and Scientific and Technical Communication student Riley Powers met with MTU Dean of Students Dr. Wallace Southerland, Chair of MTU Flex Dr. Sarah Schulte, and Director of Communications for MTU Flex, Dr. John Lehman to bring forward questions raised by members of

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Husky Thoughts: Favorite winter activities

After a chilling and snowy start to the semester, many Tech students are looking forward to the many winter activities available to them. With this in mind, we asked students, “What is your favorite winter activity?” Here is what they had to say:     “Skiing.”        

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Senate meeting creates Ad-Hoc committees

Vice President Steve Knudstrup led last night’s senate meeting. Proposal 15-22 was brought back to the senate’s attention. It proposes a shift in sabbatical application deadlines from March 15 to Dec. 1. The proposal was postponed for approval to April 6. Senator Jon Sticklen gave the reasoning for postponing the

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Hancock City Council

The Hancock City Council met on Jan. 19 for the first meeting of 2022. As the city moves along on the proposed zoning ordinance, a public comment hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Following any public-induced changes, the new zoning ordinance will

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100 years ago: Vocational men make record

The following article ran in the Jan. 21, 1922 issue of the M.C.M. Lode.   The men sent to the Michigan College of Mines by the Federal Board for Vocational Training have entirely justified the confidence placed in them by the government. The work of vocational training, particularly for those

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Proposal 2-22 makes comeback to University Senate

On Dec. 1, Proposal 2-22 returned to Senate discussion with amendments. Proposal 2-22 would incorporate student comments more into instructor evaluations, along with numeric ratings. Academic and Instructional Policy Chair Tim Scarlett elaborated on the amendments; he wanted to clarify the language used in the proposal. He stated that, “…the

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