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Upcoming Events 03.12

Tuesday Mar. 12 Simple Machines: Poetry, Letterpress, and the Art of the Little Magazine 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Rozsa Galleries Talk about it Tuesday: Informational Interviews 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Career Services HuskyLEAD: Leadership Without Boundaries 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. – MUB Superior Room  

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MTU seeking feedback for Hazard Mitigation Plan update

Last week, Michigan Tech put out a survey seeking feedback from students relating to the school’s hazard mitigation efforts. This feedback is to be incorporated in the 2025 update to their multi-hazard mitigation plan. They are looking to identify places where environmental hazards are potentially a risk to those on

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Michigan Tech’s Public Safety dedicated to protect and serve

Michigan Tech’s Public Safety is a department that sets a high bar for other university’s law enforcement agencies. “Our goal is to get students through school with a degree, not a criminal record,” said Brian Cadwell, the director and chief of police at Michigan Tech in an interview with The

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Upcoming Events 03.05.24

Tuesday, March 5th Simple Machines: Poetry, Letterpress, and the Art of the Little Magazine 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Rozsa Galleries   Talk about it Tuesday: Informational Interviews 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Career Services   La Peña: Spanish Conversation Hour 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Walker

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Waterfalls of the Keweenaw

Due to the recent snowmelt in the Keweenaw Peninsula, nearby waterfalls are in their prime with roaring spring waters. Within an hour of the Houghton, many hiking trails and parks have beautiful falls that weave into the rugged landscape. Hikers, nature enthusiasts, and students looking for a study break can

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Sports Review 03.05.24

Women’s Basketball Feb. 29 – W 91-64 vs Davenport Mar. 2 – L 46-57 vs Grand Valley   Men’s Basketball Feb. 29 – W 88-61 vs Davenport Mar. 2 – L 86-92 vs Grand Valley   Women’s Tennis Feb. 27 – L 1-4 at Lynn Feb. 29 – L 1-6

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Mont Ripley cuts back its hours as the season winds down

As the ski season winds down, Mont Ripley is reducing its hours to reflect the changing weather and dwindling snow conditions. Starting March 6, Mont Ripley will be closed Monday through Thursday, and their Friday hours will change from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and their Saturday and Sunday hours

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Empowering Student success: MTU Learning Centers

As we venture deeper into the second half of the semester, the looming presence of exams becomes increasingly apparent. Fortunately, they don’t have to be as intimidating as they may initially appear. MTU offers a solution through its diverse range of 15 learning centers, providing valuable support to navigate the

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MTU Memorial Union Building

USG speaks on spring break and the academic calendar

On Feb. 21, during their last weekly general meeting before Spring Break, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) voted on and approved a statement on when Spring Break should be scheduled in the future.  The statement urges the University Senate and the Senate Academic Calendar ad-hoc committee to amend the 2025-2026

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Broomball game

Behind the scenes of managing the broomball rinks

With the broomball season drawing to a close early this year due to abnormally warm  weather, The Lode met with broomball rink manager Joe Dlugos to gain insight into  the work that it takes to create and sustain the broomball rinks during the season.  To start, the work of a

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Spring break 2024: what you need to know

Spring break is coming up very soon, and earlier than previous semesters. This year, spring break begins Friday, Feb. 23, with classes resuming on Monday, Mar. 4. While many students will be off campus, some will be staying over break. Students that are living in the residence halls have some

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