Student Newspaper at Michigan Tech University since 1921

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Student Commission meeting highlights

Michigan Tech’s Student Commission gathered on Oct. 31 to discuss a variety of campus issues and upcoming initiatives with staff members of departments such as Facilities, Student Leadership and Involvement

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Upcoming Local Foods Day

The Inter-Residence Housing Council (IRHC) is hosting Local Foods Day, an event where students may sample foods from a variety of local restaurants for free. This event will take place

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Sports Review 11.05.24

Women’s Volleyball Oct. 30 – vs. Northern Michigan – L 2-3 Nov. 1 – vs. Parkside – W 3-0 Nov. 2 – vs. Purdue Northwest – W 3-0   Men’s

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Spring 2025 registration closes soon

Preparing for the upcoming Spring semester is critical for student success. This planning includes registering for classes through Banweb. As a reminder, class registration ends on Sunday, Nov. 10 at

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Husky Jams

Marlee Huskey, 4th year, majoring in Exercise Science from St. Ignace, MI. “Lately I have been listening to Low Road by Adrian Nunez.” Connor, 4th year, majoring in Electrical Engineering

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Staff Highlight; Michele Reinke

Hi! I’m Michele Reinke and I got involved with The Lode through the Introduction to Journalism class. It’s a very fun and interactive HASS credit, and even though I am

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Word of the Week: Independent

Independent Adjective Not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself Not subject to another’s authority or jurisdiction; autonomous; free Not influenced

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Michigan Tech XC at DII NCAA Regionals

On Nov. 9, the Michigan Technological University cross country team will return to Lewis University for the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. This championship is the second race of their postseason,

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