Student Newspaper at Michigan Tech University since 1921

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Local History; History of Calumet

The Keweenaw produced 10.5 billion pounds of copper over a 120-year production period. The beating heart of this mineral extraction was the village of Calumet. Copper production started in the

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Biking in the Keweenaw

Whether you are an avid road biker looking to take on large mileage or you want to go as fast as possible downhill on a mountain bike, the Keweenaw is

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Campus Introductions; Sustainable Bioproducts

MTU’s Sustainable Bioproducts bachelor’s degree explores alternative fuel sources by looking at biobased products, such as trees, plants, and agricultural materials, in hopes of reversing the effects of climate change.

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Upcoming Events 11.05.24

Tuesday, November 5 CFRES Resume Review 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Forestry, Atrium Beyond the Resume: Building Networks with Informational Interviews 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. – Rekhi, Room

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Election Day information

The general election falls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which means Election Day coincides with the day of The Lode’s weekly print release. If you’re reading this on Tuesday and haven’t

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