Student Newspaper at Michigan Tech University since 1921

Published Weekly on Tuesdays Office Located in Walker 105

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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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Student Org Spotlight

Club Spotlight; Competitive Climbing Club

Within the existing “Ridge Roamers” climbing club, a small dedicated group has formed the Competitive Climbing Club at MTU. As a club within a club, any active member of the

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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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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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