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Nothing to fear here!

The amazing spider

September 16, 2021
A near-exact replica of your average MTU blackboard.

Language ≥ Math

September 9, 2021
This semester was no less difficult than the last, and the same accommodations should be offered.

The only difference between this semester and last

April 15, 2021
Just look at all those people! They’re so close together! I’m going to have a heart attack.

Nervous about returning to in-person classes?

April 8, 2021
Coffee is a much-needed nutrient to many college students, so thankfully there are many places to get it in Houghton!

A rundown of coffee in Houghton, by a local

April 8, 2021
This was never me. Also I would like to note that I am not, in fact, a serial killer.

Video games are a bonding activity!

April 1, 2021
Why this pandemic has felt so weird

Why this pandemic has felt so weird

March 18, 2021
We’re living in a very stressful time and have very limited access to resources which could help us cope.

Inadequate reaction to increasing need

March 4, 2021
This debate covers concerns readers may have about the new vaccines

To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate

February 18, 2021
I mean, c’mon. You know these are never good.

A new approach to Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2021
All wines reviewed were white. Not any specific kind of white, just white.

Wine under $10

February 4, 2021
Narcissus and his pool or me and my zoom square? Trick question! We are the same.

Camera on

January 28, 2021
All wines reviewed were white. Not any specific kind of white, just white.

Wine under $10

January 21, 2021
Special thank you to Noah Agata, MTU student, for the helpful insight on hill conditions

The best day to hit the slopes

January 21, 2021
We all need sleep, it’s time to stop shaming some people for their natural sleep schedules.

The unnecessary and unrealistic dichotomy of sleeping schedules

January 14, 2021
Asynchronous online classes allow us to take advantage of the little daylight we have during these long winter months.

Asynchronous online classes are the best thing to happen to the Upper Peninsula

January 14, 2021
This semester was unlike any other. Allowances should be made in these difficult times.

There has to be another option

December 3, 2020
It’s hard to tell which part made me more embarrassed to be an American citizen: The Trump supporters singing about chopping people up or a well-known former politician inappropriately “adjusting his shirt” in the presence of a young woman.

Life is just less funny now and it’s ruining entertainment

November 19, 2020
Doesn’t this picture bring you joy?

The Great British Baking Show is the only thing keeping me going and that’s okay

November 19, 2020
Julius Ceasar being assassinated OR an accurate depiction of how Thanksgiving dinner feels? You decide.

Why your vote matters and your opinion doesn’t

November 12, 2020
There’s always a bright side, sometimes we just have to look a little harder for it.

There is still some good

November 5, 2020
Tattoos in the workplace

Tattoos in the workplace

October 29, 2020
Image by Bokskapet from Pixabay

A (very) one-sided debate

October 15, 2020
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay

Podcasts – the future of entertainment

October 15, 2020
What do you think? Check out our new poll to weigh in on the next debate!

Can you be friends with an ex?

October 1, 2020
Map shows average 14-day testing rate by county as of Monday, September 14th. Darker colors indicate higher levels of positive cases.

Forced in-person attendance

September 17, 2020
Thank you to all faculty and staff for all your hard work.

Impressed, Proud, and Yet…

September 10, 2020
Don’t be fooled by the seemingly harmless opportunities. Photos courtesy of Pexels

#coronacations: a selfish and dangerous idea

March 19, 2020
Easy ways to be more eco-friendly

Easy ways to be more eco-friendly

March 17, 2020
The most recent Tame Impala album a letdown

The most recent Tame Impala album a letdown

March 3, 2020
How to fake being Boujee: Wine edition

How to fake being Boujee: Wine edition

February 25, 2020
Why celebrating Winter Carnival is still relevant

Why celebrating Winter Carnival is still relevant

February 18, 2020
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