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From left to right: First Nations (Anishinaabe), African nations (Mauritius and Ghana), European nations (Germany, The Netherlands, Republic of Georgia), and Asiatic nations (Israel, Laos, and Pakistan)

Celebrate MTU’s vibrant cultures with this weekend’s Parade of Nations

September 16, 2021
Walking and/or enjoying nature is a healthy and fun hobby that can be enjoyed by those of all ages.

Are hobbies worth it anymore?

September 16, 2021
We are so proud of how far our university has come in terms of supporting and encouraging diversity and inclusion. We cannot allow this pride to lessen our ambition to continue improving.

Michigan Tech community makes strides in diversity, but there’s still room for improvement

September 9, 2021
This is from a previous K-Day, showing the types of activity to expect at K-Day.

K-Day’s triumphant return this Friday!

September 9, 2021
Join WMTU for a live-stream of Frankenmuth band Greta Van Fleets newest album.

WMTU to host Greta Van Fleet listening party

April 15, 2021
The sign that strikes fear in every beginner guitarist...

Stairway to Heaven is the perfect song to play in guitar stores

April 15, 2021
A staple of Houghton for 17 years, Bookworm Books and Coffee stood between East Montezuma Avenue and Sheldon Avenue.

Bookworm Books and Coffee closes this week

April 8, 2021
In the dusk, Douglass House rises above downtown Houghton.

Houghton: the perfect walking town

April 1, 2021
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion, along with the Humanities Department and Womens Leadership Council, are hosting a series of events in celebration of Womens History Month.

12th annual Feminists Reading Feminists hosted by CDI

April 1, 2021
Protestors take a stand to show their love for the environment

KYCA Line 3 protest at Houghton’s Veterans Park

March 25, 2021
My loving house panther of nine years: “Ozzy”

Why my cat Ozzy is my best friend

March 25, 2021
Photo of the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center, courtesy of their website

Covid vaccines coming to the Keweenaw

March 18, 2021
Learning brick tricks from a professional artist

Learning brick tricks from a professional artist

March 18, 2021
From left to right: my backyard, MTU campus, and Grand Rapids. All three have represented home for me.

[Photo] Where is home?

March 4, 2021
One of the dozens of photos I’ve taken of a sunset in Houghton/Hancock.

Keweenaw sunsets: a treasure I cherish

February 25, 2021
The Zoom link and password are available on these posters across campus.

Dive into the magical world of Dungeons and Dragons with MUB Board

February 25, 2021
This chart haunts me to this day.

Warum lerne ich deutsch, or why I learn German

February 18, 2021
M. Bartley Seigel teaches creative writing, literature and editing at Michigan Technological University.

Yooper poetry: an exclusive interview with U.P. Poet Laureate M. Bartley Seigel

February 18, 2021
With the sudden popularity of remote work, people see communities like Houghton and Hancock as potential new homes.

Moving to da U.P.: a sudden change in where people are heading for work

February 18, 2021
The sculptures were expertly carved, such as Delta Zeta and Delta Phi Epsilon’s Phineas and Ferb one.

Recounting the strangeness of 2021’s Winter Carnival

February 11, 2021
You know what it is.

A retrospective look at Winter Carnival

February 4, 2021
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) is located in the Hamar House, east of Fisher Hall.

Overcoming prejudice through the Center for Diversity and Inclusion

February 4, 2021
The Denali art exhibit is currently being hosted in the A-Space Gallery, located in the garden level of the Rozsa Center.

Denali art exhibit: a brief review

January 28, 2021
Dorm life resumes

Dorm life resumes

January 21, 2021
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