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News from October 2024

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Pietila and Alexander earn GLIAC Players of the Week honors

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 28, 2024

Brooke Pietila and Kenna Alexander have been recognized for their performances in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) by being named Players of the Week.

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NMU Athletics announces upcoming events schedule from October 30 to November 3

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 28, 2024

Northern Michigan University (NMU) Athletics has a busy schedule ahead from October 30 to November 3, featuring various sports events and special activities.

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NMU women's soccer triumphs over Purdue Northwest with decisive 5-0 victory

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 27, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Purdue Northwest on Senior Day.

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How many students were enrolled in 8th-grade in Michigan in 2023-24 school year?

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 26, 2024

There were 103,137 8th-grade students in Michigan schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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Northern Michigan falls in straight sets against Wayne State

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 26, 2024

The Northern Michigan volleyball team faced a tough match against Wayne State, losing in straight sets with scores of 16-25, 23-25, and 23-25.

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NMU swim team breaks records; earns NCAA B cuts

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 26, 2024

The NMU men's swim and dive team wrapped up their weekend competition with a mixed result, securing a victory against Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) but falling short against Grand Valley State University (GVSU).

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NMU women's swim team sets records against SVSU and GVSU

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 26, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's swim and dive team made significant strides in their recent meet against Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) and Grand Valley State University (GVSU).

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Hoving earns first team honors as Wildcats finish seventh at GLIAC Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 26, 2024

The Northern Michigan University cross country team participated in the GLIAC Championships held in Big Rapids, Michigan.

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Arizona State secures victory over Marquette with late goals

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 26, 2024

Scoreless with four minutes remaining in the third period, the Sun Devils were given their fifth power play of the evening.

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League of American Workers President: Harris, Biden 'prioritize foreign nationals over the American citizens of Michigan'

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Oct 25, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said Vice President Kamala Harris has prioritized illegal aliens over Michigan citizens after a recent report that illegal crossing were temporarily halted by Biden to improve Harris' campaign.

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Michigan ranks 21st in total VA home loans during Q3

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

Michigan ranked 21st in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 1,896 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Northern Michigan wrestling begins new season with Green & Gold Intrasquad

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan University wrestling team is set to kick off its 2024-25 season with the Green and Gold Intrasquad event on Saturday.

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Wildcats secure shutout victory over Lakers ahead of senior celebrations

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team secured a victory against Roosevelt with a 3-0 shutout, marking a successful start to their senior weekend.

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Arizona State defeats NMU Wildcats 3-1 in historic first matchup

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) hockey team faced the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Berry Events Center, marking the first encounter between the two teams at this venue.

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NMU men's swim team falls to Saginaw Valley State in season opener

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's swim and dive team hosted the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals at the PEIF Pool for their first home meet of the 2024/25 season.

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NMU women's swim team triumphs over SVSU Cardinals at home meet

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's swim and dive team achieved a decisive victory against the Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) Cardinals in their first home meet of the 2024/25 season.

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Northern Michigan volleyball loses to Grand Valley State

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan volleyball team faced a challenging match against Grand Valley State University on Friday evening.

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Yu Sakamoto wins gold at U23 World Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

TIRANA, Albania - Yu Sakamoto, a sophomore from Northern Michigan women's wrestling team, secured the gold medal in the 53kg weight class at the 2024 U23 World Championship held in Albania on October 25th.

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League of American Workers president: Michigan voters 'have had enough' of 'runaway inflation' under Harris-Biden economy

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Oct 24, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said that "people of Michigan have had enough" of the economic conditions under the Harris-Biden economy.

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NMU hosts Blue Line Luncheon on November 1

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

The NMU Athletic Department is set to host the first Blue Line Luncheon of the 2024-25 season on Friday, November 1. The event will take place at the Ramada of Marquette, located at 412 West Washington Street. Tickets are priced at $25 per person and the luncheon is open to the public.