On March 23 around 11 p.m., the aurora borealis, or the northern lights, were visible in Traverse City. The beautiful phenomenon is caused by solar gas that collides with the Earth’s magnetic field and creates a colorful light show in the sky.

Northwestern Michigan College has a long list of resources designed to maximize student success. NMC’s Disability Support services are fundamental to the success of students that find they need accommodations to succeed in college.

Spring break is a time for many students to take off for vacations, catch up on sleep or work, or simply relax and spend time with friends and family. Homework assigned over break, however, can impact students’ plans for fun.

The National Football League (NFL) Combine is a three-day event in which college football athletes, hoping to hear their name called during the NFL draft, go through a series of drills and athletic testing. NFL teams use the Combine as an opportunity to talk to these prospects and see how athletically gifted they are.

The "Super Mario Bros. Movie" - a disappointing, mediocre, corporate product.

In 1920, the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote, widely considered the first step towards gender equality, was ratified. Yet, over a century later there is still  gender inequality in the United States. In male dominated fields, such as maritime, construction, and athletics, it is particularly obvious. Throughout the last century, it has been proven time and time again that anything a man can do, a woman can do just as well.