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Republicans Increase Anti-Trans Ads

As the Nov. 5 election nears, former President Donald Trump and his campaign have increased their attacks on the transgender and

genderqueer community, reportedly spending millions of dollars in an effort to win over voters. The advertisements have been most commonly aired at NFL and college football games.

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On-Campus Student Engagement is Faltering. What's Next?

Currently, student engagement on NMC’s campus is at a low point. With minimal attendance at club meetings and community activities, student leaders in NMC’s community are working to make connection more accessible to students. Still, increasing engagement has remained a difficult feat.

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Candidates for NMC Trustee

Voters decide on Nov. 5 who will sit on Northwestern Michigan College's Board of Trustees. The race is between five candidates vying for two, six-year seats and one, two-year seat.

All five candidates answered the question:

What are the critical issues facing the NMC Board of Trustees and how would you address them?

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How Do College Students Celebrate Halloween?

Halloween can still be fun and festive

even if you aren’t into cosplay or aren’t

willing to spend money on a costume

you’ll wear once. Felix Volas, another freshman found a way to participate in dressing up

without breaking the bank.

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Arts & Entertainment
Cutouts Marks The Return of The Smile

The project starts strong with its first track, “Foreign Spies.” Its sparkling synths and

dreamy vocals are immediately captivating and moving. Track two, “Instant Psalm,” uses

chilled-out strings to elicit the feeling of walking through a calm forest in the middle of a

cool summer day. Then, track three, “Zero Sum,” gets funky with a cowbell, quick plucky

guitars, and brass wind instruments.

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First Lady Jill Biden and Gwen Walz Spark Up the Volunteer Effort in Traverse City

On Oct. 28, first lady Jill Biden and the wife of VP candidate Tim Walz, Gwen Walz, paid a visit to the Traverse City Democratic Campaign Field Office to promote volunteer efforts for the Harris-Walz Campaign. 

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You Take The initiative: Alan Bersin Gives Students Insight into the US Immigration System

Immigration has been a hot topic going into the Nov. 5 election, with a high number of voters citing it as one of their top concerns. Bersin, a voice of expertise on the issue of the southern border, offered insight into the current state of the system before his International Affairs Forum event.

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Anit-Police Graffiti Found in NMC's Scholars Hall

“Northwestern Michigan College takes all reports seriously that may contradict our values

of respect, integrity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment where all students can achieve their full potential.” said Diana Fairbanks, AVP of

Public Relations, Marketing, and Communication.

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Opinion: The Comfortable and the Chaos: the Contrast of Walz's and Trumps' Traverse City Rallies

On Friday, Oct. 25, former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump held a rally at the Cherry Capital airport. It’s an event he did during previous election cycles, where his plane landed on the tarmac and he gave a speech to the crowd. Thousands were in attendance at the beginning of the event, filling up the open-air tarmac all the way to the back of the building.

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