Ceramics teacher Laura Korch has over 25 years of experience with the craft. She has a masters degree from Arizona State University, and currently teaches ceramics 1, 2, and sculpture 1. In the past, she has also taught 3D design as well as modern art history. Though she’s been at NMC since 2023, she has been teaching ceramics in general since 2005.

NMC’s ambitions for the future include revamping the energy systems of several major buildings. Over the next several years, Scholars Hall, the Osterlin Building, the Tanis Building, the Biderman Building, and the Health & Science building will all join the Innovation Center in being powered by geothermal energy. The geothermal energy project will change the source of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or HVAC, to heat energy from deep within the earth.

I have always had the mindset and heart of a caregiver. I have always helped others and in some cases, given my last dollar because someone needed it more than me. Although I decided not to have children, I have always wanted to be able to help children in need. It is so disheartening that there are so many children in need of basic needs such as food, safe shelter, and someone who cares, and how easy it is for them to fall by the wayside.

Northwestern Michigan College is looking to change learning management systems, or LMS for short. The college has been using Moodle for the past 15 years, and will soon make the change to Canvas.

On Jan. 19, TikTok was banned from operating in the United States unless sold to an American company. The idea of a ban, originally introduced by the Trump administration during his first term, was fully realized in April 2024 when Congress passed and president Biden signed a ban into law.

The upcoming return of Trump’s presidency is celebrated by his supporters, but dreaded by many Americans who are part of marginalized communities. Trump has repeatedly made threats against the rights of the LGBTQ+ community during his campaign, including plans to undo Biden’s expansion of Title IX that protects transgender youth in schools. The negativity towards LGBTQ+ people from the right wing has caused feelings of fear and loneliness in members of the queer community, and many are in need of a safe space.

Anyone familiar with the National Football League, regardless of their team or geographic location, will be familiar with the astonishing success that the Detroit Lions have had under head coach Dan Campbell. With the season over after losing in the divisional round of the playoffs, there is still much for fans to celebrate. In the regular season, the Lions went 15-2 overall, a franchise record. They also earned the number one seed in the NFC and are once again champions of the NFC North.