…hesitation, process, death, imperfection—even breathing,” Moore explained. “In my courses at Northland we’ll explore this theory and ways to honor or embrace the body in the context of media, rather than resist or deny it.” Moore’s relationship with Lake Superior started out as a long distance one. Working as an…
Studying, researching & touring Lake Superior By Beth Dooley, For the Star Tribune Updated: September 5, 2014 “Everyone has a listening point somewhere. It does not have to be in the north or even close to the wilderness, but some place of quiet where the universe can be contemplated with…
…in Lac du Flambeau, she encountered Northland College Professor Joe Rose of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. “When he started to describe Northland I was intrigued,” Smith recalled. “I couldn’t believe there was actually a college that one could pursue a course of study that included Native…
…act in a consumption driven society. Gratitude is most powerful because it provides an opening to reciprocity, to the act of giving back, to living in a way that the Earth will be grateful for us. Graduation Day is often a time for gifts, of course and I’m told that…
See inside the “colorful minimalist” dorm of juniors Lily and Ruby Sevilla. By Katelyn Chef, Teen Vogue During the course of this back-to-school season, we have seen students upgrading their dorm rooms in BIG ways. Everything from eye-catching removable wallpaper to personalized coffee carts fit for any caffeine connoisseur has…
Pens and Paddles is a unique, experiential English course that combines literary study with wilderness fieldwork. In the classroom, students read wilderness literature that includes Sigurd F. Olson. Then in May, they travel to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for two weeks on the trail, where they read, write,…
BY PETER ANNIN, co-director of the Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation For the Chicago Tribune Has President Donald Trump drifted off-course in Great Lakes politics? The question comes from the news that Trump plans to slash Great Lakes improvement funding by 97 percent. According to a budget document obtained by…
…the cost of the workshop and travel expenses. Marissa gained invaluable knowledge at this workshop, learning not only basic skills, but also networking with experienced filmmakers and and focusing specifically on filming unpredictable wildlife. Marissa took Introduction to Video this past semester, a course designed to introduce the student to…
…held its first meeting and in 2012 the Institute celebrated its fortieth anniversary. “Malcolm set the course for what Northland would become,” Miller said. “He succeeded by making Northland more like Northland rather than less.” After serving at Northland, McLean moved to St. Paul, where he was president of the…
…Cameras? Over the course of nearly three months, Matzinger, Olson, park staff, and local volunteers conducted track surveys while managing trail cameras and acoustic devices that record sound. Matzinger will analyze the findings for his senior thesis. Matzinger and Olson left a few cameras in the park for Costa Rican…
