Media production students attend Sundance Film Festival. Learn to embrace the blank spaces between successes. Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) film maker Destin Daniel Cretton (Just Mercy, Short Term 12) spoke […]
Looking for an opportunity to worship as a community and get some SDC credit? Oasis Worship Nights take place on Tuesday nights, right here on campus! The first Oasis Night of the semester starts next […]
With the new semester starting up, you might want to consider forming new habits. To make it easier for you, here are five applicable steps to start off the semester successfully: 2. Get a Planner […]
Author William P Young once said: “Coincidence has a name.” Through the life of Brad Johnson, dozens of students at UNW have been blessed by one simple ‘coincidence’. Twenty years ago, Brad Johnson, the owner […]
The University of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNWSP) will celebrate its ninth president on December 2, 2022. Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek’s inauguration will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Students and faculty are invited to […]
The Figure(d) It Out podcast answers questions young adults are asking. Are you a young adult trying to figure out life? Or just passionate about coffee? Then search no more. The “Figure(d) It Out” podcast […]
Welcome to UNW, Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek! This year, he became UNW’s ninth president. TheMEL wanted to show him a warm welcome to the university and tell him a little bit about what theMEL does. So, theMEL […]
A crisp crunch under your left, black boot. *click* A call overhead from a sandhill crane. *click* A swift breeze blowing through your hair *click* This is snapshot into what a small group of Communication […]
The weather is getting cooler but the Universtiy of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNW) theater department is just warming up! Our theater department is gearing up to present “Little Women” in the Knight Performance Hall […]
Chenue Her, “Good Morning Iowa” anchor and Chief Photographer Don Schmith were awarded a Regional Emmy in the Children/Youth/Teen — News category for their story “Never Too Young,” the story of an Ames third grader […]
The singer Isaac Peabody, who goes by the stage name PEABOD, enjoys writing and performing hip-hop songs. He aims to help his listeners, no matter their age, connect and relate to the words he expresses […]
As World Mental Health Day approaches, each of us can benefit from the reminder that you are not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a […]
If beauty, pain, the simple moments, courage, failure, and the imperfect memories that shine golden in life came alive, they would describe the play “These Shining Lives”. Performed in the Patsy Miller Studio Theatre (a […]
This fall Reagan Soper gained the title of the executive director of the public relations workshop. Soper, a senior PR major, found herself interested in the position during the last school year. She saw this […]
Act justly and love mercy and walk humbly. Micah 6:8 A simple Bible verse hangs on the office wall of Professor Laura Watkins, instructor of communications at UNW. Through this interview, I will learn that […]
With the clash of cymbals and the last trumpet blast, Bella Stone, a PSEO student at the University of Northwestern—St. Paul, plays the final note of the UNW Orchestra concert on her viola. Even though […]
The night was brisk as students huddled outside the Robertson Student Center on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Spring break just started and students’ eagerness to hit the road could not be contained. Everyone piled into […]
One of the first jobs Emily Heck had right out of college was not her favorite. The business was unorganized, chaotic and stressful. This was not what she had in mind after graduating from UNW […]
Los Angeles has been a dreamland of a place for me to visit. The weather, outdoors, lifestyle, and FOOD have been aspects of Southern California that captivated me since my island days. I will show […]
Students at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul are interested in a plethora of different activities. Sports, theatre, cooking, school, music and many other activities draw in students in today’s world. Only some of […]
After graduating high school in 1972, Neil Stavem knew he wanted to work in the radio industry. Stavem chased fame and fortune but didn’t succeed with either, so he knew a change needed to be […]
Mattie’s first inclination was to tell him not to even ask. No, not on a date, but to run for student body vice president. She didn’t end up sending that text, and instead, low and […]
In the basement of the Mel Johnson building, Scott Krueger revisits a class of students not unlike himself a year ago. In conversation, he authentically shares what he’s learned as a fresh-out-of-college graduate from the […]
By Linnea Lee, The University of Northwestern—St. Paul Imagine this: You wake up on a regular Monday. But instead of going to class, you get to skip—with full permission—and fly to Nashville, the biggest music […]
Look out! Crime is all around you. From students jaywalking across Lydia Avenue to muggings for your all too empty wallet to devastating murders that break the heart of a community, you can never fully […]
Out of breath, red in the face, sweaty, shaking from drinking two-too-many coffees with no breakfast and embarrassed from the anticipation of walking into the classroom late with a low quality paper that was finished […]
Every college student needs a coffee shop to escape to and get some homework done. Changing the scenery can often boost motivation and create a stress-free space to relax and escape from life’s problems. The […]
Looking for a way to travel this summer and earn some cash at the same time? Campus Outreach provides an exciting opportunity for University of Northwestern students through their Summer Training Project. Campus Outreach is […]
It is difficult for many students to find a major that excites them, let alone one that motivates them. Savanna Deretich is an alumnus of the University of Northwestern – St. Paul who recently graduated […]
People and Planet Fellowship (PPF) is “a club encouraging our community to explore, sustain, and enjoy creation through outdoor activities & environmental education” (from their Instagram). PPF is planning fun events for the springtime: a […]
“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.” 1 Corinthians 10:23 (ESV) Awards. Accolades. Winning. Being the best. Participation in extracurriculars creates the […]
University of Northwestern – St. Paul hosts its annual Five16 Film Festival on April 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets went on sale February 8. The festival features five short film categories: comedy, animation, music video, […]
Let’s face it. Moving away from home is tough. An ugly dorm makes it tougher. Affordably styling your dorm makes the college transition so much easier. Follow this DIY list to avoid a decorating dilemma. […]
Jessica (Blatchley) Raboin ‘15 found that community at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul was key to her personal and professional development. Raboin, a double major in non-profit administration with a ministry emphasis and […]
A waste of time. Invaluable. Useless. Reckless. The list goes on to describe the comments and reactions I received when I decided to take a gap year after my high school graduation and become a […]
Hippo Campus is an indie rock band that is made up of St. Paul locals. Their newest album, LP3, was released on February 4. Here is everything you need to know about Hippo Campus: The […]
The University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s men’s basketball team is off to a great start in their 2021-22 season. The team, led by Coach Tim Grosz, has racked up 17 wins and six losses […]
Many students around campuses everywhere, but especially at the University of Northwestern– St. Paul claim that Residence Life is an unhelpful monstrosity. Students do not meet with their resident assistants unless there is a problem, […]
What does being the Princess Kay of the Milky Way have in common with being a PR major? According to University of Northwestern—St. Paul senior PR major Amy Kyllo, everything! Being crowned Princess Kay is […]
My Public Relations Writing and Tactics article is due tomorrow. It’s difficult to find the perfect place to study and knock out this assignment. I could study in my dorm room to zone in and […]
“Have courage, and do not be afraid of new experiences.” Those words came from our very own, Monique Harbaugh, who studied abroad in Rome, Italy last semester. Monique, a Senior Film Production major here at […]
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – As Spring approaches and the snow slowly starts to melt off the softball and baseball competition fields; both programs anxiously await to start their respective seasons. Last season the UNW softball team recorded […]
Venture into an ice castle appropriate for Queen Elsa from “Frozen.” Ice Castles is bringing some winter creations to New Brighton. The ice castles are built by hand to create a magical experience. This castle […]
“The Lightning Thief” opens February 17 In spite of only holding auditions on January 11, the University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s theatre department opens its spring season with “The Lightning Thief,” the Percy Jackson Musical, starting February 17. […]
Christian community is a central piece to the campus culture of University of Northwestern—St. Paul. Often times, worship and prayer events held on campus are by students and staff of UNW, and thus, look very […]
For Dalton Jordahl ’20 Communication Studies it is the people who make University of Northwestern – St Paul’s communications program so special. Today, Jordahl continues to work in an environment that values people, as an […]
Amanda Brooks attended UNW and was a part of the communications program from 2017-2020, majoring in public relations and minoring in media production. After graduation, she began working for Life102.5 in Madison, WI, where she […]
Free Bikes 4 Kidz, brainchild of Northwestern alumnus Terry Esau, will be the Good News Story of the Day tomorrow at 9 a.m. on FOX 9. Tune in to “Live with Kelly and Ryan” to […]
On Thursday, Dec. 9, five Communication department students were inducted into the National Communication Association honor society for college students, Lambda Pi Eta. There are approximately 500 active chapters nationwide. University of Northwestern – St. […]
It’s almost the end of the semester, and that means that the UNW dance team is getting ready for their last performance of the year! The team will be dancing at the men and women’s […]
With Christmas fast approaching, we’ve likely started decorating our homes and maybe even begun planning for our family gatherings. With all the anticipation during this time of year, listening to Christmas music is undoubtedly exciting […]
This fall, students in film workshop participated in a challenge to make a whole film in just 24 hours. They were split up into groups and worked all might on these films. Enjoy! Find more […]
Madison Ryann Ward is both an athlete and a singer. Madison attends the University of Oklahoma. Madison has been a part of the volleyball team at the University of Oklahoma for the past four years, […]
Colorvault is a musical group focused on creating music that allows people to fully submit and surrender to their Creator. Colorvault believes that worship is a space that embraces God’s mysteries, responds to His majesty […]
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