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BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
March 18, 2025
TELL YOUR STORY - Hanif Abdurraqib stands before his audience, inspiring them with his words.
Writer Hanif Abdurraqib visits NMU
March 12, 2025
LISTEN AND LEARN - Marquette Ending Hunger hosts a trivia night using Quizzizz.
Marquette Ending Hunger hosts trivia night
March 11, 2025
BAKING TIME — Presenter Susan Robison explains what goes into sourdough starter at a Skill Builder called, "The Wonders of Sourdough."
SLFP holds Skill Builder, teaches ins and outs of sourdough making
February 27, 2025
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
February 27, 2025
In February of 2024, community members and students gathered at the Lower Harbor bell tower in downtown Marquette to protest in support of Palestine.
NMU’s involvement in protesting
February 21, 2025
Beyoncé accepting a Grammy Award at the 2025 music award show. (photo courtesy of GRAMMY.com)
Drama at the Grammys
February 21, 2025
SCENE SETTING — The opening scene of Much Ado About Nothing, as a group of Yoopers sneak up on a deer. Highlighting the setting of the UP and the second week of deer camp.
Much Ado About Nothing — A review
February 20, 2025
Why I think Valentine's Day needs more love
Why I think Valentine’s Day needs more love
February 14, 2025
COOKING UP A STORM — A table filled with home made dishes.
Hoop Soup — Hoop House enjoys recent harvest
March 17, 2025
WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department
WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department
March 14, 2025
DONT MISS OUT - Join the South Superior Climbing Club to watch several climbing films and have the chance to win raffle prizes.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Reel Rock 19 showing
March 12, 2025
STOP AND SMILE — Jane Fitkin stops to admire Marquette's natural landscape, which she has gone on to advocate for in a variety of ways.
Profile — NMU alum becomes voice for environment
March 12, 2025
TIME TO JUDGE — Chili chefs get ready for students to judge their recipes at the annual cook-off.
Getting creative at the Annual Chili Cook-Off
February 27, 2025
Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket
Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket
March 17, 2025
GET BACK - The 'Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.
Men’s basketball wins the GLIAC, heads to the dance
March 14, 2025
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
March 14, 2025
SPEEDING BY - Victoria Dybwad racing in the Nordic Ski team's NCAA race.
Nordic Ski takes home gold in NCAA Regionals
March 11, 2025
NMU Women’s Wrestling Boasts Successful Outing at Regional Qualifier
NMU Women’s Wrestling Boasts Successful Outing at Regional Qualifier
February 28, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025
Caden Sierra/NW
Wildcats fall short in close battle with Grand Valley State as regionals approach
February 13, 2025
SAFE SEX - Students participate in the Condom Carnival on campus. (Caden Sierra/NW)
Student Equity and Engagement Center hosts Condom Carnival
February 11, 2025

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BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
NMU's Entomology Club sells bug-themed baked goods to raise funds.
Megan Voorhees • March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
Elizabeth Loy • March 18, 2025
TELL YOUR STORY - Hanif Abdurraqib stands before his audience, inspiring them with his words.
Writer Hanif Abdurraqib visits NMU
Lindsey Hollander • March 12, 2025
LISTEN AND LEARN - Marquette Ending Hunger hosts a trivia night using Quizzizz.
Marquette Ending Hunger hosts trivia night
Lindsey Hollander • March 11, 2025
BAKING TIME — Presenter Susan Robison explains what goes into sourdough starter at a Skill Builder called, "The Wonders of Sourdough."
SLFP holds Skill Builder, teaches ins and outs of sourdough making
Elizabeth Loy • February 27, 2025
Features
COOKING UP A STORM — A table filled with home made dishes.
Hoop Soup — Hoop House enjoys recent harvest
Soup, snacks created from self-grown produce are enjoyed by the Hoop House.
Maggie Franzen • March 17, 2025
WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department
WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department
Morgan Dejager • March 14, 2025
DONT MISS OUT - Join the South Superior Climbing Club to watch several climbing films and have the chance to win raffle prizes.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Reel Rock 19 showing
Maggie Franzen • March 12, 2025
STOP AND SMILE — Jane Fitkin stops to admire Marquette's natural landscape, which she has gone on to advocate for in a variety of ways.
Profile — NMU alum becomes voice for environment
Amelia Kashian • March 12, 2025
TIME TO JUDGE — Chili chefs get ready for students to judge their recipes at the annual cook-off.
Getting creative at the Annual Chili Cook-Off
Morgan Dejager • February 27, 2025
Opinion
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
A story of a 21 year old becoming her old self again.
Megan Voorhees • February 27, 2025
In February of 2024, community members and students gathered at the Lower Harbor bell tower in downtown Marquette to protest in support of Palestine.
NMU’s involvement in protesting
Editorial Board • February 21, 2025
Beyoncé accepting a Grammy Award at the 2025 music award show. (photo courtesy of GRAMMY.com)
Drama at the Grammys
Editorial Board • February 21, 2025
SCENE SETTING — The opening scene of Much Ado About Nothing, as a group of Yoopers sneak up on a deer. Highlighting the setting of the UP and the second week of deer camp.
Much Ado About Nothing — A review
Antonio Anderson • February 20, 2025
Why I think Valentine's Day needs more love
Why I think Valentine’s Day needs more love
Maggie Franzen • February 14, 2025
Sports
Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket
Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket
Emma Marotz • March 17, 2025
GET BACK - The 'Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.
Men’s basketball wins the GLIAC, heads to the dance
Lily Gouin, Sports Editor • March 14, 2025
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
Emma Marotz, Assistant sports editor • March 14, 2025
SPEEDING BY - Victoria Dybwad racing in the Nordic Ski team's NCAA race.
Nordic Ski takes home gold in NCAA Regionals
Emma Marotz • March 11, 2025
NMU Women’s Wrestling Boasts Successful Outing at Regional Qualifier
NMU Women’s Wrestling Boasts Successful Outing at Regional Qualifier
Dylan Dube, Sports writer • February 28, 2025
Multimedia
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer • March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
Caden Sierra • February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer • February 18, 2025
Caden Sierra/NW
Wildcats fall short in close battle with Grand Valley State as regionals approach
Caden Sierra • February 13, 2025
SAFE SEX - Students participate in the Condom Carnival on campus. (Caden Sierra/NW)
Student Equity and Engagement Center hosts Condom Carnival
Lindsey Hollander and Caden Sierra • February 11, 2025
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Megan Voorhees
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Hi! I’m Megan Voorhees and I’m the Assistant News Editor at The Northwind! I was first introduced to journalism my sophomore year of high school and I’ve been in love
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