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RAKE IT UP - An NMU student rakes leaves at a community member's home, making a difference one leaf at a time.
Students rake leaves, leave positive mark on community for Make a Difference Day
November 3, 2024
FUNDRAISE FOR CHANGE - NMU's Student Veterans of America hosted a fundraiser to donate money to families affected by Hurricane Milton.
Student Veterans of America work for change beyond Marquette
November 2, 2024
CREATE- A group of girls carefully choose charms to put on their bracelets in Jamrich lobby.
ASNMU holds bracelet-making event, allowing students to relax, recharge after midterms
October 30, 2024
VOTING 101 - Pri Burnham, Libby Myren and Sue Holliday teach NMU students about the importance of voting.
League of Women Voters joins Student Fellowship Program to discuss importance of voting
October 28, 2024
SPOOKY WRITING - Tutors hosting the event made the Writing Center in Harden Hall a cozy space for students to relax and work on their writing skills.
Writing Center hosts Halloween-themed write-in to motivate students’ writing
October 24, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
The Delft Bistro sign welcoming festival goers to the multitude of venues hosting the Fresh Coast Film Festival
Fresh Coast Film Festival, the freshest
November 6, 2024
Not all of us figured out how to pass our exams, but after reading this it (hopefully) will change.
Opinion — NMU Guide to passing exams
November 4, 2024
NO PINK PLEASE — This is the raw burger I received from the Wildcat Den on Friday, Oct. 16, 2024.
Opinion — When will the Wildcat Den stop serving raw food?
November 2, 2024
FESTIVE FUN — Students and members of Spanish Club gather to play games and make crafts for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos.
Spanish Club celebrates multicultural fall holidays
November 7, 2024
LEGENDARY DUO — President Brock Tessman and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speak with NMU students.
Howard Schultz returns to NMU
November 1, 2024
STOP AND POSE — Student Tas Stoetzner pauses for a picture as he reps NMU. He is involved in many student organizations on campus. (Photo courtesy of Tas Stoetzner.)
Profile — Becoming a Wildcat leader
October 28, 2024
WELCOMING THE DAY - The Teal Lake Singers gather around the drum to celebrate the day.
NMU honors Indigenous heritage on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 24, 2024
Graphic courtesy of Kelly Ryan
ASNMU to host Trunk-or-Treat for hockey season
October 23, 2024
Volleyball goes 2-1 in away series
Volleyball goes 2-1 in away series
November 6, 2024
Swim and Dive begins season at the starting block
Swim and Dive begins season at the starting block
November 3, 2024
Hockey loses to Arizona ahead of rivalry game 
Hockey loses to Arizona ahead of rivalry game 
November 1, 2024
NW File Photo
Hockey ends home opener weekend in a split
October 25, 2024
Football remains winless on season as they head to Michigan Tech
Football remains winless on season as they head to Michigan Tech
October 25, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18
October 28, 2024
Puckheads host annual helmet night, encourage student involvement
Puckheads host annual helmet night, encourage student involvement
October 25, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 17
Pizza Cat — Vol. 17
October 21, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
SURVEILLANCE TESTING—As part of the three month pilo program, NMU lab will work with ddPCR machines to analyze wastewater from various different lift stations around Marquette to locate COVID-19 and its variants.

NMU lab continues to surveillance COVID-19 in local wastewaters

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • September 3, 2021
Many labs in Michigan will begin testing their local wastewaters for COVID-19 as part of the new pilot program. The program could serve as a warning system in these communities.
Photo courtesy of Cara Camps SWEET TREAT—Avery Sommers, senior graphic design major, passes out ice cream during the 2021 Fall Fest which took place on Aug. 23 and 24.

Fall Fest brings back normality to campus

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • August 26, 2021
The 2021 Fall Fest took place on Aug. 23 and 24 from 12-3 with dozens of booths with campus clubs and organizations, off-campus businesses and other ways for students to become more connected in the community.
Flyer courtesy of Reece Carter and Walking the Path Together WALK FOR JUSTICE—The Center for Native American Studies collaborated with the social work department in order to bring about the “Walking the Path Together” program which has led to the creation of NMU’s first “Walk for Justice'' virtual event.

CNAS to host virtual “Walk for Justice” event in May

Ayanna Allen • April 22, 2021
NMU’s first “Walk for Justice'' virtual event will be held in May and aims to bring awareness and action in regards to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
Ashley Beronja/NW FINAL FORUM—President Fritz Erickson hosted the last forum of the year covering important plans for the future. These plans included the Fall 2021 semester, upcoming provost search and the strategic plan to improve NMU.

Final forum of semester covers fall 2021, provost search, strategic plan

Ayanna Allen • April 15, 2021
The final forum of the year was held via Zoom on April 14 covering plans for Fall 2021, upcoming provost search and new strategic plan to improve NMU.
Photo courtesy of Saphira Howell WEECARE WONDERLAND—WeeCare, a childcare company, is partnering with NMU to help achieve the goal of providing affordable and convenient childcare to students and faculty. WeeCare helps families in need of childcare by placing their children in facilities that already exist. If there is a shortage, WeeCare itself will work with members of the community to help them start their own daycares and childcare facilities in order to open up availability in childcare.

WeeCare partners with NMU to provide childcare for students and faculty

Ayanna Allen • April 8, 2021
NMU has partnered with childcare company, WeeCare, in hopes to start providing affordable and convenient childcare to students and faculty.
Sam Rush/NW

School of Nursing teams up with UP Regional Blood Center to host blood drive

Ayanna Allen • March 25, 2021
The School of Nursing and UP Regional Blood Center along with the PreMed club will be hosting blood drives on March 30 and 31 for the Marquette community.
Photo courtesy of Amber Morseau RED DRESS—The CNAS will participate in The REDress Project as part of the MMIW week. The REDress Project focuses on the issue of missing and the murder of indigenous women.

CNAS readies for MMIW week with red dress installation and other events

Ayanna Allen • March 22, 2021
The Center for Native American Studies plans to introduce Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women week to the NMU community March 22 through the 26.
ASNMU showcases ‘Health Week’ for students and faculty

ASNMU showcases ‘Health Week’ for students and faculty

Ayanna Allen • March 11, 2021
ASNMU will host their new program, Health Week, which will showcase different important health topics ranging from dietary to LGBTQ+ health.
Sam Rush/NW SOLAR POWER - The Superior Solar Project hopes to be in the construction phase as early as mid-2022 and in an operational capacity by the end of 2023. The solar farm will be located in Sands Township.

Renewable energy company plans to install solar farm in Marquette by end of 2023

Ayanna Allen • March 4, 2021
Savion plans to bring solar energy to Marquette by 2023. The hope is to help educate the local community about the benefits of a renewable energy project.
Conflict and Resolve exhibit

Heritage Center opens new exhibit featuring labor in the U.P.

Ayanna Allen • February 24, 2021
The Heritage Center opens up the new exhibit, "Conflict and Resolve: Labor in the U.P." open for all students highlighting historical laborers and union activities.
Photo courtesy of Sarah Cormier SPROUTING PROGRAM - The indoor agriculture program meet in Jacobetti in a room that was previously used for the aviation program. In the picture are so sprouts in an NFT (nutrient film technique) system.

Indoor Agriculture receives $100,000 grant from MDARD

Ayanna Allen • February 19, 2021
The indoor agriculture program received a $100,000 grant from Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to enhance the program.
Photo courtesy of James McCommons CAMERA HUNTER - In response to the pandemic, NMU professor James McCommons holds webinar to discuss his latest book presented by The Nature Conservancy.

NMU professor to discuss book at webinar on Feb. 19

Ayanna Allen • February 18, 2021
Professor James McCommons will be speaking at the upcoming webinar on Feb. 19 about his latest book presented by The Nature Conservancy.
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