The North Wind

Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • April 26, 2022

A couple of my friends recently explained to me what they think of in relation to the term “cult”, and the results ranged from “like in the movies, like a massive hierarchy, living together, all of them are having to dress the same” to “strange rituals, the kool-aid guy, hidden remote areas.” So what was it really like?

Alumnus and TikTok influencer to hold book reading

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • April 12, 2022

Murphy will be reading from his self-published children’s book It Only Takes 1, which tells the story of him becoming an entrepreneur at age 13.

Satire—The last supper: A farewell to NLD

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • March 22, 2022

And now, oh NLD, we are nearing our final farewell. Our final days together have come. Don’t mourn our time together, don’t cry. For although you may miss my gold dining plan, I shall not.

Opinion—The importance of vulnerability

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • March 10, 2022

I’m a firm believer that oversharing has its place in building strong friendships and relationships, and sometimes it even has its place in public discourse when we’re trying to break down certain stigmas or misconceptions about real people’s personal lives.

Wildpups to comfort students throughout semester

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • January 27, 2022

Feeling particularly stressed or burned out as the Winter 2022 semester gets underway? There’s certainly a great many reasons to feel that way—ongoing COVID-19 concerns, zoom fatigue, isolation, dining hall food. But never fear, the Wildpups are coming to Lydia Olson Library regularly this semester, making a total of eight appearances.

NMU Wildpups to provide comfort during finals

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • December 2, 2021

The Wildpups are returning to the Lydia Olson Library this exam season. Students can find the pups there on Monday Dec. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Opinion—Self-care during finals

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • December 2, 2021

At this time of the year, tensions are running high. Stress is peaking for many students, and much of that is a result of final exams. We all share the feeling of urgency and uncertainty about how we will measure up when comparing our performance to previous semesters.

Opinion—Tips for learning a new language from scratch

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • November 4, 2021

At this stage, you won’t be able to understand much, perhaps just the gist of what’s being said. But you’ll start to get a feel for how the language sounds, and how speakers of the language put together their thoughts. Keep building your knowledge of grammatical structures and slowly augment your vocabulary. Soon, with a lot of work and patience, you’ll notice your comfort with the language improves.

Student pressure opposes plan to repurpose Whitman Commons

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • November 2, 2021

Science departments on campus have been desperate for resources and especially lab space, so the administration suggested the possible transformation of “underutilized spaces” into labs. Several students and professors from the Center for Native American Studies spoke out at the forum against this use of Whitman Hall.

BOT holds special meeting, hears student and faculty statements, discusses financial statements

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • October 29, 2021

NMU’s Board of Trustees (BOT) held a special meeting via zoom, beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 28, in which they approved the audited financial statements for the previous year, assessed the next year’s budget and heard many student and faculty members speak on topics of interest to the community.

Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • October 22, 2021

Students with an interest in aiding Native Communities are invited for coffee and conversation during the “4 C’s Coffee Hour” event, held by Walking the Path Together. The event will take place at 10 a.m. on Nov. 4 in 112 Whitman Hall.

Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • October 15, 2021

The Upper Peninsula as a whole is known as one of the best places to go to see the fall, and we’re lucky enough to be present here as the trees change and show their full, fiery hues.