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SUN POWER — NMU students listen as a member of the solar panel installation crew explains how the bifacial panels work. The fully operational panels, located next to the SHINE building on Presque Isle Avenue, are the largest project to be financed entirely by the Green Fund, a five-dollar per semester student-paid fee.
Campus solar panels funded entirely by NMU students
January 30, 2023
WINTER FAIR - The Winter Student Organization Fair gives student organizations an opportunity to share their clubs with other students and recruit new members.
Center for Student Enrichment hosts Winter Student Organization Fair
January 27, 2023
BLOOD DRIVE - NMU nursing students Lauren Smith (left) and Megan Hendrickson (right) check in student blood donors. On Jan. 26, the American Red Cross held a blood drive in the Olson Library with help from NMU School of Nursing.
Campus blood drive encourages students to donate amidst blood shortage
January 27, 2023
FACULTY BIENNIAL — DeVos Art Museum hosts gallery of works by NMU Art and Design department faculty. The display can be viewed until March 31 during the gallerys hours, Mondays-Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Fridays 12-5 p.m.
Faculty Biennial exhibition opens at DeVos Art Museum
January 27, 2023
MUSIC CONFERENCE - NMU Jazz Combo (pictured below the staircase) performing after attending the collegiate reception at the 18th Annual Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids. NMU NAfME (pictured at the top of the stairs) also attended the collegiate reception.
NMU music students attend Annual Michigan Music Conference
January 26, 2023
FRESH FROM THE OVEN - Cinnamon rolls straight from the oven are a luxury everyone should experience at least once this semester. Even if its not from this recipe that includes sourdough, look up a recipe that fits ingredients in your kitchen and make some this weekend!
Cooking with Kata — Sunday Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
January 27, 2023
MEMORY BOX — For the chances I did not take, the people I did not meet and the places I did not go. A little fear meant nothing in comparison to that regret. Life is short, but man is it full when you look back at all the things you were too scared to do, but did it anyways.
Opinion – The everyday life of your average hermit
January 27, 2023
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
January 26, 2023
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
January 25, 2023
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
January 24, 2023
TV-19 — A look inside Marquettes newest TV station. WZMQ TV-19 is Marquette’s newest CBS affiliate news station, one that several graduates and current students work for and has only recently begun broadcasting live.
Profile — A look inside the studio: WZMQ TV-19
January 27, 2023
ICE CLIMBING - Rodriguez enjoys the view during a winter climb. Rodriguez is a PR Major in his last semester at Northern, and is currently president of South Superior Climbing Club.
Profile — Ice and Graduation: Vaughn Rodriguez’s Final Months at Northern
January 27, 2023
Author Colin Clancy
NMU Alumni Releases Debut Novel “Ski Bum”
December 13, 2022
ART POSTER - Award winning poster for the SAG art competition. The pieces chosen to be in the display include submissions from students in many different majors.
SAG brings Monsters and Mythos to campus library
December 13, 2022
From right to left, Sarah ONeill and Alex Belz (Assistant News Editor).
The North Wind Celebrates 50 Years of student voices, independent journalism
December 9, 2022
BOWING OUT—NMU sophomore guard Samantha Potter goes up for the contested layup over two Davenport defenders last season. The NMU Womens basketball team is going up against Lake State and Ferris State and hopes to improve both defense and offensive strategies.
W Basketball: ‘Cats looking forward, tough road trip ahead
January 26, 2023
FIERCE RIVALRY — NMU and Tech go head to head on the court last weekend. Next, they go up against the top four teams in the GLIAC, including Ferris State on the road.
M Basketball: Wildcats on the road, face tough test ahead
January 26, 2023
GEAR UP - Serkowski believes having basic knowledge of how to defend yourself is vital to your safety and teaches Self-Defense 101 in order to help students do just that.
Self-Defense 101 teaches students basic defense skills
January 24, 2023
LOOK AHEAD - Star guard Max Bjorklund led all scorers with 22 points in the win over Tech. Bjorklund is also on the Bevo Francis award top-100 watchlist.
M Basketball: NMU dominates Tech 90-65, Falls to GVST snapping 8-game win streak
January 18, 2023
GET READY - The Mens Hockey team warms up in the Berry to get ready for this weekend at Ferris State. The Cats are coming off a weekend split with the MIchigan Tech Huskies.
M Hockey: NMU splits with Tech, heads to Ferris before mid-season break
December 9, 2022

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The NMU Women’s Lacrosse team poses with its four seniors during its Senior Day festivities last weekend. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Youthful laxers survive and eye the playoffs

Alex Skinner • April 25, 2019

It took three seasons, but the Northern Michigan University Women’s Lacrosse team has finally punched its ticket to the GLIAC Conference Tournament. The Wildcats did so in a dramatic, do-or-die...

Freshman attack/midfielder Emily Renfrew looks to make a play near the Concordia University goal. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Laxers stumble in GLIAC

Alex Skinner • April 18, 2019

A busy week was at hand for the NMU Women’s Lacrosse team, and it went less-than-stellar with the team dropping all three of its contests and fourth game in-a-row overall. The Wildcats opened the week...

Reducing stigma around anxiety

Reducing stigma around anxiety

Alex Skinner • April 11, 2019

For those dealing with anxieties, the diagnostic can often seem rather confusing. Questions begin to circulate that you don’t have the answer to—am I just having a bad day? Is it because of a poor...

Demonstrating her natural ferocity, junior attacker Angelica Bogden knives through Davenport defenders in pursuit of lighting up the back of the net with relentless authority. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Women’s lacrosse picks up first road victory

Alex Skinner • March 28, 2019

It was a tale of two games for the Northern Michigan University Women’s Lacrosse team after finding itself on either side of the win-lose column. Entering the week against a McKendree University...

Junior midfielder Graison Ringlever leaves Lindenwood Lion players in the dust in pursuit of the attack. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Laxers showing tough grit

Alex Skinner • March 13, 2019

In a continuing season of close matchups for the Northern Michigan University Women’s Lacrosse team, the Wildcats packed their bags for a spring break road trip, its first of the season, after dropping...

Women’s laxers open the season with win

Alex Skinner • February 28, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Women’s Lacrosse team kicked off its season in victorious fashion after defeating the Albion College Britons 17-8 last weekend. Playing in front of the home crowd...

Young laxers set to kick off upcoming season

Alex Skinner • February 21, 2019

With the end of February fast-approaching, the NMU Women’s Lacrosse team is anxiously awaiting to hit the pitch to start the 2019 spring season. Entering its third season as a varsity sport, head...

NFL outcome shows need for new rules

NFL outcome shows need for new rules

Alex Skinner • February 6, 2019

Marred by disappointment, the 2019 NFL Super Bowl concluded with the New England Patriots winning their sixth championship game in franchise history, defeating the L.A. Rams 13-3. For fans of the sport,...

Icers playing to raise concussion awareness

Alex Skinner • January 30, 2019

When the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Men’s Hockey team comes to town this weekend, fans will notice a slight wardrobe change for the Wildcats, a helmet sticker to support the “New Tough Campaign.”...

Biggest takeaways of the 2018 fall sports season

Biggest takeaways of the 2018 fall sports season

Alex Skinner • December 6, 2018

1. Men’s Soccer is building a solid program It wasn’t a runaway success of a season but there are plenty of reasons to be encouraged by the state Men’s Soccer team moving forward. The team finished...

Patience is key through the process of rebuilding

Patience is key through the process of rebuilding

Alex Skinner • November 29, 2018

Take a deep breath in, hold it, hold it—exhale. Now repeat after me, the Northern Michigan University Men’s Ice Hockey team is going to be fine. Starting the season with a less than stellar 6-9...

NMU senior goaltender Atte Tolvanen shuts down an Irish breakaway Tuesday against Notre Dame. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Wildcats split with Lakers

Alex Skinner • November 29, 2018

As NMU students flocked away to the comfort of their homes over Thanksgiving break, the Northern Michigan University Men’s Ice Hockey team was heating up with three matchups against ranked opponents....

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