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Six ’Cats go to NCAA finals

Six ’Cats go to NCAA finals

AnnMarie Kent June 8, 2017

As the school year wound down, six Wildcat women geared up for the Track & Field NCAA Outdoor Championships. Head coach Jenny Ryan said the atmosphere at the competition was exciting. “There were...

Hockey’s newest Wildcat

Hockey’s newest Wildcat

AnnMarie Kent April 20, 2017

Consistency and culture were the focus of Tuesday’s press conference announcing Grant Potulny as the new head coach of the NMU Hockey team. After the dismissal of former head coach Walt Kyle, a search...

Gettin’ wined and dined in the 906

Gettin’ wined and dined in the 906

AnnMarie Kent April 20, 2017

Marquette has long been lacking a place for wine. Yes, most bars sell Barefoot by the glass, but with the increase in millennials drinking and appreciating wine, Zephyr Wine Bar gives Marquette the upscale...

A Muslim perspective

A Muslim perspective

AnnMarie Kent April 6, 2017

Local TV sports personality Sam Ali swapped his studio and his signature bowtie for a podium and a simple white shirt as he spoke about what it’s like being a Muslim in the Upper Peninsula. The event...

Shine signs contract in GR

Shine signs contract in GR

AnnMarie Kent March 23, 2017

Less than three weeks ago senior forward Dominik Shine scored the final goal in the playoff game against Bemidji State University that forced a third game in the series; today he skates at Van Andel Arena...

Walt Kyle’s career in hockey

Walt Kyle’s career in hockey

AnnMarie Kent March 16, 2017

On Friday, March 10 the NMU Athletics department announced they would not be renewing hockey head coach Walt Kyle’s contract. Athletic Director Forrest Karr said the decision came from reviewing the...

Kyle off the ice at NMU

Kyle off the ice at NMU

AnnMarie Kent March 16, 2017

Just hours after NMU announced their release of former hockey head coach Walt Kyle from his contract, a warrant was issued for his arrest. The Marquette County Sheriff’s Department issued the arrest...

Maschmeyer’s last frames as a Wildcat

Maschmeyer’s last frames as a Wildcat

AnnMarie Kent March 2, 2017

Editor’s note: Senior defenseman Brock Maschmeyer­—a native of Bruderheim, Alberta—talked to the North Wind, reflecting on his time as a Wildcat and his nomination for the NCAA Senior CLASS Award. Q:...

Dig into different bar food at new gastropub DIGS

Dig into different bar food at new gastropub DIGS

AnnMarie Kent March 2, 2017

The resurgence in the economy has brought color back into downtown Marquette and brought a bar into the hands of a couple of young entrepreneurs. DIGS Gastropub is set to open this month. Part-owner...

’Cats battle for final playoff seed

’Cats battle for final playoff seed

AnnMarie Kent February 23, 2017

A swift slap to the puck put Atte Tolvanen and the Wildcats’ 5-game shutout record to rest just 3:26 into the first period of Friday night’s game. After a 9-game unbeaten streak and a 6-game win...

Women’s Lacrosse goes varsity

Women’s Lacrosse goes varsity

AnnMarie Kent February 16, 2017

The final of the new sports, announced in the spring of 2015, begins its inaugural season. Women’s Lacrosse tips off in the Superior Dome on Saturday. The team began as a club sport before the university...

Animal companionship enriches your life

AnnMarie Kent February 16, 2017

It’s embarrassing to admit, but when I was deciding on a college my dog swayed my decision a lot and when I made the decision I had no idea just how much animals can enrich college. My original plan...

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