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CELEBRATION—The National Transfer Student Week booth in Jamrich, outside room 1100, is a place for transfer students to stop at during the week to collect buttons, information and pin where they went to school before on the map. The booth will be active all week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help spread the celebration of transfer students.
NMU Admissions holds National Transfer Student Week
October 20, 2021
Photo courtesy to NMU Archives BLAST TO THE PAST—Located in the basement of the library, NMU Archives is home to all historical records from campus and the central U.P.
NMU Archives dives into past with Community History Workshop
October 15, 2021
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
October 15, 2021
GIVING BACK—Morgan Hallenbeck (left, front), Loryn Burnette (farthest back, right), Lauren Smith (middle, right), and Analisa Ehli (front, right) Students from the School of Nursing helped out with the Blood Drive by taking vitals for those who were donating blood.
School of Nursing hosts annual blood drive with U.P. Regional Blood Center
October 15, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW 104—AAUP continue to work without a contract, pushing past the 100 day mark. AAUP have been without a contract since July 1, 2021.
NMU-AAUP continue working without contract
October 15, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table
Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table
October 13, 2021
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
October 13, 2021
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
October 8, 2021
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
October 7, 2021
Virtual reality stations in the library are available for students, faculty and staff but are left largely unused. The library is looking to increase awareness about their virtual reality devices and various ways students can use them to fit their interests.
Virtual reality available but underused in library
October 19, 2021
Students prepare to rake leaves in community for Make a Difference Day
Students prepare to rake leaves in community for Make a Difference Day
October 19, 2021
REBRANDING - Campus Cinema recently changed their logo as a part of their efforts to increase campus participation. They have been showing movies in a virtual and in-person formats to accommodate for COVID-19 precautions.
Campus Cinema prepares for Halloween season
October 19, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
HEALING CIRCLE - Members of Morning Thunder play a closing song after the unveiling of the NMU land acknowledgement at the morning ceremony for Indigenous Peoples Day 2021. The land acknowledgement sign and recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day were long processes that the Native community on NMUs campus strove to bring into existence.
Native groups on campus continued advocacy for Indigenous recognition
October 15, 2021
TEAM CHEMISTRY—The NMU womens hockey team looks to improve over the next few weeks before traveling downstate to take on Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of Faith Delgado.
Women’s hockey looks to improve as season progresses
October 20, 2021
LUCK OF THE IRISH—NMU forward Connor Marritt and defenseman Trevor Cosgrove collide with Notre Dame forward Grant Silianoff in the first period of Saturday nights game. The Cats came up short 5-2 against the Fighting Irish, and didnt get good bounces throughout the game. Travis Nelson/NW
‘Cats hockey doesn’t get right bounces in 5-2 loss to No. 17 Notre Dame
October 19, 2021
TOUGH BLOW—NMU quarterback Drake Davis drops back to pass during Saturdays 21-14 loss to Michigan Tech. The Wildcats have now lost 11 straight meetings against the Huskies dating back to 2010. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Wildcats’ football loses 11th straight Miner’s Cup in heartbreaker to Michigan Tech
October 18, 2021
WRAPPING UP THE WEEKEND—The NMU football team celebrates on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of its game against Wayne State on Saturday, Oct. 2. However, the Cats football team fell on the road to Davenport 18-13 to drop to 1-1 in conference play. Travis Nelson/NW
Weekend recap: women’s soccer dominates, football falls to Davenport
October 13, 2021
SWEET, SWEET SWEEP—The team celebrates after forward Connor Marritts first career goal put NMU in front 2-1 in the first period of Saturdays win over St. Thomas. The Cats averaged six goals per game on the weekend, and are looking good to start the season. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey uses five-goal third period to sweep St. Thomas
October 12, 2021

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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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