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POPCORN SALE — Greek life sets up shop in Jamrich Hall ticketing booth to sell popcorn for a local cause.
NMU Greek life collaborates for Sexual Assault Awareness Month fundraiser
April 26, 2024
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.
Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus
April 26, 2024
ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
Biology student Grace Charles shares her ideas on how to protect our birds on campus. Photo courtesy of Grace Charles
Opinion–Protecting the birds at NMU
April 26, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
SPOTTED — A blue-spotted salamander stops in its tracks on a roadside of Presque Isle Park. Many salamanders could be seen migrating through the park, which caught the attention of students and led to further studies and protective measures.
Students and faculty block roads, conduct studies for blue-spotted salamander project in Marquette
April 26, 2024
ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.
Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
FINAL STRETCH — The Cats look to place second overall in the GLIAC before heading into playoffs.
WLAX hits the road to finish out impressive regular season run
April 26, 2024
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
April 30, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
WINNING BIG—Senior forward Myles Howard leads the ‘Cats with 14 points and 12 rebounds in a 67-58 road win over Davenport. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

NMU slays GLIAC giants

Baris Kancoglu • January 30, 2020

After traveling downstate and picking up two big road wins over Davenport University (DU) and Grand Valley State University (GVSU), the NMU Men’s Basketball team is rolling. In the month of January,...

BIG GAMES FOR ‘CATS—Junior guard Alec Fruin goes up for a floater during a 70-52 loss to Hillsdale on Thursday, Dec. 19. The Wildcats have improved since then and the toughest five-game stretch of the season is about to begin. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Brutal stretch awaits ‘Cats

Baris Kancoglu • January 16, 2020

Looking ahead at the schedule, the NMU Men’s Basketball Team is going into a tough stretch to finish off the month of January.  The Wildcats begin that tough slate against not just one of the...

ALL ABOARD—NMU Swim and Dive is on the rollercoaster to NCAA Championships as its tough stretch begins. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Swimmers, divers have GLIAC’s in sight

Baris Kancoglu • January 16, 2020

The NMU Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive teams are getting ready for the biggest competition of the year: the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships.  Only five...

BACK AT HOME—Junior guard Alec Fruin possesses the ball in last season’s 70-61 victory over Grand Valley State University on Saturday, Jan. 19. The Wildcats host Northwood University in its first GLIAC game this season. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Splitting a pair in Alaska

Baris Kancoglu • December 5, 2019

  The NMU Men’s Basketball team is getting ready for its first two conference match-ups of the season after splitting two games in the Seawolf Thanksgiving Classic.      The Wildcats’...

SWEEPING THE POINTERS—Both NMU Swim and Dive teams had impressive victories over the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Pointers. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Swim and Dive sweeps UW-Stevens Point

Baris Kancoglu • November 14, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive teams are getting ready for their biggest challenge yet this season: the Calvin College Invitational where they will be competing for...

ALL ABOARD—NMU Swim and Dive is on the rollercoaster to NCAA Championships as its tough stretch begins. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Waves of momentum

Baris Kancoglu • October 31, 2019

NMU’s Men & Women’s Swim and Dive teams look to ride the waves for a splashing win on Friday, Nov. 1 against Grand Valley State University (GVSU). Head Coach Heidi Voigt believes that everybody...

WILDCATS ON THE HUNT—NMU welcomes Lewis in their second home game of the season at 4 p.m. today. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Men’s soccer seeks home victory

Baris Kancoglu • September 12, 2019

The Wildcats started off strong this season by winning against a better team on paper, Southern Indiana University (SIU), 2-1 last Thursday. The Wildcats took the lead in the 23rd minute with a penalty...

MEN’S SOCCER REBOUNDING — Healthy and ready to go, the Wildcats have the pieces to contend in the GLIAC as they get ready for today’s opener.

Northern faces Screaming Eagles in opener

Baris Kancoglu • September 5, 2019

The Wildcats Men’s Soccer team is ready to set sail into the 2019 season. The season for the Northern starts with the Southern Indiana University (SIU) Screaming Eagles. In last years matchup, the ’Cats...

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