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OPEN SKATE — NMU Students gather at Lakeview Arena for Open Skate Night. The Special Events Committee is hosting two upcoming skate nights for the semester on Friday, Feb. 3 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Olson Rink and on Thursday, March 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Russell Rink.
Special Events Committee hosts Open Skates
January 31, 2023
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
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
During a previous home meet, members of the Wildcat track team bolt from the starting line in a competitive race.
W Track & Field: Wildcats find early success in Lake Michigan Open
January 31, 2023
GET FIT - Pilates is a great class for both new and experienced people to get into shape and have a great time.
Pilates provides unique exercise experience
January 31, 2023
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

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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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