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Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
October 22, 2021
NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel
NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel
October 22, 2021
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NMU students draft emergency climate action resolution for city of Marquette
October 22, 2021
RED IS THE NEW GOLD—Members of the faculty union, AAUP, stand outside of the Northern Center on Friday to protest against the ongoing contract negotiation mediation.
AAUP votes no confidence in BOT, protest held Friday outside Northern Center
October 22, 2021
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
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
October 22, 2021
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
October 22, 2021
TAKE A STAND—Students, professors and community members gathered in front of the Northern Center on Oct. 19 to protest Enbridges harmful Line 5. The protest was organized in part by NMU professor Martin Reinhardt.
Opinion—Say no to Line 5
October 22, 2021
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
October 20, 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
STARTING YOUNG - Bazile Panek wins the written business plan and business plan presentation sections for NMU’s New Business Venture competition with his business Niim. Niim creates socks with traditional designs by Indigenous artists that combine Western and Indigenous professionalism.
Students start own businesses while still studying full time
October 22, 2021
Joe Pera interacts with the audience after the premiere of his new episode of “Joe Pera Talks With You on Saturday, Oct. 16. Peras show was one of many shown at the Fresh Coast Film Festival over the course of four days.
5th annual Fresh Coast Film Fest encourages climate awareness through film
October 22, 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 offers gaming, educational resources
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
PASSING OF A LEGEND—Long-time NMU hockey announcer Tim McIntosh passes away at age 74. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
NMU hockey announcing legend Tim McIntosh passes away at 74
October 22, 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

The North Wind

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NMU Sports Hall of Fame to induct seven new members in class of 2007

carson.lemahieu and carson.lemahieu • October 4, 2007

This Friday, Oct. 5, seven former standout Northern athletes and coaches will be enshrined eternally in the NMU Sports Hall of Fame. Included in this year's hall of fame class are former hockey players...

NMU swimmers to open season with intrasquad meet

carson.lemahieu and carson.lemahieu • October 4, 2007

The NMU swim team looks to make a splash this season as they kick off their season Saturday, Oct. 6, when they compete in the Green and Gold meet. The Green and Gold meet is an annual intra-squad scrimmage...

Campus active-shooter policy just now distributed to Northern faculty

carson.lemahieu and carson.lemahieu • September 27, 2007

NMU's plan to cope with a school shooter is only now being widely disseminated to faculty and administrators, five months after the Virginia Tech shooting, which killed 32 students and faculty and injured...

Suspicious student alarms NMU faculty

carson.lemahieu and carson.lemahieu • September 27, 2007

NMU's faculty active-shooter plan was successfully utilized this past week after a suspicious person wearing a belt which appeared to be made from bullets was witnessed on campus in the academic mall. Faculty...

Cross-country ‘Cats finish strong, prepare for future

carson.lemahieu and carson.lemahieu • September 20, 2007

The NMU cross country team dashed their way to early season success this past weekend as they finished fifth out of 22 teams at the Midwest Open in Kenosha, Wis. "I think of our 18 girls who ran, we...

Wildcat soccer shutout streak ends

carson.lemahieu and carson.lemahieu • September 13, 2007

The Wildcats women's soccer team got off to a rocky start in conference play this weekend as the team tied Ashland University and then saw its four-game shutout streak snapped in a loss to Findlay University. On...

LeBlanc sets scoring record in victory

carson.lemahieu and carson.lemahieu • September 6, 2007

After scoring her 39th career goal in Northern's 4-0 win over Lewis University, Wildcat forward Renee LeBlanc became the 'Cats all-time leading scorer. LeBlanc, a senior on the team, scored twice...

NMU volleyball stumbles to 0-4 start

carson.lemahieu and carson.lemahieu • August 30, 2007

Dominic Yoder's coaching career at NMU got off to a rough start this past weekend as the 'Cats began their season with an 0-4 record after being swept at the Concordia-St. Paul Tournament, Aug. 24-25. The...

Famed cross country coach pushes Wildcat skiiers into national spotlight

carson.lemahieu and carson.lemahieu • April 26, 2007

NMU head basketball coach Dean Ellis has won 340 games over the course of 21 seasons. Hockey head coach Walt Kyle has coached several players who have received national accolades. USOEC boxing coach Al...

Leave No Trace

carson.lemahieu and carson.lemahieu • April 5, 2007

The number of hikers and campers in the United States has steadily increased over the last century, but many are unaware of the lasting toll their outdoor expeditions have on the environment. According...

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