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GETTING INVOLVED - Pick One posts images encouraging students to engage in their promotion to explore new events on campus. Their posters depict prizes that students can win for their participation.
Pick One hosts event to encourage student engagement
September 11, 2024
HELPING HANDS - Student volunteers working for the NMU WellBeing Center set up tables throughout Jamrich to pass out pamphlets, fliers, bracelets and stress balls. Students could enter a raffle to win a variety of self-care items.
WellBeing Center hosts event to aid students’ dorm room cleanliness
September 11, 2024
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
Student post on social media app YikYak on Sept. 11, 2024.
Opinion — Campus continues negative streak on 9/11 with jokes spreading on YikYak
September 11, 2024
JUST AN IDEA - The fool proof main points a freshman should follow, at Northern Michigan University, to be successful.
NMU Survival Guide for incoming Freshmen
September 6, 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 — It's okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
September 11, 2024
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
September 5, 2024
HUDDLED UP — Students gather together in a Jamrich lecture hall to watch "Challengers" together. This event was hosted by Campus Cinema, which will show more films throughout the year.
Students begin new semester with “Challengers” movie night
September 4, 2024
BATTLE FOR THE BALL - Alumni team members play rough and ready during Saturday's annual Alumni Rugby game.
Men’s rugby team celebrates 45th anniversary at alumni game
September 4, 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
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 Men's Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Into The Cat's Maw- The gate of Fall Fest on the first day of classes, on Monday, was packed with students, faculty and other visitors looking at what the campus and Marquette community has to offer.
Take a virtual walk through Fall Fest
August 30, 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

The North Wind

The North Wind

Senior capstone projects take center stage

Crystal Nutt • March 28, 2013

Two one-act plays will be featured as part of the winter Lab Show series from Wednesday, April 3 through Saturday, April 6 at the James A. Panowski Black Box Theatre. The plays are directed by senior...

U.P. web series offers information for beginning farmers

Crystal Nutt • February 28, 2013

The Michigan State University Extension Project (MSUE) of Alger County presented its fourth webinar of the U.P. 2013 Beginning Farmers Webinar series on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The series consists of five...

Malcolm X to Barack Obama: Celebrating America’s Black Culture

Crystal Nutt • February 14, 2013

In celebration of Black History Month, two very important guests will be speaking at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Great Lakes Room of the University Center. The daughter of Malcolm X, Ilyasah...

Music department hosts guest musicians for Edvard Grieg recital

Crystal Nutt • January 31, 2013

The NMU music department will be hosting a recital featuring the work of composer Edvard Grieg, performed by two guest musicians from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Professor...

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