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Joleigh Martinez
Search for Provost and Academic Vice President brings candidates to campus
December 8, 2023
SUPPORT FOR SADVA — The SADVA bake sale featured baked goods like cookies, cake pops, bagels, muffins, rice krispies, brownies and more. 
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Awareness student group hosts first fundraiser in club’s history
December 8, 2023
Photo courtesy of NMU WellBeing
A Q&A with WellBeing
December 4, 2023
LEAVE NO TRACE — Heather Vivian from Respect Marquette County educates on the impacts of outdoor recreation as part of the organizations mission of protecting natural resources.
Leave No Trace 101 workshop promotes protecting natural resources
December 1, 2023
LOCAL HOUSING — The city of Marquette has faced several challenges regarding affordability in the area.
Marquette city manager addresses affordable housing in the city
December 1, 2023
THE END — Me, sipping my tea, as I prepare for my last few days at Northern. Finishing college is a tad more anxiety-inducing than I expected, but it feels good nonetheless.
Opinion — A nervous editor’s reflections on time spent at NMU
December 8, 2023
AT WORK — My desk set-up in the North Wind office at 301 Gries Hall. I have worked at and decorated my desk area for the past year and a half.
Opinion — The North Wind shaped my collegiate experience
December 8, 2023
NEW FEATURES — The plan for what the new Harden Hall should look like. Renovation should take about two years, and the library will be updated with many new features. Photo courtesy of NMU Facilites
Editorial — The pros and cons of Harden Hall’s renovation
December 7, 2023
Joleigh Martinez
Opinion — “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” review
December 7, 2023
NEVER STOP RUNNING — Many people turn to the treadmill once temperatures start to drop. The truth is, with proper protection, you can keep running outside as long as youd like.
Opinion — Outdoor exercise in the chilly seasons
December 5, 2023
FIRST PERFORMANCE — Superior A Cappella made its debut Wednesday night with arrangements of songs such as Some Night by FUN and What Was I Made For by Billie Eilish. Photo courtesy of Sophie Laskaris.
Upper Peninsula’s only a cappella group makes its debut
December 8, 2023
ADVOCACY ABROAD — Senior environmental science student, Zoe Fess, traveled to Rome, Italy as a North American delegate for a United Nations conference focused on Indigenous Food Sovereignty on a global scale. Photo courtesy of Zoe Fess.
Profile — A trip to Rome for 2023 United Nations Global Indigenous Youth Forum
December 7, 2023
Graphic courtesy of Kelsey Clark
Diversity in Disability brings awareness to epilepsy
December 6, 2023
SEVEN MINUTE ITCH — Noah Richardson and his band got the crowd screaming and shouting along during every song.
Anticipation to acclaim: NAE’s Noah Richardson concert with Iridescence owns the stage
December 5, 2023
LOCAL ART — Art hung on all the walls in The Crib so people could admire and purchase it as they worked.
COZEE Show art gallery takes over The Crib
December 5, 2023
CAPTAIN — NMU hockeys #8 Artem Shlaine talks hockey and shares his journey.
From Moscow to Michigan: Artem Shlaine’s unconventional hockey journey
December 8, 2023
U.P. BATTLE — The Cats take on their Upper Peninsula rival the Huskies after a weekend against the Vikings.
M Hockey: ‘Cats face UP rival Michigan Tech Huskies in weekend split
December 7, 2023
CHAMPIONSHIP MIND — Wildcats dive into the Calvin College Invite this weekend looking for NCAA consideration.
Wildcats Swim & Dive into Calvin College Invite pursuing NCAA consideration, championship qualifications
December 1, 2023
WILDCAT GOAL — Goaltender Benni Halasz watches from his post as the team celebrates a goal. Halasz was named CCHA Goaltender of the week after the Cats swept Augustana at home last weekend.
M Hockey: Halasz earns Goaltender of the Week after weekend split against Falcons
December 1, 2023
COMPETE — The Cats end the regular season ranked five in the GLIAC.
Women’s Volleyball finishes GLIAC tournament season in Quarterfinals against MTU
November 17, 2023
Campus Cinema hosts Barbenheimer double feature
Campus Cinema hosts ‘Barbenheimer’ double feature
December 3, 2023
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
December 1, 2023
Students can peruse and purchase plants propagated by teaching staff at the campus greenhouse. The sale runs through this week.
Campus greenhouse hosts plant sale at library
November 14, 2023
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
October 29, 2023
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
October 26, 2023

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NMU Rural Health partnership established with new grant

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer • September 1, 2021
NMU opens the doors to the new NMU Center for Rural Health. The center was established after receiving grant money from the Michigan Endowment fund and aims towards providing Marquette County with an influx of nutrient dense food.
Photo courtesy of NMU Conservation Crew COMMUNITY CLEANUP—On Saturday April 17, NMUs Conservation Crew pitched in to help clean up Lower Harbor Mattson Park. The cleanup was apart of the 2021 Earth Week celebration.

Earth Week activities look to promote sustainable future

Joad Blaauw-Hara • April 20, 2021
Anderton's Earth Week 2021 kicks off with a park cleanup with NMU's Conservation Crew. The week of events aims to promote a more sustainable future for NMU.
Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications POWWOW—The Native American Student Association will be holding a virtual celebration to educate the breakdown of a traditional powwow with dancers, drum songs and guest speakers about the celebration.

Upcoming powwow to uplift Native American community, educate students and community on culture

Joad Blaauw-Hara • March 25, 2021
On April 3 NMU’s Native American Student Association will host a virtual powwow that will educate students about Native American culture from 1 to 3 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Haley Rhoades DINING DONATION—A new option for students who are under a meal plan is to donate their unused dining dollars to NMUs Food Pantry. The option was implemented in December of 2020 with the idea stemming from Jacob McCann, a student who wanted to give his unused dining dollars to a good cause.

Unused dining dollars donation option for NMU Food Pantry

Joad Blaauw-Hara • March 10, 2021
NMU student, Jacob McCann, proposed the idea for students to have the option to donate their unused dining dollars towards the NMU Food Pantry for those in need.
Photo courtesy of John Miller NICE CLIMB - Climbing is an outdoor sport that has been increasing in popularity. Marquette offers climbers of all experience levels places to climb year round, whether on the rocks or on the ice. The Gym-to-Crag event will help educate those transitioning from an indoor climbing to an outdoor climbing experience.

Virtual event educates climbers on sustainable climbing

Joad Blaauw-Hara • March 2, 2021
On Wednesday, March 3, the Gym-to-Crag: UP Climbing Community event will take place, educating climbers on switching from indoor climbing to outdoor climbing.
Flyer courtesy of Dan Truckey IMPROVING SAFETY - As part of the ongoing exhibition, Conflict and Resolve: Labor in the U.P., the U.P. Heritage Center hosted a virtual lecture from retired mine worker, James Paquette. Paquette discussed the importance of improving safety for not just the workers, but the general mine conditions as well.

Retired mine worker speaks on improving worker and mine safety

Joad Blaauw-Hara • February 25, 2021
On Feb. 24, the Heritage Center hosted a virtual lecture with retired mine worker, James Paquette, featuring talks on improving worker and mine safety.
Storefront of Donckers restaurant located downtown Marquette

Michigan indoor dining set to reopen Feb. 1

Joad Blaauw-Hara • January 26, 2021
Indoor dining in Michigan is set to reopen by Feb. 1. NMU dining hall will continue to practice COVID-19 safety precautions as they open back up.
Peter Smedley/NW WINTER WEATHER—The U.P is home to heaps of snow, and while it has not hit yet, driving in these conditions is not far away.

Driving home in winter weather

Joad Blaauw-Hara • November 18, 2020

For decades, students of Northern Michigan University have driven home for winter break to get back in touch with their families and friends. This trip’s quality can vary greatly depending on many factors,...

Photo of cosplayers posing in costume

Cosplay Club contends with COVID-19

Joad Blaauw-Hara • November 3, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, clubs and organizations have experienced unprecedented change, and have had to adapt to meet an array of challenges. The NMU Cosplayers Unite Club is one such organization...

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