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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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Volleyball ends season with win streak

Julie Goldberg • November 16, 2016

The Northern Michigan Volleyball team finished their regular season with four straight victories. The Wildcats beat Hillsdale on Friday, Nov. 4 and Northwood on Saturday, Nov. 5. On Friday, Nov. 11,...

Volleyball falls to Ohio teams

Julie Goldberg • October 26, 2016

The Northern Michigan volleyball team is on the road this weekend to take on two GLIAC conference opponents. On Friday, Oct. 21, the Wildcats hosted the Ohio Dominican Panthers and lost in five sets. “We...

Cross Country team places second at GLIAC Championships

Julie Goldberg • October 26, 2016

History was made last weekend for the Northern Michigan Cross Country team as it finished second at the 2016 GLIAC Championships. Five all-GLIAC performances propelled the Wildcats to their best finish...

Volleyball team sweeps Illinois tourney

Julie Goldberg • October 19, 2016

The Northern Michigan volleyball team is back home this week to play two GLIAC conference opponents. The Wildcats competed in the Mizuno Midwest Region Volleyball Crossover Tournament on Friday, Oct....

Volleyball team heads to crossover tournament

Julie Goldberg • October 12, 2016

The Northern Michigan volleyball team competes in the Midwest Region Crossover in Aurora, Illinois on Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15. The Wildcats fell to the Urbana Blue Knights in nonconference...

Wildcat Volleyball hits the road for Ohio matchups

Julie Goldberg • October 5, 2016

The Northern Michigan volleyball team is on the road this weekend to take on two Ohio opponents. On Friday, Sept. 30, the Wayne State Warriors beat the Wildcats in five sets. “We really had chances...

Volleyball team takes on three Ohio teams

Julie Goldberg • September 21, 2016

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team travels to Ohio this week to take on three Ohio universities. On Monday, Sept. 19, junior outside hitter Madison Whitehead was named the GLIAC North...

Volleyball team starts conference play

Julie Goldberg • September 14, 2016

Conference play starts this week for the Northern Michigan University volleyball team. The Wildcats travel to Saginaw Valley State on Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. to face the Cardinals. “Our mindset...

Volleyball team takes on Wisconsin tournament

Julie Goldberg • September 7, 2016

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin to compete in the UW-Parkside Tournament on Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10. On Friday, the team faces St. Cloud...

Volleyball team begins season at Texas tourney

Julie Goldberg • August 31, 2016

The Wildcat volleyball team  begins their regular season this week on the road. The team  travels to Weatherford, Oklahoma to face the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept....

Track and field athletes break school records

Julie Goldberg • April 20, 2016

The Wildcat track and field team broke two records at the Hillsdale Invite on Saturday, April 16. Freshman Shayla Huebner broke the 400-meter dash record set by Kaylee Lasako in 2008 by .43 of a second...

Track and field team wins Rex Foster Invite

Julie Goldberg • April 13, 2016

The Northern Michigan University track and field won the Rex Foster Invite on Sunday, April 10 in Whitewater, Wis. with six Wildcats winning individual events. Leading the charge for the Wildcats were...

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