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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
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 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 — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 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
ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.
Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 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 Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 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
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Calumet area named Hockeyville USA, granted money for arena

Calumet area named Hockeyville USA, granted money for arena

Levi Erkkila • April 4, 2019

On March 31, the passionate hockey community in and around the Calumet area earned the title of Hockeyville USA, sponsored by Kraft Hockeyville. The countless dedicated fans and volunteers of the small...

Members of the NMU Women’s Basketball team celebrate a field goal during its first-round matchup against Ashland University. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Basketball avenges GLIAC Championship loss

Levi Erkkila • March 21, 2019

The Northern Michigan Women’s Basketball team finished its season this past weekend in the NCAA tournament. In the first round of the tournament, the Wildcats defeated the Ashland University Eagles (AU)...

The NMU Women’s Basketball team huddles at center court. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Bring on the Eagles

Levi Erkkila • March 14, 2019

Over spring break, the Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball team competed in the GLIAC conference tournament. In the Quarterfinals on Tuesday, NMU beat the Ferris State University Bulldogs...

Advantage ’Cats in feline fight

Levi Erkkila • February 28, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball team hit the road this past weekend for a pair of GLIAC match-ups. On Thursday, the Wildcats took on the No. 11 Grand Valley State University (GVSU)...

Playoff basketball returning

Levi Erkkila • February 21, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball team hit the road last weekend for two GLIAC matchups with the Ferris State University (FSU) Bulldogs and the Lake Superior State University (LSSU)...

One last victory at home

Levi Erkkila • February 14, 2019

In the final home games of the regular season, the Northern Michigan Women’s Basketball team recorded a weekend sweep. The Wildcats defeated the Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals (SVSU) Thursday...

Sophomore guard/forward Lexi Smith dribbles down the lane in a previous home matchup against Michigan Tech University. Smith has appeared in each of the 21 games played this season. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Rebound win against the Pride

Levi Erkkila • February 7, 2019

The Northern Michigan Women’s Basketball team hit the road this past weekend for a pair of GLIAC contents with the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (UWP) Rangers and the Purdue University Northwest (PNW)...

Junior forward/center Jessica Schultz dribbles low in the paint while senior guard Tess Weatherly stands ready.

Pesky Huskies nip ’Cats

Levi Erkkila • January 30, 2019

The Northern Michigan Women’s Basketball team hosted U.P. rival the Michigan Technological University (MTU) Huskies this past Saturday. Despite a late comeback attempt, the Wildcats fell short in a 55-53...

NMU players on the bench jump up in excitement after converting a key basket against Davenport University. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Women ’hoopers slide into first place in GLIAC

Levi Erkkila • January 24, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball team swept a pair of home games this past weekend. A strong second half in Thursday’s game against the Davenport University (DU) Panthers propelled...

Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics. Darby Youngstrom drives to the basket in Northern’s recent victory over Ferris State University. For the sixth time this season, and fourth time in GLIAC play, NMU women’s basketball held their opponent under 50 points on their way to defeating Ferris State University 53-42.

’Cats climb division ranks

Levi Erkkila • January 17, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball team jumped to the top of the GLIAC North Division over winter break. The ’Cats won six out of eight games over that span. A conference record of...

Sophomore forward Lexi Smith rises up for a shot last season at home against Wayne State University. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Women’s basketball soars

Levi Erkkila • December 6, 2018

The Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball team opened their GLIAC play this past weekend with match-ups against the Northwood University (NU) Timberwolves and the Saginaw Valley State University...

Room for improvement following tourney

Room for improvement following tourney

Levi Erkkila • November 29, 2018

The Northern Michigan University Women’s Basketball team traveled to St. Paul Minnesota this past weekend to participate in the Radisson Hotel Classic. In a close game with the Concordia-St. Paul...

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