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NMU Day of Giving hosts fifth annual fundraising event
NMU Day of Giving hosts fifth annual fundraising event
December 3, 2021
Photo courtesy of Lower Kuskokwim School District LEARNING—Alaskans Lower Kuskokwim School District was established in 1991. For the last 18 years, the school district has came to NMU in hopes of recruiting new employees.
Career Services partners with Alaskan school for teaching opportunities
December 3, 2021
TAKING A VOTE—NMUs Board of Trustees met virtually on Wednesday, Dec. 1, for a special session to discuss the presidential search firm as well as interim presidents, Kerri Schuiling, contract. The next scheduled board meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 11:30 a.m. in the Northern Center.
BOT holds special meeting for presidential search firm, interim president’s contract
December 2, 2021
NMU Wildpups to provide comfort during finals
NMU Wildpups to provide comfort during finals
December 2, 2021
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
November 19, 2021
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Letter to the Editor—Luther West is not blameless
December 3, 2021
Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays
Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays
December 3, 2021
BEAT THE STRESS-Half of the trouble with dealing with stress is knowing when to push yourself to finish your task, and when to give yourself a little break to recharge.
Opinion—Self-care during finals
December 2, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
November 18, 2021
Tips to succeed during finals mentally, physically and academically
Tips to succeed during finals mentally, physically and academically
December 3, 2021
Carisa LaFernier and Ginger Shelifoe from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community answer questions about victim services or about domestic violence awareness in the Indigenous community. Other resources at the Domestic Violence Awareness and Wellness Workshop included a storytelling workshop and yoga.
Walking the Path Together hosts workshop focused on healing from domestic violence
December 1, 2021
Cast members of the Elf the Musical show prepare for opening night which is Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. The show will run until Dec. 11 and include a matinee performance specifically for those with audio and visual sensitivity.
Don’t be a cotton headed ninny-muggins, see ‘Elf the Musical’
December 1, 2021
Members of the NMU Jazz Combo, including Owen Edwards soloing on alto saxophone, perform during an NMU jazz concert. A group of five students will perform in the library on Tuesday to provide more relaxing studying music for students.
NMU Jazz Combo to provide live study music before finals
November 30, 2021
Rachel Hauch creates paper snowflakes to hang up as decorations for the write-in on Tuesday and Wednesday. The write-in is designed as a time for students to work on their final papers in a fun and productive environment, but also as a way to inform students about the location of the Writing Center.
Writing Center hosts relaxing write-in event to destress
November 30, 2021
FACING NATIONS BEST—NMU forward Mikey Colella scores a goal in a 6-3 win over Bowling Green last Friday. The Wildcats now welcome in top ranked Minnesota Duluth, where a big opportunity awaits. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey faces big challenge against top-ranked Minnesota Duluth
December 3, 2021
TWO WINS AWAY—The NMU Northstar womens rugby celebrates with their regional championship trophy after a lopsided victory against Minnesota State-Moorhead. The team now heads to Tennessee to face Wayne State College in the national semifinals, and are two wins away from winning it all. Photo courtesy of Rachel Placeway.
Northstar rugby’s historic season continues into national championships
December 3, 2021
HEADING INTO GLIAC PLAY—NMU mens forward John Kerr hammers down a dunk during the Wildcats exhibition win over Bay College on October 28. Both the mens and womens basketball teams for Northern hit the road this upcoming weekend to begin conference play against Northwood on Thursday, and Michigan Tech on Monday. Travis Nelson/NW
Basketball jumps into conference play after Minnesota clashes
December 1, 2021
SCALING UPWARD—A pair of South Superior Climbing Club members climbing in the Marquette area. The club offers plenty of experiences for those looking to get into rock climbing. Photo courtesy of Micah Carroll.
South Superior Climbing Club gives students rock climbing experiences
November 18, 2021
GOING OUT ON TOP—NMU quarterback Zach Keen rolls out of the pocket to make a throw during Saturdays win over Northwood. Despite being shorthanded and trailing early, the Cats closed the season out strong. Travis Nelson/NW.
Football closes season with victory over Northwood
November 17, 2021

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NMU cross country head to championships

NMU cross country head to championships

Mason Wallace • November 9, 2017

The NMU Women’s Cross Country team ran their way right to the National Championships after placing fourth in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship Saturday afternoon in Cedarville, Ohio. Despite...

North Wind file photo: Right, NMU alumna Kayla Argeropoulos volunteers with a smile at the annual “First Nations Food Taster” event last year.

Food Taster to bring Indigenous eats to NMU

Mason Wallace • November 9, 2017

Envision how your life would be different if you had to survive solely on the food found in the Upper Great Lakes Region. Things you may be making for yourself would include roast turkey, bison and...

Cross Country takes second at GLIAC: Five Wildcats earn all-conference records

Cross Country takes second at GLIAC: Five Wildcats earn all-conference records

Mason Wallace • October 26, 2017

Northern Michigan University’s Cross-Country team took second at the GLIAC Conference Championship Saturday in Marquette with five runners earning all All-GLIAC Conference honors. Senior Kameron Burmeister...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Sophomore midfielder Callum Olpin dribbles the ball past Purdue players, looking for a fellow Wildcat to pass it off to. Olpin has started 13 of the 14 games he has played this season.

Men’s Soccer splits home

Mason Wallace • October 19, 2017

Friday the 13th brought little luck to Northern Michigan University’s Men’s Soccer team as it split its final home series last weekend, falling to the Davenport Panthers while dominating the Purdue...

Northern Michigan Cross Country takes sixth at Lewis Conference Crossover

Northern Michigan Cross Country takes sixth at Lewis Conference Crossover

Mason Wallace • October 12, 2017

Northern Michigan University’s Cross Country team outran four top-ranked programs at the Conference Crossover Invitational hosted by Lewis University on Saturday, Oct. 7. After sitting some time out...

Photo courtesy of Kid Ace: Illusionist Kid Ace will perform his magic tricks in Jamrich Hall room 1100 this Friday, Oct. 6. The event is family-friendly and free admission.

Magician aims to enchant Family Week

Mason Wallace • October 5, 2017

Magic’s newest rising star has performed all around the world with floating roses, bowling ball magic and doves appearing from thin air. The New York Times calls him “charming” and Mills Entertainment...

Student group tackles male stereotypes

Student group tackles male stereotypes

Mason Wallace • September 21, 2017

As each member took a piece of blank paper, they drew two circles. One was a face and one was a mask. The face represented the qualities and characteristics they show to the world. The mask represented...

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