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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
Head Coach Kyle Nystrom talks to his team after a hard-hitting day of practice. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Football team returns to action in spring game

Nate Bellville • April 25, 2019

Significant changes were on display for the Northern Michigan University Football team as it hosted its annual Spring Football Scrimmage last Saturday, with Team Green (offense) defeating Team Gold (defense)...

During her time at NMU, senior defenseman Tori Aidif (front) treasured many experiences with her team. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Senior laxer reflects on development of team

Nate Bellville • April 18, 2019

A few years ago, the Northern Michigan University Athletic Department decided to adopt two more sports teams for its sports brochure. The two teams were women’s lacrosse and men’s soccer. The idea...

Senior Renars Bundzis knows the rewards of cooperating in a family environment to achieve an ultimate goal. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Swimmer empowered through family

Nate Bellville • March 28, 2019

Life in college can be difficult for a student-athlete to manage, such as studying for exams and participating in practices, conditioning exercises and games. However, senior backstroke swimmer Renars...

Junior guard Sam Taylor’s court-vision psyches out two Purdue-Northwest University defenders in a previous matchup this season. Taylor is expected to return next season as a lead point guard. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Seniors highlight special season

Nate Bellville • March 21, 2019

Although the season for the Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team came to a halt in the GLIAC Tournament, it brought some highlights from its most accomplished season in a decade. NMU...

Life in design: the unison of two passions

Life in design: the unison of two passions

Nate Bellville • March 14, 2019

NMU graphic design student speaks on how sports and art shape his career On certain days, a man in a winter hat enters the Northern Michigan University’s Art and Design Building’s lighted studio...

Senior guard/forward Isaiah Johnson drives down the lane aggressively in a matchup against Michigan Tech University earlier in the season. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Decades-best season comes to a sudden halt

Nate Bellville • March 14, 2019

A promising season filled with championship ambitions for the Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team came to a close in the GLIAC Tournament as they lost 88-77 to the No.8 ranked Davenport...

NMU senior guard Naba Echols rises up for a layup against Lake Superior State in a previous matchup earlier this season. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

NMU splash brothers slip on the road

Nate Bellville • February 28, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team was unable to secure a home playoff game as it lost both of last weekend’s games to the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Lakers 85-62 and...

Redshirt-freshman forward/center Troy Summers rises up for a shot at against the Lake Superior State Lakers earlier this season. Summers scored 14 points and collected four rebounds in the game. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Wildcat men sink the Lakers

Nate Bellville • February 21, 2019

For a second consecutive season, the Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team clinched a berth in the GLIAC Quarterfinal Tournament as they fought to a road split last weekend, losing to the...

Senior guard Naba Echols made an impactful final impression on his last days on the Berry Events Center court. Echols recorded over 20 points in his final two games as the ’Cats won both matchups. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Men’s hoopers fight for playoffs

Nate Bellville • February 14, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team celebrated Senior Weekend with a homestand sweep and earned their 10th home win of the season as they topped the Saginaw Valley State University...

In an earlier season matchup against Michigan Tech University, sophomore guard Alec Fruin looks to make a play while junior guard Marcus Matelski trails behind. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Middle of the pack ’Cats looking for playoff push

Nate Bellville • February 7, 2019

As the GLIAC playoff race heats up, the Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team battled to a road split as they lost to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers in overtime 71-65, but...

Junior guard Sam Taylor drives the lane against a Michigan Tech University defender in a 63-59 win. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Conference race heats up

Nate Bellville • January 30, 2019

Once the Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team fell behind by 12 with 12 minutes remaining in the first half against their rivals, the Michigan Tech University Huskies last Saturday, they...

Senior guard Naba Echols drives the ball into the paint against Grand Valley State University. Echols led the Wildcats in scoring with 26 points while also grabbing eight rebounds. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Six-game skid snapped

Nate Bellville • January 24, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Men’s basketball team snapped a six-game losing streak and earned a conference weekend home sweep as they beat the Davenport University (DU) Panthers 77-63 and the Grand...

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