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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
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
November 18, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club
Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’
November 18, 2021
PARKED—Northern Michigan Universitys parking lots will alternate throughout the winter semester for closing weather permitting. These weekend cleanups will help keep lots cleared of snow and ice for students, staff, faculty and visitors to make driving easier.
Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather
November 17, 2021
FIRST GENERATION—Students, faculty and staff at NMU kicked off the First Generation Student Day on Monday at the Wildcat Willy statute outside of Jamrich hall. The celebration was followed on the second floor of Hedgecock.
McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day
November 12, 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
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
November 17, 2021
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
November 16, 2021
WHAT COULD BE LOST—Many are concerned that pieces of campus life such as the important gathering space in Whitman Hall may be lost due to facilities plans created with the aim of increasing university profit.
Letter to the Editor—Robert Mahaney’s conflicts of interest
November 11, 2021
Yrsala Peterson, Bazile Panek and Kateri Phillips share their perspectives on intergenerational trauma as Indigenous people. As college students, they emphasized the healing their generation is doing following the struggles and trauma the generations before them endured.
Student panel discusses intergenerational trauma for Native Americans
November 18, 2021
Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.
Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture
November 17, 2021
The Timekeepers, an NMU student jazz band, performs at the Small Business Sunday Crawl in the Marquette Commons. The event was organized by SLFP students as a part of their community service learning project.
Students organize event supporting Marquette small businesses
November 15, 2021
Hannah Cajandig-Taylor, a local artist and NMU grad, talks about her experiences with finding inspiration in unexpected places, such as at her bartending job, at the Revolve CC. Cajandig-Taylor was one of many local artists who talked about the struggles of being a small artist and ways to discover success.
Local artists share creative opportunities at Revolve CC conference
November 11, 2021
Students in the Divest NMU organization meet to discuss future ways to increase awareness of fossil fuels on Nov. 9. Their current efforts include a petition to support NMUs complete divestment from fossil fuels, an informational table in Jamrich and posters.
Student-led petition aims to divest NMU from fossil fuels
November 10, 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
RIVALS GOING AT IT—NMU forward Joseph Nardi fights for the faceoff with Michigan Techs Arvid Caderoth during Saturday nights game. The Wildcats lost 5-2, but earned the series split with a win on Friday. Travis Nelson/NW.
Hockey misses opportunity to sweep Michigan Tech in home loss
November 16, 2021
BIG BUCK CHASE—NMU student Travis Bessner poses with one of his two bucks last year. Bessner said that he was lucky to get two a year ago, and time will tell if others can be as lucky this year when the season begins on Monday.
Rifle hunting nearly underway as season approaches
November 12, 2021
A GREAT HONOR—The current NMU team meets with the six former members of the 1991 national championship team who attended during the first intermission on Saturday night. NMU defeated Boston University 6-2. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey honors 1991 title team with scoring display
November 10, 2021

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WAVVES brings the sounds of the beach to Marquette

Nolan Krebs • April 25, 2013

The California-based band Wavves will bring their surf-tinged brand of punk rock to the north coast on Saturday, April 27 for a show in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center. The group is being...

Organization keeps local music alive and well

Nolan Krebs • April 25, 2013

It’s a notion that is perhaps all too familiar for those living and working in times of economic despondency: if you want to see something happen, sometimes you’ve got to do it yourself. When Marquette’s...

All eyes on Presley for fifth album, ‘Cyclops Reap’

Nolan Krebs • April 25, 2013

My introduction to any sort of journalistic activities began with writing music reviews at this here publication. Sharing and talking about music has always been a great passion, and putting that discussion...

The North Wind talks with singer

Nolan Krebs • April 18, 2013

The North Wind caught up with singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips on Thursday, April 11, three days prior to his sold-out show on Sunday, April 14 at the Vandament Arena. Phillips was in Minnesota, enjoying...

Attack on Boston Marathon instills new feelings, old fears

Nolan Krebs • April 18, 2013

Word of the bombing in Boston first reached me through Facebook. After the first couple of statuses crowned with “#prayforboston” popped up, I checked my go-to news sites for more information, but...

Book explores personalities of ‘MQT’

Nolan Krebs • April 18, 2013

Most people who have spent any substantial amount of time in Marquette are well aware of its natural beauty. You don’t have to travel very far to take in an epic view or find a peaceful corner of...

‘Idol’ winner performs for sold-out Vandament

Nolan Krebs • April 11, 2013

It’s been almost a month since tickets sold out, but “American Idol” winner and singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips will perform for a full house at the Vandament Arena on Sunday, April 14. Graduate...

NMU Celebrates 17 Years of Wildcat Jazz

Nolan Krebs • March 28, 2013

Jazz bands from around the region will be coming together to celebrate one of America’s original art forms on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12 for the 17th Annual NMU Jazz Festival. The event...

Businesses feature student work with March Downtown for Art

Nolan Krebs • March 21, 2013

Patrons of Marquette’s downtown district may have noticed a little more color throughout shops and other businesses this month. Since Friday, March 1, businesses have been featuring the work of NMU...

Devendra Banhart finds eccentric balance on ‘Mala’

Nolan Krebs • March 21, 2013

Fans of Devendra Banhart just have to deal with waiting around sometimes. Banhart, 32, is both a renowned visual artist and musician with a delightfully eclectic and often carefree style of creation....

Local favorites serve up specials for Marquette Restaurant Week

Nolan Krebs • March 14, 2013

Finding a solid meal with only a little cash can be tough, especially for someone trying to edge fast food out of the picture. Since Sunday, March 10 and continuing until Saturday, March 16, the Eastside...

Cimarron brings ‘joropo’ style to NMU

Nolan Krebs • March 14, 2013

The Northern Nights performing arts series will be bringing some of South America’s traditional tunes to campus on Saturday, March 16 with the Colombian group Cimarron. Brandishing a regional style...

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