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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
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
Brian Baumgartner will talk about his experiences on The Office as well as his two podcasts and recently published book.
“The Office” star Brian Baumgartner to help students de-stress before finals
November 30, 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
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

The North Wind

The North Wind

Lead scorer prepares for senior season

Rebecca Morstad • April 24, 2014

Junior guard Alyssa Colla led the Northern Michigan University women’s basketball team in scoring during the 2013-14 season. The Wildcats finished with an overall record of 22-8. Colla said the past...

NMU makes ‘superior splash’ to educate youth

Rebecca Morstad • April 17, 2014

Next week, Superior Splash will be hitting Marquette County to educate third grade students on water safety and swimming. Northern Michigan University’s Rec Sports and Marquette County’s YMCA are...

Men’s golf team welcomes new coach Kyle Wittenbach

Rebecca Morstad • March 20, 2014

The Northern Michigan University golf team will return to action on Thursday, April 3 when they travel to Dayton, Ohio for the Cedarville Invitational on Beavercreek golf course. The Wildcats will be led...

Wildcats host final game

Rebecca Morstad • February 13, 2014

The NMU club hockey team is home for a final game against rival Michigan Tech after the WCCHA Tournament in Blaine, Minn. Junior goalie Jeff Ryan said the tournament didn’t go exactly as planned,...

NMU skiers host CCSA Championship

Rebecca Morstad • February 6, 2014

The Nordic ski teams are preparing for the Central Collegiate Ski Association Championship. Head coach Sten Fjeldheim said the ’Cats will have some tough opponents in the University of Alaska-Fairbanks...

Athlete claims early NCAA national qualifying time

Rebecca Morstad • January 30, 2014

The Wildcats traveled to the University of Wisconsin-Stout to compete in a track and field open Saturday, Jan. 25 at Johnson Fieldhouse. Head coach Chereé Hicks said the team finished the weekend with...

Women take first home loss of 2013-14 season

Rebecca Morstad • January 23, 2014

The Northern Michigan University women’s basketball team started this week with an 81-66 GLIAC victory over Grand Valley State University Thursday, Jan. 16 in Berry Events Center. Assistant coach...

Swimmers and divers stress focus during finals

Rebecca Morstad • December 4, 2013

The women’s swimming and diving team is set to compete at the Calvin College Invitational. The Invitational will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5 at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich. and will continue...

Regular season games to close Volleyball team

Rebecca Morstad • November 14, 2013

The NMU volleyball team traveled downstate last weekend to take on two GLIAC teams. The first game was played at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 in Jesse Phillips Arena against Hillsdale. Head coach Dominic...

Spikers prepare in hopes of conference championship

Rebecca Morstad • November 7, 2013

The NMU volleyball team went 1-1 this past weekend against two GLIAC opponents. The ’Cats opened with a loss to Grand Valley at 7 p.m., Friday Nov. 1 in Vandament Arena. GVSU swept NMU 3-0. The first...

Spikers ready to defend GLIAC conference title

Rebecca Morstad • October 31, 2013

The volleyball team went 1-2 for the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Great Lakes Valley Conference Crossover tournament this past weekend.  The Wildcats’ first opponent of the...

Spikers rise to lead GLIAC

Rebecca Morstad • October 17, 2013

The NMU volleyball team defeated Malone at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 in Vandament Arena and went on to defeat Walsh at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, claiming their tenth 3-0 shutout of the season. Senior leftside/middle...

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