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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
Sam Rush/NW
ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

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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