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OPEN SKATE — NMU Students gather at Lakeview Arena for Open Skate Night. The Special Events Committee is hosting two upcoming skate nights for the semester on Friday, Feb. 3 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Olson Rink and on Thursday, March 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Russell Rink.
Special Events Committee hosts Open Skates
January 31, 2023
SUN POWER — NMU students listen as a member of the solar panel installation crew explains how the bifacial panels work. The fully operational panels, located next to the SHINE building on Presque Isle Avenue, are the largest project to be financed entirely by the Green Fund, a five-dollar per semester student-paid fee.
Campus solar panels funded entirely by NMU students
January 30, 2023
WINTER FAIR - The Winter Student Organization Fair gives student organizations an opportunity to share their clubs with other students and recruit new members.
Center for Student Enrichment hosts Winter Student Organization Fair
January 27, 2023
BLOOD DRIVE - NMU nursing students Lauren Smith (left) and Megan Hendrickson (right) check in student blood donors. On Jan. 26, the American Red Cross held a blood drive in the Olson Library with help from NMU School of Nursing.
Campus blood drive encourages students to donate amidst blood shortage
January 27, 2023
FACULTY BIENNIAL — DeVos Art Museum hosts gallery of works by NMU Art and Design department faculty. The display can be viewed until March 31 during the gallerys hours, Mondays-Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Fridays 12-5 p.m.
Faculty Biennial exhibition opens at DeVos Art Museum
January 27, 2023
FRESH FROM THE OVEN - Cinnamon rolls straight from the oven are a luxury everyone should experience at least once this semester. Even if its not from this recipe that includes sourdough, look up a recipe that fits ingredients in your kitchen and make some this weekend!
Cooking with Kata — Sunday Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
January 27, 2023
MEMORY BOX — For the chances I did not take, the people I did not meet and the places I did not go. A little fear meant nothing in comparison to that regret. Life is short, but man is it full when you look back at all the things you were too scared to do, but did it anyways.
Opinion – The everyday life of your average hermit
January 27, 2023
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
January 26, 2023
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
January 25, 2023
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
January 24, 2023
TV-19 — A look inside Marquettes newest TV station. WZMQ TV-19 is Marquette’s newest CBS affiliate news station, one that several graduates and current students work for and has only recently begun broadcasting live.
Profile — A look inside the studio: WZMQ TV-19
January 27, 2023
ICE CLIMBING - Rodriguez enjoys the view during a winter climb. Rodriguez is a PR Major in his last semester at Northern, and is currently president of South Superior Climbing Club.
Profile — Ice and Graduation: Vaughn Rodriguez’s Final Months at Northern
January 27, 2023
Author Colin Clancy
NMU Alumni Releases Debut Novel “Ski Bum”
December 13, 2022
ART POSTER - Award winning poster for the SAG art competition. The pieces chosen to be in the display include submissions from students in many different majors.
SAG brings Monsters and Mythos to campus library
December 13, 2022
From right to left, Sarah ONeill and Alex Belz (Assistant News Editor).
The North Wind Celebrates 50 Years of student voices, independent journalism
December 9, 2022
During a previous home meet, members of the Wildcat track team bolt from the starting line in a competitive race.
W Track & Field: Wildcats find early success in Lake Michigan Open
January 31, 2023
GET FIT - Pilates is a great class for both new and experienced people to get into shape and have a great time.
Pilates provides unique exercise experience
January 31, 2023
BOWING OUT—NMU sophomore guard Samantha Potter goes up for the contested layup over two Davenport defenders last season. The NMU Womens basketball team is going up against Lake State and Ferris State and hopes to improve both defense and offensive strategies.
W Basketball: ‘Cats looking forward, tough road trip ahead
January 26, 2023
FIERCE RIVALRY — NMU and Tech go head to head on the court last weekend. Next, they go up against the top four teams in the GLIAC, including Ferris State on the road.
M Basketball: Wildcats on the road, face tough test ahead
January 26, 2023
GEAR UP - Serkowski believes having basic knowledge of how to defend yourself is vital to your safety and teaches Self-Defense 101 in order to help students do just that.
Self-Defense 101 teaches students basic defense skills
January 24, 2023

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TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Here is the brand new gaming setup for the NMU Esports team in Harden Hall. Now the wait is on from COVID-19 to when they can use it. Photo courtesy of Mark Kirkendall.

Esports prepping to start playing in its new home

Sadie Brink • November 24, 2020

Earlier in the semester, the North wind published an article about the newly formed EA Sports team. After months of construction on their room being drawn out and prepared, the room is finally ready for...

LAXERS ADD NEW ASSISTANT COACH—Elizabeth Forbes has been hired as an assistant coach to Womens Lacrosse Head Coach Lindsey LeMays staff. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Forbes.

Elizabeth Forbes hired to Wildcats’ lacrosse staff

Sadie Brink • November 11, 2020

Recently, the NMU women’s lacrosse team hired Elizabeth Forbes as a new assistant coach. Forbes played her collegiate lacrosse years at Wartburg College where she played multiple positions and played...

Photo courtesy of State of Michigan DNR NOT WABBIT SEASON, IT’S DUCK SEASON—Duck season has begun in the U.P. as of Saturday, Sept. 26, and will run through late November.

Fresh duck hunting season takes flight

Sadie Brink • September 30, 2020

In Michigan, there are many different duck hunting seasons. In the U.P., the duck season is Sept. 26 to Nov. 22 along with Nov. 28 and 29. Downstate, there are different dates for the two different zones;...

Photo courtesy of NMU Esports Club

Esports: The newest team on campus

Sadie Brink • September 22, 2020

Over the past year, NMU has added yet another team to its varsity athletics: Esports.  The Esports team started as a club that over time has gotten permission to start up an actual team and be...

Superior Dome field

PEIF, Superior Dome closed to the public through October 1

Sadie Brink • August 26, 2020

The start of the fall semester means many of the campus’ facilities are opening up for the school year, including the PEIF and Superior Dome. Traditionally, the community has been welcome to come inside...

Photo courtesy of Sadie Brink

PEIF reopens in modified style for fall semester

Sadie Brink • August 24, 2020

With all that's going on in the world today with COVID-19 many everyday activities for students had to be changed just a little bit so that everyone can stay healthy and safe. One of these everyday...

CHAMPIONSHIP MEET—The Wildcats look to dethrone Grand Valley State, the program that has won every GLIAC championship this century. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

‘Cats run towards GLIAC’s

Sadie Brink • February 27, 2020

The NMU Women’s Track and Field team travels to Grand Valley State University (GVSU) to compete in the GLIAC Championship meet on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 29. Along with the Wildcats,...

First win of LeMay era sets up new energy

First win of LeMay era sets up new energy

Sadie Brink • February 27, 2020

The NMU Women’s Lacrosse team has competed in its first three games of the season, claiming Head Coach Lindsey Lemay’s first career win with a 15-4 drubbing of Lewis at the Superior Dome on Friday,...

BIG TIME AT THE BIG DAWG—Sophomore Anna Kelley runs for the Wildcats with competitors right behind, and everyone was behind the Wildcats at the Big Dawg Invitational this past weekend. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Track and field impresses at Big Dawg Invite

Sadie Brink • February 13, 2020

The successful season for the NMU Women’s Track and Field team continued as the Wildcats won the Big Dawg Invitational held at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP). The Wildcat runners...

RUNNING THE GAUNTLET—The Wildcats have a tough stretch ahead of them, beginning on Saturday, Feb. 8 with the Pointer Invite. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Track and field heads for Stevens Point

Sadie Brink • February 6, 2020

The Wildcat Women’s Track and Field team participated in the Jet’s Pizza Invitational at Saginaw Valley State University on Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25. NMU ended the meet with 15 top-10...

Head Coach Jenny Ryan

Track and field dominates at only home meet

Sadie Brink • January 23, 2020

The NMU Track and Field team hosted its only home meet of the season in the Northern Challenge this past weekend on Saturday, Jan. 18. The Wildcats as a whole dominated the meet, winning 15 out of 16...

CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GRASP—After what has been a very successful start to the season, both skiing teams are pushing towards the NCAA Championships. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Skiiers win at Tech Trails

Sadie Brink • January 16, 2020

The Men’s and Women’s ski team traveled to Tech Trails, hosted by Michigan Tech University (MTU), to compete in the U.S. National Championships on Thursday, Jan. 2 through Tuesday, Jan. 7. Both teams...

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