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WELCOME TESSMAN - Brock Tessman started his first day as NMUs 17th President on Feb. 1, 2023.
Tessman begins role as NMU President
February 1, 2023
Wildpups bring happiness on campus during first visit of winter semester
Wildpups bring happiness on campus during first visit of winter semester
February 1, 2023
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
TRASH OR TREASURE — Customers flip through racks of clothing at the Marquette Goodwill. Not only is thrift shopping an incredibly relaxing experience, but buying items second-hand is great for our environment.
Opinion — Why you should thrift more
February 1, 2023
Divest NMU and the Keweenaw Youth Climate Action Group of MTU protest from their seats at the NMU vs MTU hockey game this Saturday at the Berry Events Center. The club has been advocating for NMU to phase out its investments in the fossil fuel industry and reinvest in sustainable projects since October 2021.
Editorial — NMU must divest from the fossil fuel industry
February 1, 2023
Opinion — Navigating college as a first-gen student
Opinion — Navigating college as a first-gen student
February 1, 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
COUNCIL - Members of the Greek Council gather to strengthen bonds between houses. Council members Schrank and Cruz lauded their experiences on the council as a great way to build leadership skills, interact with the community and grow as a student.
Alpha Kappa Alpha welcomed as new sorority on campus
February 1, 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
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

The North Wind

The North Wind

’Cats hockey needs tougher schedule

Trevor Pellerite • June 2, 2010

It may be summer in Marquette, but just because most Wildcat fans are lounging on the beach doesn’t mean it’s too early to start looking forward to the 2010-11 NMU hockey season. The athletic department...

USOEC boxers land knockout blows

Trevor Pellerite • April 22, 2010

The USOEC boxers took home top honors at the Golden Gloves Regional finals, and six fighters will now prepare for the National championships, which begin on Monday, May 3. Three fighters fought in the...

Sports editor says goodbye

Trevor Pellerite • April 22, 2010

Throughout my young adulthood, I’ve held a few different jobs. I’ve been a shoe salesman, little league umpire and a grounds worker at a golf course. Surprisingly, dealing with ridiculous customers,...

Boxers look to Golden Gloves finals

Trevor Pellerite • April 15, 2010

After two successful semifinal matches on Saturday, April 10, all the USOEC boxers are poised to make deep runs into the championship round of the Golden Gloves Regional competitions this weekend. USOEC...

Parker takes first in Kansas City Finals

Trevor Pellerite • April 15, 2010

USOEC Athlete Darnell Parker took home top honors at the Kansas City Golden Gloves finals April 8-10, earning the title of ‘Outstanding Boxer’ in the process. Despite his success, he knows there is...

Former ’Cats excel in first pro contests

Trevor Pellerite • April 8, 2010

Three former NMU Wildcat hockey players made their professional debuts last week with great success. Defenseman Erik Gustafsson signed an Amateur Tryout contract with the Philadelphia Flyers American Hockey...

Great special effects can’t save ‘Titans’

Trevor Pellerite • April 8, 2010

It can sometimes be obvious from just watching the trailer for a movie that it is largely just an excuse to showcase special effects. Recent examples include “Avatar,” “Alice in Wonderland” and...

Hockey Heartbreak: NMU falls in 2OT

Trevor Pellerite • April 1, 2010

The postseason run of the NMU hockey team has finally come to an end. The Wildcats lost their first round game of the NCAA National Tournament on Friday, March 26 to the St. Cloud State University Huskies....

Three NMU ’Cats sign entry AHL contracts

Trevor Pellerite • April 1, 2010

The NMU Wildcats will return to the ice next year without two of their top performers. Defenseman Erik Gustafsson and forward Mark Olver, both juniors, signed entry-level contracts with the American Hockey...

Sports Q & A with NMU’s Dr. Wong

Trevor Pellerite • April 1, 2010

NMU’s President Dr. Les Wong can be seen at plenty of Wildcat athletic events. The North Wind sat down with him to find out what he thinks about all things NMU sports. Q: Lots of people call themselves...

Wildcats take second in CCHA tourney

Trevor Pellerite • March 25, 2010

The good news is that the Wildcats finally made it to the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) conference title game. The bad news is that they didn’t win that game. After an intense 5-4 overtime...

Olver helps put NMU back on the map

Trevor Pellerite • March 25, 2010

The realm of college hockey is dominated by large, powerhouse programs like the University of Michigan and Boston College, and it can be easy for smaller schools like Northern Michigan to get lost in the...

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