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POPCORN SALE — Greek life sets up shop in Jamrich Hall ticketing booth to sell popcorn for a local cause.
NMU Greek life collaborates for Sexual Assault Awareness Month fundraiser
April 26, 2024
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.
Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus
April 26, 2024
ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
Biology student Grace Charles shares her ideas on how to protect our birds on campus. Photo courtesy of Grace Charles
Opinion–Protecting the birds at NMU
April 26, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
SPOTTED — A blue-spotted salamander stops in its tracks on a roadside of Presque Isle Park. Many salamanders could be seen migrating through the park, which caught the attention of students and led to further studies and protective measures.
Students and faculty block roads, conduct studies for blue-spotted salamander project in Marquette
April 26, 2024
ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.
Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
FINAL STRETCH — The Cats look to place second overall in the GLIAC before heading into playoffs.
WLAX hits the road to finish out impressive regular season run
April 26, 2024
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
April 30, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Opinion—There was only one way for Coach K’s career to end

Opinion—There was only one way for Coach K’s career to end

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • April 1, 2022
Mike Krzyzewski entered this season in his 42nd and final season as the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils. He announced prior to the season in an unprecedented move that this will be his final season.
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty

Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • October 7, 2021
I really thought that the past two years couldn’t be touched in terms of the level of chaos at NMU. However, topping even a global pandemic, right now we’re left without a permanent president or a union contract.
SOCCER SHOWDOWN—Graduate forward Emanuele Ancione celebrates his goal during NMUs 2-1 overtime loss to UW-Parkside on April 18. NMU looks to rebound in the GLIAC Tournament, where the Wildcats will face Davenport in the programs first ever postseason home game. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Men’s Soccer hosts first ever GLIAC Tournament game against Davenport

Travis Nelson • April 22, 2021
This weekend will mark history for the NMU Men’s Soccer team when it hosts its first ever GLIAC Tournament game against Davenport University.
FINISHING STRONG—Sophomore midfielder Jessica Daniels looks to score against Concordia St. Paul inside of the Superior Dome earlier this season. The Wildcats will on the road this weekend when they face Davenport at DU Turf Field on Friday, April 23 and Sunday, April 25. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Lacrosse closes out regular season with trip to Davenport

Travis Nelson • April 20, 2021
As the regular season comes to a close, the Wildcats will face Davenport University for the opportunity to earn the second seed in the GLIAC Tournament.
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Lacrosse hosts Grand Valley State in series of unbeaten GLIAC foes

Travis Nelson • April 16, 2021
The NMU Lacrosse team looks to stay unbeaten in GLIAC play this season (4-0) when they host 3-0 Grand Valley State University this weekend.
volleyball team

Opinion—Volleyball’s historic run didn’t have to end when it did

Travis Nelson • April 15, 2021
The pandemic has caused a lot of grief for a lot of people, there’s no doubting that. In the sports world, many events and games have been canceled over this past year. There was nothing anybody could do about it, until there was.
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Both NMU golf teams rack up sixth place finishes in Walsh Invitational

Travis Nelson • April 13, 2021
The NMU Men’s and Women’s Golf teams traveled down to Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, Ohio for the Walsh Invitational this past weekend.
Nordic skiing head coach Sten Fjeldheim retires after 35 years

Nordic skiing head coach Sten Fjeldheim retires after 35 years

Travis Nelson • April 8, 2021
After nearly four decades of sustained coaching success at NMU, Nordic Skiing Head Coach Sten Fjeldheim is calling it a career.
STACKING UP WINS—NMU attacks on offense against Ashland back on Sunday, March 21. The Wildcats have won three straight matches, and have momentum heading into a rivalry showdown with Northwood. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Men’s soccer looks to extend three-match win streak against Northwood

Travis Nelson • April 6, 2021
After starting the season with two straight losses, the NMU Men’s Soccer team is beginning to find its stride with three straight victories.
CATS FINISH AS RUNNER UP—NMU sophomore defenseman Michael Van Unen attempts to skate away from an LSSU Laker during Saturdays WCHA Championship game. The Wildcats lost 6-3, ending their with an 11-17-1 record. Northern defeated two high-quality opponents in Bowling Green and Mankato to reach the finals, but the Cats came up short. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Hockey’s heroic late season rally falls flat in WCHA Championship game

Travis Nelson • March 26, 2021
Going back to two months in late January, the NMU Hockey team was dead in the water. Sitting at 2-10, the Wildcats’ season was all but over.
CANT STOP, WONT STOP—The NMU Volleyball team huddles up during an earlier game this season at home. The Wildcats are together more than ever, extending their win streak up to nine straight matches. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Volleyball extends win streak with sweep of Lake Superior State

Travis Nelson • March 24, 2021
NMU (9-1) has won nine matches in a row, and hasn’t lost a single set in their past four matches against LSSU and Northwood University.
WCHA SEMIFINAL TRIP—NMU scored two goals against Michigan Tech back on Feb. 27, and the Wildcats had no trouble scoring this past weekend against Bowling Green. Now with Minnesota State awaiting them in the WCHA Tournament Semifinals, a similar performance would do the Cats wonders. Travis Nelson/NW

Wildcats’ Hockey rides momentum into WCHA Semifinal game with No. 3 Mankato

Travis Nelson • March 19, 2021
NMU comes off of a big series win over Bowling Green in the first round of the WCHA Tournament, and the ‘Cats have confidence heading into the semis.
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