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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
Admission applicants up for fall semester

Admission applicants up for fall semester

Winter Keefer • April 26, 2018

First-time freshman and transfer applicants for next fall semester are up by 24 percent and 41 percent respectively from this time last year. First-time freshman orientation registration is also up...

NMU officials disregard Flint water crisis

NMU officials disregard Flint water crisis

Winter Keefer • April 19, 2018

In a written statement from the Board of Trustees (BOT) to The North Wind addressing Gov. Rick Snyder speaking at May commencement, BOT member Robert Mahaney briefly addressed the Flint water crisis, saying:...

Northern Michigan students had the day off from school Monday and Tuesday thanks to an April snow shower. The unusual precipitation covered Marquette in 15.8 inches of snow. Photo by: Kat Torreano

Unusual storm hits MQT

Winter Keefer • April 19, 2018

NMU’s back-to-back Monday and Tuesday snow days were the latest winter semester weather related cancellations since April 11 of 2014, according to Chief Marketing Officer Derek Hall. From Sunday...

Fourth annual Anderton’s Earth Week coming up

Fourth annual Anderton’s Earth Week coming up

Winter Keefer • April 12, 2018

Students and faculty working through the NMU Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (EEGS) department are banding together to put on events revolving around sustainability for the fourth annual...

International Food Festival to feature authentic, diverse foods

International Food Festival to feature authentic, diverse foods

Winter Keefer • April 3, 2018

The menu for the All Nations Club annual International Food Festival features food from 12 countries around the world with 20 different menu items available. The food fest will be held at the Jacobetti...

Presenter Emily Stulz, an assistant director of social media communications at Central Michigan University and an NMU graduate, talked about how people present themselves on social media in the post-college stage of adulting versus reality, during the TEDxTalk even in Jamrich Hall on Saturday, March 24. Photo courtesy of J.L. Wells

TEDx NMU presents ‘ideas worth spreading’

Winter Keefer • March 29, 2018

“Ideas worth spreading” is the slogan for TED, a popular media nonprofit devoted to sharing ideas, usually in the form of short talks presented by diverse people from across the world. The five...

Hundreds of students and community members gather in Marquette where the students lead the Marquette March for Our Lives, marching in solidarity with movements taking place nationwide. Photo by: Kat Torreano

March calls for action against gun violence

Winter Keefer • March 29, 2018

Shouts of “What do we want? School safety. When do we want it? Now,” echoed across Washington Street as K-12 students led the charge during the Marquette March for Our Lives. Hundreds of K-12...

NMU offers students free counseling services

NMU offers students free counseling services

Winter Keefer • March 22, 2018

There is currently no waiting list for students to setup a free appointment at NMU’s Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS). CCS provides confidential resources including individual counseling, group...

Career Service reps offer information on Handshake

Career Service reps offer information on Handshake

Winter Keefer • March 15, 2018

Career Services will hold an information session tomorrow, providing information on different functions of the Cat Career Tracks system, Handshake. Representatives will be in Jamrich hall 1100 from...

Ernest Rospierski and Andrea Kowalski-Rospierski graduated from NMU in 2005 and teach at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida where a school shooting took place two weeks ago.

NMU Alums return to teaching after Florida shooting

Winter Keefer • March 1, 2018

Yesterday, two NMU alumni returned to work at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for the first time since Feb. 14, the day an active shooter killed 17 people and injured 15 in the school in Parkland,...

Power of the press comes from the people

Power of the press comes from the people

Winter Keefer • February 22, 2018

During my last few years in pursuit of a career in journalism, I’ve had moments of joy and laughter along with moments where I’ve wanted to burst into tears. This weekend, I walked up to the...

Fritz Forum

Winter Keefer • February 15, 2018

President Fritz Erickson updates students in the newly finished Lodge Complex. The President addressed concerns regarding construction on campus and Gov. Rick Snyder speaking at May Graduation.

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