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ANGRY BEARS — Megan Voorhees and two other angry bears pose while attending the Festival of the Angry Bear. (Megan Voorhees/NW)

Angry Bear awoke a bear in me

Megan Voorhees April 22, 2026

Last weekend a very angry and thirsty bear awoke in downtown Marquette.  This year was the 12th Festival of the Angry Bear hosted by the Ore Dock Brewing company, and it just so happened to be the...

STUDY— Studying is a major part of final exams, but recently the internet has made it harder to study(NW/ Archives)

Editorial— Studying with paywalls

Editorial Board April 9, 2026

As the end of the semester slowly creeps upon us, the threat of final exams grows to be more stressful.  If you have tried to study online recently, you probably have been met with the dreaded paywall....

SKYLINE— Minneapolis is one if two cities the North Winds Opinion Editor visited on spring break (Megan Voorhees).

Tour of the Midwest

Megan Voorhees March 12, 2026

Normally when you think of spring break you think of tan lines, string bikinis and a girls trip to Cabo — at least that's what I think of and what I see from other people my age when it comes time for...

EATING GREEN—  The North Wind's Opinion Editor only eats greens now. (NW Archive)

I no longer eat meat

Megan Voorhees February 16, 2026

Right before this semester started I went on a cruise that went on a tour of the Bahamas. This cruise was awesome, but one of its biggest downfalls was the taste of the food and the quality of the food.  Honestly,...

FEELING DIZZY— It i good to know how much is too much, and it is okay to ask for help.

Staff column— Let me check my calendar

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor February 6, 2026

High school was an interesting time for everyone. Many look back on those years with fondness, and some may even wish to go back. For me, it was anything but “interesting." It was completely and utterly...

CHAOS—  The North Wind's Megan Voorhees has had quite the chaotic start to the semester. (Sydney Broberg)

A chaotic start to the semester

Megan Voorhees February 5, 2026

Last semester was the worst I've ever had in my almost 17 years of schooling. Just about every class I hated something about, whether it was the people who were in the class or the timing, I found something...

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