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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
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
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind

Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships

Lily Gouin • April 26, 2024

Over the weekend, the Northern Michigan track and field team traveled down to Rochester, MI where they competed in the Elaine Leigh Invite. The invite was a two-day meet starting Friday, April 19 and ending...

From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend

Lily Gouin • April 26, 2024

Over the weekend, the Greco-Roman wrestling team headed to State College in Pennsylvania where the wrestlers competed in hopes of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer.  One Wildcat, junior...

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

Chloe Everson • April 26, 2024

This past weekend, the Northern Michigan women’s lacrosse team traveled downstate to play GLIAC rivals Grand Valley State University and Davenport University. The ‘Cats finished the weekend 1-1 with...

Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome

Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome

Emily Radke • April 26, 2024

Northern Michigan University’s athletic teams will be playing on a newly installed turf roll this coming academic year. The current turf in the Superior Dome was installed at the time of the facility's...

Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse

MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament

Caden Sierra • April 24, 2024

The men's lacrosse team will head down to UW-Madison to take on the Northern Illinois University (NIU) Huskies this weekend in the Great Lakes Lacrosse League (GLLL) Division 2 Championship Tournament...

Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics

Profile — Beverly Harper talks goals for the end of the track season

Lily Gouin • April 23, 2024

Track and field consists of many athletes all competing in a variety of different events. Some races are made up of teams competing in different relays as well as individual races.  Sophomore Beverly...

Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Women’s spring soccer comes to an end this weekend

Lily Gouin • April 19, 2024

The Northern Michigan women’s soccer team finished their regular season in the fall but started up their spring season late this semester. Sophomore Molly Pistorius returned for the spring season with...

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT — All five Wildcat seniors start in Saturday game against Concordia St. Paul.

WLAX defeats Concordia St. Paul, honors 5 graduating seniors

Chloe Everson • April 19, 2024

This past Saturday, the Northern Michigan women’s lacrosse team celebrated their five seniors in a win over Concordia University - St. Paul in a 21-12 decision. Senior Minnie Bittell was the stand out...

(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite

Lily Gouin • April 12, 2024

Over the weekend, the women's golf team traveled to Wheaton, Illinois to compete in the Lewis Spring Flyer Invite. The team placed first overall out of seven teams competing and Junior Maya Hunter individually...

Photo Courtesy NMU Athletics

Driving Success: Russel Sprecher’s Path from Casper to NMU

Caden Sierra • April 5, 2024

Russel Sprecher, a senior majoring in financial management, has become well known within the university’s golf program over his time as a Wildcat. From Casper, Wyoming Sprecher's introduction...

LOCKED IN — The womens lacrosse team prepares for six games of conference play before closing out the season.

WLAX returns home after away series and bye week

Lily Gouin • April 5, 2024

The NMU women's lacrosse team is back playing in the dome this weekend after an away series and a bye week. The ‘Cats are 9-2 on the season and will play only conference games to close out the season. The...

FILE PHOTO - The Cats take advantage of the warm weather and train outside. April 13, 2023, Photo courtesy of Elise Longley.

Track and Field prepares for remaining outdoor season

Lily Gouin • March 29, 2024

The NMU Track and Field team has not competed since the GLIAC championships on Feb. 24-25. The Wildcats competed in the GLIAC indoor championships where the team scored 97 points earning the Wildcats third...

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