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Job fair offers employment opportunities, career advantages to students
Job fair offers employment opportunities, career advantages to students
March 24, 2023
CHOOSING TO SEE - ASU and BSU sponsor community space for students to express emotions following tragedies targeted at people of color. “People need to admit that this is happening, this is a problem. But someway, somehow certain people still don’t see it,” Awa Christine Ndiaye, BSU communications chair, said.
ASU, BSU members sponsor remembrance, community space
March 24, 2023
HARDEN RENOVATION - Harden Hall currently houses the university library, archives, and the Center for Teaching and Learning. The renovation will add around 18,000 square footage of new space and will bring in the four academic departments currently housed in Gries Hall.
NMU to renovate Harden Hall for $31.6 million
March 24, 2023
BSU hosts comedy show, celebrates Womens History Month
BSU hosts comedy show, celebrates Women’s History Month
March 24, 2023
METAMORPHOSIS - NMU hosted the UNITED Conference with a number of different presenters. Lau Romero presented Metamorphosis: Identities in the Language Classroom and addressed the lack of LGBTQ+ and POC language in the classroom.
UNITED Conference addresses diversity, equity, inclusion
March 23, 2023
STRAWBERRY CREPES — An arrangement of my crepes filled with homemade strawberry rhubarb jam and ringed with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. I also experimented with strawberry garnishes that I discovered on YouTube.
Cooking with Kata — Mental health crepes
March 23, 2023
Opinion – We are all suffering from Marvel fatigue
Opinion – We are all suffering from Marvel fatigue
March 23, 2023
CLIMB ON — Despite bruised shins and jelly limbs, I (climbing on the right) reached the top of this 70-foot ice formation — affectionately named “The Dryer Hose” — with several words of encouragement and a few breaks. While physical strength is a must to reach the top, the mental roadblocks were much more complicated to conquer as I clung to the face of the ice.
Opinion — Ice climbing and the reward of perseverance
March 21, 2023
Opinion — Equality and equity: What’s the difference?
Opinion — Equality and equity: What’s the difference?
March 16, 2023
Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT
Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT
March 16, 2023
HANDMADE — Northern alumni Julia Bolton models a sea glass necklace that she handcrafted. Bolton fell in love with metalsmithing after taking an extracurricular class at NMU during her junior year.
Northern alumni makes hand-crafted jewelry
March 23, 2023
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Daylight Saving Time: The good, the bad and the ugly
March 23, 2023
CLOGGING — From left to right, Marisa Hoover, Halle Paternoster, Lizzie Kucharek, Asa Naigus and Peter Bowman. Learn the basics of clogging with Double Step Cloggers. The club meets from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays on the second floor of the Northern Center.
Learn how to double step clog: the basics
March 16, 2023
CHEERLEADER — Welles, the mascot of the NMU volleyball team, greets Wildcat Willy at a home match. As the team is introduced, the service dog will bark for each of the players to show his support.
Welles: Companion, confidant, service dog
March 13, 2023
ADVOCACY — EQMI is an LGBTQ + advocacy and victim advocate services organization nonprofit that is based in lower Michigan that advocates for the rights of LGBTQ + individuals and communities as well as providing victim services. Mandy Bonesteel is the current rural outreach coordinator based in the U.P. and is working to provide these services to community members.
Equality Michigan raises awareness for LGBTQ+, victim advocate services in U.P.
March 13, 2023
Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour
Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour
March 24, 2023
BITTER SWEET - The Wildcats were able to go on a run for a chance at the Mason Cup but fell short against Mankato. The Cats end their season 21-17.
M Hockey: Wildcats drop Mason Cup Final to Mankato, 3-2 OT
March 24, 2023
GET ACTIVE - Two intramural volleyball players face off at the net. NMUs Club Volleyball is open to all students and encourages a friendly and active environment where you can meet new friends.
The friendly game of intramural volleyball
March 23, 2023
GAME TIME - Ethan Vadnais and Edward Shifflett officiate the tournament going on in the NMU gaming room.
Esports builds connections within NMU gaming community
March 21, 2023
SPLIT - The Cats came away with a 2-2 split over the 8-game road trip. NMU will be back home this Friday March 17th at 5pm.
W Lacrosse: NMU back home, face off with rival Concordia-St. Paul
March 20, 2023

The North Wind

The North Wind
Opinion—Hate against Russian people needs to stop

Opinion—Hate against Russian people needs to stop

Justin Van't Hof, Editor-in-chief • April 1, 2022
I alongside many have watched in horror as Vladimir Putin and his regime have waged an inhumane assault against Ukraine. With the horror being cast all across social media, it is impossible not to be outraged at the Russian government for the destruction, but I urge everyone to not assign this blame to the Russian people as a whole.
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Top 20 movies and shows from my personal collection

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • February 25, 2022

I ranked these on my likelihood to watch them, not upon the actual quality of the film. Considering this, I will not be taking questions or criticism because I do not care what you think. Also, you will...

CATS PULL THE UPSET—NMU sophomore guard Makaylee Kuhn drives to the rim during the Wildcats 62-56 win over Wisconsin-Parkside. Travis Nelson/NW

Makaylee Kuhn’s 28 points guides Women’s basketball to win over Wisconsin-Parkside

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • February 22, 2022

Playing their third game in four days and the fourth game in a week, sophomore guard Makaylee Kuhn put the Northern Michigan University women’s basketball team on her back with 28 points, 13 rebounds...

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MFA faculty showcases work through virtual reading

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • February 10, 2022
As part of the Visiting Writers Series, the Department of English will host the MFA Faculty Showcase Reading on Thursday, Feb. 10 via Zoom.
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Free open skate at Berry Events Center

Peter Smedley • February 8, 2021

This season, while COVID-19 still persists, open skate is still available in a limited capacity. At the Berry Events Center, students can enjoy skating on Feb. 11, and 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.  Unlike...

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Gov. Whitmer signs executive order restricting gatherings to slow spread of COVID-19 in Michigan

Jesse Wiederhold • August 13, 2020

Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s new executive order places tighter restrictions on the whole state. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been a very unique location during the ongoing pandemic. Locked away by water,...

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Nonprofit seeks to lift voices of marginalized in Marquette

Justin Van't Hof and Nicholas Conroy • August 12, 2020

The Black Lives Matter movement has brought waves of peaceful protests across the nation including in the Upper Peninsula. Facebook has been a platform used by many social movements because of the social...

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Lake Superior safety becomes necessary as beach season reaches peak in U.P.

Travis Nelson • August 10, 2020

One can’t help but think of Marquette’s fascinating scenery when coming to school at NMU. There are more sites to see than imaginable, but the main attraction Lake Superior tops the list. Despite...

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NMU Food Pantry offers necessities to students in need

Nicholas Conroy • August 10, 2020

Food insecurity is an issue that is currently facing millions as financial hardship has affected their ability to afford essentials. The NMU Food Pantry provides food and at-home essentials free to all...

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Online petition calls for the rededication of NMU monument

Justin Van't Hof and Nicholas Conroy • June 25, 2020

Northern Michigan University officials removed a plaque on the Carillon Towers after an online petition calls for the monument to be rededicated. The Change.org petition, written by John Doe, an anonymous...

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North Wind seniors say goodbye

Mary McDonough Isabelle Tavares and Jessica Parsons • April 23, 2020

Mary McDonough: copy editor To the scared 20-year-old Mary at the North Wind office: It’s Winter 2018, You don’t feel ready yet. It seems intimidating and you want to bring your best to something...

Professors, students adapt to online classes

Professors, students adapt to online classes

Isabelle Tavares • March 19, 2020

On March 11, 2020 NMU joined the ranks of college campus closings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Professors scrambled to move their in-person classes online in one weekend—and this was felt especially...

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