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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Aaron Loudenslager
TELL ME MORE-An extract from an archived interview by Miriam Hilton with Luther West, in which West discusses his association with the Race Betterment Foundation.

Letter to the Editor—No mistake made removing West’s name from Science Building

Aaron Loudenslager
February 1, 2022
West Hall NMU

Letter to the Editor—Luther West is not blameless

Aaron Loudenslager
December 3, 2021

Student credit union should replace campus Wells Fargo

Aaron Loudenslager
April 26, 2012

Obama must push for new Buffett Rule in next election

Aaron Loudenslager
April 19, 2012

Humans have no free will because of physics

Aaron Loudenslager
April 12, 2012

More lawyers are needed for poor

Aaron Loudenslager
April 5, 2012

Without a spanking ban, children face future risks

Aaron Loudenslager
March 29, 2012

U.S. needs to implement single-payer health care

Aaron Loudenslager
March 22, 2012

Wall Street speculators cause high price of fuel

Aaron Loudenslager
March 15, 2012

Socialism must fix the flaws of modern capitalism

Aaron Loudenslager
March 1, 2012

Presidential candidate visits Marquette

Aaron Loudenslager
March 1, 2012

Freedom of information celebrated

Aaron Loudenslager
March 1, 2012

Newt Gingrich threatens federal courts with arrests

Aaron Loudenslager
February 23, 2012

Tap water beats bottled water in numerous tests

Aaron Loudenslager
February 16, 2012

Poker skills overcome luck in the long run

Aaron Loudenslager
February 9, 2012

U.S. college education needs to be tuition-free

Aaron Loudenslager
February 2, 2012

Money must be taken out of corrupt elections

Aaron Loudenslager
January 26, 2012

Obama must support marriage equality

Aaron Loudenslager
January 19, 2012

Habeus Cop-out? New bill erodes constitutional rights

Aaron Loudenslager
December 8, 2011

Perfect Packers will win it all

Aaron Loudenslager
December 1, 2011

Conundrum in Afghanistan

Aaron Loudenslager
November 10, 2011

Obama returns to progressive roots

Aaron Loudenslager
September 22, 2011

NFL lockout hurts unions

Aaron Loudenslager
June 6, 2011

Radical changes are needed to save society

Aaron Loudenslager
April 14, 2011

Wells Fargo deal unfair to students

Aaron Loudenslager
April 7, 2011

Republicans stand in way of progress

Aaron Loudenslager
March 24, 2011

Something is rotten in the state of Wisconsin

Aaron Loudenslager
March 10, 2011

Progressive, libertarian alliance great for USA

Aaron Loudenslager
February 17, 2011

Obama needs to act in the interest of peace

Aaron Loudenslager
February 3, 2011

Rights important when dealing with cops

Aaron Loudenslager
January 20, 2011

Student Court should be active

Aaron Loudenslager
December 2, 2010

Corporations shouldn’t influence politics

Aaron Loudenslager
November 11, 2010

Social programs must be continued

Aaron Loudenslager
October 28, 2010

Palestine should be an independent state

Aaron Loudenslager
October 13, 2010

U.S. should pay for college

Aaron Loudenslager
September 30, 2010

There’s no such thing as a free market

Aaron Loudenslager
September 16, 2010

Wells Fargo isn’t a right fit for Northern

Aaron Loudenslager
September 9, 2010

GOP obstruction an attempt to win votes

Aaron Loudenslager
August 26, 2010

Financial derivatives need to be taxed

Aaron Loudenslager
June 2, 2010

Obama serving corporate needs

Aaron Loudenslager
April 15, 2010

U.S. should be harder on Israel

Aaron Loudenslager
April 1, 2010

Obama failing to be an instrument of change

Aaron Loudenslager
March 18, 2010

Nader’s voice deserves to be heard

Aaron Loudenslager
October 22, 2008
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