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ASNMU to host first Wildcat Farmer’s Market, featuring community, student vendors
September 16, 2024
GETTING INVOLVED - Pick One posts images encouraging students to engage in their promotion to explore new events on campus. Their posters depict prizes that students can win for their participation.
Pick One hosts event to encourage student engagement
September 11, 2024
HELPING HANDS - Student volunteers working for the NMU WellBeing Center set up tables throughout Jamrich to pass out pamphlets, fliers, bracelets and stress balls. Students could enter a raffle to win a variety of self-care items.
WellBeing Center hosts event to aid students’ dorm room cleanliness
September 11, 2024
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
IS IT AN ISSUE- You can almost guarantee that every student will complain about the parking at NMU. Is it a valid complaint, or one about a minute issue. Get the opinion from a commuting student, whose entire education relies on finding a spot to park.
OPINION — Breaking down the campus parking issue from a commuter’s view
September 13, 2024
OLD DOGS CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS- You've been a professor for a while now, and have taught countless students. Now this new generation came along and you have no idea how to reach your students. Read this guide to figure out how to solve that problem.
OPINION — NMU Survival Guide for professors
September 13, 2024
Student post on social media app YikYak on Sept. 11, 2024.
Opinion — Campus continues negative streak on 9/11 with jokes spreading on YikYak
September 11, 2024
JUST AN IDEA - The fool proof main points a freshman should follow, at Northern Michigan University, to be successful.
NMU Survival Guide for incoming Freshmen
September 6, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
ALL SET UP — BSU lays their baked goods out in Jamrich Hall to sell to students and passersby.
BSU hosts bake sale to launch rebrand
September 16, 2024
CHAT AND CLIMB — At a social climb, SSCC members new and returning gather and learn the ins and outs of their sport.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Slugg’s Bluff Climb
September 12, 2024
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
September 11, 2024
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
September 5, 2024
HUDDLED UP — Students gather together in a Jamrich lecture hall to watch "Challengers" together. This event was hosted by Campus Cinema, which will show more films throughout the year.
Students begin new semester with “Challengers” movie night
September 4, 2024
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Women’s soccer ends Minnesota weekend in split
September 16, 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
Into The Cat's Maw- The gate of Fall Fest on the first day of classes, on Monday, was packed with students, faculty and other visitors looking at what the campus and Marquette community has to offer.
Take a virtual walk through Fall Fest
August 30, 2024
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
April 30, 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

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 14, 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 3, 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 23, 2008
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