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OFFICIAL SIGNING — President Brock Tessman formally signs the Okanagan Charter on April 26. The charter is a commitment by NMU to support and implement holistic health programs and initiatives for students, staff and faculty.
Tessman signs Okanagan Charter, committing to holistic health for NMU
April 28, 2023
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
April 27, 2023
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
April 27, 2023
EARTH FEST — Environmental student organizations collaborated to host Earth Fest during the ninth annual Andertons Earth Week at NMU. Pictured: Jonas Trombetta, Hoop House (left) and Mary Kelly, Gamma Theta Upsilon and Hoop House (right).
GTU celebrates ninth annual Anderton’s Earth Week with Earth Fest
April 26, 2023
THE AMAN PROJECT — The Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas and NMUs philosophy department is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the Aman Project, a humanitarian organization located in Istanbul, Turkey, that supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers are in need of assistance. Donation are encouraged but not required to enter the events raffle.
Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas raises funds for Aman Project
April 26, 2023
HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.
Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?
May 5, 2023
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
May 2, 2023
Editorial — Best of The North Wind 22-23
Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23
April 26, 2023
REFLECTIONS — I am posing at South Haven beach during sunset. With graduation approaching swiftly, I wanted to reflect on my college experience and how it has positively impacted my character and outlook on life.
Opinion — Leaping into the unknown
April 26, 2023
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dances production of Grease
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dance’s production of “Grease”
April 25, 2023
HOCKEY FANS — Tessman and his family at a Red Wings hockey game in March. They are still rocking the NMU gear in Detroit.
Brock’s backstory: President Tessman’s journey through running, teaching and finding balance
April 21, 2023
Premier bridal show launches at NMU’s Northern Center
April 21, 2023
THE THEORY OF NOTHING — Up-and-coming hip hop artist, Sophia Gielniak, recently released her album The Theory of Nothing - PHI-3PO on YouTube and Soundcloud delving into nontraditional hip hop that uses academic and philosophical language.
The Theory of Nothing – PHI-3PO: an academic hip-hop album
April 12, 2023
AGAINST ALL ODDS — Joseph Calderon poses next to the land acknowledgment sign, located in the academic mall, that denotes that NMU is on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi Indians. Calderon enrolled at NMU in 2021, returning to higher education after failing at other institutions along the West Coast.
Exceeding expectations: Joseph Calderon’s return to higher education
April 12, 2023
GROUP PHOTO - Steve Burns with Platform Personalities. Burns sent a video of himself to the student organization to help promote the event.
Platform Personalities on Steve Burns: Mental health, childhood nostalgia, Marquette winters
April 12, 2023
TEE UP — Eric Yun finished the season with performances that are now in the NMU record book. He will return next year for his senior season.
M Golf: ‘Cats finish season strong, Sprecher ties GLIAC record 137
April 28, 2023
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
April 28, 2023
HUNTING — The Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)
Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games
April 21, 2023
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.
All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.
Midnight Madness at the PEIF
April 14, 2023

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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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