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BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
March 18, 2025
TELL YOUR STORY - Hanif Abdurraqib stands before his audience, inspiring them with his words.
Writer Hanif Abdurraqib visits NMU
March 12, 2025
LISTEN AND LEARN - Marquette Ending Hunger hosts a trivia night using Quizzizz.
Marquette Ending Hunger hosts trivia night
March 11, 2025
BAKING TIME — Presenter Susan Robison explains what goes into sourdough starter at a Skill Builder called, "The Wonders of Sourdough."
SLFP holds Skill Builder, teaches ins and outs of sourdough making
February 27, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
ALL SET UP — The Dungeons and Wildcats table for Fall Fest in the 2024 fall semester.
Being in a club makes college better
March 19, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Spring break is a time to enjoy the weather, as the wind warms and the grass grows through the snow.
The boons and banes of spring break
March 19, 2025
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
February 27, 2025
In February of 2024, community members and students gathered at the Lower Harbor bell tower in downtown Marquette to protest in support of Palestine.
NMU’s involvement in protesting
February 21, 2025
COOKING UP A STORM — A table filled with home made dishes.
Hoop Soup — Hoop House enjoys recent harvest
March 17, 2025
WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department
WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department
March 14, 2025
DONT MISS OUT - Join the South Superior Climbing Club to watch several climbing films and have the chance to win raffle prizes.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Reel Rock 19 showing
March 12, 2025
STOP AND SMILE — Jane Fitkin stops to admire Marquette's natural landscape, which she has gone on to advocate for in a variety of ways.
Profile — NMU alum becomes voice for environment
March 12, 2025
TIME TO JUDGE — Chili chefs get ready for students to judge their recipes at the annual cook-off.
Getting creative at the Annual Chili Cook-Off
February 27, 2025
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
March 19, 2025
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT — Chris Black practices his swings at the Marquette County Golf Club. Black has been playing golf since he was 12 when he learned with his father in Northern Ireland.
The NMU golf teams put up solid numbers over spring break
March 19, 2025
Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket
Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket
March 17, 2025
GET BACK - The 'Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.
Men’s basketball wins the GLIAC, heads to the dance
March 14, 2025
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
March 14, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025
Caden Sierra/NW
Wildcats fall short in close battle with Grand Valley State as regionals approach
February 13, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Akasha Khalsa/NW
YUM!—Served on Thursday, Nov. 18 2021 at Northern Lights Dining, this breaded chicken was presented with carrots and celery.

[Photo] Satire—The last supper: A farewell to NLD

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor
March 22, 2022
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[Photo] Opinion—Cheesemageddon at Parsnip

Molly Birch, Social Media Editor
February 16, 2022
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[Photo] Letter to the Editor—The Luther West I knew

Dorothy Vanerka
February 13, 2022
CONTESTED NAMESAKE-After the NMU Board of Trustees recently voted to remove Luther West's name from what was previously West Hall, the building has been temporarily dubbed the Science Building.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor—In support of Luther West

Carl Anderson
January 20, 2022
BEAT THE STRESS-Half of the trouble with dealing with stress is knowing when to push yourself to finish your task, and when to give yourself a little break to recharge.

[Photo] Opinion—Self-care during finals

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor
December 2, 2021
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[Photo] Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call

Philip Niswonger
November 16, 2021
WHAT COULD BE LOST—Many are concerned that pieces of campus life such as the important gathering space in Whitman Hall may be lost due to facilities plans created with the aim of increasing university profit.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor—Robert Mahaney’s conflicts of interest

Kadin Fox
November 11, 2021
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[Photo] Opinion—Tips for learning a new language from scratch

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor
November 4, 2021
GATHERING SPACE—The Center for Native American Studies and the School of Education use Whitman Commons as a social lab space to learn how to create community, Department Head Joseph Lubig said.

[Photo] Student pressure opposes plan to repurpose Whitman Commons

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor
November 2, 2021
QUESTIONS?—Long lines of students, faculty and community members stand before microphones at the Oct. 26 university forum. So many people were in attendance that the room was expanded to meet fire code.

[Photo] Editorial—Students will be heard, one way or another

North Wind Staff
November 1, 2021
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[Photo] BOT holds special meeting, hears student and faculty statements, discusses financial statements

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor
October 29, 2021
STUDENT SUPPORT—The student organization, Student Supporting Professors, marched on Monday, Oct. 26, from The Woods to the University Center to show support for faculty with their ongoing contract mediations.

[Video] Student march and faculty action at university forum

Dreyma Beronja and Akasha Khalsa, News Editor and Opinion Editor
October 27, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.

[Photo] Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor
October 15, 2021
ROCK QUEEN—Performing in "Thunderstruck" are Arin (A'ja) Miller, Breanna Ladiski, Gianna Daprai, Kyra Skinner, Mariel Morton, Skylar Taavola, Sylvia Gravel, Kent Brock, Oskar Martinez, Jake Tyler, Gracie Fries, Kent Brock, Jake Tyler and Oskar Martinez.

WAVE OF BODIES—Performing in "Breathe" are Josie Taylor, Thailey Leak, Christina Ferrera, Rose Goltz, Paige Myers, Eden Langlois, Madison Tasson, Kendalyn Persons, Kylie L'Huillier, Ciara Witkowski, Isabella Bekkala, Skylar Taavola, Emma Sweet and Sylvia Gravel.

[Photo] Opinion—Review: Save the date for CO/LAB Collective

September 30, 2021
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