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Photo courtesy of NMU WellBeing
A Q&A with WellBeing
December 4, 2023
LEAVE NO TRACE — Heather Vivian from Respect Marquette County educates on the impacts of outdoor recreation as part of the organizations mission of protecting natural resources.
Leave No Trace 101 workshop promotes protecting natural resources
December 1, 2023
LOCAL HOUSING — The city of Marquette has faced several challenges regarding affordability in the area.
Marquette city manager addresses affordable housing in the city
December 1, 2023
SHINE PROJECTS — Students gather to strategize and connect with NMU sustainability and all that plays a role in it. Photo courtesy of Jes Thompson
SHINE program provides sustainability progress, opportunities
December 1, 2023
NEW FEATURES — The plan for what the new Harden Hall should look like. Renovation should take about two years, and the library will be updated with many new features. Photo courtesy of NMU Facilites
Harden Hall to receive two-year renovation
December 1, 2023
NEW FEATURES — The plan for what the new Harden Hall should look like. Renovation should take about two years, and the library will be updated with many new features. Photo courtesy of NMU Facilites
Editorial — The pros and cons of Harden Hall’s renovation
December 7, 2023
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Opinion — “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” review
December 7, 2023
NEVER STOP RUNNING — Many people turn to the treadmill once temperatures start to drop. The truth is, with proper protection, you can keep running outside as long as youd like.
Opinion — Outdoor exercise in the chilly seasons
December 5, 2023
NOT A SOUND — A study area in Jamrich, almost devoid of people. Before covid, the halls would be packed with people socializing.
Opinion — The importance of socializing and discussion
December 1, 2023
LAYER UP — A fuzzy hat and large jacket, two essential parts of staying warm in the winter. Adding a few extra layers is highly encouraged, especially when temperatures start to drop into the negatives.
Editorial — Proper protection against cold weather
November 30, 2023
ADVOCACY ABROAD — Senior environmental science student, Zoe Fess, traveled to Rome, Italy as a North American delegate for a United Nations conference focused on Indigenous Food Sovereignty on a global scale. Photo courtesy of Zoe Fess.
Profile — A trip to Rome for 2023 United Nations Global Indigenous Youth Forum
December 7, 2023
Graphic courtesy of Kelsey Clark
Diversity in Disability brings awareness to epilepsy
December 6, 2023
SEVEN MINUTE ITCH — Noah Richardson and his band got the crowd screaming and shouting along during every song.
Anticipation to acclaim: NAE’s Noah Richardson concert with Iridescence owns the stage
December 5, 2023
LOCAL ART — Art hung on all the walls in The Crib so people could admire and purchase it as they worked.
COZEE Show art gallery takes over The Crib
December 5, 2023
FUN FACTS — Dallas Wiertella (far right) explains different misconceptions about reasons for food insecurity, including laziness, high unemployment or the economy, when accessibility is the main driver of food insecurity. The trivia night was hosted by Marquette Ending Hunger to raise awareness and donations for the NMU Food Pantry.
Trivia night raises awareness about food insecurity in the UP
December 4, 2023
U.P. BATTLE — The Cats take on their Upper Peninsula rival the Huskies after a weekend against the Vikings.
M Hockey: ‘Cats face UP rival Michigan Tech Huskies in weekend split
December 7, 2023
CHAMPIONSHIP MIND — Wildcats dive into the Calvin College Invite this weekend looking for NCAA consideration.
Wildcats Swim & Dive into Calvin College Invite pursuing NCAA consideration, championship qualifications
December 1, 2023
WILDCAT GOAL — Goaltender Benni Halasz watches from his post as the team celebrates a goal. Halasz was named CCHA Goaltender of the week after the Cats swept Augustana at home last weekend.
M Hockey: Halasz earns Goaltender of the Week after weekend split against Falcons
December 1, 2023
COMPETE — The Cats end the regular season ranked five in the GLIAC.
Women’s Volleyball finishes GLIAC tournament season in Quarterfinals against MTU
November 17, 2023
HOME SPLIT — The Northern Michigan womens ice hockey team celebrates win against rival Bulldogs.
Women’s Hockey splits weekend against rival Adrian College
November 17, 2023
Campus Cinema hosts Barbenheimer double feature
Campus Cinema hosts ‘Barbenheimer’ double feature
December 3, 2023
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
December 1, 2023
Students can peruse and purchase plants propagated by teaching staff at the campus greenhouse. The sale runs through this week.
Campus greenhouse hosts plant sale at library
November 14, 2023
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
October 29, 2023
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
October 26, 2023

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

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

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

February 13, 2022
CONTESTED NAMESAKE-After the NMU Board of Trustees recently voted to remove Luther Wests 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 15, 2021
ROCK QUEEN—Performing in Thunderstruck are Arin (Aja) 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.

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WAVE OF BODIES—Performing in Breathe are Josie Taylor, Thailey Leak, Christina Ferrera, Rose Goltz, Paige Myers, Eden Langlois, Madison Tasson, Kendalyn Persons, Kylie LHuillier, 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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