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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
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 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
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 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
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 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

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Alex Belz

If you want a change, then make it happen

Alex Belz
April 20, 2011

Medical Marijuana law needs a major overhaul

Alex Belz
April 14, 2011

Net neutrality must be defended in Congress

Alex Belz
April 7, 2011

The discrimination needs to end in Wal-Mart stores

Alex Belz
March 31, 2011

Nonprofit funding should be defended

Alex Belz
March 24, 2011

New Zealand band hit in U.S.

Alex Belz
March 24, 2011

New legislation a harsh necessity for Michigan

Alex Belz
March 17, 2011

Education community should re-evaluate itself

Alex Belz
March 10, 2011

Michigan stays rational after Wisconsin protests

Alex Belz
February 24, 2011

What’s in a gnome? Lots of gimmicks

Alex Belz
February 24, 2011

Feminists shouldn’t attack one another

Alex Belz
February 17, 2011

Same-sex couples should have benefits

Alex Belz
February 10, 2011

Obama’s interview over YouTube a brilliant move

Alex Belz
February 3, 2011

China’s government needs serious reforms

Alex Belz
January 27, 2011

Retire/rehire programs shouldn’t be allowed

Alex Belz
January 20, 2011

Congress needs to fix the budget deficit

Alex Belz
January 13, 2011

New FDA Regulations on tobacco a good idea

Alex Belz
December 2, 2010

Stop comparing every leader to Adolf Hitler

Alex Belz
November 18, 2010

Aldean takes a dip into other genres

Alex Belz
November 18, 2010

Banning Four Loko doesn’t solve problems

Alex Belz
November 11, 2010

Michigan can progress with new leadership

Alex Belz
November 4, 2010

‘Cardiology’ skips a beat

Alex Belz
November 4, 2010

NPR Analyst was fired for the wrong reasons

Alex Belz
October 28, 2010

Michigan Constitution needs to be rewritten

Alex Belz
October 21, 2010

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” needs to be rescinded

Alex Belz
October 13, 2010

Chiodos creates pleasurable mayhem

Alex Belz
October 13, 2010

Stewart, Colbert cross a line by holding rallies

Alex Belz
October 7, 2010

Social media should not define our lives

Alex Belz
September 30, 2010

Fears need to be faced every once in a while

Alex Belz
September 23, 2010

Students should pause to admire Marquette

Alex Belz
September 16, 2010

Beer festival features Michigan brew

Alex Belz
September 9, 2010

Lithium industry will help Michigan recover

Alex Belz
September 9, 2010

Mine opponents have the right to protest

Alex Belz
September 2, 2010

Undocumented kids shouldn’t be punished

Alex Belz
August 26, 2010

More should be done to protect us from BPA

Alex Belz
June 2, 2010

Tea Partiers are giving libertarians a bad name

Alex Belz
April 22, 2010

Eagle Mine is not right for Marquette County

Alex Belz
April 15, 2010

Administration should reconsider smoking ban

Alex Belz
April 8, 2010

Health reform affects students directly

Alex Belz
April 1, 2010

History shouldn’t be edited for political bias

Alex Belz
March 25, 2010

Wal-Mart class is not enough to help students

Alex Belz
March 18, 2010

Phyllis Wong speaks on ‘Gossard Girls’

Alex Belz
March 18, 2010

Third Eye Blind

Alex Belz
March 18, 2010

Promise may return as tax credit

Alex Belz
March 11, 2010

Former con speaks at NMU

Alex Belz
February 25, 2010

Committee considers change to calendar

Alex Belz
February 25, 2010

All-star cast can’t save ‘Valentine’s’

Alex Belz
February 25, 2010

Marquette community and NMU work together to help victims of Haitian earthquake

Alex Belz
January 21, 2010

ASNMU addresses concealed weapons

Alex Belz
January 21, 2010

Fighting for civil rights in Germany

Alex Belz
January 14, 2010

NMU volunteer construction club accumulates over 1500 work hours

Alex Belz
January 14, 2010

Board approves tuition credit

Alex Belz
January 14, 2010

NMU offers alternative to lost Promise

Alex Belz
December 3, 2009

Doubt: A Parable

Alex Belz
December 3, 2009

Alum becomes mayor

Alex Belz
November 19, 2009

Chez Nous offers students fine dining

Alex Belz
November 12, 2009

Heritage month celebrated

Alex Belz
November 5, 2009

Make A Difference Day helps community and students bond.

Alex Belz
October 28, 2009

Make A Difference Day helps community and students bond.

Alex Belz
October 28, 2009

Students will be able to help cast “Rent”

Alex Belz
October 28, 2009

Students will be able to help cast “Rent”

Alex Belz
October 28, 2009

ASNMU reps head new state-wide committees

Alex Belz
October 21, 2009

ASNMU reps head new state-wide committees

Alex Belz
October 21, 2009

Student groups call on legislators to keep ‘Promise’

Alex Belz
October 14, 2009

NMU fraternity pushes tub across U.P.

Alex Belz
October 7, 2009

Author visits to speak on community book

Alex Belz
September 30, 2009

Federal grant to improve NMU international studies

Alex Belz
September 23, 2009

People’s Law to assist students

Alex Belz
September 16, 2009

PSA condemns texting while driving

Alex Belz
September 9, 2009

Oktoberfest Comes to Marquette

Alex Belz
September 9, 2009

PSA condemns texting while driving

Alex Belz
September 9, 2009

Oktoberfest Comes to Marquette

Alex Belz
September 9, 2009

Professor discovers new crab species

Alex Belz
September 2, 2009

Upcoming Olympic trials affect local businesses

Alex Belz
September 2, 2009

Professor discovers new crab species

Alex Belz
September 2, 2009

Upcoming Olympic trials affect local businesses

Alex Belz
September 2, 2009

Finding jobs in college

Alex Belz
June 3, 2009

Finding jobs in college

Alex Belz
June 3, 2009

Finding jobs in college

Alex Belz
June 3, 2009

All hands on deck for the sailing club

Alex Belz
April 22, 2009

Student wins for unqiue business plan

Alex Belz
April 22, 2009

SFC rolls over money to ’09

Alex Belz
April 22, 2009

All hands on deck for the sailing club

Alex Belz
April 22, 2009

All hands on deck for the sailing club

Alex Belz
April 22, 2009

Unique proposals presented at business plan competition

Alex Belz
April 15, 2009

Class goes to Honduras, teaches health

Alex Belz
April 8, 2009

‘The girl in the picture’ shares famous story

Alex Belz
April 1, 2009

Pre-election events involve campus

Alex Belz
March 25, 2009

Biologist talks about evolution

Alex Belz
February 26, 2009

Week-long Winterfest returns to Northern

Alex Belz
February 12, 2009

Scholar speaks on women’s issues

Alex Belz
February 5, 2009

Room at the Inn prepares volunteers

Alex Belz
February 5, 2009
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