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Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
A picture of ASMUs logo with the words your student government underneath
Q&A with ASNMU presidential candidates
April 10, 2024
CHANGING SEASONS — As Marquette heads into summer, some experts say the implications of this warm winter could be long-lasting.
Analysis — UP scientists, businesses expect lingering effects after warm winter season
April 10, 2024
ASNMU ballot opens this week, allows students to voice their opinions
April 9, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
TELEVISION — Our fascination with reality TV is concerning.
Opinion — Our unethical consumption of ‘Human Interest’ TV
April 11, 2024
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
April 1, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
PHOTO OP — Boynton (back, third from left) poses with his swim and dive teammates. Photo courtesy of Logan Boynton
Resilience and determination in the deep end
April 11, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Lewis Goff
Mindfulness and Sustainability session to hold guided meditation
April 10, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Profile — Beverly Harper talks goals for the end of the track season
April 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s spring soccer comes to an end this weekend
April 19, 2024
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT — All five Wildcat seniors start in Saturday game against Concordia St. Paul.
WLAX defeats Concordia St. Paul, honors 5 graduating seniors
April 19, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite
April 12, 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
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Alex Belz

If you want a change, then make it happen

Alex Belz
April 21, 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 14, 2010

Chiodos creates pleasurable mayhem

Alex Belz
October 14, 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 3, 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 29, 2009

Make A Difference Day helps community and students bond.

Alex Belz
October 29, 2009

Students will be able to help cast “Rent”

Alex Belz
October 29, 2009

Students will be able to help cast “Rent”

Alex Belz
October 29, 2009

ASNMU reps head new state-wide committees

Alex Belz
October 22, 2009

ASNMU reps head new state-wide committees

Alex Belz
October 22, 2009

Student groups call on legislators to keep ‘Promise’

Alex Belz
October 15, 2009

NMU fraternity pushes tub across U.P.

Alex Belz
October 8, 2009

Author visits to speak on community book

Alex Belz
October 1, 2009

Federal grant to improve NMU international studies

Alex Belz
September 24, 2009

People’s Law to assist students

Alex Belz
September 17, 2009

PSA condemns texting while driving

Alex Belz
September 10, 2009

Oktoberfest Comes to Marquette

Alex Belz
September 10, 2009

PSA condemns texting while driving

Alex Belz
September 10, 2009

Oktoberfest Comes to Marquette

Alex Belz
September 10, 2009

Professor discovers new crab species

Alex Belz
September 3, 2009

Upcoming Olympic trials affect local businesses

Alex Belz
September 3, 2009

Professor discovers new crab species

Alex Belz
September 3, 2009

Upcoming Olympic trials affect local businesses

Alex Belz
September 3, 2009

Finding jobs in college

Alex Belz
June 4, 2009

Finding jobs in college

Alex Belz
June 4, 2009

Finding jobs in college

Alex Belz
June 4, 2009

All hands on deck for the sailing club

Alex Belz
April 23, 2009

Student wins for unqiue business plan

Alex Belz
April 23, 2009

SFC rolls over money to ’09

Alex Belz
April 23, 2009

All hands on deck for the sailing club

Alex Belz
April 23, 2009

All hands on deck for the sailing club

Alex Belz
April 23, 2009

Unique proposals presented at business plan competition

Alex Belz
April 16, 2009

Class goes to Honduras, teaches health

Alex Belz
April 9, 2009

‘The girl in the picture’ shares famous story

Alex Belz
April 2, 2009

Pre-election events involve campus

Alex Belz
March 26, 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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