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ASNMU to host first Wildcat Farmer’s Market, featuring community, student vendors
September 16, 2024
GETTING INVOLVED - Pick One posts images encouraging students to engage in their promotion to explore new events on campus. Their posters depict prizes that students can win for their participation.
Pick One hosts event to encourage student engagement
September 11, 2024
HELPING HANDS - Student volunteers working for the NMU WellBeing Center set up tables throughout Jamrich to pass out pamphlets, fliers, bracelets and stress balls. Students could enter a raffle to win a variety of self-care items.
WellBeing Center hosts event to aid students’ dorm room cleanliness
September 11, 2024
POPCORN SALE — Greek life sets up shop in Jamrich Hall ticketing booth to sell popcorn for a local cause.
NMU Greek life collaborates for Sexual Assault Awareness Month fundraiser
April 26, 2024
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.
Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus
April 26, 2024
IS IT AN ISSUE- You can almost guarantee that every student will complain about the parking at NMU. Is it a valid complaint, or one about a minute issue. Get the opinion from a commuting student, whose entire education relies on finding a spot to park.
OPINION — Breaking down the campus parking issue from a commuter’s view
September 13, 2024
OLD DOGS CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS- You've been a professor for a while now, and have taught countless students. Now this new generation came along and you have no idea how to reach your students. Read this guide to figure out how to solve that problem.
OPINION — NMU Survival Guide for professors
September 13, 2024
Student post on social media app YikYak on Sept. 11, 2024.
Opinion — Campus continues negative streak on 9/11 with jokes spreading on YikYak
September 11, 2024
JUST AN IDEA - The fool proof main points a freshman should follow, at Northern Michigan University, to be successful.
NMU Survival Guide for incoming Freshmen
September 6, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
ALL SET UP — BSU lays their baked goods out in Jamrich Hall to sell to students and passersby.
BSU hosts bake sale to launch rebrand
September 16, 2024
CHAT AND CLIMB — At a social climb, SSCC members new and returning gather and learn the ins and outs of their sport.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Slugg’s Bluff Climb
September 12, 2024
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
September 11, 2024
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
September 5, 2024
HUDDLED UP — Students gather together in a Jamrich lecture hall to watch "Challengers" together. This event was hosted by Campus Cinema, which will show more films throughout the year.
Students begin new semester with “Challengers” movie night
September 4, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — The Men's Soccer team celebrates after a goal.
Men’s Soccer starts season off strong
September 17, 2024
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Women’s soccer ends Minnesota weekend in split
September 16, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
FINAL STRETCH — The 'Cats look to place second overall in the GLIAC before heading into playoffs.
WLAX hits the road to finish out impressive regular season run
April 26, 2024
Dead River Games kick off 125th anniversary Homecoming week with tradition, fun, and school spirit
Dead River Games kick off 125th anniversary Homecoming week with tradition, fun, and school spirit
September 17, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 12
Pizza Cat Vol. 12
September 17, 2024
Into The Cat's Maw- The gate of Fall Fest on the first day of classes, on Monday, was packed with students, faculty and other visitors looking at what the campus and Marquette community has to offer.
Take a virtual walk through Fall Fest
August 30, 2024
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
April 30, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 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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