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OFFICIAL SIGNING — President Brock Tessman formally signs the Okanagan Charter on April 26. The charter is a commitment by NMU to support and implement holistic health programs and initiatives for students, staff and faculty.
Tessman signs Okanagan Charter, committing to holistic health for NMU
April 28, 2023
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
April 27, 2023
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
April 27, 2023
EARTH FEST — Environmental student organizations collaborated to host Earth Fest during the ninth annual Andertons Earth Week at NMU. Pictured: Jonas Trombetta, Hoop House (left) and Mary Kelly, Gamma Theta Upsilon and Hoop House (right).
GTU celebrates ninth annual Anderton’s Earth Week with Earth Fest
April 26, 2023
THE AMAN PROJECT — The Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas and NMUs philosophy department is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the Aman Project, a humanitarian organization located in Istanbul, Turkey, that supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers are in need of assistance. Donation are encouraged but not required to enter the events raffle.
Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas raises funds for Aman Project
April 26, 2023
HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.
Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?
May 5, 2023
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
May 2, 2023
Editorial — Best of The North Wind 22-23
Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23
April 26, 2023
REFLECTIONS — I am posing at South Haven beach during sunset. With graduation approaching swiftly, I wanted to reflect on my college experience and how it has positively impacted my character and outlook on life.
Opinion — Leaping into the unknown
April 26, 2023
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dances production of Grease
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dance’s production of “Grease”
April 25, 2023
HOCKEY FANS — Tessman and his family at a Red Wings hockey game in March. They are still rocking the NMU gear in Detroit.
Brock’s backstory: President Tessman’s journey through running, teaching and finding balance
April 21, 2023
Premier bridal show launches at NMU’s Northern Center
April 21, 2023
THE THEORY OF NOTHING — Up-and-coming hip hop artist, Sophia Gielniak, recently released her album The Theory of Nothing - PHI-3PO on YouTube and Soundcloud delving into nontraditional hip hop that uses academic and philosophical language.
The Theory of Nothing – PHI-3PO: an academic hip-hop album
April 12, 2023
AGAINST ALL ODDS — Joseph Calderon poses next to the land acknowledgment sign, located in the academic mall, that denotes that NMU is on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi Indians. Calderon enrolled at NMU in 2021, returning to higher education after failing at other institutions along the West Coast.
Exceeding expectations: Joseph Calderon’s return to higher education
April 12, 2023
GROUP PHOTO - Steve Burns with Platform Personalities. Burns sent a video of himself to the student organization to help promote the event.
Platform Personalities on Steve Burns: Mental health, childhood nostalgia, Marquette winters
April 12, 2023
TEE UP — Eric Yun finished the season with performances that are now in the NMU record book. He will return next year for his senior season.
M Golf: ‘Cats finish season strong, Sprecher ties GLIAC record 137
April 28, 2023
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
April 28, 2023
HUNTING — The Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)
Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games
April 21, 2023
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.
All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.
Midnight Madness at the PEIF
April 14, 2023

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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

ASNMU addresses concealed weapons

Alex Belz
January 21, 2010

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

Alex Belz
January 21, 2010

Board approves tuition credit

Alex Belz
January 14, 2010

NMU volunteer construction club accumulates over 1500 work hours

Alex Belz
January 14, 2010

Fighting for civil rights in Germany

Alex Belz
January 14, 2010

Doubt: A Parable

Alex Belz
December 3, 2009

NMU offers alternative to lost Promise

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

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

PSA condemns texting while driving

Alex Belz
September 10, 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

Professor discovers new crab species

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

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

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

Room at the Inn prepares volunteers

Alex Belz
February 5, 2009

Scholar speaks on women’s issues

Alex Belz
February 5, 2009
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