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Photo courtesy to NMU Archives BLAST TO THE PAST—Located in the basement of the library, NMU Archives is home to all historical records from campus and the central U.P.
NMU Archives dives into past with Community History Workshop
October 15, 2021
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
October 15, 2021
GIVING BACK—Morgan Hallenbeck (left, front), Loryn Burnette (farthest back, right), Lauren Smith (middle, right), and Analisa Ehli (front, right) Students from the School of Nursing helped out with the Blood Drive by taking vitals for those who were donating blood.
School of Nursing hosts annual blood drive with U.P. Regional Blood Center
October 15, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW 104—AAUP continue to work without a contract, pushing past the 100 day mark. AAUP have been without a contract since July 1, 2021.
NMU-AAUP continue working without contract
October 15, 2021
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN—Culture Shock Film Society will show the 1974 horror-comedy classic Young Frankenstein on Thursday. Posters throughout campus show this semesters film screenings with dates and times.
Culture Shock Film Society continues horror theme with ‘Young Frankenstein’
October 14, 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.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table
Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table
October 13, 2021
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
October 13, 2021
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
October 8, 2021
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
October 7, 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.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
HEALING CIRCLE - Members of Morning Thunder play a closing song after the unveiling of the NMU land acknowledgement at the morning ceremony for Indigenous Peoples Day 2021. The land acknowledgement sign and recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day were long processes that the Native community on NMUs campus strove to bring into existence.
Native groups on campus continued advocacy for Indigenous recognition
October 15, 2021
INSPIRED ART - Art student Ilah Wilson created icy turtles inspired by Greg Manchess art in Above the Timberline. The theater department is performing an adaptation of the book that will feature Manchess art in the background.
Artist and author of “Above the Timberline” visits NMU
October 15, 2021
Interns Sarah Huiber and Mandy Helppi (left to right) help restock the shelves in the NMU Food Pantry. The food pantry is open to any student, faculty or staff member that may require extra assistance getting food or personal items.
NMU Food Pantry assists students, faculty in need
October 13, 2021
Civic engagement skillbuilder postponed
Civic engagement skillbuilder postponed
October 12, 2021
WRAPPING UP THE WEEKEND—The NMU football team celebrates on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of its game against Wayne State on Saturday, Oct. 2. However, the Cats football team fell on the road to Davenport 18-13 to drop to 1-1 in conference play. Travis Nelson/NW
Weekend recap: women’s soccer dominates, football falls to Davenport
October 13, 2021
SWEET, SWEET SWEEP—The team celebrates after forward Connor Marritts first career goal put NMU in front 2-1 in the first period of Saturdays win over St. Thomas. The Cats averaged six goals per game on the weekend, and are looking good to start the season. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey uses five-goal third period to sweep St. Thomas
October 12, 2021
BACK IN A JAM-PACKED BEC—The NMU Hockey team celebrates a victory over Ferris State at home on January 30, 2021. That game was in front of barely any spectators, but the Berry Events Center will be full for the season opening series against St. Thomas this weekend. Travis Nelson/NW
‘Cats hockey prepares to host St. Thomas in front of expected large home crowd
October 8, 2021
FALL FISHING SEASON—A local fisher catches a small mouth bass. With the fall season in fall swing, its a prime time to fish in the Marquette area. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Plentiful fishing opportunities surround Marquette area
October 7, 2021
HOME SWEET HOME— The NMU Volleyball team huddles up after scoring a point while the bench celebrates behind them. A few of NMUs sports teams had an eventful weekend at home for homecoming. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Wildcats’ homecoming recap: Volleyball earns split, swim and dive breaks three pool records
October 7, 2021

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Alex Belz

If you want a change, then make it happen

April 21, 2011

Medical Marijuana law needs a major overhaul

April 14, 2011

Net neutrality must be defended in Congress

April 7, 2011

The discrimination needs to end in Wal-Mart stores

March 31, 2011

Nonprofit funding should be defended

March 24, 2011

New Zealand band hit in U.S.

March 24, 2011

New legislation a harsh necessity for Michigan

March 17, 2011

Education community should re-evaluate itself

March 10, 2011

Michigan stays rational after Wisconsin protests

February 24, 2011

What’s in a gnome? Lots of gimmicks

February 24, 2011

Feminists shouldn’t attack one another

February 17, 2011

Same-sex couples should have benefits

February 10, 2011

Obama’s interview over YouTube a brilliant move

February 3, 2011

China’s government needs serious reforms

January 27, 2011

Retire/rehire programs shouldn’t be allowed

January 20, 2011

Congress needs to fix the budget deficit

January 13, 2011

New FDA Regulations on tobacco a good idea

December 2, 2010

Stop comparing every leader to Adolf Hitler

November 18, 2010

Aldean takes a dip into other genres

November 18, 2010

Banning Four Loko doesn’t solve problems

November 11, 2010

Michigan can progress with new leadership

November 4, 2010

‘Cardiology’ skips a beat

November 4, 2010

NPR Analyst was fired for the wrong reasons

October 28, 2010

Michigan Constitution needs to be rewritten

October 21, 2010

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

October 14, 2010

Chiodos creates pleasurable mayhem

October 14, 2010

Stewart, Colbert cross a line by holding rallies

October 7, 2010

Social media should not define our lives

September 30, 2010

Fears need to be faced every once in a while

September 23, 2010

Students should pause to admire Marquette

September 16, 2010

Beer festival features Michigan brew

September 9, 2010

Lithium industry will help Michigan recover

September 9, 2010

Mine opponents have the right to protest

September 2, 2010

Undocumented kids shouldn’t be punished

August 26, 2010

More should be done to protect us from BPA

June 3, 2010

Tea Partiers are giving libertarians a bad name

April 22, 2010

Eagle Mine is not right for Marquette County

April 15, 2010

Administration should reconsider smoking ban

April 8, 2010

Health reform affects students directly

April 1, 2010

History shouldn’t be edited for political bias

March 25, 2010

Wal-Mart class is not enough to help students

March 18, 2010

Phyllis Wong speaks on ‘Gossard Girls’

March 18, 2010

Third Eye Blind

March 18, 2010

Promise may return as tax credit

March 11, 2010

Former con speaks at NMU

February 25, 2010

Committee considers change to calendar

February 25, 2010

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

February 25, 2010

ASNMU addresses concealed weapons

January 21, 2010

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

January 21, 2010

Board approves tuition credit

January 14, 2010

NMU volunteer construction club accumulates over 1500 work hours

January 14, 2010

Fighting for civil rights in Germany

January 14, 2010

Doubt: A Parable

December 3, 2009

NMU offers alternative to lost Promise

December 3, 2009

Alum becomes mayor

November 19, 2009

Chez Nous offers students fine dining

November 12, 2009

Heritage month celebrated

November 5, 2009

Make A Difference Day helps community and students bond.

October 29, 2009

Students will be able to help cast “Rent”

October 29, 2009

Students will be able to help cast “Rent”

October 29, 2009

Make A Difference Day helps community and students bond.

October 29, 2009

ASNMU reps head new state-wide committees

October 22, 2009

ASNMU reps head new state-wide committees

October 22, 2009

Student groups call on legislators to keep ‘Promise’

October 15, 2009

NMU fraternity pushes tub across U.P.

October 8, 2009

Author visits to speak on community book

October 1, 2009

Federal grant to improve NMU international studies

September 24, 2009

People’s Law to assist students

September 17, 2009

Oktoberfest Comes to Marquette

September 10, 2009

PSA condemns texting while driving

September 10, 2009

Oktoberfest Comes to Marquette

September 10, 2009

PSA condemns texting while driving

September 10, 2009

Professor discovers new crab species

September 3, 2009

Upcoming Olympic trials affect local businesses

September 3, 2009

Professor discovers new crab species

September 3, 2009

Upcoming Olympic trials affect local businesses

September 3, 2009

Finding jobs in college

June 4, 2009

Finding jobs in college

June 4, 2009

Finding jobs in college

June 4, 2009

Student wins for unqiue business plan

April 23, 2009

SFC rolls over money to ’09

April 23, 2009

All hands on deck for the sailing club

April 23, 2009

All hands on deck for the sailing club

April 23, 2009

All hands on deck for the sailing club

April 23, 2009

Unique proposals presented at business plan competition

April 16, 2009

Class goes to Honduras, teaches health

April 9, 2009

‘The girl in the picture’ shares famous story

April 2, 2009

Pre-election events involve campus

March 26, 2009

Biologist talks about evolution

February 26, 2009

Week-long Winterfest returns to Northern

February 12, 2009

Room at the Inn prepares volunteers

February 5, 2009

Scholar speaks on women’s issues

February 5, 2009
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