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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
ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 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
Biology student Grace Charles shares her ideas on how to protect our birds on campus. Photo courtesy of Grace Charles
Opinion–Protecting the birds at NMU
April 26, 2024
Opinion — It's okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 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
BATTLE FOR THE BALL - Alumni team members play rough and ready during Saturday's annual Alumni Rugby game.
Men’s rugby team celebrates 45th anniversary at alumni game
September 4, 2024
SPOTTED — A blue-spotted salamander stops in its tracks on a roadside of Presque Isle Park. Many salamanders could be seen migrating through the park, which caught the attention of students and led to further studies and protective measures.
Students and faculty block roads, conduct studies for blue-spotted salamander project in Marquette
April 26, 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
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Men's Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 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
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

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Alex Skinner
The NMU Women’s Lacrosse team poses with its four seniors during its Senior Day festivities last weekend. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Youthful laxers survive and eye the playoffs

Alex Skinner
April 25, 2019
Freshman attack/midfielder Emily Renfrew looks to make a play near the Concordia University goal. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Laxers stumble in GLIAC

Alex Skinner
April 18, 2019
Reducing stigma around anxiety

Reducing stigma around anxiety

Alex Skinner
April 11, 2019
Demonstrating her natural ferocity, junior attacker Angelica Bogden knives through Davenport defenders in pursuit of lighting up the back of the net with relentless authority. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Women’s lacrosse picks up first road victory

Alex Skinner
March 28, 2019
Junior midfielder Graison Ringlever leaves Lindenwood Lion players in the dust in pursuit of the attack. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Laxers showing tough grit

Alex Skinner
March 14, 2019

Women’s laxers open the season with win

Alex Skinner
February 28, 2019

Young laxers set to kick off upcoming season

Alex Skinner
February 21, 2019
NFL outcome shows need for new rules

NFL outcome shows need for new rules

Alex Skinner
February 7, 2019

Icers playing to raise concussion awareness

Alex Skinner
January 30, 2019
Biggest takeaways of the 2018 fall sports season

Biggest takeaways of the 2018 fall sports season

Alex Skinner
December 6, 2018
Patience is key through the process of rebuilding

Patience is key through the process of rebuilding

Alex Skinner
November 29, 2018
NMU senior goaltender Atte Tolvanen shuts down an Irish breakaway Tuesday against Notre Dame. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Wildcats split with Lakers

Alex Skinner
November 29, 2018
Senior Wildcat defenseman Tony Bretzman sends the puck up the ice past two Cornell forwards. Photo by Jacob Darner

Wildcats drop non-conference home matchups

Alex Skinner
November 15, 2018
’Cats are back in action

’Cats are back in action

Alex Skinner
November 8, 2018
Members of the NMU Men’s Hockey team celebrate a goal from earlier in the season. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Hockey set to return home against Cornell

Alex Skinner
November 8, 2018
Photo by Neil Flavin

Hockey settles for weekend split

Alex Skinner
November 1, 2018
Fans need to hold coaches accountable

Fans need to hold coaches accountable

Alex Skinner
November 1, 2018
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics Junior defenseman Philip Beaulieu celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal last season.

Wildcat ice hockey to begin home season

Alex Skinner
October 26, 2018
Northern Michigan University Men’s Hockey returned to the campus of Michigan State University for the first time since the disbandment of the CCHA conference.

Hockey opens season with historic return to MSU

Alex Skinner
October 18, 2018
The 2018-19 Wildcat Hockey team photo showcases the team’s new road uniform. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Wildcat hockey set to drop puck

Alex Skinner
October 11, 2018
Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Wildcat of the week

Alex Skinner
September 13, 2018
Women’s soccer tumbles at home

Women’s soccer tumbles at home

Alex Skinner
September 6, 2018
Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Wildcat of the week

Alex Skinner
September 6, 2018
Senior forward/midfielder Aimee Colla looks to pass the ball ahead to a teammate in a previous game last season against Ashland. Photo by: Neil Flavin

Wildcats working out kinks

Alex Skinner
June 8, 2018
Senior outside hitter Autumn Monsma spikes the ball while her opponents set up a block during last season. Photo by: Neil Flavin

Championship hopes alive

Alex Skinner
June 8, 2018
Senior running back Jake Mayon meets an Angelo State University defender in the open field in a matchup against the Rams last season. Mayon led the team in rushing yards, finishing with 1,377 yards from scrimmage. Photo from North Wind archives

Young `Cats ready to fight in the GLIAC

Alex Skinner
June 8, 2018
Junior midfielder Nick Metcalfe receives a pass while his teammates, senior defenseman Kevin Hoof (right) and junior goalkeeper Filippo Torelli (left) look on. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Men’s soccer prepares to enter third season

Alex Skinner
June 8, 2018
Marquette offers a unique student life

Marquette offers a unique student life

Alex Skinner
June 8, 2018
Marquette Junior Hockey affiliates with NMU

Marquette Junior Hockey affiliates with NMU

Alex Skinner
April 19, 2018
Nimrods and Flivvers and Redmen, oh my

Nimrods and Flivvers and Redmen, oh my

Alex Skinner
April 19, 2018
Golfers swing into spring, grip it and rip it

Golfers swing into spring, grip it and rip it

Alex Skinner
April 12, 2018
Daniel Saubert, senior computer science major selects music for radio show. Photo by Noah Hausmann

Radio X

Alex Skinner
April 5, 2018
A brief history of Wildcat Willy can be found along the perimeter track inside the Superior Dome. This edition of Willy was worn in the 1990s and is one of many iterations worn in Wildcat Willy history.

Wildcat Willy: the hero we deserve

Alex Skinner
March 29, 2018
Don’t underestimate the full album experience

Don’t underestimate the full album experience

Alex Skinner
March 29, 2018
Traversing success through disappointment

Traversing success through disappointment

Alex Skinner
March 23, 2018
Women’s Basketball sports brief

Women’s Basketball sports brief

Alex Skinner
March 22, 2018
Too many turnovers, too late

Too many turnovers, too late

Alex Skinner
March 22, 2018
Freshman laxers shine in Detroit

Freshman laxers shine in Detroit

Alex Skinner
March 1, 2018
Tough start, runners persevere

Tough start, runners persevere

Alex Skinner
March 1, 2018
Wildcats leave bye-week focused on Tech

Wildcats leave bye-week focused on Tech

Alex Skinner
February 22, 2018

NMU swimming celebrates their seniors

Alex Skinner
January 25, 2018
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