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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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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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