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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
Sam Rush/NW
ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

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

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

April 18, 2019
Reducing stigma around anxiety

Reducing stigma around anxiety

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

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

March 14, 2019

Women’s laxers open the season with win

February 28, 2019

Young laxers set to kick off upcoming season

February 21, 2019
NFL outcome shows need for new rules

NFL outcome shows need for new rules

February 7, 2019

Icers playing to raise concussion awareness

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

Biggest takeaways of the 2018 fall sports season

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

Patience is key through the process of rebuilding

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

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

November 15, 2018
’Cats are back in action

’Cats are back in action

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

November 8, 2018
Photo by Neil Flavin

Hockey settles for weekend split

November 1, 2018
Fans need to hold coaches accountable

Fans need to hold coaches accountable

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

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

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

October 11, 2018
Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Wildcat of the week

September 13, 2018
Women’s soccer tumbles at home

Women’s soccer tumbles at home

September 6, 2018
Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Wildcat of the week

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

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

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

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

June 8, 2018
Marquette offers a unique student life

Marquette offers a unique student life

June 8, 2018
Marquette Junior Hockey affiliates with NMU

Marquette Junior Hockey affiliates with NMU

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

Nimrods and Flivvers and Redmen, oh my

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

Golfers swing into spring, grip it and rip it

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

Radio X

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

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

Don’t underestimate the full album experience

March 29, 2018
Traversing success through disappointment

Traversing success through disappointment

March 23, 2018
Women’s Basketball sports brief

Women’s Basketball sports brief

March 22, 2018
Too many turnovers, too late

Too many turnovers, too late

March 22, 2018
Freshman laxers shine in Detroit

Freshman laxers shine in Detroit

March 1, 2018
Tough start, runners persevere

Tough start, runners persevere

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

Wildcats leave bye-week focused on Tech

February 22, 2018

NMU swimming celebrates their seniors

January 25, 2018
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