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The North Wind
Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
NMU students bug out over new club on campus
January 21, 2025
GET ACTIVE - The ORC is hosting their first drop-in cross-country skiing and fat tire bike rental event. The QR code on the bottom right gives directions to where the event will be held. Graphic courtesy of NMU Rec Sports.
Students get active with free ORC event
January 20, 2025
THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
The Lake of the Clouds at the Porcupine Mountains, less than 10 miles away from the proposed Copperwood Mine site.
Tessman’s revoked support on the Copperwood Mine
January 24, 2025
Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend's family
Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend’s family
January 20, 2025
FINDING RESOURCES — Textbooks can be resourced from libraries and local thrift stores.
Opinion – The Best Books Aren’t Bought
January 14, 2025
MAKING THE CHOICE- Above is just five of the many different majors that are offered at NMU.
Opinion — Is picking a major the most important decision of your life?
January 13, 2025
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
FACULTY FEATURE - Students, faculty and community members gather to view the new faculty exhibit at the NMU Devos Art Museum.
Devos art exhibit brings faculty talent to forefront
January 23, 2025
The Power of Education in Refugee Camps
The Power of Education in Refugee Camps
January 22, 2025
GETTING CRAFTY — Students visualize goals and dreams for the new year by creating vision boards in the NMU commuter lounge.
Getting creative with vision boards
January 21, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
WINNING WILDCATS—The NMU Nordic Skiing team picked up a total of three gold medals this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Kjetil Baanerud.
Ski teams end weekend successful
January 24, 2025
Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week
Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week
January 24, 2025
TAKING A HIT — Two athletes on the NMU Women's Wrestling team grapple during practice.
Women’s wrestling ends weekend successfully
January 23, 2025
BOUNCE BACK - After 2 tough losses at Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud St. the 'Cats look to get back on track as they head south for the start of conference play.
Women’s basketball plays three games in first week back from break
January 23, 2025
ROAD TRIP — The men's basketball team lost to Michigan Tech over the weekend and will soon leave for their final road trip of the season before GLIAC play.
Men’s basketball ends week at home in a split
January 23, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24
January 21, 2025
Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair
Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair
January 15, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 23
Pizza Cat — Vol. 23
January 13, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Alisa Fox

Longyear family featured in exhibit

Alisa Fox
April 26, 2012

Young Wildcats take NMU campus

Alisa Fox
April 19, 2012

Local housing should allow pets

Alisa Fox
March 29, 2012

Classes to consider: Interesting topics offered at NMU

Alisa Fox
March 29, 2012

Project Compassion takes over runway

Alisa Fox
March 22, 2012

Art and science of making a good home brew

Alisa Fox
March 15, 2012

Table tennis hooks students for life

Alisa Fox
March 15, 2012

Volunteer trip an alternative break option

Alisa Fox
March 1, 2012

Sororities get an unfair reputation

Alisa Fox
February 16, 2012

Snowboarders and skiers hunt ducks

Alisa Fox
January 26, 2012

For the holidays, students should volunteer: Give a gift to those who are less fortunate

Alisa Fox
November 17, 2011

NMU Afghanistan Veterans

Alisa Fox
November 10, 2011

Popular Haunts of Marquette

Alisa Fox
October 30, 2011

More than good grades are needed for success

Alisa Fox
October 6, 2011

Heroes of Homecoming battle for title

Alisa Fox
September 29, 2011

Second City comes back to Marquette

Alisa Fox
September 22, 2011

Beaumier Center presents ‘U.P. in 3-D’

Alisa Fox
September 1, 2011

Students enjoy cultural differences

Alisa Fox
June 6, 2011

‘Peter Pan’ takes flight at Northern

Alisa Fox
April 14, 2011

Guerrilla Girls – Redefining the F word at NMU

Alisa Fox
March 10, 2011

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Presented by the Forest Roberts Theatre

Alisa Fox
February 17, 2011

The premier 1980s tribute band comes to Marquette

Alisa Fox
January 27, 2011

Author speaks about U.P. history

Alisa Fox
January 13, 2011

Thanksgiving: Church provides dinner for students, community

Alisa Fox
November 18, 2010

Of Mice and Men

Alisa Fox
November 11, 2010

Zombie hoards vs. human resistance

Alisa Fox
October 28, 2010

Get involved: Students and Marquette community volunteer for Make a Difference Day

Alisa Fox
October 21, 2010

Ragbirds’ tour kicks off in Marquette

Alisa Fox
October 7, 2010

Expert Max Brooks protects NMU from Zombies

Alisa Fox
September 23, 2010

Tourney raises cancer research funds

Alisa Fox
September 16, 2010
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