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TREAT- The first 90 students who went to Career Services during National Student Employment Week were given a chocolate Willy bar made by Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts. (Elizabeth Loy/NW)
Career Services offers gifts, prizes to students during National Student Employment week
April 18, 2025
WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
SUPPORT— In a press release sent out on April 8, AAUP says they will continue to support students.
NMU’s AAUP fights for students’ rights
April 8, 2025
PRESIDENT- NMU's President will be departing from the university July 1.
President Dr. Brock Tessman to leave NMU
April 8, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
HARD WORK — NMU Green Athletics participants go out of their way to give back to their community, and the environment.
Letter to the editor — NMU athletics must be more sustainable
April 11, 2025
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
April 4, 2025
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
March 31, 2025
TIME TO RELAX— Coloring pages of mandalas are displayed for students to enjoy and relax.
NMU Wellbeing helps students relieve stress from finals
April 17, 2025
LET'S CREATE — Students participate in the Student Art Gallery's pop-up show at the Ore Dock Brewery.
Art for all— Student Art Gallery hosts pop-up shop
April 15, 2025
ASNMU, Office of Diversity and Inclusion to host community picnic
ASNMU, Office of Diversity and Inclusion to host community picnic
April 14, 2025
SAY CHEESE — Radiography students work the bake sale to raise money for their program.
Radiography Program holds bake sale
April 11, 2025
SMILE — Conservation team smiles with recently captured moose.
Leaving the classroom behind— Louis Good experiences a hands-on moose study
April 9, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Wildcats roar at Ashton May Invitational
Wildcats roar at Ashton May Invitational
April 14, 2025
Hailey Bolander sinks a putt at Sea Trail Golf Resort over spring break in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
Women’s golf plays on as men’s meet is cancelled 
April 11, 2025
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
April 11, 2025
Maggie Pietila tees it up at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club over spring break in Sunset beach, North Carolina.
Golf starts the week off at the Flyer Invite 
April 4, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025
NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI
NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI
April 1, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Amanda Monthei

NMU student honored after death

Amanda Monthei
December 5, 2013

Amanda Monthei: North Wind staff members bid farewell

Amanda Monthei
December 4, 2013

Ron’s Tacos finds value in simplicity

Amanda Monthei
November 21, 2013

Army to evaluate further before ROTC closures

Amanda Monthei
November 14, 2013

ROTC program given temporary relief following risk of elimination

Amanda Monthei
November 10, 2013

Tobacco-free policy considered

Amanda Monthei
November 7, 2013

Two arrested in connection with former student’s death

Amanda Monthei
October 31, 2013

Staff Column: Life lessons: ‘spilling coffee on my MacBook’ edition

Amanda Monthei
October 24, 2013

Staff Column: ‘Awareness’ movement overrun with falsehoods

Amanda Monthei
October 24, 2013

NMU alumni return to share insight

Amanda Monthei
October 24, 2013

Awareness Week events supply open forum for wolf discussion

Amanda Monthei
October 17, 2013

Twin brothers know adventure in Marquette

Amanda Monthei
October 17, 2013

Enrollment and student services welcoming new vice president

Amanda Monthei
October 10, 2013

Marquette among best biking towns

Amanda Monthei
October 10, 2013

Government shutdown has limited effects on NMU students

Amanda Monthei
October 3, 2013

Films feature U.P. snowboarding destinations

Amanda Monthei
October 3, 2013

Students Pick Farmers Market for Fresh Fare

Amanda Monthei
September 26, 2013

Truck route slated to run through campus

Amanda Monthei
September 26, 2013

New Jamrich construction reaches ceremonious milestone

Amanda Monthei
September 19, 2013

Camping in marquette county: what’s legal, what’s not

Amanda Monthei
September 19, 2013

NMU ranked by U.S. News, some remain critical

Amanda Monthei
September 19, 2013

Blackrocks Brewery sets can production in motion

Amanda Monthei
September 12, 2013

Staff Column: Cliche of liberal arts education unfounded

Amanda Monthei
September 5, 2013

Marquette Restaurant serves up sausage, beer and welcoming environment for NMU students

Amanda Monthei
September 5, 2013

U.P. Pedal Cruiser rolls into Marquette

Amanda Monthei
August 30, 2013

NMU awarded for student engagement

Amanda Monthei
June 6, 2013

North Wind hires new editor in chief

Amanda Monthei
April 25, 2013

Lopota, Roche win ASNMU election

Amanda Monthei
April 4, 2013

Advocate for transparency

Amanda Monthei
April 4, 2013

Construction begins for new Jamrich

Amanda Monthei
March 28, 2013

Candidates emphasize campus transparency

Amanda Monthei
March 28, 2013

Branding discussed at forum

Amanda Monthei
March 21, 2013

NMU student makes speech at Governor’s Economic Summit

Amanda Monthei
March 21, 2013

‘Elect Her’ event coming to NMU

Amanda Monthei
March 14, 2013

Nationally recognized social activist Sandra Fluke to speak at Northern

Amanda Monthei
March 14, 2013

Student political campaign results in election

Amanda Monthei
March 14, 2013

Potential for wolf hunt results in petition

Amanda Monthei
February 21, 2013

Smartphones dull experience of living

Amanda Monthei
February 21, 2013

Zombie hoax investigation continues: Public Safety looks into brains behind hack

Amanda Monthei
February 14, 2013

Students get ready for April tax-filing deadline

Amanda Monthei
February 14, 2013

Officials clarify snow day policy

Amanda Monthei
February 7, 2013

Faculty and staff provide resources for mental health

Amanda Monthei
February 7, 2013

Noque race binds students and family

Amanda Monthei
January 31, 2013

Gun legislation draws reactions from U.P. residents

Amanda Monthei
January 31, 2013

ASNMU considers overseeing Safe Rides Program

Amanda Monthei
January 31, 2013

Full Report: Student drowning labeled accidental

Amanda Monthei
January 27, 2013

Staff Column: Poor economy, poor choices

Amanda Monthei
January 24, 2013

Flu vaccine causes controversy

Amanda Monthei
January 24, 2013

Student wounded in off-campus shooting

Amanda Monthei
January 18, 2013

ASNMU update

Amanda Monthei
January 17, 2013

UAW contract approved after lengthy negotiations

Amanda Monthei
January 17, 2013

Den rule considered

Amanda Monthei
December 6, 2012

Student raises awareness for sustainable fashion

Amanda Monthei
December 6, 2012

Hunters prepare for opening day of firearm season

Amanda Monthei
November 15, 2012

Outdoor recreation clubs premiere climbing film

Amanda Monthei
November 8, 2012

Pandering to women done in ignorant fashion

Amanda Monthei
November 1, 2012

Flyfishing offers unique experience between seasons

Amanda Monthei
October 18, 2012

Climb U.P. brings together veteran and beginner climbers

Amanda Monthei
October 4, 2012

Cliff-jumping thrills present many risks

Amanda Monthei
September 20, 2012

Artist exhibit illuminates untouched island

Amanda Monthei
September 20, 2012

Know risk before plunging into Lake Superior

Amanda Monthei
September 13, 2012

Graduation gowns green in more than one way

Amanda Monthei
April 12, 2012

Students beat the buzzer to be the victors

Amanda Monthei
March 29, 2012

Artist returns to NMU, paints to music

Amanda Monthei
March 22, 2012

St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza: Students ask Marquette to join in

Amanda Monthei
March 15, 2012

Festival kicks off with clue

Amanda Monthei
February 16, 2012

Alumnus helps children overseas get connected

Amanda Monthei
February 9, 2012

NMU seeks new athletic director

Amanda Monthei
January 26, 2012

How should Northern define diversity?

Amanda Monthei
January 19, 2012

Microscopic view: Biology department gets help from English department for funding

Amanda Monthei
December 8, 2011

Domestic partner health care benefits at risk of elimination

Amanda Monthei
November 17, 2011

Speaker to discuss ‘Blue Republican’ movement

Amanda Monthei
November 3, 2011
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