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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
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
The Delft Bistro sign welcoming festival goers to the multitude of venues hosting the Fresh Coast Film Festival
Fresh Coast Film Festival, the freshest
November 6, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 2024
The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Berry Events Center, but has since been moved. Graphic courtesy of NAE.
Northern Arts & Entertainment to host concert at Jamrich
November 12, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Amelia Kashian

Amelia Kashian, Features Editor

All content by Amelia Kashian
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)

Profile — Finding passion in geology

Amelia Kashian
November 13, 2024
The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Berry Events Center, but has since been moved. Graphic courtesy of NAE.

Northern Arts & Entertainment to host concert at Jamrich

Amelia Kashian
November 12, 2024
FESTIVE FUN — Students and members of Spanish Club gather to play games and make crafts for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos.

Spanish Club celebrates multicultural fall holidays

Amelia Kashian
November 7, 2024
Graphic courtesy of Kelly Ryan

ASNMU to host Trunk-or-Treat for hockey season

Amelia Kashian
October 23, 2024
MESSY SMILES — NMU students pose with whipped cream-covered faces after being pied.

Making a mess at the Greek Pie Contest

Amelia Kashian
October 21, 2024
For environmentalists like me, studying and using these methods first-hand has provided me with a much deeper understanding of their use.

Opinion — Ecological Restoration or Destruction?

Amelia Kashian
October 10, 2024
BIG STEPS — A student walks into NMU's WellBeing Center, one of many places a student can utilize in order to make their college transition smoother.

Managing homesickness, loneliness, wellbeing in college

Amelia Kashian
October 3, 2024
GETTING READY — On Oct. 5, Michigander, supporting act Abby Holliday and opener Jasno will perform at the Northern Center for the Great Lakes Groove. (Photo courtesy of Thomas Chicka.)

NoMAD to host Great Lakes Groove concert this fall

Amelia Kashian
September 26, 2024
PAINTING A PICTURE — Melissa Febos gives background information about passages she read aloud from her book "Girlhood." Between reading, she gave insights about her writing process when she created her art.

Setting yourself free: a talk with Melissa Febos

Amelia Kashian
September 23, 2024
MONEY WELL SPENT — A student buys handmade flower bouquets from a vendor at the market. Many students sold their art and self-made products. (Amelia Kashian/NW)

Vendors, students gather at inaugural Wildcat Farmers Market

Amelia Kashian
September 20, 2024
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles

Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles

Amelia Kashian
September 11, 2024
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament

Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament

Amelia Kashian
September 5, 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

Amelia Kashian
April 26, 2024
ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.

Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship

Amelia Kashian
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night

Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night

Amelia Kashian
April 24, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer

4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge

Amelia Kashian
April 18, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Lewis Goff

Mindfulness and Sustainability session to hold guided meditation

Amelia Kashian
April 10, 2024
POSE — The women's lacrosse team poses at the end of their performance, lip syncing the song "Thrift Shop."

Busting moves at the Lip Sync Battle

Amelia Kashian
April 5, 2024
Sustainability Hub for Innovation & Environment to host movie night, clothing swap

Sustainability Hub for Innovation & Environment to host movie night, clothing swap

Amelia Kashian
April 1, 2024
STEP BY STEP — Students take their time learning each step of the first song in the workshop portion of the event.

Kicking off spring with new moves: SEC hosts line dancing

Amelia Kashian
March 28, 2024
Photo courtesy of Thomas Chicka

“Spring Fever” — NoMAD presents indie rock concert on April 4

Amelia Kashian
March 26, 2024
EcoReps to host EcoBricking Workshop

EcoReps to host EcoBricking Workshop

Amelia Kashian
March 21, 2024
ROOM TO LEARN — A science major is represented at one of many booths of a previous Majors Fair. Photo courtesy of Simon Moesch

Student Success Department to host all-inclusive Majors Fair with departments, employers and student orgs

Amelia Kashian
March 13, 2024
SHARING KNOWLEDGE — Tyehimba Jess reads his poetry word-for-word at his speech event.

Poet, Pulitzer Prize Winner Tyehimba Jess shares work, significance in black history

Amelia Kashian
March 12, 2024
PURE FOCUS — Students paint detailed pictures on their records during the event. Doing so, they socialized with each other and caught up with friends.

Students paint records and sip at Mocktails on Vinyl

Amelia Kashian
February 29, 2024
STRONG WORDS — Dr. Carter Wilson reads from a book discussing critical race theory at his speech on the subject.

Discussing critical race theory with Political Science Professor Dr. Carter Wilson

Amelia Kashian
February 29, 2024
Photo courtesy of Grace Lipostad

Students encouraged to make sustainable products with EcoReps

Amelia Kashian
February 22, 2024
NO SNOW — Students who enjoy winter recreation activities like skiing have been unable to do much yet this winter after weeks of warmer weather.

Wildcats see a warm start to winter this year

Amelia Kashian
February 16, 2024
TREAT YOURSELF — Join NMU Wellbeing for a day of self-care activities. Photo courtesy of Angie Stebbins

Show yourself love this Valentine’s Day

Amelia Kashian
February 14, 2024
ALL SET UP — Junior Ali Myers has her study materials spread out on a table on the second floor of Jamrich Hall. This is just one of the many study spots NMU students have been using since the start of the library renovations.

Students adapt to a campus without a library

Amelia Kashian
February 8, 2024

A call for ceasefire: Wildcats take action for Palestine

Amelia Kashian
February 7, 2024
TIME TO CELEBRATE — Black Student Union to host a social, kicking off the start of Black History Month. Photo Courtesy of MarLanaysia Rosser.

Kick off Black History Month with hot chocolate and friends

Amelia Kashian
February 1, 2024
MANY OPTIONS — Students examine different table setups from various organizations around campus.

Students find involvement opportunities at winter student organization fair

Amelia Kashian
January 27, 2024
Courtesy of Ali Deutsch

Special Events Committee to host a WinterFest open skate

Amelia Kashian
January 25, 2024
BIG SMILES —Evie Weiszhaar poses in a vibrant flower garden.

Profile — A freshman’s unique first semester at NMU

Amelia Kashian
January 18, 2024
A GREAT START — Student Shiloh Bechek, chairman of the Black Student Union, opens the gathering with a speech highlighting Martin Luther King Jr.'s profound legacy.

Taking action at Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Amelia Kashian
January 16, 2024
ADVOCACY ABROAD — Senior environmental science student, Zoe Fess, traveled to Rome, Italy as a North American delegate for a United Nations conference focused on Indigenous Food Sovereignty on a global scale. Photo courtesy of Zoe Fess.

Profile — A trip to Rome for 2023 United Nations Global Indigenous Youth Forum

Amelia Kashian
December 7, 2023
TALENTED STYLING — With steady hands, a student focuses as she works on an intricate hairstyle.

Students learn in immersive cosmetology experience

Amelia Kashian
November 30, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW

On vs. off-campus jobs for NMU students

Amelia Kashian
November 16, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Voting and registration — The basics

Amelia Kashian
November 7, 2023
PILES OF ART — Senior Nicole Cash showcases her environmentally friendly crochet turtles in piles on her desk, hoping to sell many at the pop-up shop.

A chance to buy artwork, admire students’ talent

Amelia Kashian
November 1, 2023
FEELING THE ENERGY — A Zumba participant follows along with Mark as he leads the group with his energetic dancing. She and other participants had a great workout as they danced their hearts out.

Riding the high at Zumba

Amelia Kashian
October 26, 2023
GETTING STARTED — Lex Koltowicz begins his presentation by discussing cannabis varieties.

High on science — Science on Tap presents history of marijuana

Amelia Kashian
October 13, 2023
LISTEN AND LEARN — Elizabeth Smart participates in a Q&A session with Bailey Gomes of Platform Personalities shortly after finishing her speech about her kidnapping and recovery experience. Smart now has a foundation dedicated to sexual violence and assault victims and awareness.

Spreading awareness with Elizabeth Smart

Amelia Kashian
October 5, 2023
IMPORTANT POINTS — Helen Bienek, president of Spooner Hall, discusses points to propose to NLD faculty.

Conversations to improve NMU Dining

Amelia Kashian
September 29, 2023
BRAINSTORMING — NAE members attend their weekly meeting to share ideas and begin planning. Photo courtesy of Brianna Weaver

Student org spotlight — Northern Arts and Entertainment plans big-ticket entertainment

Amelia Kashian
September 27, 2023
QUALITY TIME — Simon and Chili go squirrel watching together at their spots on the windowsill.

Opinion — It’s okay to ‘replace’ a pet

Amelia Kashian
September 19, 2023
CLOSER BONDS — Students gather to eat ice cream at one of the club's first socials of the semester. Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley

Diversity in Disability hosts inclusive ice cream social

Amelia Kashian
September 18, 2023
PACKED AND READY — The Student Nurses Association chooses an appropriate theme for this year's homecoming parade.

Packing for camp at the Pre-Parade Party

Amelia Kashian
September 16, 2023
NEW FRIENDS — Students gather to discuss their experiences and what they expect from the program.

Languages, Literatures and International Studies Department hosts Fall Kickoff

Amelia Kashian
September 8, 2023
HEAD IN THE GAME — A student pitches the ball to his teammate in the midst of a sweltering game.

Bringing the heat for this year’s kickball tournament

Amelia Kashian
September 5, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Welcome Home Party greets students during move-in weekend

Amelia Kashian
August 28, 2023
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