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POPCORN SALE — Greek life sets up shop in Jamrich Hall ticketing booth to sell popcorn for a local cause.
NMU Greek life collaborates for Sexual Assault Awareness Month fundraiser
April 26, 2024
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.
Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus
April 26, 2024
ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
Biology student Grace Charles shares her ideas on how to protect our birds on campus. Photo courtesy of Grace Charles
Opinion–Protecting the birds at NMU
April 26, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 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
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
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
FINAL STRETCH — The Cats look to place second overall in the GLIAC before heading into playoffs.
WLAX hits the road to finish out impressive regular season run
April 26, 2024
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Amelia Kashian

Amelia Kashian, Features Editor

All content by Amelia Kashian
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 womens 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 clubs 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 years 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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