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BLAZING THE TRAIL — The run/walk begins at the North Trail Head, where it will continue for a mile through campus.
Join President Tessman for Fun Run
September 20, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW
LGBTQ2S+ People of Faith Coffee Hour creates conversation and community
September 18, 2023
STARTING THINGS OFF — The Pick One promotion aims to help students transition to campus life, and increases involvement on campus at the same time. Students have until Monday, Oct. 9, to earn points for the promotion. Photo courtesy of Center for Student Enrichment
“Pick One” encourages campus engagement
September 15, 2023
UPDATE - There is now a new COVID-19 booster vaccine to be offered.
COVID-19 protocol update: new vaccine to be offered
September 14, 2023
NURSING NETWORKING — Students talk with healthcare professionals during the Healthcare Career Fair hosted in the Whitman Commons. The fair allowed students to meet with employers and network for future career opportunities in the healthcare industry.
Healthcare Career Fair explores healthcare industry professions
September 13, 2023
TALKING IT OUT — Politics are probably one of the trickiest topics out there. Remembering to keep your cool is the easiest way to prevent things from getting heated. Joleigh Martinez/NW
Editorial — Staying friendly when discussing politics
September 21, 2023
QUALITY TIME — Simon and Chili go squirrel watching together at their spots on the windowsill.
Opinion — It’s okay to ‘replace’ a pet
September 19, 2023
FREE TRANSPORTATION — The bike I now use to get campus, as parking has become too unreasonable for me. Biking is just one of many ways you can get around without having to cough up the change for gas money.
Opinion — Alternative means of getting around
September 18, 2023
OUTRAGE — NMU Barstool posted this photo to its Instagram story on Sept. 11, 2023.
Opinion — NLD must apologize for serving “sausage bomber” sandwich on 9/11
September 12, 2023
RESEARCH — The Department of Psychological Science accepts volunteers to participate in research studies. Signing up for a study only takes a few minutes at most, and then youre able to find a time that works for you.
Opinion — Becoming a human guinea pig for STEM
September 12, 2023
SLIDING INTO THE GAMES — Students dove in headfirst at this years Dead River Games.
Dive into the Dead River Games
September 21, 2023
BLAZING THE TRAIL — The run/walk begins at the North Trail Head, where it will continue for a mile through campus.
Join President Tessman for Fun Run
September 20, 2023
ALWAYS CLIMBING — Slugs Bluff became the first climber-owned rock-climbing area last year and this years first Slug Fest is a celebration of that milestone. The festival will include programs for climbers as well as community volunteer projects to continue the legacy of stewardship of Slugs Bluff. Photo courtesy of John Miller.
Climbers gear up to scale Slug’s Bluff
September 20, 2023
SOMETHING IS COOKING — The Hospitality Club hosted a cooking demo with Chef Alex Palzewicz, showing students how to use simple ingredients for simple recipes.
Ideas cooking in the NMU hospitality kitchen
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
September 18, 2023
ALWAYS CLIMBING — Slugs Bluff became the first climber-owned rock-climbing area last year and this years first Slug Fest is a celebration of that milestone. The festival will include programs for climbers as well as community volunteer projects to continue the legacy of stewardship of Slugs Bluff. Photo courtesy of John Miller.
Climbers gear up to scale Slug’s Bluff
September 20, 2023
BACK TO BACK — Sophomore Madi Szymanski and freshman Ava Maginity took first and second place respectively, leading NMU to a first-place finish in the Northwood Open.
NMU XC: Wildcats take first overall in Northwood Invite
September 15, 2023
NEW CHALLANGES — Faced with injuries, NMU has been gaining valuable experience while junior Jacqueline Smiths shoulder heals and other key players deal with injuries.
NMU Volleyball: ‘Cats look ahead as GLIAC play approaches
September 15, 2023
SURGING — The Wildcats are following up their success from last season, starting the season 4-0 and landing the No.23 spot in the national rankings. NMU will look to continue their winning streak against UW-Parkside this weekend.
W Soccer: NMU heads home after two straight shutouts on the road
September 15, 2023
GETTING READY — This week marks the start of GLIAC conference play and after a disappointing game on the road against the Saints last weekend, NMU will look to make a statement against Davenport and Saginaw this weekend.
M Soccer: ‘Cats look to bring energy against GLIAC rivals
September 15, 2023
Engines roar and spirits soar at NMU Homecoming parade
Engines roar and spirits soar at NMU Homecoming parade
September 16, 2023
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship hosts ultimate cantaloupe
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship hosts ultimate cantaloupe
September 3, 2023
The Story of Jake Witt
July 14, 2023
Divest NMU Climate Change Protest- April 20, 2023
July 14, 2023
NMU Student Gun Violence Protest – April 13, 2023
July 14, 2023

The North Wind

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All content by Andy Frakes

Parking distribution finalized for next academic year

Andy Frakes
April 20, 2016

Margaritas as big as your head

Andy Frakes
April 6, 2016

Ganzert remembered by NMU community

Andy Frakes
April 6, 2016

Media isolation is making us less interesting

Andy Frakes
March 23, 2016

Vote with your heart and not your friends

Andy Frakes
February 10, 2016

Part one: Food privilege and healthy hunger

Andy Frakes
February 3, 2016

Fjeldheim builds bright future for nordic ski team

Andy Frakes
January 27, 2016

The return of: ‘THE X-FILES’

Andy Frakes
January 27, 2016

Review: THE BIG SHORT

Andy Frakes
January 13, 2016

Merlot Mansion’s ‘Classic Fest’

Andy Frakes
December 2, 2015

Common sense & decency in the face of terror

Andy Frakes
November 18, 2015

From mountains to mortarboard and back again

Andy Frakes
November 11, 2015

Potential counts for nothing until it is realized

Andy Frakes
November 11, 2015

One Book, One Community brings author Robin Sloan

Andy Frakes
October 21, 2015

Australian band Boy & Bear breaks into new territory with “Limit of Love”

Andy Frakes
October 21, 2015

A new establishment makes its mark downtown

Andy Frakes
October 14, 2015

AAUP hopeful pension refund could save jobs

Andy Frakes
October 7, 2015

Reinventing funk for you and me

Andy Frakes
October 7, 2015

New coffee & vinyl shop opens in Village Plaza

Andy Frakes
September 30, 2015

Vile b’lieves he’s goin’ down, if nothing else

Andy Frakes
September 30, 2015

Economist speaks at NMU

Andy Frakes
September 23, 2015

iOS 9 drops from the Apple tree

Andy Frakes
September 23, 2015

Hero worship, bike racing, and growing up

Andy Frakes
September 16, 2015

12th Annual Blues Fest draws a Midwest crowd

Andy Frakes
September 10, 2015

Turning screws for bird’s-eye views

Andy Frakes
September 10, 2015

Album review: Yo La Tengo’s ‘Stuff Like That There”

Andy Frakes
September 10, 2015

It’s R&B, it’s funk, it’s… really good

Andy Frakes
September 3, 2015

NMU Improv: providing deep laughs

Andy Frakes
September 3, 2015

Beach House: more of the same, in the best way

Andy Frakes
August 27, 2015

Hark: the winds of change

Andy Frakes
June 4, 2015

Running: not really cocktail conversation

Andy Frakes
April 23, 2015

Review: Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Carrie & Lowell’

Andy Frakes
April 23, 2015

The Casino: A Short Story

Andy Frakes
March 26, 2015

Carrying technology is starting to weigh us down

Andy Frakes
March 19, 2015

Review: Oscar-winning ‘Birdman’

Andy Frakes
March 12, 2015

Ink fades, but so does everything else

Andy Frakes
February 19, 2015

Optimism for millennials: ‘Go teach yourself’

Andy Frakes
February 12, 2015

Police vs. the public : Does it have to be that way?

Andy Frakes
February 5, 2015

NMU Motor Assist program gets frozen

Andy Frakes
January 22, 2015

Sometimes, I’d rather peddle crack

Andy Frakes
January 22, 2015

Nolan creates beautiful space epic

Andy Frakes
December 4, 2014

Aussie indie-rocker releases summer EP

Andy Frakes
November 21, 2014

Coffee brands compete in Battle of the Brews

Andy Frakes
November 20, 2014

Indie rocker releases stripped-down EP

Andy Frakes
November 13, 2014

Being gay shouldn’t get you on the news

Andy Frakes
November 6, 2014

Oh boy, oh boyhood

Andy Frakes
October 30, 2014

Taking ‘no-strings-attached’ at face value

Andy Frakes
October 23, 2014

Ron’s Taco Shop to Relocate

Andy Frakes
October 16, 2014

Virtually Satisfied

Andy Frakes
October 1, 2014

Feminism: Two perspectives, one story

Andy Frakes
September 18, 2014

World stuck in backward behavior

Andy Frakes
September 11, 2014

Jamrich doesn’t live up to expectations

Andy Frakes
September 4, 2014

Eating your money: Squandering food on campus

Andy Frakes
January 23, 2014
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