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The North Wind
VOTE- ASNMU encourages all Northern students to participate in this year's student government elections. (Graphic courtesy of ASNMU)
ASNMU election season begins
April 2, 2025
NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI
NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI
April 1, 2025
ACADEMIC SENATE — Caroline LaPorte and Tyler Dettloff present on the Center for Native American Studies to the Academic Senate during Tuesday's meeting.
Headway made on ASNMU Bereavement Policy
March 28, 2025
TESSMAN- President Dr. Brock Tessman is a candidate for a presidential role at Montana State University.
President Tessman seeks Presidency role at other university
March 26, 2025
GROOVE — Students began with learning simple line dance steps before speeding up to match the tempo of the song.
SLFP event teaches students basics of line dancing
March 24, 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
The Amuse Buche, for me it was a savory macron opener to the meal. Not suited for me in particular.
A review of the NMU’s North Fork
March 28, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
TIME TO MOVE— TKE gets ready to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital with their annual tub push.
TKE to host tub push for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
April 3, 2025
LET'S ROCK — The "Rock the Garden" concert stage was ready to go before start.
Rock the Garden— NoMAD hosts free concert for students
April 1, 2025
TEE TIME— Students get ready to play some mini golf in an immersive glow-in-the-dark experience.
Special Events hosts glow mini golf “Par-Tee”
March 31, 2025
SWISH — TKE sets up a game of pong to fundraise for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
TKE Week – Tau Kappa Epsilon hosts pong fundraiser
March 31, 2025
TIME TO BOOGIE —Students prepare to hit the stage in friendly competition at the Lip Sync Battle.
Special Events Committee, Student Athletic Advisory Council to host Lip Sync Battle
March 27, 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
Lacrosse ends weekend in split
Lacrosse ends weekend in split
April 3, 2025
Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend
Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend
March 31, 2025
NMU Women’s Lacrosse celebrates a bounce-back win
NMU Women’s Lacrosse celebrates a bounce-back win
March 31, 2025
NMU swim ends week at NCAA Championship
NMU swim ends week at NCAA Championship
March 28, 2025
NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI
NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI
April 1, 2025
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
March 21, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Ashley Beronja
Photo courtesy of NMU Marketing NORTH COAST—As part of the 2020 to 2021 season, the department of theatre and dance put together an inaugural dance event to present a vibrant showcase.

Spotlight on Forest Roberts Theatre

Ashley Beronja
June 4, 2021
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Expanded therapeutic access, spike in COVID-19 cases, plans for fall semester

Ashley Beronja
April 15, 2021
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MARESA workshop trains adults to help with mental health concerns

Ashley Beronja
April 8, 2021
Ashley Beronja/NW PRESQUE ISLE—NMU has cancelled classes on Wednesday, March 31 to hold a 'Wellness Day' for students. ASNMU's proposal was passed by Erickson and a second day for April is in the talks.

ASNMU proposal for wellness day passed, no classes on March 31

Ashley Beronja
March 25, 2021
“Pelkie” documentary shares journey of Finnish immigrants in U.P.

“Pelkie” documentary shares journey of Finnish immigrants in U.P.

Ashley Beronja
March 16, 2021
Photo courtesy of Felicia Hokenstad STUDENT CELEBRATION - The 25th Annual Celebration of Student Scholarships will be held virtually this year to abide COVID-19 safety regulations. The event will have two keynote speakers and will be free and open to the public.

25th Annual Celebration of Student Scholarships held virtually

Ashley Beronja
February 25, 2021
NMU dorms covered in snow

Inclement weather, increased snow days

Ashley Beronja
February 11, 2021
Photo series promo photo for the Social Justice For Us series, "Power in Unity".

Social Justice For Us presents photo series “Power in Unity” celebrating Black History Month

Ashley Beronja
February 2, 2021
Event flyer for the Gift of Life Campus Challenge

Student Nurses Association to participate in first Gift of Life Campus Challenge

Ashley Beronja
January 26, 2021
Poster for NMU's virtual MLK Day celebration. Pictured in the poster is MLK Jr. in his famed Walk to Freedom in Detroit.

Annual MLK Day celebration held virtually

Ashley Beronja
January 19, 2021
Photo courtesy of Kim Smith Kolasa

New indoor agriculture program offered at NMU

Ashley Beronja
November 11, 2020
Photo of a vehicle buried in snow

Vehicle health: how to prepare for the winter

Ashley Beronja
September 30, 2020
Plants inside a greenhouse

Student Leader Fellowship Program hosts gardening event

Ashley Beronja
September 11, 2020

Student Shipt employees take time off for safety

Ashley Beronja
April 1, 2020
Maggie Duly/NW TAPPING ALONG—Junior biology major Madeline McDonald plays on que during one of the last rehearsals before the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert on Monday, Feb. 24. The band practices for the concert in the Thomas Fine Arts building on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Preparing for Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert

Ashley Beronja
February 20, 2020
Spotlight on Lake Superior Theatre

Spotlight on Lake Superior Theatre

Ashley Beronja
June 4, 2021
Sam Rush/NW

Q&A with President Fritz Erickson

Ashley Beronja
April 22, 2021
Ashley Beronja/NW VACCINE PAUSE—The CDC and FDA have recommended anyone who has received allocations of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to pause clinics after cases immerge of a rare and severe case of blood clotting. The news arrived on April 13 only a day after NMU received their Johnson & Johnson allocations for students.

NMU pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccination clinic for students

Ashley Beronja
April 13, 2021
Peaceful Protest

‘Say Their Names’ Protest held to show remembrance, solidarity, action

Ashley Beronja
March 26, 2021
Sam Rush/NW

COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration opens, UK variant in U.P.

Ashley Beronja
March 18, 2021
Ashley Beronja/NW MOVING FORWARD—President Fritz Erickson has announced that while vaccines have not been sent for NMU, the process will run similar to the COVID-19 test screenings. Recently President Joe Biden announced that by May all U.S. adults should be able to get the vaccine.

Gov. Whitmer announces new COVID-19 regulations, vaccine update for campus

Ashley Beronja
March 4, 2021
Photo courtesy of Lily Lindgren GET WELL SOON - As part of the Faculty Biennial Exhibition, Emily Lanctot presented her piece titled "Get Well Soon" presenting ways to get well during these trying times.

DeVos Art Museum celebrates faculty creativity with the Faculty Biennial Exhibition

Ashley Beronja
February 17, 2021
The outside of Spalding Hall, former residence hall and current isolation quarters for those who test positive for COVID-19.

Housing and Residence Life holds virtual bingo for quarantined residents

Ashley Beronja
February 3, 2021
Members of the Medicinal Plant Chemistry Club posing for photo as they take a break from picking up trash in Presque Isle Park

Medicinal Plant Chemistry Club gains partnership with Orion GMP Solutions, volunteer opportunities

Ashley Beronja
January 28, 2021
Participant taking a COVID-19

Campus testing update, vaccine clinics

Ashley Beronja
January 20, 2021
Photo courtesy of Andy Smith PLOWING WITH PURPOSE— Plow truck drivers wake up well before sunrise to ensure students can still make it to school.

Campus plow drivers share their experience

Ashley Beronja
November 17, 2020
Graphic of a voters ballot

Michigan considers ranked voting

Ashley Beronja
October 27, 2020
Overhead picture of vegetables harvested by by the Hoop House

Gardening and sustainability available to NMU students

Ashley Beronja
September 16, 2020
Photo courtesy of Ashley Beronja

Housing staff makes adjustments to dorm life

Ashley Beronja
September 1, 2020
Maggie Duly/NW HIPS DON’T LIE—Multi-media production Professor Mark Shevy (left) leads Zumba class in the NMU Fit Zone packed with at least 20 students Tuesday, Feb. 4. The class followed Shevy’s handmade Superbowl half-time show inspired playlist including old and new music from Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.

Zumba class embraces Latin culture, fitness

Ashley Beronja
February 5, 2020
Marquette Maritime Museum offers educational fun

Marquette Maritime Museum offers educational fun

Ashley Beronja
June 3, 2021
Photo courtesy of HOTplate staff TO THE HOTPLATE—HOTplate Pottery and Clayworks both offer a hands on experience for NMU students and community members to take a break from the world and have fun either by messing with clay or painting something finished.

Spotlight on HOTplate

Ashley Beronja
June 2, 2021
National Student Employment Week showcases appreciation for student workers

National Student Employment Week showcases appreciation for student workers

Ashley Beronja
April 14, 2021
Sam Rush/NW

Increased eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine, relief fund for winter semester

Ashley Beronja
April 6, 2021
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COVID-19 relief package, how it affects students

Ashley Beronja
March 22, 2021
Marquette

Opinion—Why moving out of your hometown is the best choice you can make

Ashley Beronja
March 10, 2021
Photo courtesy of Jessica Cruz

Chief officer for Diversity and Inclusion steps down

Ashley Beronja
February 18, 2021
The Northern University Center will be Marquette's COVID-19 vaccination clinic.

University forum meeting held, COVID-19 updates, enrollment results

Ashley Beronja
February 4, 2021
Members of Campus Cinema sitting in front of The Shoreline Theatre banner in masks.

Campus Cinema showing Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” virtual, in-person options

Ashley Beronja
January 28, 2021
Climate@Noon event flyer for Gender and Climate Adaptation

Climate@Noon – Gender & Climate Adaptation

Ashley Beronja
January 22, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU

NMU Board of Trustees meeting approves new scholarships, addresses COVID-19

Ashley Beronja
November 20, 2020
Photo of Halloween decorations

Halloween guidelines, activities in Marquette

Ashley Beronja
October 31, 2020
NMU hosts arts and athletics showcase

NMU hosts arts and athletics showcase

Ashley Beronja
September 23, 2020
Three bikes laying on the ground overlooking a forest

Local shops accommodate needs for outdoor recreation

Ashley Beronja
September 10, 2020
Ashley Beronja/NW ALMOST THERE—Junior environmental studies and sustainability major, Hailey Pampreen, follows routes outlined on the Outdoor Recreation Center rock wall during Women on the Wall event on Sunday, Feb. 9.

Women on the Wall

Ashley Beronja
February 13, 2020
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