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LEARNING LEADERSHIP - The Student Leader Fellowship Program hosts a workshop for students to find their leadership style.
Students discover their leadership style in Student Leader Fellowship Program workshop
November 13, 2025
CELEBRATION - LSU members celebrate Mexican Independence day at El Santo Tacos & Tequila. (Photo courtesy of LSU)
Latinx Student Union to potentially lose university funding
November 13, 2025
FACULTY SUPPORT - The NMU-AAUP/AFT 6761 released a letter of support for the Queers and Allies student organization in the wake of DEI funding changes.
NMU faculty supports students against DEI defunding
November 13, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
SERVING THE COMMUNITY—The NMU Food Pantry, located in Gries Hall, is open for all NMU community to go if they are in need of some extra help.
How the loss of SNAP benefits is affecting and will further affect campus
November 7, 2025
FIND THE GOOD - young Margaret would be so proud.
Finding the good— A case to believe in fate
November 7, 2025
A photo of the wildcat statue on NMU campus
Our hopes for the future
November 7, 2025
Students wear costumes on NMU Campus. (NW Archive)
Stay safe this Halloween
October 31, 2025
HOTDOG— Megan and her friends by the Wienermobile. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Best day ever— Wienermobile
October 23, 2025
NEW TRAIL— This summer I tried a new trail, without trying this new trail I wouldn't have gotten this sick view. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Trying new things is fun
October 10, 2025
CAN YOU ESCAPE? – Students pose in the photo booth after completing an escape room challenge.
Crack the code— NMU students take on ultimate challenge
November 4, 2025
HOMEMADE FLAVOR — The Hoop House's Dill Pickle Workshop featured all the spices needed to customize pickles.
Cool as a Cucumber— NMU’s Dill Pickle Workshop serves up fun and flavor
November 4, 2025
TIME TO DANCE - The audience gets ready for the big show.
“Rocky Horror” returns to Northern’s stage
October 31, 2025
STAY SAFE - Students get ready to be safe this Halloween while decorating pumpkins.
NMU’s Precautionary Pumpkins
October 31, 2025
Graphic courtesy of Sydney Broberg
Haunt the Rink— Skates, costumes, spooky vibes all afternoon
October 30, 2025
NW File Photo
Wildcats sweep opening weekend, stun No. 5 Gannon in classic start 
November 13, 2025
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
November 7, 2025
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.
Wildcats sweep senior weekend
November 7, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
November 6, 2025
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
November 13, 2025
SMILE— Students line up for their picture amongst their hard work.
Hands-on Research helps students protect Lake Superior’s keystone predator 
November 6, 2025
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
October 31, 2025
Signs of change— Marquette's No Kings protest
Signs of change— Marquette’s No Kings protest
October 24, 2025
ANYTHING TO GET OUT OF HERE— At the front of the exhibit, the introductory statement of the work.
Visiting curators bring video to DeVos
October 16, 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
Spotlight on Lake Superior Theatre

Spotlight on Lake Superior Theatre

Ashley Beronja
June 4, 2021
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
Sam Rush/NW

Q&A with President Fritz Erickson

Ashley Beronja
April 22, 2021
Sam Rush/NW

Expanded therapeutic access, spike in COVID-19 cases, plans for fall semester

Ashley Beronja
April 15, 2021
National Student Employment Week showcases appreciation for student workers

National Student Employment Week showcases appreciation for student workers

Ashley Beronja
April 14, 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
Sam Rush/NW

MARESA workshop trains adults to help with mental health concerns

Ashley Beronja
April 8, 2021
Sam Rush/NW

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

Ashley Beronja
April 6, 2021
Peaceful Protest

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

Ashley Beronja
March 26, 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
Sam Rush/NW

COVID-19 relief package, how it affects students

Ashley Beronja
March 22, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration opens, UK variant in U.P.

Ashley Beronja
March 18, 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
Marquette

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

Ashley Beronja
March 10, 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 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
Photo courtesy of Jessica Cruz

Chief officer for Diversity and Inclusion steps down

Ashley Beronja
February 18, 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
NMU dorms covered in snow

Inclement weather, increased snow days

Ashley Beronja
February 11, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Climate@Noon event flyer for Gender and Climate Adaptation

Climate@Noon – Gender & Climate Adaptation

Ashley Beronja
January 22, 2021
Participant taking a COVID-19

Campus testing update, vaccine clinics

Ashley Beronja
January 20, 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
Graphic courtesy of NMU

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

Ashley Beronja
November 20, 2020
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
Photo courtesy of Kim Smith Kolasa

New indoor agriculture program offered at NMU

Ashley Beronja
November 11, 2020
Photo of Halloween decorations

Halloween guidelines, activities in Marquette

Ashley Beronja
October 31, 2020
Graphic of a voters ballot

Michigan considers ranked voting

Ashley Beronja
October 27, 2020
Photo of a vehicle buried in snow

Vehicle health: how to prepare for the winter

Ashley Beronja
September 30, 2020
NMU hosts arts and athletics showcase

NMU hosts arts and athletics showcase

Ashley Beronja
September 23, 2020
Overhead picture of vegetables harvested by by the Hoop House

Gardening and sustainability available to NMU students

Ashley Beronja
September 16, 2020
Plants inside a greenhouse

Student Leader Fellowship Program hosts gardening event

Ashley Beronja
September 11, 2020
Three bikes laying on the ground overlooking a forest

Local shops accommodate needs for outdoor recreation

Ashley Beronja
September 10, 2020
Photo courtesy of Ashley Beronja

Housing staff makes adjustments to dorm life

Ashley Beronja
September 1, 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
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
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
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