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Job fair offers employment opportunities, career advantages to students
Job fair offers employment opportunities, career advantages to students
March 24, 2023
CHOOSING TO SEE - ASU and BSU sponsor community space for students to express emotions following tragedies targeted at people of color. “People need to admit that this is happening, this is a problem. But someway, somehow certain people still don’t see it,” Awa Christine Ndiaye, BSU communications chair, said.
ASU, BSU members sponsor remembrance, community space
March 24, 2023
HARDEN RENOVATION - Harden Hall currently houses the university library, archives, and the Center for Teaching and Learning. The renovation will add around 18,000 square footage of new space and will bring in the four academic departments currently housed in Gries Hall.
NMU to renovate Harden Hall for $31.6 million
March 24, 2023
BSU hosts comedy show, celebrates Womens History Month
BSU hosts comedy show, celebrates Women’s History Month
March 24, 2023
METAMORPHOSIS - NMU hosted the UNITED Conference with a number of different presenters. Lau Romero presented Metamorphosis: Identities in the Language Classroom and addressed the lack of LGBTQ+ and POC language in the classroom.
UNITED Conference addresses diversity, equity, inclusion
March 23, 2023
STRAWBERRY CREPES — An arrangement of my crepes filled with homemade strawberry rhubarb jam and ringed with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. I also experimented with strawberry garnishes that I discovered on YouTube.
Cooking with Kata — Mental health crepes
March 23, 2023
Opinion – We are all suffering from Marvel fatigue
Opinion – We are all suffering from Marvel fatigue
March 23, 2023
CLIMB ON — Despite bruised shins and jelly limbs, I (climbing on the right) reached the top of this 70-foot ice formation — affectionately named “The Dryer Hose” — with several words of encouragement and a few breaks. While physical strength is a must to reach the top, the mental roadblocks were much more complicated to conquer as I clung to the face of the ice.
Opinion — Ice climbing and the reward of perseverance
March 21, 2023
Opinion — Equality and equity: What’s the difference?
Opinion — Equality and equity: What’s the difference?
March 16, 2023
Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT
Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT
March 16, 2023
HANDMADE — Northern alumni Julia Bolton models a sea glass necklace that she handcrafted. Bolton fell in love with metalsmithing after taking an extracurricular class at NMU during her junior year.
Northern alumni makes hand-crafted jewelry
March 23, 2023
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Daylight Saving Time: The good, the bad and the ugly
March 23, 2023
CLOGGING — From left to right, Marisa Hoover, Halle Paternoster, Lizzie Kucharek, Asa Naigus and Peter Bowman. Learn the basics of clogging with Double Step Cloggers. The club meets from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays on the second floor of the Northern Center.
Learn how to double step clog: the basics
March 16, 2023
CHEERLEADER — Welles, the mascot of the NMU volleyball team, greets Wildcat Willy at a home match. As the team is introduced, the service dog will bark for each of the players to show his support.
Welles: Companion, confidant, service dog
March 13, 2023
ADVOCACY — EQMI is an LGBTQ + advocacy and victim advocate services organization nonprofit that is based in lower Michigan that advocates for the rights of LGBTQ + individuals and communities as well as providing victim services. Mandy Bonesteel is the current rural outreach coordinator based in the U.P. and is working to provide these services to community members.
Equality Michigan raises awareness for LGBTQ+, victim advocate services in U.P.
March 13, 2023
Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour
Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour
March 24, 2023
BITTER SWEET - The Wildcats were able to go on a run for a chance at the Mason Cup but fell short against Mankato. The Cats end their season 21-17.
M Hockey: Wildcats drop Mason Cup Final to Mankato, 3-2 OT
March 24, 2023
GET ACTIVE - Two intramural volleyball players face off at the net. NMUs Club Volleyball is open to all students and encourages a friendly and active environment where you can meet new friends.
The friendly game of intramural volleyball
March 23, 2023
GAME TIME - Ethan Vadnais and Edward Shifflett officiate the tournament going on in the NMU gaming room.
Esports builds connections within NMU gaming community
March 21, 2023
SPLIT - The Cats came away with a 2-2 split over the 8-game road trip. NMU will be back home this Friday March 17th at 5pm.
W Lacrosse: NMU back home, face off with rival Concordia-St. Paul
March 20, 2023

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
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Q&A with President Fritz Erickson

Ashley Beronja
April 22, 2021
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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
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MARESA workshop trains adults to help with mental health concerns

Ashley Beronja
April 8, 2021
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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. ASNMUs 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
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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 Marquettes 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

[email protected] – 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 NMUs 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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