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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
The Delft Bistro sign welcoming festival goers to the multitude of venues hosting the Fresh Coast Film Festival
Fresh Coast Film Festival, the freshest
November 6, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 2024
The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Berry Events Center, but has since been moved. Graphic courtesy of NAE.
Northern Arts & Entertainment to host concert at Jamrich
November 12, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Ayanna Allen

Ayanna Allen, Assistant News Editor

I have been with The North Wind since February 2021. When I applied to NMU, journalism hadn’t ever crossed my mind. After stumbling upon a job posting for a staff writer, I took a leap into the unknown – and never looked back. Now, I’m proudly the Assistant News Editor. When I’m not writing articles or reading for my classes, I’m playing cozy games, rewatching American Dad for the billionth time, working on my high fantasy novel, or cooking up a mean meal for my friends.

All content by Ayanna Allen
RECOGNITION — A picture of my awards for the fall 2022 publishing season at The North Wind.

Opinion – I did not want to be a journalist

Ayanna Allen
December 13, 2022
Photo of NMU Archives

Evening at the Archives ends for the year, future events planned

Ayanna Allen
November 11, 2022
Graphic of NMU mascot Wildcat Willy holding a sign that says: "I voted!"

What to know before casting vote in upcoming Midterm Elections

Ayanna Allen, Assistant News Editor
November 4, 2022
RIPPLE EFFECT—Students in need of warm winter gear can pick up desired items on the first floor of Hedgcock.

Winter nearing: Ripple Effect Coat Closet provides winter wear for students

Ayanna Allen
October 31, 2022
WILDPUPS? WILDCAT! - Butterscotch (left), the first cat to join Wildpups, the animal assisted therapy program on campus debuted with his handler, Diana Perry (right).

NMU Wildpups welcomes first feline member, Butterscotch, into program

Ayanna Allen
October 28, 2022
COMMUNITY RESOURCES - On the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., Families Against Narcotics hosts their monthly meeting with the hopes of providing awareness, education and solutions to substance abuse disorders.

Student Leader Fellowship Program members fundraise for local Families Against Narcotics chapter

Ayanna Allen, Assistant News Editor
October 12, 2022
Collegiate mental health issues rising; NMU develops Wellbeing initiatives

Collegiate mental health issues rising; NMU develops Wellbeing initiatives

Ayanna Allen
October 10, 2022
WNMU-TV to host town hall discussion about “Facing Suicide” documentary

WNMU-TV to host town hall discussion about “Facing Suicide” documentary

Ayanna Allen, Assistant News Editor
September 22, 2022
LET'S DONATE - Cassidy Orr (left) and Maci Aho (right), seniors and nursing majors, volunteered to work at the registration station at the Red Cross Blood Drive while students, staff, and Marquette community members donate in the background.

Nation facing blood shortages; Red Cross hosts blood drive at Lydia M. Olson Library

Ayanna Allen, Assistant News Editor
September 15, 2022
HEALTHY CAMPUS — NMU's Health Center offers various services to the campus community, including monkeypox testing.

Monkeypox: What to know

Ayanna Allen, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Graduate Studies & Research

Work-Life Balance presentation to be hosted for graduating students

Ayanna Allen, Assistant News Editor
April 20, 2022
REMEMBRANCE—Students and faculty left candles around the wildcat statue for a silent vigil.

Students remember friend, teammate with silent candlelight vigil

Dreyma Beronja, Ayanna Allen, and Justin Van't Hof
April 5, 2022
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Top 20 movies and shows from my personal collection

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Black Student Union

BSU hosts photojournalist Mel D. Cole for Black History Month

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
February 24, 2022
JAMRICH—On Thursday, Feb. 17, located in Jamrich 1100, the Critical Race Theory forum will be held with a max capacity for in-person viewing at 100.

Beaumier to host Critical Race Theory forum, Q&A session to follow

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
LEADERSHIP—NMU's Student Leader Fellowship Program, office located in the Northern Center, is committed to developing competent, ethical and community-centered leaders.

SLFP connects students with Yoopers United, volunteer opportunities

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
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.

NMU Food Pantry continues to serve the campus community

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
QUARANTINED—Students who live on campus who test positive for COVID-19 have the option to either return home if feeling well enough to do so or stay on campus in the first floor of Spooner Hall, the designated on-campus quarantine and isolation hall.

NMU medical director addresses quarantine, omicron concerns

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
January 31, 2022
Photo courtesy of Lower Kuskokwim School District LEARNING—Alaskan's Lower Kuskokwim School District was established in 1991. For the last 18 years, the school district has came to NMU in hopes of recruiting new employees.

Career Services partners with Alaskan school for teaching opportunities

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club

Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
WEST SCIENCE—Luther S. West Science facility connects with the other science building on campus, Kathleen Shingler Weston Hall as part of the Seaborg Science Complex. The two buildings hosts many STEM related departments and classes.

NMU considers name change for West Science after eugenics involvement

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
NMU students draft emergency climate action resolution for city of Marquette

NMU students draft emergency climate action resolution for city of Marquette

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
GIVING BACK—Morgan Hallenbeck (left, front), Loryn Burnette (farthest back, right), Lauren Smith (middle, right), and Analisa Ehli (front, right) Students from the School of Nursing helped out with the Blood Drive by taking vitals for those who were donating blood.

School of Nursing hosts annual blood drive with U.P. Regional Blood Center

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
October 15, 2021
Photo courtesy to Native American Student Association

Native American Student Association hosts Indigenous Peoples’ Day ceremonies

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
October 8, 2021
Joleigh Martinez/NW

NMU Mycology Club continues to enjoy fall season with foraging

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
September 24, 2021
Queers & Allies: A safe space for LGBTQIA+ and allies

Queers & Allies: A safe space for LGBTQIA+ and allies

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Feminism for All hosts annual Slut Walk

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021
SURVEILLANCE TESTING—As part of the three month pilo program, NMU lab will work with ddPCR machines to analyze wastewater from various different lift stations around Marquette to locate COVID-19 and its variants.

NMU lab continues to surveillance COVID-19 in local wastewaters

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
September 3, 2021
Photo courtesy of Cara Camps SWEET TREAT—Avery Sommers, senior graphic design major, passes out ice cream during the 2021 Fall Fest which took place on Aug. 23 and 24.

Fall Fest brings back normality to campus

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
August 26, 2021
Flyer courtesy of Reece Carter and Walking the Path Together WALK FOR JUSTICE—The Center for Native American Studies collaborated with the social work department in order to bring about the “Walking the Path Together” program which has led to the creation of NMU’s first “Walk for Justice'' virtual event.

CNAS to host virtual “Walk for Justice” event in May

Ayanna Allen
April 22, 2021
Ashley Beronja/NW FINAL FORUM—President Fritz Erickson hosted the last forum of the year covering important plans for the future. These plans included the Fall 2021 semester, upcoming provost search and the strategic plan to improve NMU.

Final forum of semester covers fall 2021, provost search, strategic plan

Ayanna Allen
April 15, 2021
Photo courtesy of Saphira Howell WEECARE WONDERLAND—WeeCare, a childcare company, is partnering with NMU to help achieve the goal of providing affordable and convenient childcare to students and faculty. WeeCare helps families in need of childcare by placing their children in facilities that already exist. If there is a shortage, WeeCare itself will work with members of the community to help them start their own daycares and childcare facilities in order to open up availability in childcare.

WeeCare partners with NMU to provide childcare for students and faculty

Ayanna Allen
April 8, 2021
Sam Rush/NW

School of Nursing teams up with UP Regional Blood Center to host blood drive

Ayanna Allen
March 25, 2021
Photo courtesy of Amber Morseau RED DRESS—The CNAS will participate in The REDress Project as part of the MMIW week. The REDress Project focuses on the issue of missing and the murder of indigenous women.

CNAS readies for MMIW week with red dress installation and other events

Ayanna Allen
March 22, 2021
ASNMU showcases ‘Health Week’ for students and faculty

ASNMU showcases ‘Health Week’ for students and faculty

Ayanna Allen
March 11, 2021
Sam Rush/NW SOLAR POWER - The Superior Solar Project hopes to be in the construction phase as early as mid-2022 and in an operational capacity by the end of 2023. The solar farm will be located in Sands Township.

Renewable energy company plans to install solar farm in Marquette by end of 2023

Ayanna Allen
March 4, 2021
Conflict and Resolve exhibit

Heritage Center opens new exhibit featuring labor in the U.P.

Ayanna Allen
February 24, 2021
Photo courtesy of Sarah Cormier SPROUTING PROGRAM - The indoor agriculture program meet in Jacobetti in a room that was previously used for the aviation program. In the picture are so sprouts in an NFT (nutrient film technique) system.

Indoor Agriculture receives $100,000 grant from MDARD

Ayanna Allen
February 19, 2021
Photo courtesy of James McCommons CAMERA HUNTER - In response to the pandemic, NMU professor James McCommons holds webinar to discuss his latest book presented by The Nature Conservancy.

NMU professor to discuss book at webinar on Feb. 19

Ayanna Allen
February 18, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU

University finance committee meeting held, WNMU-TV and WNMU-FM audit

Ayanna Allen
February 10, 2021
ASNMU flyer for the upcoming virtual series Widening Our Worlds

ASNMU kicks off new virtual series “Widening Our Worlds”

Ayanna Allen
February 4, 2021
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