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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
Sam Rush/NW
ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Benny Garbacz
Construction workers prepare the foundation for the new wildcat statue set to be unveiled at 3 p.m on Friday, Sept. 21. The bronze wildcat was made possible through a gift from the estate of former NMU Board of Trustees chair Gil Ziegler. Photo by Tim Eggert

Blazed in bronze: Wildcat statue donated to NMU

September 13, 2018
Swimming takes second at Calvin Invitational

Swimming takes second at Calvin Invitational

December 7, 2017
Photo courtesy of Ryan Shively: Sophomore accounting major Ryan Shively had a successful deer season.

Successful season? Wildcats tell their deer hunting stories

December 7, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: The Legacy building, pictured above, will be given a new name once construction is complete. The inside will house a research center for cancer exercise that will be led by NMU’s School of Heath and Human Performance.

Oncology research lab construction nears end

December 7, 2017
Swim teams claim victory

Swim teams claim victory

November 16, 2017
Writers to tell narratives of power, violence

Writers to tell narratives of power, violence

November 16, 2017
Swim team finds success

Swim team finds success

November 9, 2017
Photo by Emma Case: Senior Taylor Ehle and freshman Max Stevens star in the drama “Constellations” by contemporary British playwright Nick Payne.

Romance with a sci-fi twist

November 9, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Bookworld, pictured above, is closed for the night and soon to be forever. This is one of seven locations in the Upper Peninsula where the store has had a fair amount of success over its years in the community.

Book World closes doors in seven Midwest states

November 9, 2017
‘Jigsaw’ has new style but same cruel tricks

‘Jigsaw’ has new style but same cruel tricks

November 2, 2017
Swim and Dive team makes splash

Swim and Dive team makes splash

October 26, 2017
NMUPD and the Marquette Police Department arrested Caleb Scott Anderson Friday in relation to multiple reports of 4th degree criminal sexual conduct on NMUs campus and in the city of Marquette. NW Photo Archives

Public Safety officers prep for Halloween

October 26, 2017
Swimming and Diving teams topple Findlay

Swimming and Diving teams topple Findlay

October 19, 2017
Photo courtesy of Audrey Hantz, Peninsula Studios: The Marquette County Fairgrounds has all the elements of a spooky scene sure to scare participants at Marquette’s Haunted Hayride last year.

‘Haunted Hayride’ to return, offering friendly fun frights

October 19, 2017

Marvel movie meets magic in ‘Dr. Strange’

November 30, 2016

Left paved way for Trump

November 16, 2016

Yoopers out for the hunt

November 16, 2016

NMU takes the paranormal approach

October 26, 2016
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