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OFFICIAL SIGNING — President Brock Tessman formally signs the Okanagan Charter on April 26. The charter is a commitment by NMU to support and implement holistic health programs and initiatives for students, staff and faculty.
Tessman signs Okanagan Charter, committing to holistic health for NMU
April 28, 2023
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
April 27, 2023
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
April 27, 2023
EARTH FEST — Environmental student organizations collaborated to host Earth Fest during the ninth annual Andertons Earth Week at NMU. Pictured: Jonas Trombetta, Hoop House (left) and Mary Kelly, Gamma Theta Upsilon and Hoop House (right).
GTU celebrates ninth annual Anderton’s Earth Week with Earth Fest
April 26, 2023
THE AMAN PROJECT — The Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas and NMUs philosophy department is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the Aman Project, a humanitarian organization located in Istanbul, Turkey, that supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers are in need of assistance. Donation are encouraged but not required to enter the events raffle.
Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas raises funds for Aman Project
April 26, 2023
HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.
Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?
May 5, 2023
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
May 2, 2023
Editorial — Best of The North Wind 22-23
Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23
April 26, 2023
REFLECTIONS — I am posing at South Haven beach during sunset. With graduation approaching swiftly, I wanted to reflect on my college experience and how it has positively impacted my character and outlook on life.
Opinion — Leaping into the unknown
April 26, 2023
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dances production of Grease
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dance’s production of “Grease”
April 25, 2023
HOCKEY FANS — Tessman and his family at a Red Wings hockey game in March. They are still rocking the NMU gear in Detroit.
Brock’s backstory: President Tessman’s journey through running, teaching and finding balance
April 21, 2023
Premier bridal show launches at NMU’s Northern Center
April 21, 2023
THE THEORY OF NOTHING — Up-and-coming hip hop artist, Sophia Gielniak, recently released her album The Theory of Nothing - PHI-3PO on YouTube and Soundcloud delving into nontraditional hip hop that uses academic and philosophical language.
The Theory of Nothing – PHI-3PO: an academic hip-hop album
April 12, 2023
AGAINST ALL ODDS — Joseph Calderon poses next to the land acknowledgment sign, located in the academic mall, that denotes that NMU is on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi Indians. Calderon enrolled at NMU in 2021, returning to higher education after failing at other institutions along the West Coast.
Exceeding expectations: Joseph Calderon’s return to higher education
April 12, 2023
GROUP PHOTO - Steve Burns with Platform Personalities. Burns sent a video of himself to the student organization to help promote the event.
Platform Personalities on Steve Burns: Mental health, childhood nostalgia, Marquette winters
April 12, 2023
TEE UP — Eric Yun finished the season with performances that are now in the NMU record book. He will return next year for his senior season.
M Golf: ‘Cats finish season strong, Sprecher ties GLIAC record 137
April 28, 2023
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
April 28, 2023
HUNTING — The Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)
Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games
April 21, 2023
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.
All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.
Midnight Madness at the PEIF
April 14, 2023

The North Wind

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All content by Brice Burge

NMU ROTC cut by Army, appeal planned

Brice Burge
October 10, 2013

U.P. communities good model for rest of state

Brice Burge
September 18, 2013

Northern Nooks

Brice Burge
April 21, 2011

Cagers see roster changes

Brice Burge
April 21, 2011

ASNMU and Greeks deserve our respect

Brice Burge
April 14, 2011

Northern Nooks – Aviation Maintenance Lab

Brice Burge
April 14, 2011

Brothers continue Northern legacy

Brice Burge
April 14, 2011

Multiple freestyle wrestlers qualify for worlds

Brice Burge
April 14, 2011

Skateboard parade record attempted to be broken

Brice Burge
April 7, 2011

Playoffs out of reach for lacrosse team

Brice Burge
April 7, 2011

NMU coach wins lawsuit against former employer

Brice Burge
April 7, 2011

Wong speaks to students at ‘coffee talk’

Brice Burge
March 31, 2011

Northern Nooks – Whitman Hall

Brice Burge
March 31, 2011

Cagefighters clash at Lakeview Arena

Brice Burge
March 31, 2011

Golfers battle poor weather in Indiana

Brice Burge
March 31, 2011

Students join protests

Brice Burge
March 24, 2011

Northern Nooks – Radio X

Brice Burge
March 24, 2011

Lacrosse loses, playoffs still possible

Brice Burge
March 24, 2011

Northern Nooks – varsity hockey locker room

Brice Burge
March 17, 2011

NMU betters draft stock

Brice Burge
March 17, 2011

USA tax brackets should be reformed

Brice Burge
March 10, 2011

Northern Nooks – Touring the ins and outs of NMU’s campus

Brice Burge
March 10, 2011

Women’s basketball finishes sixth of seven teams in GLIAC North

Brice Burge
March 10, 2011

Northern Nooks – Touring the ins and outs of NMU’s campus (video)

Brice Burge
February 24, 2011

Cagers wrap up at home with 35-point victory

Brice Burge
February 24, 2011

Seniors end on high note honoring Senior Day

Brice Burge
February 24, 2011

Women lose by 22 points

Brice Burge
February 17, 2011

CCSA should all add Alpine

Brice Burge
February 17, 2011

Race relations in the U.P. complex

Brice Burge
February 17, 2011

Professors discuss protests in Egypt

Brice Burge
February 10, 2011

Basketball splits in close 2-point loss

Brice Burge
February 10, 2011

“Mamma-jamma” Teachings of an Olympic boxing coach

Brice Burge
February 3, 2011

Women’s basketball splits weekend

Brice Burge
February 3, 2011

Speedskaters fall just short of making national team

Brice Burge
January 27, 2011

Women’s basketball looks for road win

Brice Burge
January 27, 2011

Offense explodes for women’s basketball

Brice Burge
January 20, 2011

ESPN: Bring back integrity

Brice Burge
January 13, 2011

Women’s basketball tries to rebound from loss

Brice Burge
January 13, 2011

Cross country finishes season strong

Brice Burge
December 2, 2010

Women’s basketball off to good start

Brice Burge
December 2, 2010

Season ends with loss of Miner’s Cup

Brice Burge
November 18, 2010

NMU, Tech ROTC cadets run game ball 100 miles

Brice Burge
November 18, 2010

Women’s basketball team drops first away game of regular season

Brice Burge
November 18, 2010

Cross country prepares for regional tourney

Brice Burge
November 18, 2010

No. 4 University of Indianapolis Greyhounds volleyball scouting report

Brice Burge
November 18, 2010

Saginaw steals Senior Day in overtime

Brice Burge
November 11, 2010

Equipment manager dies

Brice Burge
November 11, 2010

Liberals need to learn tolerance

Brice Burge
November 11, 2010

Good, not great, pizza found at Mr. B’s

Brice Burge
November 11, 2010

Senior day further celebrated by post-game family dinner

Brice Burge
November 11, 2010

Wildcat football slays Dragons, 43-14

Brice Burge
November 4, 2010

Wildcats show off skills in scrimmage

Brice Burge
November 4, 2010

Soccer refs should be held accountable

Brice Burge
November 4, 2010

The Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals football scouting report

Brice Burge
November 4, 2010

Wildcat cross country grabs second place at the Upper Peninsula Championships

Brice Burge
October 28, 2010

Defenses dominate Dome as Greyhounds beat Wildcats, 6-5

Brice Burge
October 28, 2010

The Tiffin Dragons scouting report

Brice Burge
October 28, 2010

Field goal ends losing streak for ’Cats

Brice Burge
October 21, 2010

Men’s club soccer finishes with win

Brice Burge
October 21, 2010

The University of Indianapolis Greyhounds football scouting report

Brice Burge
October 21, 2010

Madness ends basketball preseason

Brice Burge
October 14, 2010

Wildcats lose to Grand Valley 28-7

Brice Burge
October 14, 2010

The Ferris State University Bulldogs football scouting report

Brice Burge
October 14, 2010

The Rockhurst University Hawks volleyball scouting report

Brice Burge
October 14, 2010

Scouting Report – The University of Indianapolis Greyhounds

Brice Burge
October 14, 2010

Scouting Report – The University of Missouri-St. Louis Tritons

Brice Burge
October 14, 2010

Wildcats lose first GLIAC game 26-18

Brice Burge
October 7, 2010

The No. 1 Grand Valley State University Lakers scouting report

Brice Burge
October 7, 2010

’Cats win in fourth quarter comeback

Brice Burge
September 30, 2010

Smaller center comes up big

Brice Burge
September 30, 2010

Wayne State University Warriors scouting report

Brice Burge
September 30, 2010

Country music is dying fast

Brice Burge
September 23, 2010

Wildcats maul Timberwolves, 31-17

Brice Burge
September 23, 2010

Boxers utilize former coach

Brice Burge
September 23, 2010

Wildcats burn Oiler defense in Dome

Brice Burge
September 16, 2010

Wildcats defeated in clutch moment

Brice Burge
September 9, 2010

Wildcats hand first-ever loss to Tech

Brice Burge
September 9, 2010

Men’s club soccer earns a one-sided victory against rival Michigan Tech

Brice Burge
September 9, 2010

Wildcats start new season, offense

Brice Burge
September 2, 2010

Men’s soccer victorious without coach

Brice Burge
September 2, 2010

Football team hires multiple coaches

Brice Burge
August 26, 2010

Boxers compete during the summer

Brice Burge
August 26, 2010

USOEC boxing down, not out

Brice Burge
June 3, 2010

Wildcat basketball teamchooses Lewis as coach

Brice Burge
June 3, 2010

Schulz breaks school steeple record

Brice Burge
April 22, 2010

Wrestlers earn medals at ASICS meet

Brice Burge
April 15, 2010
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