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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
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 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
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 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
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
All content by Chelsea Birdsall

Student’s jewelry featured by Coca-Cola

Chelsea Birdsall
March 30, 2016

Phenomenal alumna visits NMU

Chelsea Birdsall
March 9, 2016

Northern gets cultured

Chelsea Birdsall
February 10, 2016

Formerly an HP offering, Rape Agression Defense (RAD) now free

Chelsea Birdsall
January 20, 2016

Parisian museum to feature loaned Devos pieces

Chelsea Birdsall
December 2, 2015

NMU Lightkeeper holds creative reading

Chelsea Birdsall
November 11, 2015

Winter course catalog thinned

Chelsea Birdsall
October 28, 2015

Cat Packs help fight hunger in Marquette

Chelsea Birdsall
October 21, 2015

Aging buildings get facelifts across campus

Chelsea Birdsall
October 7, 2015

Gender diversity lags in campus leadership

Chelsea Birdsall
September 30, 2015

NMU soars in female leadership

Chelsea Birdsall
September 23, 2015

A new and improved Homecoming

Chelsea Birdsall
September 10, 2015

Summer classes: campus only looks empty

Chelsea Birdsall
June 4, 2015

University professor remembered on Earth Day

Chelsea Birdsall
April 23, 2015

Students make permaculture a growing sensation

Chelsea Birdsall
April 2, 2015

Students taste recipes from around the globe

Chelsea Birdsall
March 26, 2015

ASNMU voted for greater independence

Chelsea Birdsall
March 12, 2015

Elect Her workshop encourages women to excel on campus

Chelsea Birdsall
March 12, 2015

Scenic road closure diverts traffic

Chelsea Birdsall
February 26, 2015

Musicians brave frozen north to perform at Coco’s

Chelsea Birdsall
February 19, 2015

Beloved member of NMU Greek life dies in accident

Chelsea Birdsall
February 11, 2015

I prefer to be called…NMU’s preferred name policy takes shape

Chelsea Birdsall
February 5, 2015

Provost candidates visit campus

Chelsea Birdsall
January 29, 2015

University celebrates MLK Day with day of service

Chelsea Birdsall
January 22, 2015

Marketplace serves a taste of Finland

Chelsea Birdsall
January 15, 2015

Student symposium reminds us that exercise is medicine

Chelsea Birdsall
December 2, 2014

Students unsure of language requirement

Chelsea Birdsall
November 20, 2014

Aubree’s crowned best pizza for second consecutive year

Chelsea Birdsall
November 19, 2014

NMU campus tests positive for positivity

Chelsea Birdsall
November 13, 2014

ASNMU helps students soak up some sun

Chelsea Birdsall
October 30, 2014

Wildcat Market set to reopen

Chelsea Birdsall
October 16, 2014

ASNMU nearly fills general assembly

Chelsea Birdsall
October 1, 2014

Newsletter brings rise in health awareness

Chelsea Birdsall
March 20, 2014
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