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GETTING INVOLVED - Pick One posts images encouraging students to engage in their promotion to explore new events on campus. Their posters depict prizes that students can win for their participation.
Pick One hosts event to encourage student engagement
September 11, 2024
HELPING HANDS - Student volunteers working for the NMU WellBeing Center set up tables throughout Jamrich to pass out pamphlets, fliers, bracelets and stress balls. Students could enter a raffle to win a variety of self-care items.
WellBeing Center hosts event to aid students’ dorm room cleanliness
September 11, 2024
POPCORN SALE — Greek life sets up shop in Jamrich Hall ticketing booth to sell popcorn for a local cause.
NMU Greek life collaborates for Sexual Assault Awareness Month fundraiser
April 26, 2024
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.
Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus
April 26, 2024
ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
IS IT AN ISSUE- You can almost guarantee that every student will complain about the parking at NMU. Is it a valid complaint, or one about a minute issue. Get the opinion from a commuting student, whose entire education relies on finding a spot to park.
OPINION — Breaking down the campus parking issue from a commuter’s view
September 13, 2024
OLD DOGS CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS- You've been a professor for a while now, and have taught countless students. Now this new generation came along and you have no idea how to reach your students. Read this guide to figure out how to solve that problem.
OPINION — NMU Survival Guide for professors
September 13, 2024
Student post on social media app YikYak on Sept. 11, 2024.
Opinion — Campus continues negative streak on 9/11 with jokes spreading on YikYak
September 11, 2024
JUST AN IDEA - The fool proof main points a freshman should follow, at Northern Michigan University, to be successful.
NMU Survival Guide for incoming Freshmen
September 6, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
CHAT AND CLIMB — At a social climb, SSCC members new and returning gather and learn the ins and outs of their sport.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Slugg’s Bluff Climb
September 12, 2024
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
September 11, 2024
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
September 5, 2024
HUDDLED UP — Students gather together in a Jamrich lecture hall to watch "Challengers" together. This event was hosted by Campus Cinema, which will show more films throughout the year.
Students begin new semester with “Challengers” movie night
September 4, 2024
BATTLE FOR THE BALL - Alumni team members play rough and ready during Saturday's annual Alumni Rugby game.
Men’s rugby team celebrates 45th anniversary at alumni game
September 4, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
FINAL STRETCH — The 'Cats look to place second overall in the GLIAC before heading into playoffs.
WLAX hits the road to finish out impressive regular season run
April 26, 2024
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Men's Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Into The Cat's Maw- The gate of Fall Fest on the first day of classes, on Monday, was packed with students, faculty and other visitors looking at what the campus and Marquette community has to offer.
Take a virtual walk through Fall Fest
August 30, 2024
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
April 30, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 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

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November 11, 2015

Winter course catalog thinned

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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

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September 30, 2015

NMU soars in female leadership

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September 23, 2015

A new and improved Homecoming

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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 12, 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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