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The North Wind
Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
NMU students bug out over new club on campus
January 21, 2025
GET ACTIVE - The ORC is hosting their first drop-in cross-country skiing and fat tire bike rental event. The QR code on the bottom right gives directions to where the event will be held. Graphic courtesy of NMU Rec Sports.
Students get active with free ORC event
January 20, 2025
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
The Lake of the Clouds at the Porcupine Mountains, less than 10 miles away from the proposed Copperwood Mine site.
Tessman’s revoked support on the Copperwood Mine
January 24, 2025
Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend's family
Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend’s family
January 20, 2025
FINDING RESOURCES — Textbooks can be resourced from libraries and local thrift stores.
Opinion – The Best Books Aren’t Bought
January 14, 2025
MAKING THE CHOICE- Above is just five of the many different majors that are offered at NMU.
Opinion — Is picking a major the most important decision of your life?
January 13, 2025
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
FACULTY FEATURE - Students, faculty and community members gather to view the new faculty exhibit at the NMU Devos Art Museum.
Devos art exhibit brings faculty talent to forefront
January 23, 2025
The Power of Education in Refugee Camps
The Power of Education in Refugee Camps
January 22, 2025
GETTING CRAFTY — Students visualize goals and dreams for the new year by creating vision boards in the NMU commuter lounge.
Getting creative with vision boards
January 21, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
WINNING WILDCATS—The NMU Nordic Skiing team picked up a total of three gold medals this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Kjetil Baanerud.
Ski teams end weekend successful
January 24, 2025
Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week
Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week
January 24, 2025
TAKING A HIT — Two athletes on the NMU Women's Wrestling team grapple during practice.
Women’s wrestling ends weekend successfully
January 23, 2025
BOUNCE BACK - After 2 tough losses at Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud St. the 'Cats look to get back on track as they head south for the start of conference play.
Women’s basketball plays three games in first week back from break
January 23, 2025
ROAD TRIP — The men's basketball team lost to Michigan Tech over the weekend and will soon leave for their final road trip of the season before GLIAC play.
Men’s basketball ends week at home in a split
January 23, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24
January 21, 2025
Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair
Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair
January 15, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 23
Pizza Cat — Vol. 23
January 13, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 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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