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BAKE SALE - The NMU women's club lacrosse team sells out all their baked goods while raising money for their team.
Women’s club lacrosse team bakes success
October 21, 2024
QUESTION, PERSADE, REFER - Amy Poirier presents the National Suicide Prevention Hotline onscreen as a resource for students struggling with mental health issues and suicidal ideations.
Question, Persuade, Refer Skill Builder educates students on suicide prevention
October 17, 2024
BUILDING UP - Progress on the construction of the new NMU library can be seen from the faculty lot behind Jamrich Hall.
Lydia M. Olson construction continues, staff excited for new library
October 16, 2024
BRAINSTORM - Two students carefully design their sprigs that will be placed on Wildcat Willy’s shirt during the first of several workshops with artist George Rodriguez.
Students work with Artist George Rodriguez in workshops, artist talk
October 10, 2024
WORKING TOGETHER - Members and staff of the NMU music department donated an assortment of baked goods to be sold to help raise funds for the NAfME.
NAfME hosts bake sale to support future music educators
October 10, 2024
There is no line drawn in the sand.
Opinion — Terror against terror: is a line ever going to be drawn?
October 21, 2024
With the students not being allowed traditional discounts, the doors are closed to some. The game at the Superior Dome could set a bad precedent for future sports games.
Opinion — The Superior Showdown: is it prioritizing students?
October 17, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Teacher Compensation in Michigan: Recent Trends and Public Opinion report
Opinion — Legislators, voters must prioritize teacher shortage on the ballot
October 16, 2024
For environmentalists like me, studying and using these methods first-hand has provided me with a much deeper understanding of their use.
Opinion — Ecological Restoration or Destruction?
October 10, 2024
Harry, the stray cat that is depicted in this article, happily enjoying the sun.
Opinion- Adopt, don’t shop
October 4, 2024
MESSY SMILES — NMU students pose with whipped cream-covered faces after being pied.
Making a mess at the Greek Pie Contest
October 21, 2024
COSTUME CRAZE — Students show off their costumes to the crowd in the midst of a mysterious kidnapping investigation.
The curious case of the costumed kidnapping
October 17, 2024
LOUD AND CLEAR — Student Sami Brown opens for Maddie & Tae at NMU's Homecoming Concert.
Profile — Sami Brown takes the stage
October 10, 2024
REACHING OUT — Students attending a Wildpups event reach to pet Boris for comfort in between classes.
A closer look — The life of an NMU Wildpup
October 7, 2024
Cozy Cram Session - The waiting area of the Writing Center is decked out with lighting and wall decor to create a welcoming environment for students.
Cozy Cram Sessions offered at Writing Center
October 4, 2024
Men's Basketball Team fights hard during Superior Dome Showdown
Men’s Basketball Team fights hard during Superior Dome Showdown
October 17, 2024
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
October 6, 2024
NW File Photo
Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend
September 20, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — The Men's Soccer team celebrates after a goal.
Men’s Soccer starts season off strong
September 17, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer ends Minnesota weekend in split
September 16, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 17
Pizza Cat — Vol. 17
October 21, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 16
Pizza Cat — Vol. 16
October 17, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
October 7, 2024
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Plaid takes over campus as community gathers for 12th annual Plaidurday photo
October 7, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
September 30, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Chloe Everson

Chloe Everson, Sports Editor

Hi! My name is Chloe and I am a fourth-year senior here at NMU. I am a Public Relations major and have always enjoyed sports. I love being outdoors, shopping, and drinking coffee at all hours of the day. I am extremely excited to be a part of the North Wind with hopes of improving as a writer!
All content by Chloe Everson
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

Chloe Everson
April 26, 2024
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT — All five Wildcat seniors start in Saturday game against Concordia St. Paul.

WLAX defeats Concordia St. Paul, honors 5 graduating seniors

Chloe Everson
April 19, 2024
CLOSING TIME — NMU men's hockey finishes off the year in Mankato, Minnesota in the first round of CCHA playoffs.

Men’s Hockey season comes to a close after loss in first round of CCHA playoffs

Chloe Everson
March 14, 2024
SWOOSH — Wildcats had an impressive win over the Huskies while junior Ana Rhude ties program record.

Women’s basketball defeats rival Huskies as the regular season nears its end

Chloe Everson
February 22, 2024
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 falls to Huskies before last road trip of regular season

Chloe Everson
February 22, 2024
HITTING THREES — The Wildcats hit 19 three pointers to sweep the weekend against GLIAC opponents Parkside and Purdue Northwest.

Men’s Basketball ranks No. 1 in Midwest after weekend sweep

Chloe Everson
February 15, 2024
WINDING DOWN — 'Cats drop two weekend games to the Bemidji State Beavers as the end of the regular season nears.

‘Cats drop back-to-back games to Bemidji State Beavers

Chloe Everson
February 15, 2024
CLEAN SWEEP — The NMU Wildcats increased their overall record after sweeping their rivals, the Michigan Tech Huskies.

Men’s Hockey defeats UP rival Michigan Tech in weekend sweep

Chloe Everson
February 8, 2024
HIT THE HILL — NMU Students Julia Allen and Sami Brown are just two of the many missing the thrill of ski season with the unseasonably warm temperatures in the area. Photo Courtesy of Sami Brown

The mountain is calling: Students are missing the slopes

Chloe Everson
February 7, 2024
FOCUS — Captain Artem Shlaine readies for a faceoff.

Men’s Hockey splits weekend with CCHA opponent St. Thomas

Chloe Everson
January 24, 2024
HOME ADVANTAGE — The Wildcats return home this weekend for the first regular-season home games of the new year.

Men’s Hockey looks for redemption against St. Thomas Tommies

Chloe Everson
January 18, 2024
U.P. BATTLE — The 'Cats take on their Upper Peninsula rival the Huskies after a weekend against the Vikings.

M Hockey: ‘Cats face UP rival Michigan Tech Huskies in weekend split

Chloe Everson
December 7, 2023
Joleigh Martinez

Opinion — “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” review

Chloe Everson
December 7, 2023
WILDCAT GOAL — Goaltender Benni Halasz watches from his post as the team celebrates a goal. Halasz was named CCHA Goaltender of the week after the 'Cats swept Augustana at home last weekend.

M Hockey: Halasz earns Goaltender of the Week after weekend split against Falcons

Chloe Everson
December 1, 2023
GAME WINNER — Josh Zinger with the game-winning goal on Saturday night to take the weekend sweep.

Men’s Hockey celebrates first weekend sweep of season against CCHA opponent LSSU

Chloe Everson
November 17, 2023
SENIOR STATUS — Senior captain Lauren Van Remortel earns GLIAC Setter of the Week honors.

W Volleyball: set to close out regular season on the road, honors seniors

Chloe Everson
November 9, 2023
HEATING UP — The 'Cats continue GLIAC tournament play into the weekend.

W Soccer: No. 8 Wildcats heat up going into playoffs

Chloe Everson
November 9, 2023
KEEPING THE MOMENTUM — The Wildcats get ready for the GLIAC tournament next week starting as the No. 1 seed.

W Soccer: No. 11 Wildcats host GLIAC tournament for the first time in history

Chloe Everson
November 7, 2023
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