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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
NMU WellBeing promotes its Wildcat World Mental Health Day and related events. (Graphic courtesy of NMU Marketing.)
NMU WellBeing to host Wildcat World Mental Health Day
October 6, 2024
TEAMWORK- RA Kaitlyn Straschinske and her teammate, freshman Christine Corner, celebrate after knocking down a "kubb," bringing them one step closer to winning the game of the same name.
Birch West learn about Swedish culture, bond with neighbors at ‘Learn to Play Kubb’ event
October 3, 2024
CLEAN UP - NMU Conservation Crew members Anna Tousley, Korina Benavidez and Taylor Kenyon, along with volunteers, display the loads of trash found on campus at their latest clean-up event.
Conservation Crew hosts campus-wide cleanup
October 3, 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
DICHOTOMY- One news paper relies solely on the web and the other nearly solely on print. Are they dying?
Is the paper being killed off?
October 3, 2024
With the closing of Ralph's Italian Deli I had to get their cudighi sandwich one last time. Why is it so sad to know I'll never have another again?
A Eulogy to Cudighi
October 1, 2024
Opinion — NMU Guide to Partying
September 25, 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
BIG STEPS — A student walks into NMU's WellBeing Center, one of many places a student can utilize in order to make their college transition smoother.
Managing homesickness, loneliness, wellbeing in college
October 3, 2024
SHOCKING STUDIES — Evolutionary psychologist Sarah Hill explains the severity of birth control side effects such as increases in depression and suicide rates.
Students, faculty learn about the body on birth control
October 3, 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
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
October 7, 2024
Caden Sierra/NW
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
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
September 24, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
September 23, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Chris Anderson/NW
NEXT TIME — The Wildcats will look to bounce back against Quincy University after a 4-2 loss against Northwood.

[Photo] M Soccer: ‘Cats drop home opener

Chris Anderson
September 1, 2023
GAME TIME — The Wildcats prepare for the first game of the season in the Dome. NMU will look for a strong start against a tough opponent.

[Photo] Football: Wildcats travel to Duluth for season opener

Chris Anderson
August 31, 2023
GREAT RUN - The Wildcats end their season with a loss to McKendree in the second round of the NCAA tournament 83-93. Senior guard Max Bjorklund (4) averaged 34 points per game in the tournament for his final season at NMU.

[Photo] M Basketball: NMU ends season 25-8, captures first GLIAC Championship in 23 years

Chris Anderson
March 17, 2023
GOAL - NMU ended the season 8-8 at home and sent the senior class of in style with 17 goals last weekend.

[Photo] Men’s hockey sweeps Ferris State in the last series game of the season

Lily Gouin
February 24, 2023
UP AND OVER - Star NMU guard Max Bjorklund drives to the basket for the three-point play against the pride. Bjorklund had 24 in the game.

[Photo] M Basketball: NMU vies for first place in GLIAC, celebrates 20-win season

Chris Anderson
February 22, 2023
LAY UP - NMU Forward Elena Alaix goes up for the and-1 against Purdue-NW last Saturday. NMU won the game 84-78.

[Photo] W Basketball: ‘Cats look to snap Tech’s 12-game home win streak

Chris Anderson
February 23, 2023
AND ONE - Freshman Dylan Kuehl hits a free-throw after a tough foul. NMU heads home after this weekend for a four-game stand in the Berry.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: NMU wins 2 in a row after tough loss

Chris Anderson
December 6, 2022
LOOKING AHEAD - After a great season the seen the 'Cats earn a 23-9 record. The team will be looking ahead to next season after falling in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

[Photo] Volleyball: NMU loses to Quincy University in first round of NCAA tournament

Chris Anderson
November 18, 2022
ON FIRE - NMU Guard Brian Parzych warms up at half time. Parzych scored 22 of his 30 points in the second half alongside teammate Max Bjorkland's second 30-point or more outing of the season in just 3 games.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: NMU dominates in home opener, start season 3-0

Chris Anderson
November 18, 2022
ADVANCE — NMU won the semifinals of the GLIAC tournament 2-0. They ended up losing in the championship round against GVST 2-1. The compete for the first time since 2010 in the NCAA tournament today, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: NMU headed to the NCAA tournament for first time since 2010

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
November 10, 2022
REDZONE — NMU Receiver Brenden Sersaw catches a touchdown from QB Zack Keen to put the Cats within 6 points. NMU dropped the senior day matchup 30-21.

HONORED — The ’Cats will be honoring their group of seniors this weekend at home. Lizzy Stark, Ali Yacko and Maddie Crowley have been with Coach Mike Lozier since he started at NMU.

[Photo] NMU Volleyball back home to wrap up regular season, honor seniors

Chris Anderson
November 7, 2022
UP NEXT — NMU will be facing another top 25 opponent this weekend Nov. 5 and will be looking to steal a win against the SVST Cardinals for Senior Day. NMU will be honoring 15 players on Saturday.

[Photo] Football: NMU, SVST face off for Senior Day

Chris Anderson
November 4, 2022
PREPERATION - NMU will be facing defending champ Ferris St. this weekend in the dome. The offence will look to get back on track after scoring 10 total points over the last 2 weeks.

[Photo] NMU Football falls to No.1 Grand Valley State 56-3

Lily Gouin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2022
REVENGE - The 'Cats will head to Wayne St. on Oct. 29 for the second match of the season. The Warriors won 3-2 in the Vandament Arena in the first match.

[Photo] Volleyball: NMU falls to M. Tech in 3-0 sweep

Chris Anderson
October 27, 2022
PREPERATION - The 'Cats get to work for the weekend matchup at home.

[Photo] NMU, UA Anchorage face off in the Berry this weekend

Chris Anderson
October 20, 2022
GOAL LINE - The Cats fell short in the 21-7 loss at Michigan Tech. The touchdown came from a two-yard rush by Tyshon King, which was his fifth of the season.

[Photo] Football: NMU on the road at No.1 Grand Valley

Chris Anderson
October 21, 2022
UP NEXT - NMU will travel to Grand Rapids this weekend to start a 5-game road trip. NMU swept Davenport 3-0 earlier in the season at home.

[Photo] Volleyball: Critical 5 game road trip coming up for the ‘Cats

Chris Anderson
October 20, 2022
HEARTBREAKER - The Cats lost to Davenport 27-24 in overtime. This is the second game lost in OT this season for the Cats.

[Photo] Football: Wildcats hope to bounce back against U.P. rival MTU

Chris Anderson
October 13, 2022
SHOWDOWN - NMU and No. 6 GVST tied over the weekend 0-0. The Cats have allowed their opponents nine goals and scored 36 this season.

[Photo] NMU Women’s Soccer beats Davenport 2-0, ties with GVST 0-0

Chris Anderson
October 13, 2022
RECEPTION - NMU receiving core practices their route running. 8 different Wildcats caught passes from QB Z. Keen against Wayne State in the 37-30 win.

[Photo] Football: NMU, Davenport rematch in the Dome

Chris Anderson
October 7, 2022
BACK HOME - The Cats are back home and, in the gym, as they prepare for Wayne St. and Saginaw Valley.

[Photo] Volleyball hopes to continue their success, starts season 14-3

Chris Anderson
October 10, 2022
THRILLER- NMU celebrates the goal by A.J. Vanderbeck, winning the game in overtime.

[Photo] Hockey: NMU’s Vanderbeck scores OT goal in 4-3 win

Chris Anderson
October 5, 2022
GEARING UP - The women's soccer team prepares in the Dome this week as they face off against rival Michigan Tech on Friday.

[Photo] After a tough road trip, women’s soccer looks ahead as they face off against Michigan Tech

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
September 29, 2022
INTERCEPTED - CB Tavion McCarthy celebrates with a teammate after he intercepted Post University QB Broghean McGovern in the second quarter. NMU beat Post in their homecoming game with a score of 42-12.

[Photo] NMU Football shows up for homecoming, destroying Post University 42-14

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
September 24, 2022
Soccer

[Photo] Men’s soccer moves forward to the midseason

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 16, 2022
REDZONE - Wildcats quarterback #8 Drake Davis throws to his tight end #12 Charlie Gerhard as NMU gets it into the redzone. The wild cats went 1-2 in the red zone and won the game 13-10.

[Photo] Morrison’s late 4th quarter interception helps seal the 13-10 win over UW-Oshkosh

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
September 16, 2022
NMU DOMINATES - GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week Meghan Meyer gets match point as the third set 25-23 to sweep the second GLIAC opponent of the weekend 3-0. Jacqueline Smith, Lizzy Stark and Meyer each recorded double digit points in the 3-set match.

[Photo] Wildcats sweep Grand Valley, Davenport over the weekend

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
IN IT TO WIN IT - After being down 6-13 to the Beavers in the final match of the NMU Open, the Wildcats call a critical timeout. NMU went on to win 3-1.

[Photo] Meyer, Smith earn NMU Volleyball Open All-Tournament honors as the Wildcats open season 3-1

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor
September 2, 2022
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