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LEARNING LEADERSHIP - The Student Leader Fellowship Program hosts a workshop for students to find their leadership style.
Students discover their leadership style in Student Leader Fellowship Program workshop
November 13, 2025
CELEBRATION - LSU members celebrate Mexican Independence day at El Santo Tacos & Tequila. (Photo courtesy of LSU)
Latinx Student Union to potentially lose university funding
November 13, 2025
FACULTY SUPPORT - The NMU-AAUP/AFT 6761 released a letter of support for the Queers and Allies student organization in the wake of DEI funding changes.
NMU faculty supports students against DEI defunding
November 13, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
SERVING THE COMMUNITY—The NMU Food Pantry, located in Gries Hall, is open for all NMU community to go if they are in need of some extra help.
How the loss of SNAP benefits is affecting and will further affect campus
November 7, 2025
FIND THE GOOD - young Margaret would be so proud.
Finding the good— A case to believe in fate
November 7, 2025
A photo of the wildcat statue on NMU campus
Our hopes for the future
November 7, 2025
Students wear costumes on NMU Campus. (NW Archive)
Stay safe this Halloween
October 31, 2025
HOTDOG— Megan and her friends by the Wienermobile. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Best day ever— Wienermobile
October 23, 2025
NEW TRAIL— This summer I tried a new trail, without trying this new trail I wouldn't have gotten this sick view. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Trying new things is fun
October 10, 2025
CAN YOU ESCAPE? – Students pose in the photo booth after completing an escape room challenge.
Crack the code— NMU students take on ultimate challenge
November 4, 2025
HOMEMADE FLAVOR — The Hoop House's Dill Pickle Workshop featured all the spices needed to customize pickles.
Cool as a Cucumber— NMU’s Dill Pickle Workshop serves up fun and flavor
November 4, 2025
TIME TO DANCE - The audience gets ready for the big show.
“Rocky Horror” returns to Northern’s stage
October 31, 2025
STAY SAFE - Students get ready to be safe this Halloween while decorating pumpkins.
NMU’s Precautionary Pumpkins
October 31, 2025
Graphic courtesy of Sydney Broberg
Haunt the Rink— Skates, costumes, spooky vibes all afternoon
October 30, 2025
SWEEPING THE POINTERS—Both NMU Swim and Dive teams had impressive victories over the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Pointers. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive drown GLIAC rival in matchup 
November 14, 2025
Wildcats fall to rivals
Wildcats fall to rivals
November 14, 2025
RELIEF - 'Cats celebrate a long-awaited win after starting the season 2-10, getting the 3-0 sweep against Michigan Tech.
Volleyball gears up for end of season, coming off a big weekend
November 14, 2025
MAKING MOVES — In an intense game, a student prepares to roll the ball with eyes on the prize.
Women’s Soccer Heats up as Season Draws End
November 14, 2025
NW File Photo
Wildcats sweep opening weekend, stun No. 5 Gannon in classic start 
November 13, 2025
GRAND MARAIS— One of the last active Fresnel lenses in the country is lit in the Grand Marais inner light.
The North Wind takes you for a fall drive
November 14, 2025
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
November 13, 2025
SMILE— Students line up for their picture amongst their hard work.
Hands-on Research helps students protect Lake Superior’s keystone predator 
November 6, 2025
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
October 31, 2025
Signs of change— Marquette's No Kings protest
Signs of change— Marquette’s No Kings protest
October 24, 2025

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
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
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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