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OFFICIAL SIGNING — President Brock Tessman formally signs the Okanagan Charter on April 26. The charter is a commitment by NMU to support and implement holistic health programs and initiatives for students, staff and faculty.
Tessman signs Okanagan Charter, committing to holistic health for NMU
April 28, 2023
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
April 27, 2023
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
April 27, 2023
EARTH FEST — Environmental student organizations collaborated to host Earth Fest during the ninth annual Andertons Earth Week at NMU. Pictured: Jonas Trombetta, Hoop House (left) and Mary Kelly, Gamma Theta Upsilon and Hoop House (right).
GTU celebrates ninth annual Anderton’s Earth Week with Earth Fest
April 26, 2023
THE AMAN PROJECT — The Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas and NMUs philosophy department is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the Aman Project, a humanitarian organization located in Istanbul, Turkey, that supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers are in need of assistance. Donation are encouraged but not required to enter the events raffle.
Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas raises funds for Aman Project
April 26, 2023
HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.
Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?
May 5, 2023
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
May 2, 2023
Editorial — Best of The North Wind 22-23
Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23
April 26, 2023
REFLECTIONS — I am posing at South Haven beach during sunset. With graduation approaching swiftly, I wanted to reflect on my college experience and how it has positively impacted my character and outlook on life.
Opinion — Leaping into the unknown
April 26, 2023
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dances production of Grease
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dance’s production of “Grease”
April 25, 2023
HOCKEY FANS — Tessman and his family at a Red Wings hockey game in March. They are still rocking the NMU gear in Detroit.
Brock’s backstory: President Tessman’s journey through running, teaching and finding balance
April 21, 2023
Premier bridal show launches at NMU’s Northern Center
April 21, 2023
THE THEORY OF NOTHING — Up-and-coming hip hop artist, Sophia Gielniak, recently released her album The Theory of Nothing - PHI-3PO on YouTube and Soundcloud delving into nontraditional hip hop that uses academic and philosophical language.
The Theory of Nothing – PHI-3PO: an academic hip-hop album
April 12, 2023
AGAINST ALL ODDS — Joseph Calderon poses next to the land acknowledgment sign, located in the academic mall, that denotes that NMU is on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi Indians. Calderon enrolled at NMU in 2021, returning to higher education after failing at other institutions along the West Coast.
Exceeding expectations: Joseph Calderon’s return to higher education
April 12, 2023
GROUP PHOTO - Steve Burns with Platform Personalities. Burns sent a video of himself to the student organization to help promote the event.
Platform Personalities on Steve Burns: Mental health, childhood nostalgia, Marquette winters
April 12, 2023
TEE UP — Eric Yun finished the season with performances that are now in the NMU record book. He will return next year for his senior season.
M Golf: ‘Cats finish season strong, Sprecher ties GLIAC record 137
April 28, 2023
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
April 28, 2023
HUNTING — The Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)
Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games
April 21, 2023
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.
All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.
Midnight Madness at the PEIF
April 14, 2023

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Bjorklands 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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 5, 2022
GEARING UP - The womens 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

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

September 24, 2022
Soccer

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

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

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

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

September 2, 2022
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