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Students in the Divest NMU organization meet to discuss future ways to increase awareness of fossil fuels on Nov. 9, 2021. Their current efforts include a petition to support NMUs complete divestment from fossil fuels, an informational table in Jamrich and posters.
Protest held demanding NMU divest from fossil fuel industry
December 2, 2022
FUNDRAISER FOR FOOD — Marquette Ending Hunger members Dallas Wiertella (left), Patrick Myers (center) and Sydney Butler (right) sell goodie bags in Jamrich on Nov. 29 for the TV6 canathon. All the money and food donated to the canathon go to support food pantries and families in need throughout the UP.
Students raise funds, food to battle food insecurity during canathon
December 1, 2022
PLANTS FOR SALE — Three student greenhouse technicians help operate the NMU greenhouse plant sale. All the propagated plants were planted by the students and the funds from the sale support future greenhouse projets.
Plant sale raises funds for greenhouse from propagations
December 1, 2022
Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay
Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay
November 28, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Queers & Allies
Queers & Allies celebrates ‘Transgiving’
November 17, 2022
HERO — A photo of me holding Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber. The adaptation of Luke’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels has been a hotly debated topic by many generations of the franchise’s fans, some questioning whether their childhood hero would truly act in the way he did.
Opinion — A take on Luke Skywalker’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels
December 2, 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
December 1, 2022
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter
December 1, 2022
Opinion — Song dissection of “Funny the Way It Is”
Opinion — Song dissection of “Funny the Way It Is”
November 30, 2022
CARROT FLOWERS — A great way to decorate your carrot cake are with sliced raw carrots. For a sweeter design, you can also boil some carrots in a sugar syrup and bake them to make candied carrots.
Cooking with Kata — Spontaneous carrot cupcakes
November 28, 2022
EcoReps Compost Bins
EcoReps Zero Waste Event Turns Hockey Rivalry into Waste Reduction
November 30, 2022
Group of Students in CJ 495
Out of the archives, into the classroom: NMU’s cold cases class
November 29, 2022
Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students
Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students
November 18, 2022
Actors onstage huddling up
NMU students present “Finding Home”
November 11, 2022
DONATION BASED — All of the kombucha Vancheck makes, she offers on the side of the road and uses an honor system to accept donations in exchange for the drink. She prints the labels and processes the kombucha herself, but the longevity of the kombucha stand is a community effort.
Kombucha? You Betcha
November 10, 2022
PAST RIVALRY — The Wildcats celebrate a goal against Michigan Tech last year on Saturday, Nov. 13. The rivalry will continue this weekend on Dec. 2 and 3.
M Hockey: NMU, Michigan Tech to face off in heated rivalry
December 2, 2022
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.
W Basketball: NMU heads south to start GLIAC conference play
December 2, 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.
Men’s Basketball: NMU dominates in home opener, start season 3-0
November 18, 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.
Volleyball: NMU loses to Quincy University in first round of NCAA tournament
November 18, 2022
SHUTOUT - The Cats earned their first shutout in two and a half years against the Beavers last Friday night. They head to Mankato this weekend to face off against Minnesota St.-Mankato.
Hockey: NMU looks to break Mankato’s 26-game home win streak
November 17, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Cody Boyer

Erickson appointed president: NMU Board of Trustees comes to unanimous vote

April 24, 2014

Move-in date approaches for New Jamrich

April 24, 2014

Student leadership celebrated

April 23, 2014

NMU Elects 15th President

April 22, 2014

Last two candidates speak in public forum

April 17, 2014

Lopota waives prelim, court date scheduled

April 17, 2014

Former ASNMU president arrested

April 10, 2014

Presidential finalists discuss NMU future

April 10, 2014

ASNMU elects new leadership

April 10, 2014

Referendum year coincides with elections

April 3, 2014

Public speaking relevant in real world

April 3, 2014

Presidental Search finalists visit NMU

April 3, 2014

Presidential search narrowed: Four finalists set to give public presentations at NMU

March 27, 2014

Service learning program to benefit community experience

March 27, 2014

Imager helps talk for new major

March 13, 2014

New Jamrich: A peek inside the mystery on campus

February 27, 2014

Starbucks plans relocation

February 20, 2014

Department enhances course evaluations

February 20, 2014

Expansions at NMU key for Master Plan

February 13, 2014

Enrollment releases: NMU reports small decline

February 13, 2014

Staff Column: Health pros of coffee outweigh faster options

January 23, 2014

NMU purchases bank property for Master Plan

January 23, 2014

Campus tobacco-free policy passes

January 16, 2014

Wall Street debauchery unveiled in Scorsese film

January 16, 2014

Tobacco-free survey results in

December 5, 2013

Taccd confessions site soon to launch nationally

December 5, 2013

Fence addition opens doors to enhances in outdoor research

November 21, 2013

Students charged after Brule incident

November 21, 2013

Brule Run results in arrests

November 14, 2013

Former NMU goalie drafted to Wings

November 7, 2013

Open forums bring presidential search to campus

November 7, 2013

NMU looks ahead to series downstate

November 7, 2013

Lieutenant governor plans visit to NMU

October 31, 2013

Wildcats open conference weekend with split series

October 31, 2013

USOEC celebrates return of wrestling to Olympic Games

October 24, 2013

Paul Truckey: from Broadway to NMU

October 17, 2013

Biomass unit will supply electricity on campus

October 17, 2013

Paul Truckey: Full Interview

October 17, 2013

Former ASNMU president running for state rep

October 10, 2013

Staff Column: Demonstrators yell much, say little

October 10, 2013

Confession site returns with expectations to go nationwide

September 26, 2013

Parking problems persist on campus

September 19, 2013

Walt Kyle Mile brings Runners for Charity

September 15, 2013

Rule enforces limits on student employees

September 12, 2013

Visitor of NMU students drowns in Superior

September 12, 2013

Bike Share Program gets Rolling

September 5, 2013

Technology provides print media much needed boost

August 29, 2013

ASNMU establishes new appointment committee

August 29, 2013

New Jamrich construction making headway

August 29, 2013

MLB should uphold standards in steroid-use controversies

June 6, 2013

Partying shouldn’t define college career

June 6, 2013

Reflecting on Wings-Hawks series

June 6, 2013

Boyer plans bright future at NMU

April 25, 2013

Figure skater to compete in Spain for Team USA

April 18, 2013

Search committee announced for coach replacement

April 11, 2013

Coreau signs

April 4, 2013

Club Cycling team looks forward to summer

April 4, 2013

Second Wildcat goes pro after season: Jones seizes opportunity to play in the National Lacrosse League

March 28, 2013

NMU goalie earns chance in NHL

March 21, 2013

NMU basketball coach’s contract not renewed

March 21, 2013

’Cats earn road titles: Three Nordic skiers earn Junior All-American honors while in Fairbanks

March 21, 2013

Two wrestlers medal in Junior Open

March 21, 2013

NMU loses in first round of playoffs

March 14, 2013

Baseball travels south to start season

March 14, 2013

Last series on the road ends in split: ’Cats travel to Ohio to win and lose against No. 7 Bowling Green

February 28, 2013

Strengthening lines brings MSU split

February 21, 2013

Wrestlers head to Cuba for Tourney

February 21, 2013

Big loss to Tech follows Bulldog split

February 14, 2013

’Cats take third place at GLIAC finals

February 14, 2013

Harsh weather merits snow day

February 7, 2013

Swimmers look toward GLIAC finals

February 7, 2013

Alaska sweeps Wildcats to end streak

January 31, 2013

‘Cats grab first season sweep at home

January 24, 2013

Wildcats spend break sweeping foes

January 17, 2013

‘Cats swipe win, tie over No. 6 Miami

January 17, 2013

Wildcats slash Huskies

December 6, 2012

Wildcats stumble on road, still ranked

November 15, 2012

Spikers roll, face Ashland in GLIACs

November 15, 2012

Wildcats fire up for tournament shot

November 8, 2012

’Cats respond after tie, drop Wolverines

November 8, 2012

Spikers blast Tech, split over weekend

November 1, 2012

’Cats drop home opener

November 1, 2012

’Cats dominate at home, pick up two wins

October 25, 2012

Wildcats drop first game, split series

October 25, 2012

NMU returns home in search of wins

October 18, 2012

’Cats thrash Badgers in road opener

October 18, 2012

Wildcats spike Finlandia, split over weekend

October 11, 2012

’Cats skate past Brock, aim at Badgers

October 11, 2012

Spikers lose two at home

October 4, 2012

NMU spikers roll through GLIAC foes

September 20, 2012

’Cats win on the road

September 13, 2012

Spikers hit the road, win tournament

September 6, 2012

USOEC freestyle wrestlers snag medals

April 26, 2012

Wildcats find stride at Al Owens Classic

April 26, 2012

Wildcats fall in final match of season

April 19, 2012

Track and field races to first-place finish

April 12, 2012

Track ’Cats stride near front of the pack

April 5, 2012

Lady ’Cats ready for sunshine season

March 29, 2012

Track and field breaks four records in first outdoor meet

March 22, 2012

NMU has three earn All-American honors

March 15, 2012
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