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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

The North Wind

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All content by Cody Boyer

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

Cody Boyer
April 24, 2014

Move-in date approaches for New Jamrich

Cody Boyer
April 24, 2014

Student leadership celebrated

Cody Boyer
April 24, 2014

NMU Elects 15th President

Cody Boyer
April 22, 2014

Last two candidates speak in public forum

Cody Boyer
April 17, 2014

Lopota waives prelim, court date scheduled

Cody Boyer
April 17, 2014

Former ASNMU president arrested

Cody Boyer
April 10, 2014

Presidential finalists discuss NMU future

Cody Boyer
April 10, 2014

ASNMU elects new leadership

Cody Boyer
April 10, 2014

Referendum year coincides with elections

Cody Boyer
April 3, 2014

Public speaking relevant in real world

Cody Boyer
April 3, 2014

Presidental Search finalists visit NMU

Cody Boyer
April 3, 2014

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

Cody Boyer
March 27, 2014

Service learning program to benefit community experience

Cody Boyer
March 27, 2014

Imager helps talk for new major

Cody Boyer
March 13, 2014

New Jamrich: A peek inside the mystery on campus

Cody Boyer
February 27, 2014

Starbucks plans relocation

Cody Boyer
February 20, 2014

Department enhances course evaluations

Cody Boyer
February 20, 2014

Expansions at NMU key for Master Plan

Cody Boyer
February 13, 2014

Enrollment releases: NMU reports small decline

Cody Boyer
February 13, 2014

Staff Column: Health pros of coffee outweigh faster options

Cody Boyer
January 23, 2014

NMU purchases bank property for Master Plan

Cody Boyer
January 23, 2014

Campus tobacco-free policy passes

Cody Boyer
January 16, 2014

Wall Street debauchery unveiled in Scorsese film

Cody Boyer
January 16, 2014

Tobacco-free survey results in

Cody Boyer
December 5, 2013

Taccd confessions site soon to launch nationally

Cody Boyer
December 5, 2013

Fence addition opens doors to enhances in outdoor research

Cody Boyer
November 21, 2013

Students charged after Brule incident

Cody Boyer
November 21, 2013

Brule Run results in arrests

Cody Boyer
November 14, 2013

Former NMU goalie drafted to Wings

Cody Boyer
November 7, 2013

Open forums bring presidential search to campus

Cody Boyer
November 7, 2013

NMU looks ahead to series downstate

Cody Boyer
November 7, 2013

Lieutenant governor plans visit to NMU

Cody Boyer
October 31, 2013

Wildcats open conference weekend with split series

Cody Boyer
October 31, 2013

USOEC celebrates return of wrestling to Olympic Games

Cody Boyer
October 24, 2013

Paul Truckey: from Broadway to NMU

Cody Boyer
October 17, 2013

Biomass unit will supply electricity on campus

Cody Boyer
October 17, 2013

Paul Truckey: Full Interview

Cody Boyer
October 17, 2013

Former ASNMU president running for state rep

Cody Boyer
October 10, 2013

Staff Column: Demonstrators yell much, say little

Cody Boyer
October 10, 2013

Confession site returns with expectations to go nationwide

Cody Boyer
September 26, 2013

Parking problems persist on campus

Cody Boyer
September 19, 2013

Walt Kyle Mile brings Runners for Charity

Cody Boyer
September 15, 2013

Rule enforces limits on student employees

Cody Boyer
September 12, 2013

Visitor of NMU students drowns in Superior

Cody Boyer
September 12, 2013

Bike Share Program gets Rolling

Cody Boyer
September 5, 2013

Technology provides print media much needed boost

Cody Boyer
August 29, 2013

ASNMU establishes new appointment committee

Cody Boyer
August 29, 2013

New Jamrich construction making headway

Cody Boyer
August 29, 2013

MLB should uphold standards in steroid-use controversies

Cody Boyer
June 6, 2013

Partying shouldn’t define college career

Cody Boyer
June 6, 2013

Reflecting on Wings-Hawks series

Cody Boyer
June 6, 2013

Boyer plans bright future at NMU

Cody Boyer
April 25, 2013

Figure skater to compete in Spain for Team USA

Cody Boyer
April 18, 2013

Search committee announced for coach replacement

Cody Boyer
April 11, 2013

Coreau signs

Cody Boyer
April 4, 2013

Club Cycling team looks forward to summer

Cody Boyer
April 4, 2013

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

Cody Boyer
March 28, 2013

NMU goalie earns chance in NHL

Cody Boyer
March 21, 2013

NMU basketball coach’s contract not renewed

Cody Boyer
March 21, 2013

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

Cody Boyer
March 21, 2013

Two wrestlers medal in Junior Open

Cody Boyer
March 21, 2013

NMU loses in first round of playoffs

Cody Boyer
March 14, 2013

Baseball travels south to start season

Cody Boyer
March 14, 2013

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

Cody Boyer
February 28, 2013

Strengthening lines brings MSU split

Cody Boyer
February 21, 2013

Wrestlers head to Cuba for Tourney

Cody Boyer
February 21, 2013

Big loss to Tech follows Bulldog split

Cody Boyer
February 14, 2013

’Cats take third place at GLIAC finals

Cody Boyer
February 14, 2013

Harsh weather merits snow day

Cody Boyer
February 7, 2013

Swimmers look toward GLIAC finals

Cody Boyer
February 7, 2013

Alaska sweeps Wildcats to end streak

Cody Boyer
January 31, 2013

‘Cats grab first season sweep at home

Cody Boyer
January 24, 2013

Wildcats spend break sweeping foes

Cody Boyer
January 17, 2013

‘Cats swipe win, tie over No. 6 Miami

Cody Boyer
January 17, 2013

Wildcats slash Huskies

Cody Boyer
December 6, 2012

Wildcats stumble on road, still ranked

Cody Boyer
November 15, 2012

Spikers roll, face Ashland in GLIACs

Cody Boyer
November 15, 2012

Wildcats fire up for tournament shot

Cody Boyer
November 8, 2012

’Cats respond after tie, drop Wolverines

Cody Boyer
November 8, 2012

Spikers blast Tech, split over weekend

Cody Boyer
November 1, 2012

’Cats drop home opener

Cody Boyer
November 1, 2012

’Cats dominate at home, pick up two wins

Cody Boyer
October 25, 2012

Wildcats drop first game, split series

Cody Boyer
October 25, 2012

NMU returns home in search of wins

Cody Boyer
October 18, 2012

’Cats thrash Badgers in road opener

Cody Boyer
October 18, 2012

Wildcats spike Finlandia, split over weekend

Cody Boyer
October 11, 2012

’Cats skate past Brock, aim at Badgers

Cody Boyer
October 11, 2012

Spikers lose two at home

Cody Boyer
October 4, 2012

NMU spikers roll through GLIAC foes

Cody Boyer
September 20, 2012

’Cats win on the road

Cody Boyer
September 13, 2012

Spikers hit the road, win tournament

Cody Boyer
September 6, 2012

USOEC freestyle wrestlers snag medals

Cody Boyer
April 26, 2012

Wildcats find stride at Al Owens Classic

Cody Boyer
April 26, 2012

Wildcats fall in final match of season

Cody Boyer
April 19, 2012

Track and field races to first-place finish

Cody Boyer
April 12, 2012

Track ’Cats stride near front of the pack

Cody Boyer
April 5, 2012

Lady ’Cats ready for sunshine season

Cody Boyer
March 29, 2012

Track and field breaks four records in first outdoor meet

Cody Boyer
March 22, 2012

NMU has three earn All-American honors

Cody Boyer
March 15, 2012
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