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SCHOLARSHIP — Jamrich Hall was packed with students, faculty and community members eager to see the research NMU students have done this year. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Students show research at annual Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 22, 2025
TRASH CLEAN-UP — Students gather together with the Conservation Crew to collect trash around campus.
Conservation Crew organizes community clean-up
April 21, 2025
TREAT- The first 90 students who went to Career Services during National Student Employment Week were given a chocolate Willy bar made by Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts. (Elizabeth Loy/NW)
Career Services offers gifts, prizes to students during National Student Employment week
April 18, 2025
WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
April 28, 2025
Opinion — AI and I
Opinion — AI and I
April 21, 2025
SOAK IT IN — Photo of the inland lake I call home.
Opinion — Why I love being a Midwest Princess
April 21, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
WORTHY OF LOVE—Students get hand-on experiences with less cuddly, but still lovable critters.
Animals take over Jamrich for “Critter Classroom” event
April 28, 2025
POSE — Students pose with their maps during the event.
Gamma Theta Upsilon tests students with trivia
April 28, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
TIME TO GROW— A look into some seedlings sprouted by the Hoop House.
Growing Together— Hoop House celebrates Earth Week
April 24, 2025
SWOOSH— Students wait for their time to shine at the Greek Council's Pong Tournament for charity.
Pong and Philanthropy
April 23, 2025
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
April 25, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
STOP AND LOOK— A doe stops in her tracks in the middle of the UP woods. The forests are filled with all types of wildlife that are currently threatened by a variety of different things.
Responses to threats on UP wildlife
April 24, 2025
NMU football hosts spring game
NMU football hosts spring game
April 21, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
April 28, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Dallas Wiertella/NW
ROAD TRIP — The men's basketball team lost to Michigan Tech over the weekend and will soon leave for their final road trip of the season before GLIAC play.

[Photo] Men’s basketball falls to Huskies before last road trip of regular season

Chloe Everson
February 22, 2024
CAPTIVATED — Festival goers catch a screening at Blackrocks Brewery.

[Photo] Feel a wave of emotions at the Fresh Coast Film Festival

Molly Birch
October 23, 2023
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SETTING IN — Transfer quarterback Mariano Valenti had a huge night against Quincy University throwing for 368 yards and scoring three touchdowns after having two turnovers in each of his first two starts.

[Photo] Football: Fourth quarter woes continue to plague the Wildcats, start season 0-4

Lily Gouin
September 29, 2023
PACKED AND READY — The Student Nurses Association chooses an appropriate theme for this year's homecoming parade.

[Photo] Packing for camp at the Pre-Parade Party

Amelia Kashian
September 16, 2023
SURGING — The Wildcats are following up their success from last season, starting the season 4-0 and landing the No.23 spot in the national rankings. NMU will look to continue their winning streak against UW-Parkside this weekend.

[Photo] W Soccer: NMU heads home after two straight shutouts on the road

Lily Gouin
September 15, 2023
DRAWING ATTENTION — Sophomore Tommaso Lami speeds down the field with three defenders guarding him. Lami found the lone goal for the 'Cats in the 1-0 win against Quincy. NMU was able to follow that with a draw against a tough Lewis team on the road.

[Photo] M Soccer: Lewis University match ends in draw

Chris Anderson
September 8, 2023
WELL RESTED - The 'Cats will have a week off before heading to Minneapolis to face off against the Auggies.

[Photo] W Lacrosse: Wildcats take 1-1 split in conference play, Augsburg U. next

Chris Anderson
April 6, 2023
SPLIT - The 'Cats came away with a 2-2 split over the 8-game road trip. NMU will be back home this Friday March 17th at 5pm.

[Photo] W Lacrosse: NMU back home, face off with rival Concordia-St. Paul

Lily Gouin
March 20, 2023
AND ONE — Freshman Dylan Kuehl goes up and over the opponent for a bucket at home. The 'Cats will be back in the Berry this weekend for the final time this season.

[Photo] M Basketball: ‘Cats take win over UW-Parkside, GLIAC tournament on horizon

Chris Anderson
February 17, 2023
GET BACK - The 'Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.

[Photo] M Basketball: ‘Cats drop to third in GLIAC after tough weekend

Chris Anderson
February 3, 2023
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[Photo] Opinion — Is it me or is it my professor?

Dallas Wiertella
January 20, 2023
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.

[Photo] Hockey: NMU looks to break Mankato’s 26-game home win streak

Chris Anderson
November 17, 2022
Projected Fresh Coast Film Festival Logo

[Photo] Life on the coast: 2022’s Fresh Coast Film Fest

Harry Stine
October 20, 2022
Group of Attendees At Plaidurday

[Photo] Twelfth Annual Plaidurday Brings Students, Staff Together With Coffee, Donuts and Plenty of Plaid

Harry Stine
October 10, 2022
RA Hiding Under Table

[Photo] Satire — Resident advisors are “people” too

Harry Stine, Assistant Features Editor
September 19, 2022
BOWING OUT—NMU sophomore guard Samantha Potter goes up for the contested layup over two Davenport defenders last season. The NMU Women's basketball team is going up against Lake State and Ferris State and hopes to improve both defense and offensive strategies.

[Photo] Wildcats’ Women’s Basketball season ends in GLIAC Tournament with 61-45 loss to Davenport

Dallas Wiertella
March 4, 2021
SNA TABLING — Student Nurses Association Secretary, Phoebe Martin previews upcoming Charity Ball and Gift of Life challenge.

[Photo] SNA raises awareness for Charity Ball and Gift of Life challenge

Rachel Pott
February 9, 2024
LOOKING FOR A WIN — NMU's football team has not won a single game this semester and only has three games left to secure a win.

[Photo] Men’s soccer closes out the regular season with tie at home, honors seniors

Lily Gouin
October 27, 2023
HEALING MARCH — NASA members, Shelby Boggs (left) and Kateri Phillips (right), lead a healing march during Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration on Oct. 9.

[Photo] Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates native identities, cultures

Ryley Wilcox
October 11, 2023
GOALS NEEDED — The Wildcats have lost five games in a row and four games were by a score of 0-1. The defense has only allowed 12 goals this season but have a hard time finishing their chances around the net.

[Photo] M Soccer: NMU back home after tough road trip

Lily Gouin
October 6, 2023
NATIONALLY RANKED — No.18 NMU will look to make a jump in the national polls this weekend when they face No.13 Grand Valley in Marquette. NMU is 6-1-1 on the season after a tough loss to Saginaw Valley and will look to get back in the win column this weekend.

[Photo] W Soccer: No. 18 NMU, No. 13 GVST to face off in top 25 battle

Chris Anderson
September 29, 2023
GETTING READY — This week marks the start of GLIAC conference play and after a disappointing game on the road against the Saints last weekend, NMU will look to make a statement against Davenport and Saginaw this weekend.

[Photo] M Soccer: ‘Cats look to bring energy against GLIAC rivals

Chris Anderson
September 15, 2023
NURSING NETWORKING — Students talk with healthcare professionals during the Healthcare Career Fair hosted in the Whitman Commons. The fair allowed students to meet with employers and network for future career opportunities in the healthcare industry.

[Photo] Healthcare Career Fair explores healthcare industry professions

Rachel Pott
September 13, 2023
MEDICINAL PLANT CHEMISTRY — Promoting their club with temporary tattoos and upcoming field trips.

[Photo] Students flood Academic Mall for Fall Fest

Abigail Faix
September 1, 2023
ROAD TRIP - NMU started their seven-game road trip and are looking to bring the momentum they have built into conference play, resuming this weekend.

[Photo] W Lacrosse: NMU bounces back against McKendree after two-game slide

Chris Anderson
March 30, 2023
HOT START - After two great performances at home the success continued on the road with a 15-8 win of Lewis University. The 'Cats next home game will be March 17th against Concordia-St. Paul in the Superior Dome.

[Photo] Lacrosse: NMU starts season 3-0, on the road at Quincy next

Lily Gouin
March 4, 2023
winter ski dome

[Photo] Conservation Crew provides provisions at Noque ski race

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer
February 3, 2023
TRASH OR TREASURE — Customers flip through racks of clothing at the Marquette Goodwill. Not only is thrift shopping an incredibly relaxing experience, but buying items second-hand is great for our environment.

[Photo] Opinion — Why you should thrift more

Andie Balenger
February 1, 2023
LOOK AHEAD - Star guard Max Bjorklund led all scorers with 22 points in the win over Tech. Bjorklund is also on the Bevo Francis award top-100 watchlist.

[Photo] M Basketball: NMU dominates Tech 90-65, Falls to GVST snapping 8-game win streak

Chris Anderson
January 18, 2023
ALL ABOUT SOCKS — NMU's Student Nurses Association were able to collect 150 pairs of socks that were donated at various drop-off locations on campus towards those in need. Socks collected went to Room at the Inn for distribution.

[Photo] 150 pairs of socks donated towards those in need during Soctober

Ryley Wilcox
November 7, 2022
SOLIDARITY — Slut Walk attendees watch as speakers share their stories of sexual assault and harassment at the Wildcat Statue. Feminism For All hosted its sixth annual Slut Walk on Friday, an event uniting people in support of sexual assault awareness and prevention on campus.

[Photo] Slut Walk draws large crowd, victims of assault share stories

Andie Balenger
October 18, 2022
NEW CHAPTER - Brock Tessman talks with students during his visit to campus on Sept. 20. Tessman was recently hired as NMU's 17th president and starts his term on Feb. 1.

[Photo] NMU’s new president discusses mental health, goals for presidency

Katarina Rothhorn, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2022
COFFEE BREAK — A whiteboard reading “Diversity lives here” directs visitors into the Student Equity and Engagement Center. Students from all walks of life are encouraged to attend the inaugural Student Diversity Coffee Hour, which will take place at the SEEC on Sept. 13.

[Photo] Coffee Hour providing open forum for all

Andie Balenger, Opinion Editor
September 12, 2022
CLOSING TIME — NMU Wildcats football is nearing the end of the season looking for a win.

[Photo] Football falls to Wayne State as season runs down

Lily Gouin
November 3, 2023
SURPRISE GRADUATION — T.J. Tockenson's dusty and forgotten diploma, waiting to be received. Tockenson was deeply surprised when he realized he graduated from Northern three years ago.

[Photo] Satire — CAMS student discovers he graduated three years ago

Dallas Wiertella
October 31, 2023
After harvesting, hoop house student organization members gather outside to package up the excess produce to take home and donate to the NMU Food Pantry.

[Photo] Hoop house creates learning environment for students, by students

Katarina Rothhorn
October 17, 2023
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GOALS NEEDED — NMU has scored just five goals all season and with four of their losses coming in one score matches.

[Photo] M Soccer: Offensive struggles lead to three straight losses

Lily Gouin
September 29, 2023
BACK TO BACK — Sophomore Madi Szymanski and freshman Ava Maginity took first and second place respectively, leading NMU to a first-place finish in the Northwood Open.

[Photo] NMU XC: Wildcats take first overall in Northwood Invite

Lily Gouin
September 15, 2023
HOMECOMING — The Wildcats look to get a win for home coming weekend after a disappointing fourth quarter meltdown against the Storm.

FALLING SHORT — After holding a 21-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter, Lake Erie scored 17 unanswered points point spoiling NMU's home opener.

[Photo] Football: NMU fails to close at home against the Storm

Chris Anderson
September 11, 2023
DECORATION — Students flip through numerous albums of posters on multiple tables set up on the Academic Mall.

[Photo] Sorting through the poster sale: Taking a deeper look

Willow Rasch
August 30, 2023
The spelled correctly LEGEND HIMSELF

[Photo] Opinion — You can call me Sal

Dallas Wiertella
March 25, 2023
BEFORE AND AFTER — The left half of this image is the old Public Eye News (PEN) studio, while the right half is the new and improved studio at WNMU-TV.

[Photo] The new face of Public Eye News

Abigail Faix, Contributing Writer
February 28, 2023
LOOKING AHEAD - NMU will be looking to put it all together down the final stretch of the season.

[Photo] W Basketball: NMU takes a split, Saginaw Valley up next

Chris Anderson
February 3, 2023
FIERCE RIVALRY — NMU and Tech go head to head on the court last weekend. Next, they go up against the top four teams in the GLIAC, including Ferris State on the road.

[Photo] M Basketball: Wildcats on the road, face tough test ahead

Chris Anderson
January 26, 2023
DIVEST - NMU students gathered around the wildcat statue during one of DivestNMU's protests against the university's continued investment in the fossil fuel industry.

[Photo] Protest held demanding NMU divest from fossil fuel industry

Ryley Wilcox
December 2, 2022
HERITAGE — Shelby Boggs, Sophia Panek and Riley Diehlman (left to right) greet students as they enter the dining hall for the week of Indigenous Eats at Northern Lights Dining. The Native American Student Association is partnering with the dining hall to raise awareness about Indigenous foods and culture for Native American Heritage Month.

[Photo] NASA brings indigenous foods to Northern Lights Dining

Andie Balenger
November 1, 2022
Man Waving Inside Window

[Photo] Satire — New Bar Holds Craft IPAs, Giant Void Of Death

Harry Stine
October 11, 2022
Team Preparing To Throw Dye Packet

[Photo] Dead River Games starts off homecoming with school spirit

Harry Stine, Assistant Features Editor
September 20, 2022
VINYL GALORE — Over 10,000 records, CDs, posters, hundreds of stickers and more will be available at Geoff Walker and Jon Teichman's 5-day vinyl record show.

[Photo] 5-day record show to spin in vinyl enthusiasts

Madoline Plattenberg, Features Editor
August 31, 2022
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