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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by David Pleyel

Stooges return age-old shenanigans

David Pleyel
April 19, 2012

Disney movie goes to whole new world

David Pleyel
March 15, 2012

Senior Lyons paces ’Cats in multiple sports

David Pleyel
February 2, 2012

Students shouldn’t rush into college

David Pleyel
December 8, 2011

‘Skyrim’ builds world without borders

David Pleyel
December 2, 2011

‘Warfare’ delivers more fun for gamers

David Pleyel
November 17, 2011

Online Exclusive: Art of Flight Video Premier

David Pleyel
November 6, 2011

Online Exclusive: ‘Three Musketeers’ doesn’t live up to the legend

David Pleyel
October 26, 2011

‘Real Steel’ gives real action to viewers

David Pleyel
October 20, 2011

Gamers play for wrong reasons

David Pleyel
October 20, 2011

Freshman becomes track All-American

David Pleyel
June 6, 2011

Wildcat football holds spring game

David Pleyel
April 20, 2011

Track building toward conference meet

David Pleyel
April 20, 2011

Track team earns 12 first-place finishes

David Pleyel
April 14, 2011

Team to hold fundraiser

David Pleyel
April 7, 2011

No burden too heavy for weightlifter

David Pleyel
April 7, 2011

Track team kicks off outdoor season

David Pleyel
April 7, 2011

USOEC wrestlers become All-Americans at nationals

David Pleyel
March 31, 2011

Work ethic pays for athlete

David Pleyel
March 24, 2011

Track athlete becomes All-American

David Pleyel
March 17, 2011

Track team finishes third at GLIACs

David Pleyel
March 10, 2011

Lifters return to basics, process-over-product

David Pleyel
March 10, 2011

USOEC lifts at junior nationals

David Pleyel
February 24, 2011

Conference champions: Nordic ski teams victorious at home

David Pleyel
February 17, 2011

Track team ranked No. 17 nationally

David Pleyel
February 17, 2011

Track team continues record breaking

David Pleyel
February 10, 2011

Track team ranked 23rd in the nation

David Pleyel
January 27, 2011

Track and field team warms up for only home event of regular season

David Pleyel
January 20, 2011

Track & field records fall to ’10-’11 squad

David Pleyel
January 13, 2011

Volleyball defeated early in tourney

David Pleyel
December 2, 2010

Track team preps for season

David Pleyel
December 2, 2010

Brazilian athletes find home at NMU

David Pleyel
November 18, 2010

Volleyball team makes third straight appearance in NCAA tournament

David Pleyel
November 18, 2010

Volleyball Wildcats to host GLIAC tourney game

David Pleyel
November 11, 2010

’Cats endure first GLIAC loss of season

David Pleyel
October 28, 2010

Volleyball loses first game of season

David Pleyel
October 21, 2010

Volleyball prepares for tournament

David Pleyel
October 13, 2010

Lone senior leads Wildcat volleyball

David Pleyel
October 13, 2010

Volleyball ranked 14th in the nation

David Pleyel
October 7, 2010

Volleyball atop GLIAC North at 12-0

David Pleyel
September 30, 2010

Wildcat volleyball undefeated at 10-0

David Pleyel
September 23, 2010

Golf team prepares for GVSU Tournament

David Pleyel
September 23, 2010

Volleyball on a seven-game win streak

David Pleyel
September 16, 2010

Volleyball team sweeps Wildcat Open

David Pleyel
September 9, 2010

Volleyball holds annual scrimmage

David Pleyel
September 2, 2010

Young team prepares for season play

David Pleyel
August 26, 2010
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