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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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October 26, 2011

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October 20, 2011

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October 20, 2011

Freshman becomes track All-American

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June 6, 2011

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April 21, 2011

Wildcat football holds spring game

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April 21, 2011

Track team earns 12 first-place finishes

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April 14, 2011

Track team kicks off outdoor season

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April 7, 2011

No burden too heavy for weightlifter

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April 7, 2011

Team to hold fundraiser

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April 7, 2011

USOEC wrestlers become All-Americans at nationals

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March 31, 2011

Work ethic pays for athlete

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March 24, 2011

Track athlete becomes All-American

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March 17, 2011

Track team finishes third at GLIACs

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March 10, 2011

Lifters return to basics, process-over-product

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March 10, 2011

USOEC lifts at junior nationals

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February 24, 2011

Conference champions: Nordic ski teams victorious at home

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February 17, 2011

Track team ranked No. 17 nationally

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February 17, 2011

Track team continues record breaking

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February 10, 2011

Track team ranked 23rd in the nation

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January 27, 2011

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

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January 20, 2011

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

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January 13, 2011

Volleyball defeated early in tourney

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December 2, 2010

Track team preps for season

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December 2, 2010

Volleyball team makes third straight appearance in NCAA tournament

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November 18, 2010

Brazilian athletes find home at NMU

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November 18, 2010

Volleyball Wildcats to host GLIAC tourney game

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November 11, 2010

’Cats endure first GLIAC loss of season

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October 28, 2010

Volleyball loses first game of season

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October 21, 2010

Lone senior leads Wildcat volleyball

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October 14, 2010

Volleyball prepares for tournament

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October 14, 2010

Volleyball ranked 14th in the nation

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Volleyball atop GLIAC North at 12-0

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September 30, 2010

Wildcat volleyball undefeated at 10-0

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September 23, 2010

Golf team prepares for GVSU Tournament

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September 23, 2010

Volleyball on a seven-game win streak

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September 16, 2010

Volleyball team sweeps Wildcat Open

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September 9, 2010

Volleyball holds annual scrimmage

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Young team prepares for season play

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