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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
Sam Rush/NW
ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by David Pleyel

Stooges return age-old shenanigans

April 19, 2012

Disney movie goes to whole new world

March 15, 2012

Senior Lyons paces ’Cats in multiple sports

February 2, 2012

Students shouldn’t rush into college

December 8, 2011

‘Skyrim’ builds world without borders

December 2, 2011

‘Warfare’ delivers more fun for gamers

November 17, 2011

Online Exclusive: Art of Flight Video Premier

November 6, 2011

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

October 26, 2011

‘Real Steel’ gives real action to viewers

October 20, 2011

Gamers play for wrong reasons

October 20, 2011

Freshman becomes track All-American

June 6, 2011

Track building toward conference meet

April 21, 2011

Wildcat football holds spring game

April 21, 2011

Track team earns 12 first-place finishes

April 14, 2011

No burden too heavy for weightlifter

April 7, 2011

Team to hold fundraiser

April 7, 2011

Track team kicks off outdoor season

April 7, 2011

USOEC wrestlers become All-Americans at nationals

March 31, 2011

Work ethic pays for athlete

March 24, 2011

Track athlete becomes All-American

March 17, 2011

Track team finishes third at GLIACs

March 10, 2011

Lifters return to basics, process-over-product

March 10, 2011

USOEC lifts at junior nationals

February 24, 2011

Conference champions: Nordic ski teams victorious at home

February 17, 2011

Track team ranked No. 17 nationally

February 17, 2011

Track team continues record breaking

February 10, 2011

Track team ranked 23rd in the nation

January 27, 2011

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

January 20, 2011

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

January 13, 2011

Volleyball defeated early in tourney

December 2, 2010

Track team preps for season

December 2, 2010

Brazilian athletes find home at NMU

November 18, 2010

Volleyball team makes third straight appearance in NCAA tournament

November 18, 2010

Volleyball Wildcats to host GLIAC tourney game

November 11, 2010

’Cats endure first GLIAC loss of season

October 28, 2010

Volleyball loses first game of season

October 21, 2010

Lone senior leads Wildcat volleyball

October 14, 2010

Volleyball prepares for tournament

October 14, 2010

Volleyball ranked 14th in the nation

October 7, 2010

Volleyball atop GLIAC North at 12-0

September 30, 2010

Wildcat volleyball undefeated at 10-0

September 23, 2010

Golf team prepares for GVSU Tournament

September 23, 2010

Volleyball on a seven-game win streak

September 16, 2010

Volleyball team sweeps Wildcat Open

September 9, 2010

Volleyball holds annual scrimmage

September 2, 2010

Young team prepares for season play

August 26, 2010
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