The Student News Site of Northern Michigan University

The North Wind
POPCORN SALE — Greek life sets up shop in Jamrich Hall ticketing booth to sell popcorn for a local cause.
NMU Greek life collaborates for Sexual Assault Awareness Month fundraiser
April 26, 2024
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.
Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus
April 26, 2024
ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
Biology student Grace Charles shares her ideas on how to protect our birds on campus. Photo courtesy of Grace Charles
Opinion–Protecting the birds at NMU
April 26, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
SPOTTED — A blue-spotted salamander stops in its tracks on a roadside of Presque Isle Park. Many salamanders could be seen migrating through the park, which caught the attention of students and led to further studies and protective measures.
Students and faculty block roads, conduct studies for blue-spotted salamander project in Marquette
April 26, 2024
ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.
Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
FINAL STRETCH — The Cats look to place second overall in the GLIAC before heading into playoffs.
WLAX hits the road to finish out impressive regular season run
April 26, 2024
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 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 21, 2011

Track building toward conference meet

David Pleyel
April 21, 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 14, 2010

Lone senior leads Wildcat volleyball

David Pleyel
October 14, 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
Load More Stories
The North Wind is an independent student publication serving the Northern Michigan University community. It is partially funded by the Student Activity Fee. The North Wind digital paper is published every Friday during the fall and winter semesters except on university holidays and during exam weeks. The North Wind Board of Directors is composed of representatives of the student body, faculty, administration and area media.
© 2024 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in