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BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
March 18, 2025
TELL YOUR STORY - Hanif Abdurraqib stands before his audience, inspiring them with his words.
Writer Hanif Abdurraqib visits NMU
March 12, 2025
LISTEN AND LEARN - Marquette Ending Hunger hosts a trivia night using Quizzizz.
Marquette Ending Hunger hosts trivia night
March 11, 2025
BAKING TIME — Presenter Susan Robison explains what goes into sourdough starter at a Skill Builder called, "The Wonders of Sourdough."
SLFP holds Skill Builder, teaches ins and outs of sourdough making
February 27, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
ALL SET UP — The Dungeons and Wildcats table for Fall Fest in the 2024 fall semester.
Being in a club makes college better
March 19, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Spring break is a time to enjoy the weather, as the wind warms and the grass grows through the snow.
The boons and banes of spring break
March 19, 2025
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
February 27, 2025
In February of 2024, community members and students gathered at the Lower Harbor bell tower in downtown Marquette to protest in support of Palestine.
NMU’s involvement in protesting
February 21, 2025
COOKING UP A STORM — A table filled with home made dishes.
Hoop Soup — Hoop House enjoys recent harvest
March 17, 2025
WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department
WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department
March 14, 2025
DONT MISS OUT - Join the South Superior Climbing Club to watch several climbing films and have the chance to win raffle prizes.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Reel Rock 19 showing
March 12, 2025
STOP AND SMILE — Jane Fitkin stops to admire Marquette's natural landscape, which she has gone on to advocate for in a variety of ways.
Profile — NMU alum becomes voice for environment
March 12, 2025
TIME TO JUDGE — Chili chefs get ready for students to judge their recipes at the annual cook-off.
Getting creative at the Annual Chili Cook-Off
February 27, 2025
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
March 19, 2025
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT — Chris Black practices his swings at the Marquette County Golf Club. Black has been playing golf since he was 12 when he learned with his father in Northern Ireland.
The NMU golf teams put up solid numbers over spring break
March 19, 2025
Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket
Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket
March 17, 2025
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.
Men’s basketball wins the GLIAC, heads to the dance
March 14, 2025
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
March 14, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025
Caden Sierra/NW
Wildcats fall short in close battle with Grand Valley State as regionals approach
February 13, 2025

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
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