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The North Wind
Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
NMU students bug out over new club on campus
January 21, 2025
GET ACTIVE - The ORC is hosting their first drop-in cross-country skiing and fat tire bike rental event. The QR code on the bottom right gives directions to where the event will be held. Graphic courtesy of NMU Rec Sports.
Students get active with free ORC event
January 20, 2025
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
The Lake of the Clouds at the Porcupine Mountains, less than 10 miles away from the proposed Copperwood Mine site.
Tessman’s revoked support on the Copperwood Mine
January 24, 2025
Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend's family
Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend’s family
January 20, 2025
FINDING RESOURCES — Textbooks can be resourced from libraries and local thrift stores.
Opinion – The Best Books Aren’t Bought
January 14, 2025
MAKING THE CHOICE- Above is just five of the many different majors that are offered at NMU.
Opinion — Is picking a major the most important decision of your life?
January 13, 2025
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
FACULTY FEATURE - Students, faculty and community members gather to view the new faculty exhibit at the NMU Devos Art Museum.
Devos art exhibit brings faculty talent to forefront
January 23, 2025
The Power of Education in Refugee Camps
The Power of Education in Refugee Camps
January 22, 2025
GETTING CRAFTY — Students visualize goals and dreams for the new year by creating vision boards in the NMU commuter lounge.
Getting creative with vision boards
January 21, 2025
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
WINNING WILDCATS—The NMU Nordic Skiing team picked up a total of three gold medals this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Kjetil Baanerud.
Ski teams end weekend successful
January 24, 2025
Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week
Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week
January 24, 2025
TAKING A HIT — Two athletes on the NMU Women's Wrestling team grapple during practice.
Women’s wrestling ends weekend successfully
January 23, 2025
BOUNCE BACK - After 2 tough losses at Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud St. the 'Cats look to get back on track as they head south for the start of conference play.
Women’s basketball plays three games in first week back from break
January 23, 2025
ROAD TRIP — The men's basketball team lost to Michigan Tech over the weekend and will soon leave for their final road trip of the season before GLIAC play.
Men’s basketball ends week at home in a split
January 23, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24
January 21, 2025
Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair
Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair
January 15, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 23
Pizza Cat — Vol. 23
January 13, 2025
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

The North Wind

The North Wind

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer, Graphic Designer

All content by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24

Pizza Cat — Vol. 24

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
January 21, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 23

Pizza Cat — Vol. 23

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
January 13, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22

Pizza Cat — Vol. 22

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
December 2, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21

Pizza Cat — Vol. 21

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
November 18, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20

Pizza Cat — Vol. 20

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19

Pizza Cat — Vol. 19

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
November 7, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18

Pizza Cat — Vol. 18

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
October 28, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 17

Pizza Cat — Vol. 17

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
October 21, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 16

Pizza Cat — Vol. 16

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
October 17, 2024
boyfriend graphic for megan

[Photo] Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend’s family

Megan Voorhees
January 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15

Pizza Cat — Vol. 15

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
October 7, 2024
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[Photo] Poverty Simulation helps students work with diverse groups

Elizabeth Loy
October 1, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14

Pizza Cat — Vol. 14

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
September 30, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13

Pizza Cat — Vol. 13

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
September 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 12

Pizza Cat Vol. 12

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
September 17, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 11

Pizza Cat — Vol. 11

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
September 9, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10

Pizza Cat Vol. 10

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9

Pizza Cat Vol. 9

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
April 17, 2024
timeline new

[Photo] Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends

Megan Poe
April 12, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8

Pizza Cat Vol. 8

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7

Pizza Cat Vol. 7

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
April 1, 2024
Dune TWO part 2

[Photo] Opinion — I haven’t read the book

Megan Poe
March 29, 2024
Gamblers

[Photo] Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?

North Wind Editorial Board
April 1, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 6

Pizza Cat Vol. 6

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
March 25, 2024
Pizza Cat Logo

Pizza Cat Vol. 2

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
February 19, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 5

Pizza Cat Vol. 5

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
March 18, 2024
COLLECTION — Her name is Hatsune Miku, and not only is she the mascot for a singing synthesizer software, she opened the floodgates to my obsession with collecting anime figures and art toys.

Opinion — Advice from a art toy collector

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
March 15, 2024
oscars 2024 2

[Photo] Opinion — The Oscars are the epitome of America’s cultural collapse

Megan Poe
March 15, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 4

Pizza Cat Vol. 4

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
March 11, 2024
sephorasuffering

[Photo] Opinion — Undervalued programs at NMU

Megan Poe
February 29, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 3

Pizza Cat Vol. 3

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
February 26, 2024
stuckon the ski lift

[Photo] OPINION — Beginner’s ski safety

Megan Poe
February 23, 2024
FixedFafsa

[Photo] FAFSA delay halts financial award processing to Mid-March

Ryley Wilcox
February 23, 2024
CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT — NMU announced it will receive state funding for the Northern Enterprise Center. This graphic is based on renderings posted by the university with their original announcement for the project.

[Photo] NMU to receive state funding for new Northern Enterprise Center

Rachel Pott
February 16, 2024
NO SNOW — Students who enjoy winter recreation activities like skiing have been unable to do much yet this winter after weeks of warmer weather.

[Photo] Wildcats see a warm start to winter this year

Amelia Kashian
February 16, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 1

Pizza Cat Vol. 1

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
February 12, 2024
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[Photo] 5 of my all-time favorite books

Rachel Pott
February 9, 2024
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[Photo] Opinion — Mammoth resurrection in Michigan

Megan Poe
February 2, 2024
ipadkid

[Photo] Opinion — iPad kids and the illiteracy crisis

Megan Poe
February 2, 2024
Blanchard Case Drawing

[Photo] Opinion — Gypsy Rose Blanchard: Innocent influencer or glorified criminal?

Megan Poe
January 30, 2024
saltburnfixedup

[Photo] Opinion — Review of Saltburn

Megan Poe
January 26, 2024
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[Photo] Opinion — Should liberal arts majors give in and go to graduate school?

Megan Poe
January 25, 2024
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