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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
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind

Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer, Graphic Designer

All content by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
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
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
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[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
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[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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