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COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
November 19, 2021
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
November 18, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club
Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’
November 18, 2021
PARKED—Northern Michigan Universitys parking lots will alternate throughout the winter semester for closing weather permitting. These weekend cleanups will help keep lots cleared of snow and ice for students, staff, faculty and visitors to make driving easier.
Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather
November 17, 2021
FIRST GENERATION—Students, faculty and staff at NMU kicked off the First Generation Student Day on Monday at the Wildcat Willy statute outside of Jamrich hall. The celebration was followed on the second floor of Hedgecock.
McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day
November 12, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
November 18, 2021
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
November 17, 2021
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
November 16, 2021
WHAT COULD BE LOST—Many are concerned that pieces of campus life such as the important gathering space in Whitman Hall may be lost due to facilities plans created with the aim of increasing university profit.
Letter to the Editor—Robert Mahaney’s conflicts of interest
November 11, 2021
Yrsala Peterson, Bazile Panek and Kateri Phillips share their perspectives on intergenerational trauma as Indigenous people. As college students, they emphasized the healing their generation is doing following the struggles and trauma the generations before them endured.
Student panel discusses intergenerational trauma for Native Americans
November 18, 2021
Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.
Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture
November 17, 2021
The Timekeepers, an NMU student jazz band, performs at the Small Business Sunday Crawl in the Marquette Commons. The event was organized by SLFP students as a part of their community service learning project.
Students organize event supporting Marquette small businesses
November 15, 2021
Hannah Cajandig-Taylor, a local artist and NMU grad, talks about her experiences with finding inspiration in unexpected places, such as at her bartending job, at the Revolve CC. Cajandig-Taylor was one of many local artists who talked about the struggles of being a small artist and ways to discover success.
Local artists share creative opportunities at Revolve CC conference
November 11, 2021
Students in the Divest NMU organization meet to discuss future ways to increase awareness of fossil fuels on Nov. 9. Their current efforts include a petition to support NMUs complete divestment from fossil fuels, an informational table in Jamrich and posters.
Student-led petition aims to divest NMU from fossil fuels
November 10, 2021
SCALING UPWARD—A pair of South Superior Climbing Club members climbing in the Marquette area. The club offers plenty of experiences for those looking to get into rock climbing. Photo courtesy of Micah Carroll.
South Superior Climbing Club gives students rock climbing experiences
November 18, 2021
GOING OUT ON TOP—NMU quarterback Zach Keen rolls out of the pocket to make a throw during Saturdays win over Northwood. Despite being shorthanded and trailing early, the Cats closed the season out strong. Travis Nelson/NW.
Football closes season with victory over Northwood
November 17, 2021
RIVALS GOING AT IT—NMU forward Joseph Nardi fights for the faceoff with Michigan Techs Arvid Caderoth during Saturday nights game. The Wildcats lost 5-2, but earned the series split with a win on Friday. Travis Nelson/NW.
Hockey misses opportunity to sweep Michigan Tech in home loss
November 16, 2021
BIG BUCK CHASE—NMU student Travis Bessner poses with one of his two bucks last year. Bessner said that he was lucky to get two a year ago, and time will tell if others can be as lucky this year when the season begins on Monday.
Rifle hunting nearly underway as season approaches
November 12, 2021
A GREAT HONOR—The current NMU team meets with the six former members of the 1991 national championship team who attended during the first intermission on Saturday night. NMU defeated Boston University 6-2. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey honors 1991 title team with scoring display
November 10, 2021

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Denali Drake
LATE NIGHT—Senior sports science major Kaity Benson studies for final exams in Jamrich, taking advantage of the 24-hour open study lounge. Denali Drake/NW

Tips and tricks on how to face finals week

December 4, 2019
Cats Coffee Corner: Seriously good Velodrome

‘Cats Coffee Corner: Seriously good Velodrome

November 21, 2019
IT FITS—In this archived photo from 1998 Miriam Hilton (left) and Jane Huibel, members of American Association of University Women, gather for a meeting. Photo courtesy of the Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives

Celebrating intergenerational collegiate women

November 21, 2019
Womens groups to sponsor mentorship event

Women’s groups to sponsor mentorship event

November 14, 2019
YOUTH VICTORIES—Andrew Lorinser (left), NMU student—junior, public relations major—wins the second seat to the Marquette City Commission Election held on Nov. 5 as Evan Bonsall, Marquette born and raised, leads the race with 2,440 votes and is one of the youngest elect candidates.

Young power dominates city election results

November 7, 2019
MONEY TALKS—Author Diedre McCloskey advertises for her newest book, titled, “Why Liberalism Works” before her discussion and Q&A session. Denali Drake/NW

Liberalism Talk

October 31, 2019
PLAYOFF BOUND—The Moosemen pounded UW-Milwaukee by 61 points on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Moosemen now await their postseason fate, as the team qualified for the playoffs. Denali Drake/NW

Moosemen win big

October 31, 2019
House passes Great Lakes bill, heads to Senate

House passes Great Lakes bill, heads to Senate

October 17, 2019
Bashing English majors hurts creativity

Bashing English majors hurts creativity

October 17, 2019
EMBRACING LOVE— Free Mom Hugs was one of the many organizations with a booth set up during Marquette Comes Out at the Ore Dock on Friday, Oct. 11. Mary McDonough/NW

Marquette gathers in support of LGBTQIA+

October 17, 2019
MQT comes out for celebrations

MQT comes out for celebrations

October 10, 2019
NUM NUM, CORN—Children that came to the Harvest Festival with their family feed corn to the miniature animals at a travel petting zone. Denali Drake/NW

Celebrating Harvest Fest

October 10, 2019
Cats Coffee Corner: Babycakes Muffin Co.

‘Cats Coffee Corner: Babycakes Muffin Co.

October 10, 2019
Cats Coffee Corner: Dead River Coffee

‘Cats Coffee Corner: Dead River Coffee

October 3, 2019
KILL ‘EM WITH KINDNESS—To brighten everyone’s day, freshman history major R.J. Coon holds the door at the entrance of the Lodge connected to the Woods for fellow students and faculty. Denali Drake/NW

Spreading smiles one act at a time

September 25, 2019
Cats Coffee Corner: Cafe Allenatore

‘Cats Coffee Corner: Cafe Allenatore

September 25, 2019
Weston honors influencers

Weston honors influencers

September 18, 2019

‘Cats Coffee Corner: Cruisin’ for caffeine

September 18, 2019

‘Cats Coffee Corner: The comfy, cozy Crib

September 12, 2019
OLDEN DAYS—Longyear Hall of Pedagogy served NMU from 1907 to 1993, when it was torn down. Photo courtesy of James McCommons

NMU turns 120 years

September 11, 2019

‘Cats Coffee Corner: Contrast Coffee Co.

September 5, 2019
LINEOUT— “The Old Boys” go head-to-head against the Michigan Tech Huskies. Photo courtesy of Steve Nemeckay

Brotherhood, tradition and resilience

September 5, 2019
The Moosemen celebrate their prestigious 40th anniversary reunion this weekend.

Moosemen welcome back former players

August 29, 2019
A summer resolving conflict in Europe

A summer resolving conflict in Europe

August 29, 2019
Velodrome’s CBD latte: the blunt truth

Velodrome’s CBD latte: the blunt truth

April 24, 2019
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