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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
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
The Delft Bistro sign welcoming festival goers to the multitude of venues hosting the Fresh Coast Film Festival
Fresh Coast Film Festival, the freshest
November 6, 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
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 2024
The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Berry Events Center, but has since been moved. Graphic courtesy of NAE.
Northern Arts & Entertainment to host concert at Jamrich
November 12, 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
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Dreyma Beronja

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor

Dreyma has been the News Editor for The North Wind since January of 2021. Since then, Dreyma has become co-producer of Public Eye News and works as the Economic Hardship Reporter for WZMQ 19 in Marquette. When they aren’t in the journalism world, they enjoy watching really bad horror movies, writing fanfiction and spending quality time with their cat, Dora.

All content by Dreyma Beronja
FAREWELL — From left to right, me, Ayanna Allen (assistant news editor), Katarina Rothhorn (editor in chief) and Ryley Wilcox (news writer). This photo was taken at this year’s Trunk or Treat event.

Opinion — An ode to The North Wind

Dreyma Beronja
December 9, 2022
PAY WHAT YOU MAKE - Feminism For All members sell homemade and store bought goodies. They have gluten free and vegan options.

Feminism for All hosts ‘pay what you make’ bake sale

Dreyma Beronja
December 6, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Queers & Allies

Queers & Allies celebrates ‘Transgiving’

Dreyma Beronja
November 17, 2022
VOTE—Despite the distance, NMU students still found ways to go out and vote. Some students voted in person and others sent in absentee ballots through the mail.

NMU students vote in midterm elections despite distance

Dreyma Beronja
November 9, 2022
Pop-up lounge brings first-generation students together

Pop-up lounge brings first-generation students together

Dreyma Beronja
November 2, 2022
Graphic courtesy by School of Clinical Sciences

School of Clinical Sciences hosts ‘Open Lab Day’

Dreyma Beronja
October 25, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Marquette County Health Department

MCHD hosts COVID, Flu vaccination clinic

Dreyma Beronja
October 19, 2022
SONGS OF AGENCY - The Native American Student Association celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day this Monday, Oct. 10 with keynote speakers and ceremonial drum songs. The event concluded with a walk to the Whitman Fire Site where Morning Thunder performed a drum song.

NMU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
October 12, 2022
WELCOME TESSMAN - Brock Tessman started his first day as NMU's 17th President on Feb. 1, 2023.

Brock Tessman announced as the 17th president of Northern Michigan University

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 29, 2022
FALLS IN FALL—Dead River Falls is a popular location for hikers and tourists in Marquette. Coupled with the fall trees, the waterfalls make for lovely photoshoots.

Interim president reminds students to not trespass on railroad trellises

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 26, 2022
Graphic courtesy of NMU

COVID-19 isolation protocols clarification, new Pfizer booster

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 14, 2022
PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH - The first in a series of presidential search forums will be held in the Founders Room located in the Northern Center. The forums will give students, staff and faculty a chance to actively participate in the selection of NMU's next president.

Presidential finalists to visit campus, presidential search forum on Friday

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 13, 2022
STAYING SAFE—NMU Ada B. Vielmetti Health Center continues to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters via appointment.

COVID-19 at-home tests available, vaccinations and boosters at Health Center

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 7, 2022
NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMU's Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.

On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
April 29, 2022
Poster courtesy by RichLegg

Bigfoot and Marty to take the screen at Peter White Public Library

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
April 20, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Lydia M. Olson Library

NMU offers events to destress before finals week

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
April 18, 2022
REMEMBRANCE—Students and faculty left candles around the wildcat statue for a silent vigil.

Students remember friend, teammate with silent candlelight vigil

Dreyma Beronja, Ayanna Allen, and Justin Van't Hof
April 5, 2022
Graphic courtesy by NMU Theatre and Dance

Student help needed for production of ‘The Producers’

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
March 31, 2022
Q&A with Kerri Schuiling

Q&A with Kerri Schuiling

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
March 30, 2022
Dreyma Beronja/NW SMOOTHIES AND SUSHI—Temaki and Smoothie King, a dining services eatery on campus, has been closed since Aug. 23 due to staffing shortages.

Temaki, Smoothie King remain closed due to staffing shortages

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
March 24, 2022
NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMU's Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.

Upcoming semesters course registrations opens March 25

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
March 23, 2022
Drawing for gas cards open until March 25

Drawing for gas cards open until March 25

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
March 23, 2022
Board of Trustees holds special all-student forum

Board of Trustees holds special all-student forum

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
March 21, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Superior Watershed Partnership

Superior Watershed Partnership holds information table, job openings for students

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
March 16, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Art Therapy Club

Art Therapy Club invites students to sit back and relax with art mediums

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
March 15, 2022
NMU lifts mask restrictions amid new CDC recommendations, still required in classrooms and labs

NMU lifts mask restrictions amid new CDC recommendations, still required in classrooms and labs

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
March 10, 2022
POETRY ON TAP - Patrons gather inside Superior Culture's main room to listen to local community members perform their poetry. Superior Culture also hosts local musicians and artists throughout the week.

Superior Culture brings artists together with “Electric Words and Music”

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
February 23, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Diversity Common Reader Program Committee

Diversity Common Reader Program holds book chat

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
February 23, 2022
STUDY ON—Jamrich and Starbucks extends hours to open on Sunday for those looking to use the space.

Jamrich, Starbucks extends hours to open on Sundays

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
February 17, 2022
Graphic courtesy of English Department

MFA faculty showcases work through virtual reading

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
February 10, 2022
COVID-19 cases are low at NMU at the beginning of the 2022 fall semester - graphic

Marquette area sees decrease in COVID cases, free KN95 masks for public

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
February 3, 2022
Staying sane in quarantine: 5 ways to not turn into a mindless zombie

Staying sane in quarantine: 5 ways to not turn into a mindless zombie

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
February 2, 2022
Graphic courtesy of Graduate Studies and Research

Graduate Studies & Research continues WOW with copyright, citation workshop

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
January 31, 2022
COVID on campus: how NMU is handling the omicron variant

COVID on campus: how NMU is handling the omicron variant

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
January 27, 2022
NMU Day of Giving hosts fifth annual fundraising event

NMU Day of Giving hosts fifth annual fundraising event

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
December 3, 2021
TAKING A VOTE—NMU's Board of Trustees met virtually on Wednesday, Dec. 1, for a special session to discuss the presidential search firm as well as interim president's, Kerri Schuiling, contract. The next scheduled board meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 11:30 a.m. in the Northern Center.

BOT holds special meeting for presidential search firm, interim president’s contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
December 2, 2021
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

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
November 19, 2021
Marquette After Dusk invites vampires to campus with Friday Night LARP

Marquette After Dusk invites vampires to campus with Friday Night LARP

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
November 12, 2021
SUPPORT—After 131 days of negotiating for a new faculty contract, NMU-AAUP voted yes in ratifying on the most recent five-year contract.

AAUP votes yes for ratifying five-year contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
November 11, 2021
Dr. Fritz Erickson confirms Twitter account is his

Dr. Fritz Erickson confirms Twitter account is his

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
October 29, 2021
Photo courtesy of New England Center for Children

The New England Center for Children recruits students for job, internship opportunities

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
October 28, 2021
Staying safe during the spooky season

Staying safe during the spooky season

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
October 28, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Latinx Student Union

Latinx Student Union holds cultural appropriation panel

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
October 25, 2021
RED IS THE NEW GOLD—Members of the faculty union, AAUP, stand outside of the Northern Center on Friday to protest against the ongoing contract negotiation mediation.

AAUP votes no confidence in BOT, protest held Friday outside Northern Center

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
October 22, 2021
CELEBRATION—The National Transfer Student Week booth in Jamrich, outside room 1100, is a place for transfer students to stop at during the week to collect buttons, information and pin where they went to school before on the map. The booth will be active all week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help spread the celebration of transfer students.

NMU Admissions holds National Transfer Student Week

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
October 20, 2021
UNION AT WORK — A truck parked on campus during the faculty contract negotiations. Watching a union settle disputes in real time was a pretty big deal for me, and it spread across campus as well.

NMU-AAUP continue working without contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
October 15, 2021
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN—Culture Shock Film Society will show the 1974 horror-comedy classic "Young Frankenstein" on Thursday. Posters throughout campus show this semester's film screenings with dates and times.

Culture Shock Film Society continues horror theme with ‘Young Frankenstein’

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
October 14, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW LISTENING—During the evening ceremony, held in Whitman Commons, attendees listened to fellow Indigenous people who shared their experiences growing up and what the day meant to them.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrated on campus

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
October 14, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW CULTURE SHOCK—NMU's Culture Shock Film Society has posters throughout campus displaying the Fall 2021 film lineup schedule.

Culture Shock Film Society presents ‘The Birds’ (1963)

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
October 11, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW MOVING FORWARD—The ratification vote over the proposed contract held on Tuesday resulted in a down vote against the contract at a 137 to 92.

NMU-AAUP votes no on proposed contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 30, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW SMOOTHIES AND SUSHI—Temaki and Smoothie King, a dining services eatery on campus, has been closed since Aug. 23 due to staffing shortages.

Temaki and Smoothie King closed due to staffing shortage

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 30, 2021
Photo courtesy of NMU Rec Sports OPEN SWIM—Beginning on Sept. 29, NMU Rec Sports will close the open swim offered on Mondays and Wednesdays due to a lack of lifeguards.

Open swim closes due to lack of lifeguards

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 29, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW FALL INTO HOMECOMING—NMU homecoming begins on Sept. 26 and goes into the weekend with a week full of events and activities with something for everyone.

NMU gears up for week of fun with Homecoming 2021

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 28, 2021
Joleigh Martinez/NW

PRSSA offers leadership, networking opportunities for students

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 23, 2021
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Cosplayers Unite with weekly meetings

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 22, 2021
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Student Leader Fellowship Program hosts Skill Builder! Workshop

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 21, 2021
Photo courtesy of Lanni Lantto

UP Wild hosts hike in ‘Old Town’ Negaunee

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 16, 2021
Joleigh Martinez/NW

NMU opens self-monitoring surveys, Health Center taking vaccination appointments

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 16, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Tom O'Connell

NMU Theatre and Dance holds Elf the Musical auditions

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 14, 2021
Photo courtesy to María Arenillas FALL KICKOFF—Those in the Languages, Literatures and International Studies department celebrated the 2019 fall semester with their annual kickoff event. This year with classes being back in person, the LLIS met on Whitman Lawn to celebrate the start of the fall semester.

LLIS kicks off fall semester with social gathering

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 12, 2021
SHOWING SUPPORT—Most years students can see greens and golds fill the city of Marquette, to display their NMU support. This year, students saw the town flood with red as signs saying 'support NMU faculty' were displayed in windows, front yards and even in their cars.

Students show solidarity with tentative faculty contract agreement

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 9, 2021
Photo courtesy of Matthew Vogt IN THE LAB—Jim Marquardson, student adviser for information assurance & cyber defense, in the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute working with a student. The UPCI is the only facility of its kind in the U.P. and home to a community-based resource for developing and diversifying a strong cybersecurity workforce in the U.P. for students.

SCA teaches cybersecurity with web application hacking event

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 8, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Graduate Studies and Research

Workshop on Wednesdays help NMU members achieve success

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 8, 2021
YES OR NO—NMU-AAUP union members casted their votes on Thursday to decide whether or not the executive committee would be able to call a strike. Results came Saturday with an overwhelming favor of giving the committee permission to call for a strike at 183 to 35.

NMU-AAUP votes yes for strike authorization

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 4, 2021

Opinion—Film Review: Cycling into Italian Neorealism with ‘Bicycle Thieves’

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 3, 2021
CONTRACT MEDIATION—The faculty union at NMU, NMU-AAUP, are still working without a contract. Recently the union responded to a clarification email sent out by President Fritz Erickson.

NMU-AAUP responds to clarification email from President Erickson

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 3, 2021
STAYING SAFE—Students in HON101 follow NMU's mask protocols by wearing masks properly above the nose. NMU implemented the mask mandate shortly before the start of the Fall 2021 semester in accommodation to CDC guidelines.

NMU COVID-19 cases reach all-time low

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 2, 2021
Brendan Sullivan/NW MARCH ON—Protestors on Saturday, Aug. 28 marched together through Marquette to raise awareness for voting rights. The event was held on the 58th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, the same march that Martin Luther King JR. delivered his "I have a dream" speech.

Marquette marches for voting rights

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
August 31, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW STAYING SAFE—The updated mask mandate now requires everyone on campus whether vaccinated or not to wear masks in all buildings. The updated mandate came Monday afternoon to comply with CDC recommendations.

Mask protocol update, masks required in all buildings

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
August 26, 2021
Joleigh Martinez/NW

NMU offers COVID-19 related grant to students

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
August 26, 2021
Photo courtesy of Mary Voet MASK UP—NMU will continue to have those on campus wear masks while in classrooms and labs to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 guidelines for fall, vaccination dining credit

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
August 24, 2021
Photo courtesy of Dwight Brady LET IT GO—During the Winter 2021 semester, community members gathered to rally from Jamrich to Cohodas Hall in response to the halt on financial negotiations.

NMU faculty continue to work without contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
August 23, 2021
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