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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
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 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
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
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
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 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
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
All content by Dreyma Beronja/NW
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.

[Photo] Opinion — An ode to The North Wind

Dreyma Beronja
December 9, 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.

[Photo] Presidential finalists to visit campus, presidential search forum on Friday

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
September 13, 2022
7,000 TESTS — The Vielmetti Health Center on campus will continue to provide COVID related services, such as at-home tests.

[Photo] COVID-19 Fall Semester Update; Vielmetti Health Center offers at-home COVID tests

Ryley Wilcox, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
HEALTHY CAMPUS — NMU's Health Center offers various services to the campus community, including monkeypox testing.

[Photo] Monkeypox: What to know

Ayanna Allen, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2022
REMEMBRANCE—Students and faculty left candles around the wildcat statue for a silent vigil.

[Photo] Students remember friend, teammate with silent candlelight vigil

Dreyma Beronja, Ayanna Allen, and Justin Van't Hof
April 5, 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.

[Photo] Upcoming semesters course registrations opens March 25

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
March 23, 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.

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

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
February 23, 2022
JAMRICH—On Thursday, Feb. 17, located in Jamrich 1100, the Critical Race Theory forum will be held with a max capacity for in-person viewing at 100.

[Photo] Beaumier to host Critical Race Theory forum, Q&A session to follow

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
LEADERSHIP—NMU's Student Leader Fellowship Program, office located in the Northern Center, is committed to developing competent, ethical and community-centered leaders.

[Photo] SLFP connects students with Yoopers United, volunteer opportunities

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
SERVING THE COMMUNITY—The NMU Food Pantry, located in Gries Hall, is open for all NMU community to go if they are in need of some extra help.

[Photo] NMU Food Pantry continues to serve the campus community

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
COMMUNICATION—The NMU task force is working together to form an education center for the Marquette area in response to a heavy need for childcare.

[Photo] Task force created in hopes of opening early childhood education center

Ryley Wilcox, Contributing Writer
February 5, 2022
NEW MANDATES—As Omicron variant cases rise, NMU along with others across the U.S. are now switching to wear the safer mask choice of N95 or KN95 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. NMU is requiring anyone on campus to wear the N95 or KN95.

[Photo] In-person classes: staying safe or taking a risk

Dreyma Beronja and Ayanna Allen, News Editor and Staff Writer
January 19, 2022
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.

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

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
December 2, 2021
PARKED—Northern Michigan University's 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.

[Photo] Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather

Joslin Brown, Contributing Writer
November 17, 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.

[Photo] AAUP votes yes for ratifying five-year contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor
November 11, 2021
118 days working

[Photo] Student march and faculty action at university forum

Dreyma Beronja and Akasha Khalsa, News Editor and Opinion Editor
October 27, 2021
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