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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
All content by Emily Pagel

Freshman Seminar required

Emily Pagel
April 24, 2014

ASNMU members sworn in

Emily Pagel
April 17, 2014

What makes someone a Yooper anyway?

Emily Pagel
April 10, 2014

Learning outcomes emphasized in proposal

Emily Pagel
April 3, 2014

Hit-and-run suspect arrested

Emily Pagel
March 27, 2014

ASNMU discusses referendum

Emily Pagel
March 20, 2014

Anti-bullying campaign: NMU Stands Strong

Emily Pagel
March 13, 2014

Preliminary higher ed budget released

Emily Pagel
February 20, 2014

Committee refines president search

Emily Pagel
February 13, 2014

Students sweep MAB awards

Emily Pagel
February 6, 2014

Council establishes general education forum

Emily Pagel
February 6, 2014

‘Cold days’ freeze classes

Emily Pagel
January 30, 2014

Facing Obamacare: informing students

Emily Pagel
January 30, 2014

College internships are essential to your future

Emily Pagel
January 30, 2014

LRC water main break cause for network loss at NMU

Emily Pagel
January 23, 2014

Dining Services employee remembered after death

Emily Pagel
January 16, 2014

December brings multiple hit-and-run incidents in Marquette County

Emily Pagel
January 16, 2014

NMU ranked No. 1 in affordable online degrees

Emily Pagel
December 5, 2013

ASNMU embarks on new projects

Emily Pagel
December 4, 2013

The Campaign raises funds for general scholarships

Emily Pagel
November 21, 2013

Focus groups end for “Fearless Minds”

Emily Pagel
November 21, 2013

CAPS department receives new production lab

Emily Pagel
November 18, 2013

New Jamrich construction continues

Emily Pagel
November 14, 2013

ASNMU spreads word of tobacco-free survey

Emily Pagel
November 7, 2013

NMU sorority volunteers at farm in need during Make A Difference Day

Emily Pagel
October 31, 2013

Staff Column: Preparing for class registration doesn’t have to be stressful

Emily Pagel
October 31, 2013

One Book, One Community author to speak on campus

Emily Pagel
October 24, 2013

Search in progress for new NMU president

Emily Pagel
October 17, 2013

Speakers object to ‘sinners’ on campus

Emily Pagel
October 3, 2013

Man found dead on porch

Emily Pagel
October 3, 2013

ASNMU moves forward with new chairman

Emily Pagel
October 3, 2013

Students help with local harvest

Emily Pagel
September 26, 2013

New student organization focuses on poverty in MQT

Emily Pagel
September 26, 2013

ASNMU chair of assembly resigns

Emily Pagel
September 26, 2013

Fresh products hit the grill at Fieras

Emily Pagel
September 19, 2013

Theatre Grants time for true enjoyment

Emily Pagel
September 12, 2013

ASNMU focuses on NMU beautification over summer

Emily Pagel
August 29, 2013

New Jamrich construction continues

Emily Pagel
June 6, 2013

Tips for moving off campus

Emily Pagel
April 25, 2013

Ice House organizes bachelor auction

Emily Pagel
April 11, 2013

Speaker set to lecture in community and at NMU about effects of genocide

Emily Pagel
April 4, 2013

Northern student nurses holding second annual function for charity

Emily Pagel
March 14, 2013

WinterFest organizers work to overcome inclement weather

Emily Pagel
February 28, 2013
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