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LEARNING LEADERSHIP - The Student Leader Fellowship Program hosts a workshop for students to find their leadership style.
Students discover their leadership style in Student Leader Fellowship Program workshop
November 13, 2025
CELEBRATION - LSU members celebrate Mexican Independence day at El Santo Tacos & Tequila. (Photo courtesy of LSU)
Latinx Student Union to potentially lose university funding
November 13, 2025
FACULTY SUPPORT - The NMU-AAUP/AFT 6761 released a letter of support for the Queers and Allies student organization in the wake of DEI funding changes.
NMU faculty supports students against DEI defunding
November 13, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
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.
How the loss of SNAP benefits is affecting and will further affect campus
November 7, 2025
FIND THE GOOD - young Margaret would be so proud.
Finding the good— A case to believe in fate
November 7, 2025
A photo of the wildcat statue on NMU campus
Our hopes for the future
November 7, 2025
Students wear costumes on NMU Campus. (NW Archive)
Stay safe this Halloween
October 31, 2025
HOTDOG— Megan and her friends by the Wienermobile. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Best day ever— Wienermobile
October 23, 2025
NEW TRAIL— This summer I tried a new trail, without trying this new trail I wouldn't have gotten this sick view. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Trying new things is fun
October 10, 2025
CAN YOU ESCAPE? – Students pose in the photo booth after completing an escape room challenge.
Crack the code— NMU students take on ultimate challenge
November 4, 2025
HOMEMADE FLAVOR — The Hoop House's Dill Pickle Workshop featured all the spices needed to customize pickles.
Cool as a Cucumber— NMU’s Dill Pickle Workshop serves up fun and flavor
November 4, 2025
TIME TO DANCE - The audience gets ready for the big show.
“Rocky Horror” returns to Northern’s stage
October 31, 2025
STAY SAFE - Students get ready to be safe this Halloween while decorating pumpkins.
NMU’s Precautionary Pumpkins
October 31, 2025
Graphic courtesy of Sydney Broberg
Haunt the Rink— Skates, costumes, spooky vibes all afternoon
October 30, 2025
NW File Photo
Wildcats sweep opening weekend, stun No. 5 Gannon in classic start 
November 13, 2025
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
November 7, 2025
SURGING — The Wildcats are following up their success from last season, starting the season 4-0 and landing the No.23 spot in the national rankings. NMU will look to continue their winning streak against UW-Parkside this weekend.
Wildcats sweep senior weekend
November 7, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
November 6, 2025
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
November 13, 2025
SMILE— Students line up for their picture amongst their hard work.
Hands-on Research helps students protect Lake Superior’s keystone predator 
November 6, 2025
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
October 31, 2025
Signs of change— Marquette's No Kings protest
Signs of change— Marquette’s No Kings protest
October 24, 2025
ANYTHING TO GET OUT OF HERE— At the front of the exhibit, the introductory statement of the work.
Visiting curators bring video to DeVos
October 16, 2025

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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