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RAIL JAM - Skier flips off of a feature during the finals of last year’s rail jam held in 2022. The Irontown Rail Jam returns Friday, Feb. 3, during the Heikki Lunta Winter Festival in downtown Negaunee.
Second annual Irontown Rail Jam to return during Heikki Lunta Winter Festival
February 3, 2023
Statement regarding “Alpha Kappa Alpha welcomed as new sorority on campus”
February 2, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING — NMUs Board of Trustees met on Thursday morning for an eleven-minute special meeting to discuss the UAW Memorandum Number Four asking for an acceleration in the 2021-2026 contract pay scale. This increase in the pay scale affects roughly 70% of the union members.
Board of Trustees approves UAW pay scale acceleration in special meeting
February 2, 2023
WELCOME TESSMAN - Brock Tessman started his first day as NMUs 17th President on Feb. 1, 2023.
Tessman begins role as NMU President
February 1, 2023
Wildpups bring happiness on campus during first visit of winter semester
Wildpups bring happiness on campus during first visit of winter semester
February 1, 2023
INDEPENDENCE — The chair that I often sit in, pondering how mentally efficient I am. I have developed poor social skills and I will not take any responsibility for that.
Satire — I love college, I just cannot stand people
February 6, 2023
MELODIOUS MEMORIES - This is me on my fourth birthday, proudly holding one of my most iconic gifts. This plastic pink Barbie guitar played a set of preloaded songs, the most memorable of which was What a Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera. I remember singing along to all the songs, citing every word at four. My life is riddled with memories set to song, thanks to my family members sharing their passion for music.
Opinion — Generational mixtapes
February 2, 2023
TRASH OR TREASURE — Customers flip through racks of clothing at the Marquette Goodwill. Not only is thrift shopping an incredibly relaxing experience, but buying items second-hand is great for our environment.
Opinion — Why you should thrift more
February 1, 2023
Divest NMU and the Keweenaw Youth Climate Action Group of MTU protest from their seats at the NMU vs MTU hockey game this Saturday at the Berry Events Center. The club has been advocating for NMU to phase out its investments in the fossil fuel industry and reinvest in sustainable projects since October 2021.
Editorial — NMU must divest from the fossil fuel industry
February 1, 2023
Opinion — Navigating college as a first-gen student
Opinion — Navigating college as a first-gen student
February 1, 2023
STUDENT VOTING SUMMIT — Members of Northern Votes attend the 2022 Michigan Student Voting Summit at Michigan State University. The summit featured workshops, panels and a networking fair which aimed to bring together student voting leaders from colleges and universities across Michigan build a robust state-wide network to advance long-term student voting participation.
Profile — Northern Votes encourages civic engagement, voting
February 7, 2023
EXPRESS YOURSELF — Greta Hillstrom, owner of Fancy-Free, poses with her cat Bobbi McGee in front of one of the stores several home décor displays. Fancy-Free is a curated thrift store with the goal of promoting creativity and art within the local community.
Fancy-Free, a curated thrift experience
February 6, 2023
Statement regarding “Alpha Kappa Alpha welcomed as new sorority on campus”
February 2, 2023
CONFERENCE - NMUs PRSSA chapter in Dallas, gaining insight from professionals and building connections with other members over the course of a few days. PRSSA meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Jamrich 3100 and is open to students of all majors.
NMU PRSSA members discuss most rewarding aspects of club
February 2, 2023
REHEARSAL — CO/LAB dancers rehearse onstage for the upcoming annual performance. All shows are being presented at the Forest Roberts Theatre this Thursday, Feb. 2, Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday Feb. 4.
CO/LAB Co. showcases vibrant student choreography
February 2, 2023
LOOKING AHEAD - NMU will be looking to put it all together down the final stretch of the season.
W Basketball: NMU takes a split, Saginaw Valley up next
February 3, 2023
Students had out drinks and snacks to skiers as they complete their route. Different student organizations set up volunteer stations and sometimes stayed until 2 a.m. to catch all the competitors.
Conservation Crew provides provisions at Noque ski race
February 3, 2023
GET BACK - The Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.
M Basketball: ‘Cats drop to third in GLIAC after tough weekend
February 3, 2023
During a previous home meet, members of the Wildcat track team bolt from the starting line in a competitive race.
W Track & Field: Wildcats find early success in Lake Michigan Open
January 31, 2023
GET FIT - Pilates is a great class for both new and experienced people to get into shape and have a great time.
Pilates provides unique exercise experience
January 31, 2023

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Emma Finkbeiner

Investigations more thorough

April 20, 2016

Sharing Northern

April 13, 2016

Sexual assault reporting a campus priority

April 6, 2016

Alumni and heritage center gains visibility, promises engagement

March 30, 2016

Athletics working to improve fan experience

March 23, 2016

Stop taxing our periods

March 16, 2016

Michigan primary shatters voting records

March 16, 2016

University negotiates with Barnes & Noble

March 9, 2016

Hazy Seas + Backspace at Gitche Gumee

December 7, 2015

10 motor vehicles vandalized on campus

April 23, 2015

Former ASNMU president denied appeal

March 26, 2015

Letter from the Editor: The truth about NMU’s propaganda

March 26, 2015

Students fight to save professor’s job

February 26, 2015

University’s chamber of secrets

February 12, 2015

North Wind seeks missing documents

January 29, 2015

Don’t put a ring on it, yet

January 29, 2015

‘American Sniper’ opens amid controversy

January 29, 2015

University bills student newspaper: Initial price tag for public documents: $613

January 15, 2015

NMU Remembers: Paul Lang

January 15, 2015

New guy on the block: Housing Director

December 4, 2014

Starbucks makes big bucks

November 20, 2014

VIDEO: Charlie LeDuff – One Book One Community Project

November 14, 2014

NMU students go hungry to fight famine

November 13, 2014

University Defends Its Beans

November 6, 2014

‘Detroit’ paints bleak but hopeful picture

November 6, 2014

Jamrich still lacking posting areas

October 30, 2014

Popular majors remain unchanged

October 23, 2014

Search for new provost begins

October 23, 2014

NMU represents in Code Michigan

October 22, 2014

NMU designated military-friendly

October 9, 2014

Career Closet opens

October 9, 2014

Students in charge of $63K slush fund

September 25, 2014

Ray Rice drink packs a punch

September 18, 2014

Marquette makes ‘smart’ move

September 17, 2014

Between rock and hard place with technology

September 10, 2014

Rebranding set to become a part of a broader plan

September 10, 2014

ASNMU engages in image repair

September 4, 2014

NMU’s new ‘Fearless Minds’ Campaign Unfolds

September 4, 2014

Professor leads study abroad

September 26, 2013
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