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Students in the Divest NMU organization meet to discuss future ways to increase awareness of fossil fuels on Nov. 9, 2021. Their current efforts include a petition to support NMUs complete divestment from fossil fuels, an informational table in Jamrich and posters.
Protest held demanding NMU divest from fossil fuel industry
December 2, 2022
FUNDRAISER FOR FOOD — Marquette Ending Hunger members Dallas Wiertella (left), Patrick Myers (center) and Sydney Butler (right) sell goodie bags in Jamrich on Nov. 29 for the TV6 canathon. All the money and food donated to the canathon go to support food pantries and families in need throughout the UP.
Students raise funds, food to battle food insecurity during canathon
December 1, 2022
PLANTS FOR SALE — Three student greenhouse technicians help operate the NMU greenhouse plant sale. All the propagated plants were planted by the students and the funds from the sale support future greenhouse projets.
Plant sale raises funds for greenhouse from propagations
December 1, 2022
Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay
Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay
November 28, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Queers & Allies
Queers & Allies celebrates ‘Transgiving’
November 17, 2022
HERO — A photo of me holding Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber. The adaptation of Luke’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels has been a hotly debated topic by many generations of the franchise’s fans, some questioning whether their childhood hero would truly act in the way he did.
Opinion — A take on Luke Skywalker’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels
December 2, 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
December 1, 2022
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter
December 1, 2022
Opinion — Song dissection of “Funny the Way It Is”
Opinion — Song dissection of “Funny the Way It Is”
November 30, 2022
CARROT FLOWERS — A great way to decorate your carrot cake are with sliced raw carrots. For a sweeter design, you can also boil some carrots in a sugar syrup and bake them to make candied carrots.
Cooking with Kata — Spontaneous carrot cupcakes
November 28, 2022
EcoReps Compost Bins
EcoReps Zero Waste Event Turns Hockey Rivalry into Waste Reduction
November 30, 2022
Group of Students in CJ 495
Out of the archives, into the classroom: NMU’s cold cases class
November 29, 2022
Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students
Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students
November 18, 2022
Actors onstage huddling up
NMU students present “Finding Home”
November 11, 2022
DONATION BASED — All of the kombucha Vancheck makes, she offers on the side of the road and uses an honor system to accept donations in exchange for the drink. She prints the labels and processes the kombucha herself, but the longevity of the kombucha stand is a community effort.
Kombucha? You Betcha
November 10, 2022
PAST RIVALRY — The Wildcats celebrate a goal against Michigan Tech last year on Saturday, Nov. 13. The rivalry will continue this weekend on Dec. 2 and 3.
M Hockey: NMU, Michigan Tech to face off in heated rivalry
December 2, 2022
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.
W Basketball: NMU heads south to start GLIAC conference play
December 2, 2022
ON FIRE - NMU Guard Brian Parzych warms up at half time. Parzych scored 22 of his 30 points in the second half alongside teammate Max Bjorklands second 30-point or more outing of the season in just 3 games.
Men’s Basketball: NMU dominates in home opener, start season 3-0
November 18, 2022
LOOKING AHEAD - After a great season the seen the Cats earn a 23-9 record. The team will be looking ahead to next season after falling in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Volleyball: NMU loses to Quincy University in first round of NCAA tournament
November 18, 2022
SHUTOUT - The Cats earned their first shutout in two and a half years against the Beavers last Friday night. They head to Mankato this weekend to face off against Minnesota St.-Mankato.
Hockey: NMU looks to break Mankato’s 26-game home win streak
November 17, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Hannah Fermanich

Pipes pose problems

December 6, 2012

The North Wind celebrates 40 years of print

December 6, 2012

Administration examines bookstore options

November 29, 2012

Snyder visits NMU

November 29, 2012

Wolves should not be hunted

November 15, 2012

Magazine recognizes USOEC athlete

November 15, 2012

Snyder appoints new NMU board members

November 15, 2012

UAW frustrated with negotiations

November 8, 2012

Country moves forward with Obama

November 8, 2012

Pedestrians killed in local motor vehicle accidents

October 25, 2012

Police investigate operating meth lab

October 25, 2012

Campus debate offers voter information

October 25, 2012

Project studies effects of native food

October 18, 2012

Liberal arts stigma misguided

October 11, 2012

UAW local 2178 ratifies contract

October 11, 2012

NMU grads find careers

October 4, 2012

AAUP labor contract ratified

September 20, 2012

Local pet stores gear up for competition

September 13, 2012

No more used games

September 6, 2012

Gearing up for November election

September 6, 2012

Continued negotiations for UAW

September 6, 2012

AAUP-NMU contract making progress

August 30, 2012

USOEC suspends skating program

August 30, 2012

Student findings showcased in exhibition

June 14, 2012

NMU offers veterans scholarship

June 14, 2012

USA Greco-Roman wrestling will stay at NMU

June 14, 2012

Checker Bus given contract for NMU

April 26, 2012

Employers ask for social media login information

April 19, 2012

UAW unsatisfied with health insurance changes

April 12, 2012

Snyder helps fund Northern, six other schools

March 29, 2012

India service project available

March 29, 2012

Summer registration around the corner

March 15, 2012

Actor presents documentary

March 1, 2012

Program shows off technology skills

February 23, 2012

Education professor gets award

February 16, 2012

U.P. 200 remains in Marquette

February 16, 2012

Plagiarizing common occurrence

February 9, 2012

NMU counseling center widens focus

February 2, 2012

Active learning workshop held for professors

January 26, 2012

Scottish dinner held to celebrate poet

January 19, 2012

Professor retires: After 44 years, Hyslop says farewell to Northern

December 8, 2011

Negaunee High School students learn new skills from Northern

December 1, 2011

Four-day work week returns to Northern Michigan University next summer

November 17, 2011

Active learning classroom finished

November 10, 2011

Secretary of State gives residents faster options

November 3, 2011
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