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SCHOLARSHIP — Jamrich Hall was packed with students, faculty and community members eager to see the research NMU students have done this year. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Students show research at annual Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 22, 2025
TRASH CLEAN-UP — Students gather together with the Conservation Crew to collect trash around campus.
Conservation Crew organizes community clean-up
April 21, 2025
TREAT- The first 90 students who went to Career Services during National Student Employment Week were given a chocolate Willy bar made by Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts. (Elizabeth Loy/NW)
Career Services offers gifts, prizes to students during National Student Employment week
April 18, 2025
WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
April 28, 2025
Opinion — AI and I
Opinion — AI and I
April 21, 2025
SOAK IT IN — Photo of the inland lake I call home.
Opinion — Why I love being a Midwest Princess
April 21, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
WORTHY OF LOVE—Students get hand-on experiences with less cuddly, but still lovable critters.
Animals take over Jamrich for “Critter Classroom” event
April 28, 2025
POSE — Students pose with their maps during the event.
Gamma Theta Upsilon tests students with trivia
April 28, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
TIME TO GROW— A look into some seedlings sprouted by the Hoop House.
Growing Together— Hoop House celebrates Earth Week
April 24, 2025
SWOOSH— Students wait for their time to shine at the Greek Council's Pong Tournament for charity.
Pong and Philanthropy
April 23, 2025
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
April 25, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
STOP AND LOOK— A doe stops in her tracks in the middle of the UP woods. The forests are filled with all types of wildlife that are currently threatened by a variety of different things.
Responses to threats on UP wildlife
April 24, 2025
NMU football hosts spring game
NMU football hosts spring game
April 21, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
April 28, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Harry Stine/NW
FILLED WITH STUDENTS — Northern's Woodland Park, providing on-campus housing for NMU students. Woodland Park is one of four apartment complexes on Northern's campus.

[Photo] Editorial — The many problems with Marquette housing

North Wind Editorial Board
November 2, 2023
RETURNING TO NORMAL — Lydia M. Olson Library, once an often empty area, once again has students regularly studying and conversing. While many enjoy the liveliness, some prefer having a bit more space to study.

[Photo] Editorial — Mixed blessings come with increased campus enrollment

North Wind Editorial Staff
October 6, 2023
COOKING — Having an oven is an easy way to make and prepare meals of almost any kind. If you live in the dorms, using the shared kitchen may be awkward, but it can lead to friendly interactions with your neighbors.

[Photo] Editorial — Learning to cook for yourself

North Wind Editorial Staff
September 26, 2023
RECHARGE — Me (17) reviving myself with an omelet and coffee after a particularly rough race. To me, one of the best parts of running a 5k is using it as an excuse to do nothing the rest of the day.

[Photo] Opinion — Life as a UP jogger

Harry Stine
September 7, 2023
READING - Me, hooked on a chapter of "Game of Thrones." George R.R. Martin has quickly become one of my favorite authors over the past few months.

[Photo] Opinion — My dark descent into nerd status

Harry Stine
March 14, 2023
ARCHIVES - With local tales of the unknown, the archives holds much more than information about our campus. The department is open 10-5 weekdays.

[Photo] NMU Archives and the ghost stories within

Harry Stine
November 10, 2022
GALLERY - Artists share their feelings leading up to, and after putting their work on public display for the first time. The Student Art Gallery hosted a pop-up art gallery at the Ore Dock on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

[Photo] SAG* holds pop-up art gallery at Ore Dock, artists talk community support

Harry Stine
October 31, 2022
LEGACY—For NMU's MLK Day of Service, participants met outside of Forest Roberts Theatre before marching through campus together towards The Lodge holding a banner showcasing King's message.

[Photo] MLK Day of Service features guest speaker, community service projects

Harry Stine, Contributing Writer
January 19, 2022
EXTRA HELP — A sign pointing to campus tutoring. Sometimes a little time with a tutor is what we need to understand the material and land a better grade.

[Photo] Editorial — Studying techniques and alternatives to midterms

North Wind Editorial Board
October 31, 2023
RELAX - My living room, which doubles as my office, where I often retreat to nap on my couch between assignments. Keeping track of your own stress levels is important as the semester reaches it's most work heavy months.

[Photo] Opinion – Managing mid-semester stress

Harry Stine
October 13, 2023
RELAX — Sometimes taking a minute by the lake can help clear your mind. When you have classes you dislike, it's important to try and stay as positive as possible.

[Photo] Opinion — What to do when you hate your classes

Harry Stine
September 21, 2023
RESEARCH — The Department of Psychological Science accepts volunteers to participate in research studies. Signing up for a study only takes a few minutes at most, and then you're able to find a time that works for you.

[Photo] Opinion — Becoming a human guinea pig for STEM

Harry Stine
September 12, 2023
LIVE AT THE X - Sophia Gielniak (right) and Lauren Lahtinen (left) excited for the Rap Showcase. The showcase will be on Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre in McClintock.

[Photo] Bringing hip hop back to Marquette: Radio X’s student showcase

Harry Stine
April 7, 2023
Students Around the snack table

[Photo] First Generation Day gives students chance to ask questions, meet other first gen students

Harry Stine
November 9, 2022
LIFELONG HOBBY - R.J. holds open the door for students for hours at a time during the school year. He has dedicated his time to improving the lives of those around him.

[Photo] Inside the man behind the door

Harry Stine, Assistant Features Editor
September 29, 2022
PARKING — NMU Lot 11, one of four commuter lots on campus. Ever since Lot 6 and 36 were switched to resident lots, the number of commuter spots available has been greatly reduced.

[Photo] Opinion — The many problems with NMU parking

Harry Stine
October 27, 2023
FALL COLORS — A large tree in my yard that always explodes with color during the fall. While some people may view it as a chore, one of my favorite fall activities is spending a Sunday raking the leaves in my yard.

[Photo] Editorial — Approaching autumn holidays

North Wind Editorial Board
October 19, 2023
RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER — New Age Tattoo, one of the few places around town at which anyone can get a tattoo. While I have yet to get one myself, I can't say I haven't looked up their prices online before.

[Photo] Opinion — An outsider’s appreciation of tattoos and piercings

Harry Stine
September 28, 2023
FREE TRANSPORTATION — The bike I now use to get campus, as parking has become too unreasonable for me. Biking is just one of many ways you can get around without having to cough up the change for gas money.

[Photo] Opinion — Alternative means of getting around

Harry Stine
September 18, 2023
GET OUTSIDE — Sometimes all you need is some sunlight and fresh air. Give yourself a little time outside every day, even if it's only for a few minutes.

[Photo] EDITORIAL — Managing Early Semester Stress

North Wind Editorial Staff
September 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.

[Photo] Satire — I love college, I just cannot stand people

Harry Stine
February 6, 2023
Timber Yeti Axe Throwing Range Interior

[Photo] Timber Yeti Axe Range opens to public in Westwood Mall

Harry Stine
October 13, 2022
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