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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
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Experience cultures at All Nation’s Passport To The World event
November 15, 2022
LIVE MUSIC — The NMU Jazz Band performing at the direction of Mark Flaherty, head of the department of music, at a previous NMU Jazz Ensembles concert. Both the NMU Jazz Band and three combos will be performing in their last concert of the fall semester this Wednesday.
Jazz Ensembles to perform in last concert of the semester
November 14, 2022
Photo of NMU Archives
Evening at the Archives ends for the year, future events planned
November 11, 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
Opinion — Dear holidays, you suck
Opinion — Dear holidays, you suck
November 18, 2022
Letter to the Editor — NMU must do more for student mental health
Letter to the Editor — NMU must do more for student mental health
November 17, 2022
Concert Stage
Opinion — In defense of nu-metal
November 17, 2022
Editorial — A better way to celebrate Thanksgiving
Editorial — A better way to celebrate Thanksgiving
November 16, 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
NMU Archives and the ghost stories within
NMU Archives and the ghost stories within
November 10, 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
HEADING INTO GLIAC PLAY—NMU mens forward John Kerr hammers down a dunk during the Wildcats exhibition win over Bay College on Oct. 28, 2021.
Max Bjorklund picked preseason GLIAC Player of the Year as 2022-23 season kicks off
November 14, 2022
SHIP SUNK — H2O Battleship is a great way to get into the water, have fun and meet new friends.
Battleship H2O is Anchors Aweigh!
November 14, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Isabelle Tavares
Muse

Don’t let old stories define who you are

April 23, 2020

Face-to-face classes are goal, decision to come in a few weeks

April 22, 2020
Professors, students adapt to online classes

Professors, students adapt to online classes

March 19, 2020
HOME GROWN—Local musicians Sarah Middlefehld and John Gillette strum along as they bring their set to the community during their performance at the Forest Roberts theater, on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Winter Roots Folk Festival unthaws community with musics’ warmth

February 20, 2020

Four-year AAUP president resigns

February 6, 2020
Academic Senate approves grad program

Academic Senate approves grad program

January 23, 2020
Australia deserves more awareness

Australia deserves more awareness

January 16, 2020
NEON GLOW—Dancers had a lot of personal stakes in the performance, as they helped assemble and deconstruct the structure. Director Jill Grundstrom said this heavy involvement from all production members made it even better because they understood how the entire process works.

Youth: catalyst for change

January 16, 2020
FORMING CHANGE—The performance “What We Leave Behind,” staged at the Forest Roberts Theatre used multimedia storytelling involving large screens, music and dance. Photo courtesy of Forest Roberts Theatre

Shifting bodies for shifting climate

November 14, 2019
WU-TANG DON’T STOP YO—Ghostface Killah is a rapper, songwriter, actor and former member of Wu-Tang Clan which stands for Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game. Photo courtesy of Simon Berghoef

Ghostface Killah draws hype crowd

October 30, 2019
Killin it with hip-hop

Killin’ it with hip-hop

October 24, 2019
“The Burger Bus” by Joe Reynolds

Fresh Coast Film Festival

October 23, 2019
Fresh Coast Film Festival to play across town

Fresh Coast Film Festival to play across town

October 16, 2019
RUBBING STRINGS—Anne Harris joins headliner JP Soars on stage for a complex style of Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Jazz music. Photo courtesy of Tom Daniel

Gettin’ down with rhythm and blues

September 5, 2019
The Summit Lake Wind Project

The Summit Lake Wind Project

April 18, 2019
Photo courtesy of Sarah Banch Photography

Breaks and swells

April 11, 2019
Awesome avian actors

Awesome avian actors

April 4, 2019
Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition to host 11th annual event

Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition to host 11th annual event

March 28, 2019
Vegan student group shows animal activism

Vegan student group shows animal activism

March 21, 2019
The ‘Rock’ star Lynn Hill ropes in a crowd

The ‘Rock’ star Lynn Hill ropes in a crowd

March 21, 2019
Spring break trip with a purpose: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

Spring break trip with a purpose: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

March 14, 2019
Baile! LSU continues hosting salsa workshop

Baile! LSU continues hosting salsa workshop

February 28, 2019
Reconnecting our children with nature

Reconnecting our children with nature

February 28, 2019
The Trenary Outhouse Classics: Fart 26

The Trenary Outhouse Classics: Fart 26

February 21, 2019
Icy endeavors

Icy endeavors

February 13, 2019
David Zach of Remedy Drive will talk from 1 to 4 p.m. at a Q & A event this Saturday at the Ore Dock Brewing Co. Zach completed intense social work, including exposing underground sex-trafficking organizations to local government with the organization Exodus Road. He will also perform during the Sunday morning services at the North Iron Church in Ishpeming.

Anti-sex trafficking musician to answer questions

February 6, 2019
Attendees dressed in 1920s stlyed garb for the first SAYT fundraiser last year. This year, attendees can expect a 1950s prom-style murder mystery.

Puffy prom sleeves, murder mystery and gore

January 30, 2019
Students and community members gather around the indoor rock wall at the PEIF for the Coffee and Climb event.

Someone’s trash, another’s purpose

January 30, 2019
An animoosh skijor racer and his husky from the 2018 event race through the snow. The Noquemanon Ski Marathon is composed of nine races and is one of the top-three largest ski marathons in the nation. The event typically attracts over 1,500 cross country skiers. Photo courtesy of Andy Gregg.

Three degrees, three days and nine races

January 30, 2019
Ode to Muir, a film directed by Teton Gravity Research, will be shown tonight at 6 p.m. in Jamrich 1100 for the English department’s welcome back party to kick off the new semester. Photo courtesy of Teton Gravity Research

Environmental literature meets film

January 24, 2019
Over 1,000 people marched in support and celebration of the strides women have made in 2018 at the third Marquette Women’s March, held in conjunction with the march on Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Rachel Haggerty

Wave of women floods Marquette

January 24, 2019
Researchers from the Voyageurs Wolf Project track the locations of wolves by means of a GPS collar. The project’s aim is to understand the ecology of wolves and their behavior. Photo courtesy of Tom Gable

The Voyageurs Wolf Project

January 17, 2019
NMU alumnus opens climbing gym in Marquette

NMU alumnus opens climbing gym in Marquette

January 17, 2019
FRT rings in the holidays with “Scrooge”

FRT rings in the holidays with “Scrooge”

December 6, 2018
The old Victorian-styled house on Third Street is now home to the Crib, Marquettes newest coffee roastery. Photo by: Kat Torreano

Cozy at The Crib

December 6, 2018

Sacred medicines shouldn’t be exploited

December 6, 2018
Renovations paint a space for local artists

Renovations paint a space for local artists

November 29, 2018
Dead River Derby

Dead River Derby

November 29, 2018
Mexican theatre class to put on homemade production

Mexican theatre class to put on homemade production

November 15, 2018
Owner Maddie Goodman creates hand-crafted jewelry inspired by the natural world. Her shop is made up of current NMU students, graduates and local artists. Photo courtesy of Madgoodiesstudio

Mad good goodies at NMU alumnus studio

November 8, 2018
NMU creates cyber hubs

NMU creates cyber hubs

November 8, 2018
New Marquette resident Cathe Hahn sews two pieces of sail fabric together to create the Patagium, her invention that allows stand-up paddle boarders to sail downwind.

Local sets sail with new sewing business

November 1, 2018
NASA comes to Marquette

NASA comes to Marquette

October 11, 2018
Seasoned Marquette climber ropes in memories

Seasoned Marquette climber ropes in memories

October 4, 2018
Following your passion will lead to success

Following your passion will lead to success

September 20, 2018
Climate March

Locals march for climate change awareness

September 13, 2018
Graphic design students revive organization

Graphic design students revive organization

August 30, 2018
Steve Hooper Photo Courtesy of Steve Hooper

Under the Cold Sky 

August 30, 2018
This house, based on evolving principles and transformative adventures, sits right in the heart of Marquette.

A place Where anything goes

June 8, 2018
‘Disobedience’ film documents community, coal and climate change

‘Disobedience’ film documents community, coal and climate change

April 27, 2018
Students offer free bike tune-ups

Students offer free bike tune-ups

April 26, 2018
Jeremy Martin, a senior Native American studies major, mounts his first unicycle, reflecting on the hobby that has inspired and challenged him. Photo by: Isabelle Tavares

Half the wheels, double the determination

April 12, 2018
Junior Ian Torchia found inspiration and motivation from previous NMU skiers to become a champion.

Storied program builds champions

April 5, 2018
Professor Martin Reinhardt presents his research and personal experience of eating a diet of only foods native to the Great Lakes Region for one year, at the Decolonize Your Diet events at 5p.m. Tuesday in Jamrich . Photo by: Neil Flavin

‘Decolonize Your Diet’ with native foods

April 5, 2018
Photos by Lindsey Eaton

‘Swing and sway the Anishinaabe way.’

March 29, 2018
Not Monkeying around: NMU alumnus’ paintings featured at Ore Dock Brewing Co.

Not Monkeying around: NMU alumnus’ paintings featured at Ore Dock Brewing Co.

March 15, 2018
Reducing waste and consumer decisions

Reducing waste and consumer decisions

March 1, 2018
The NMU Hip Hop Dance Crew busts moves on stage at the Forest Roberts Theatre. The crew, along with other students of the NMU dance and choir programs, will join together Feb. 22 through 24 for the “NMU Dance Concert” to create performances meant to bring awareness to social and mental health issues, such as bullying, hate crimes, mental illness and suicide. Photo by: Neil Flavin

FRT ‘NMU Dance Concert’ features first collaboration of choral and dance programs, addresses social issues

February 22, 2018
The NMU Food Pantry is available to students, faculty and staff, however it is not offered to community members. Donations can be dropped off at the ASNMU and Student Support Services offices. Photo by: Neil Flavin

NMU Food Pantry officially open

February 8, 2018
Sophomore public relations majors Grant Daignault, Trysten Loos and Sarah Tuggle enjoy food and drinks at Cafe Allenatore, the newest coffee shop to open on Third Street in Marquette. Photo by Emma Case

Getting caffeinated, cozy at Cafe Allenatore

February 1, 2018
Huss

Marquette Branch Prison hires first female warden

February 1, 2018

DeVos debuts senior talent in exhibition

April 27, 2017
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