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TEAMWORK- RA Kaitlyn Straschinske and her teammate, freshman Christine Corner, celebrate after knocking down a "kubb," bringing them one step closer to winning the game of the same name.
Birch West learn about Swedish culture, bond with neighbors at ‘Learn to Play Kubb’ event
October 3, 2024
CLEAN UP - NMU Conservation Crew members Anna Tousley, Korina Benavidez and Taylor Kenyon, along with volunteers, display the loads of trash found on campus at their latest clean-up event.
Conservation Crew hosts campus-wide cleanup
October 3, 2024
Poverty Simulation helps students work with diverse groups
Poverty Simulation helps students work with diverse groups
October 1, 2024
The Nursing Program celebrates their 125th anniversary showcasing photos of past nurses on their welcome banner
School of Nursing hosts alumni event for past, current nursing students
September 30, 2024
ADVENTURE- Four members of the club are suited up in climbing gear, ready to explore the local copper mines. Photo courtesy of Aura Wahl-Piotrowski
Keweenaw field trip gives students new geology experiences
September 19, 2024
Harry, the stray cat that is depicted in this article, happily enjoying the sun.
Opinion- Adopt, don’t shop
October 4, 2024
DICHOTOMY- One news paper relies solely on the web and the other nearly solely on print. Are they dying?
Is the paper being killed off?
October 3, 2024
With the closing of Ralph's Italian Deli I had to get their cudighi sandwich one last time. Why is it so sad to know I'll never have another again?
A Eulogy to Cudighi
October 1, 2024
Opinion — NMU Guide to Partying
September 25, 2024
HOMECOMING BEANIES — Sitting immortalized in a glass case in the Beaumier U.P Heritage Center, these beanies held a fun tradition and should be set free and make a return.
Opinion — Bring back the Beanies
September 20, 2024
Cozy Cram Session - The waiting area of the Writing Center is decked out with lighting and wall decor to create a welcoming environment for students.
Cozy Cram Sessions offered at Writing Center
October 4, 2024
BIG STEPS — A student walks into NMU's WellBeing Center, one of many places a student can utilize in order to make their college transition smoother.
Managing homesickness, loneliness, wellbeing in college
October 3, 2024
SHOCKING STUDIES — Evolutionary psychologist Sarah Hill explains the severity of birth control side effects such as increases in depression and suicide rates.
Students, faculty learn about the body on birth control
October 3, 2024
GETTING READY — On Oct. 5, Michigander, supporting act Abby Holliday and opener Jasno will perform at the Northern Center for the Great Lakes Groove. (Photo courtesy of Thomas Chicka.)
NoMAD to host Great Lakes Groove concert this fall
September 26, 2024
BUILDING COMMUNITY — Students attend the second annual Upper Peninsula Day of Theatre to answer trivia questions and gain more knowledge about theatre during various workshops.
Musical fraternity builds connections at Upper Peninsula Day of Theatre workshop
September 25, 2024
NW File Photo
Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend
September 20, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — The Men's Soccer team celebrates after a goal.
Men’s Soccer starts season off strong
September 17, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer ends Minnesota weekend in split
September 16, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
September 30, 2024
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
September 24, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
September 23, 2024
Dead River Games kick off 125th anniversary Homecoming week with tradition, fun, and school spirit
Dead River Games kick off 125th anniversary Homecoming week with tradition, fun, and school spirit
September 17, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 12
Pizza Cat Vol. 12
September 17, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Isabelle Tavares
Muse

Don’t let old stories define who you are

Isabelle Tavares
April 23, 2020

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

Isabelle Tavares
April 22, 2020
Professors, students adapt to online classes

Professors, students adapt to online classes

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
February 20, 2020

Four-year AAUP president resigns

Isabelle Tavares
February 6, 2020
Academic Senate approves grad program

Academic Senate approves grad program

Isabelle Tavares
January 23, 2020
Australia deserves more awareness

Australia deserves more awareness

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
October 30, 2019
Killin' it with hip-hop

Killin’ it with hip-hop

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

Fresh Coast Film Festival

Isabelle Tavares
October 24, 2019
Fresh Coast Film Festival to play across town

Fresh Coast Film Festival to play across town

Isabelle Tavares
October 17, 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

Isabelle Tavares
September 5, 2019
The Summit Lake Wind Project

The Summit Lake Wind Project

Isabelle Tavares
April 18, 2019
Photo courtesy of Sarah Banch Photography

Breaks and swells

Isabelle Tavares
April 11, 2019
Awesome avian actors

Awesome avian actors

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

Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition to host 11th annual event

Isabelle Tavares
March 28, 2019
Vegan student group shows animal activism

Vegan student group shows animal activism

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

The ‘Rock’ star Lynn Hill ropes in a crowd

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

Spring break trip with a purpose: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

Isabelle Tavares
March 14, 2019
Baile! LSU continues hosting salsa workshop

Baile! LSU continues hosting salsa workshop

Isabelle Tavares
February 28, 2019
Reconnecting our children with nature

Reconnecting our children with nature

Isabelle Tavares
February 28, 2019
The Trenary Outhouse Classics: Fart 26

The Trenary Outhouse Classics: Fart 26

Isabelle Tavares
February 21, 2019
Icy endeavors

Icy endeavors

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
January 17, 2019
NMU alumnus opens climbing gym in Marquette

NMU alumnus opens climbing gym in Marquette

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

FRT rings in the holidays with “Scrooge”

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

Cozy at The Crib

Isabelle Tavares
December 6, 2018

Sacred medicines shouldn’t be exploited

Isabelle Tavares
December 6, 2018
Renovations paint a space for local artists

Renovations paint a space for local artists

Isabelle Tavares
November 29, 2018
Dead River Derby

Dead River Derby

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

Mexican theatre class to put on homemade production

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
November 8, 2018
NMU creates cyber hubs

NMU creates cyber hubs

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
November 1, 2018
NASA comes to Marquette

NASA comes to Marquette

Isabelle Tavares
October 11, 2018
Seasoned Marquette climber ropes in memories

Seasoned Marquette climber ropes in memories

Isabelle Tavares
October 4, 2018
Following your passion will lead to success

Following your passion will lead to success

Isabelle Tavares
September 20, 2018
Climate March

Locals march for climate change awareness

Isabelle Tavares
September 13, 2018
Graphic design students revive organization

Graphic design students revive organization

Isabelle Tavares
August 30, 2018
Steve Hooper Photo Courtesy of Steve Hooper

Under the Cold Sky 

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

A place Where anything goes

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

‘Disobedience’ film documents community, coal and climate change

Isabelle Tavares
April 27, 2018
Students offer free bike tune-ups

Students offer free bike tune-ups

Isabelle Tavares
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

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

Storied program builds champions

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
April 5, 2018
Photos by Lindsey Eaton

‘Swing and sway the Anishinaabe way.’

Isabelle Tavares
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.

Isabelle Tavares
March 15, 2018
Reducing waste and consumer decisions

Reducing waste and consumer decisions

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
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

Isabelle Tavares
February 1, 2018
Huss

Marquette Branch Prison hires first female warden

Isabelle Tavares
February 1, 2018

DeVos debuts senior talent in exhibition

Isabelle Tavares
April 27, 2017
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