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Photo courtesy to NMU Archives BLAST TO THE PAST—Located in the basement of the library, NMU Archives is home to all historical records from campus and the central U.P.
NMU Archives dives into past with Community History Workshop
October 15, 2021
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
October 15, 2021
GIVING BACK—Morgan Hallenbeck (left, front), Loryn Burnette (farthest back, right), Lauren Smith (middle, right), and Analisa Ehli (front, right) Students from the School of Nursing helped out with the Blood Drive by taking vitals for those who were donating blood.
School of Nursing hosts annual blood drive with U.P. Regional Blood Center
October 15, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW 104—AAUP continue to work without a contract, pushing past the 100 day mark. AAUP have been without a contract since July 1, 2021.
NMU-AAUP continue working without contract
October 15, 2021
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN—Culture Shock Film Society will show the 1974 horror-comedy classic Young Frankenstein on Thursday. Posters throughout campus show this semesters film screenings with dates and times.
Culture Shock Film Society continues horror theme with ‘Young Frankenstein’
October 14, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table
Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table
October 13, 2021
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
October 13, 2021
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
October 8, 2021
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
October 7, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
HEALING CIRCLE - Members of Morning Thunder play a closing song after the unveiling of the NMU land acknowledgement at the morning ceremony for Indigenous Peoples Day 2021. The land acknowledgement sign and recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day were long processes that the Native community on NMUs campus strove to bring into existence.
Native groups on campus continued advocacy for Indigenous recognition
October 15, 2021
INSPIRED ART - Art student Ilah Wilson created icy turtles inspired by Greg Manchess art in Above the Timberline. The theater department is performing an adaptation of the book that will feature Manchess art in the background.
Artist and author of “Above the Timberline” visits NMU
October 15, 2021
Interns Sarah Huiber and Mandy Helppi (left to right) help restock the shelves in the NMU Food Pantry. The food pantry is open to any student, faculty or staff member that may require extra assistance getting food or personal items.
NMU Food Pantry assists students, faculty in need
October 13, 2021
Civic engagement skillbuilder postponed
Civic engagement skillbuilder postponed
October 12, 2021
WRAPPING UP THE WEEKEND—The NMU football team celebrates on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of its game against Wayne State on Saturday, Oct. 2. However, the Cats football team fell on the road to Davenport 18-13 to drop to 1-1 in conference play. Travis Nelson/NW
Weekend recap: women’s soccer dominates, football falls to Davenport
October 13, 2021
SWEET, SWEET SWEEP—The team celebrates after forward Connor Marritts first career goal put NMU in front 2-1 in the first period of Saturdays win over St. Thomas. The Cats averaged six goals per game on the weekend, and are looking good to start the season. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey uses five-goal third period to sweep St. Thomas
October 12, 2021
BACK IN A JAM-PACKED BEC—The NMU Hockey team celebrates a victory over Ferris State at home on January 30, 2021. That game was in front of barely any spectators, but the Berry Events Center will be full for the season opening series against St. Thomas this weekend. Travis Nelson/NW
‘Cats hockey prepares to host St. Thomas in front of expected large home crowd
October 8, 2021
FALL FISHING SEASON—A local fisher catches a small mouth bass. With the fall season in fall swing, its a prime time to fish in the Marquette area. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Plentiful fishing opportunities surround Marquette area
October 7, 2021
HOME SWEET HOME— The NMU Volleyball team huddles up after scoring a point while the bench celebrates behind them. A few of NMUs sports teams had an eventful weekend at home for homecoming. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Wildcats’ homecoming recap: Volleyball earns split, swim and dive breaks three pool records
October 7, 2021

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 24, 2019
Fresh Coast Film Festival to play across town

Fresh Coast Film Festival to play across town

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

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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