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OPEN SKATE — NMU Students gather at Lakeview Arena for Open Skate Night. The Special Events Committee is hosting two upcoming skate nights for the semester on Friday, Feb. 3 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Olson Rink and on Thursday, March 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Russell Rink.
Special Events Committee hosts Open Skates
January 31, 2023
SUN POWER — NMU students listen as a member of the solar panel installation crew explains how the bifacial panels work. The fully operational panels, located next to the SHINE building on Presque Isle Avenue, are the largest project to be financed entirely by the Green Fund, a five-dollar per semester student-paid fee.
Campus solar panels funded entirely by NMU students
January 30, 2023
WINTER FAIR - The Winter Student Organization Fair gives student organizations an opportunity to share their clubs with other students and recruit new members.
Center for Student Enrichment hosts Winter Student Organization Fair
January 27, 2023
BLOOD DRIVE - NMU nursing students Lauren Smith (left) and Megan Hendrickson (right) check in student blood donors. On Jan. 26, the American Red Cross held a blood drive in the Olson Library with help from NMU School of Nursing.
Campus blood drive encourages students to donate amidst blood shortage
January 27, 2023
FACULTY BIENNIAL — DeVos Art Museum hosts gallery of works by NMU Art and Design department faculty. The display can be viewed until March 31 during the gallerys hours, Mondays-Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Fridays 12-5 p.m.
Faculty Biennial exhibition opens at DeVos Art Museum
January 27, 2023
FRESH FROM THE OVEN - Cinnamon rolls straight from the oven are a luxury everyone should experience at least once this semester. Even if its not from this recipe that includes sourdough, look up a recipe that fits ingredients in your kitchen and make some this weekend!
Cooking with Kata — Sunday Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
January 27, 2023
MEMORY BOX — For the chances I did not take, the people I did not meet and the places I did not go. A little fear meant nothing in comparison to that regret. Life is short, but man is it full when you look back at all the things you were too scared to do, but did it anyways.
Opinion – The everyday life of your average hermit
January 27, 2023
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
January 26, 2023
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
January 25, 2023
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
January 24, 2023
TV-19 — A look inside Marquettes newest TV station. WZMQ TV-19 is Marquette’s newest CBS affiliate news station, one that several graduates and current students work for and has only recently begun broadcasting live.
Profile — A look inside the studio: WZMQ TV-19
January 27, 2023
ICE CLIMBING - Rodriguez enjoys the view during a winter climb. Rodriguez is a PR Major in his last semester at Northern, and is currently president of South Superior Climbing Club.
Profile — Ice and Graduation: Vaughn Rodriguez’s Final Months at Northern
January 27, 2023
Author Colin Clancy
NMU Alumni Releases Debut Novel “Ski Bum”
December 13, 2022
ART POSTER - Award winning poster for the SAG art competition. The pieces chosen to be in the display include submissions from students in many different majors.
SAG brings Monsters and Mythos to campus library
December 13, 2022
From right to left, Sarah ONeill and Alex Belz (Assistant News Editor).
The North Wind Celebrates 50 Years of student voices, independent journalism
December 9, 2022
During a previous home meet, members of the Wildcat track team bolt from the starting line in a competitive race.
W Track & Field: Wildcats find early success in Lake Michigan Open
January 31, 2023
GET FIT - Pilates is a great class for both new and experienced people to get into shape and have a great time.
Pilates provides unique exercise experience
January 31, 2023
BOWING OUT—NMU sophomore guard Samantha Potter goes up for the contested layup over two Davenport defenders last season. The NMU Womens basketball team is going up against Lake State and Ferris State and hopes to improve both defense and offensive strategies.
W Basketball: ‘Cats looking forward, tough road trip ahead
January 26, 2023
FIERCE RIVALRY — NMU and Tech go head to head on the court last weekend. Next, they go up against the top four teams in the GLIAC, including Ferris State on the road.
M Basketball: Wildcats on the road, face tough test ahead
January 26, 2023
GEAR UP - Serkowski believes having basic knowledge of how to defend yourself is vital to your safety and teaches Self-Defense 101 in order to help students do just that.
Self-Defense 101 teaches students basic defense skills
January 24, 2023

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Jake Bekemeyer
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Visiting poets to electrify

November 21, 2019
Bon appétit: quality meal on a college budget

Bon appétit: quality meal on a college budget

November 7, 2019
CAPTIVATED AUDIENCE—Jericho Brown takes the podium in Jamrich to read from his new book of poems, “The Tradition.”

Poet mesmerizes crowd

October 24, 2019
TACKLING THE NOW—Poet Jericho Brown, recipient of prestigious awards such as the National Book Award and a 2009 American Book Award, is scheduled to present at NMU.

Poet finds art in current issues

October 17, 2019
FAN FRENZY—The Men’s Hockey team opens Berry Events Center with large, rowdy fanbase known as the Knuckleheads. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Knuckleheads rally up for hockey opener

October 10, 2019
PUSHED TO THE BREAKING POINT—In order to be at the top of the mountain in wrestling, these athletes are pushed to their limits. Coach Andrew Bisek makes sure his team can do anything on the mat, however, nothing can teach them more than losing a match. Photo courtesy of Five Point Move.

Competitive Olympic attitudes

October 3, 2019
SCHOOL OF NURSING —The school of nursing is currently located in Weston Hall but has been a part of NMU’s academic programming for 50 years as of 2019.

Nurses celebrate alumni

September 18, 2019
Pells plaque deserves to taken down

Pell’s plaque deserves to taken down

September 12, 2019
LOCAL BREWS—Marquette resident, Lucas Dishinger, enjoys a beer outdoors. The U.P. Fall Beer Fest hosted 101 beer vendors and over 4,000 attendees on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Rachel Haggerty

U.P. Fall Beer Fest

September 12, 2019
A group of Northern students enjoy last Tuesday’s snow day by hiking around the trails at Tourist Park. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Staying safe in inclement weather

January 25, 2018
Freshman zoology major Kaylee Brace enjoy furry friends at the “Rat Meet & Greet” on Dec. 5 in the Learning Resources Center, an event part of many hosted by the NMU student group Cause4Paws to foster people’s love for all animals. Photo by: Emma Case

Cause4Paws loves animals of all sizes

January 18, 2018
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: The second floor of the LRC building and first floor of the Lydia Olson Library will feature many improvements during the renovation including additional group study rooms.

LRC awaits $5.8M renovation set for 2019

December 7, 2017
New minor program emerges with a focus on what it means to be an American citizen

New minor program emerges with a focus on what it means to be an American citizen

November 30, 2017
Dorms offer option for students to stay over break

Dorms offer option for students to stay over break

November 16, 2017
VAST returns with new fundraiser for men’s health

VAST returns with new fundraiser for men’s health

November 9, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: The city is giving local residents the option to use either green bags (pictured above), or an alternative of bins, known as “toters” for garbage.

City commission signs contract with Waste Management

November 2, 2017
Photo by Kat Torreano: A car circles Lot 11. Lot 11 holds parking space sections for students, faculty and staff, according to the most recent parking map.

Parking problems persist on campus

October 19, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton

Gala showcases Wildcat hospitality and local foods

September 28, 2017
NMU ratifies three-year contract with AFSCME

NMU ratifies three-year contract with AFSCME

September 28, 2017
Kat Torreano

Riptide Rolls with the Punches

September 14, 2017
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