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CELEBRATION—The National Transfer Student Week booth in Jamrich, outside room 1100, is a place for transfer students to stop at during the week to collect buttons, information and pin where they went to school before on the map. The booth will be active all week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help spread the celebration of transfer students.
NMU Admissions holds National Transfer Student Week
October 20, 2021
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
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
October 20, 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
Virtual reality stations in the library are available for students, faculty and staff but are left largely unused. The library is looking to increase awareness about their virtual reality devices and various ways students can use them to fit their interests.
Virtual reality available but underused in library
October 19, 2021
Students prepare to rake leaves in community for Make a Difference Day
Students prepare to rake leaves in community for Make a Difference Day
October 19, 2021
REBRANDING - Campus Cinema recently changed their logo as a part of their efforts to increase campus participation. They have been showing movies in a virtual and in-person formats to accommodate for COVID-19 precautions.
Campus Cinema prepares for Halloween season
October 19, 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
TEAM CHEMISTRY—The NMU womens hockey team looks to improve over the next few weeks before traveling downstate to take on Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of Faith Delgado.
Women’s hockey looks to improve as season progresses
October 20, 2021
LUCK OF THE IRISH—NMU forward Connor Marritt and defenseman Trevor Cosgrove collide with Notre Dame forward Grant Silianoff in the first period of Saturday nights game. The Cats came up short 5-2 against the Fighting Irish, and didnt get good bounces throughout the game. Travis Nelson/NW
‘Cats hockey doesn’t get right bounces in 5-2 loss to No. 17 Notre Dame
October 19, 2021
TOUGH BLOW—NMU quarterback Drake Davis drops back to pass during Saturdays 21-14 loss to Michigan Tech. The Wildcats have now lost 11 straight meetings against the Huskies dating back to 2010. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Wildcats’ football loses 11th straight Miner’s Cup in heartbreaker to Michigan Tech
October 18, 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

The North Wind

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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 19, 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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