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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by James Dyer

Online Exclusive: Racial problems today connected with Civil Rights Movement

James Dyer
January 22, 2012

In America, government can’t create jobs

James Dyer
December 8, 2011

Some Christians ruin God for the rest of us

James Dyer
December 1, 2011

Republicans will never accept Ron Paul

James Dyer
November 17, 2011

NMU students fall prey to jedi mind tricks

James Dyer
November 10, 2011

Big or small, influenza strikes all

James Dyer
November 3, 2011

Senator speaks about current events in D.C.

James Dyer
October 28, 2011

Religion: Get the *$#% out of my politics

James Dyer
October 28, 2011

Marquette shows support for worldwide social movement

James Dyer
October 20, 2011

Fight the robot scourge

James Dyer
October 20, 2011

Decaffeinated: Tea Party movement loses steam in America, and Republicans struggle to find their savior

James Dyer
October 13, 2011

Political activism goes viral

James Dyer
October 6, 2011

Republican party needs to face the music

James Dyer
September 29, 2011

Underage drinking laws in dire need of reform

James Dyer
September 22, 2011

Years later, September 11 responders deserve respect

James Dyer
September 15, 2011

Smokers are people too, unless they want to smoke

James Dyer
September 8, 2011

Healthy eating does not always come naturally

James Dyer
September 1, 2011

Congress renews law that invades our privacy

James Dyer
June 6, 2011

Presentation discusses problems in Great Lakes

James Dyer
April 20, 2011

Chiddy Bang takes the stage at NMU

James Dyer
April 7, 2011

Project Compassion Fashion Show

James Dyer
March 31, 2011

White scholarship should be allowed

James Dyer
March 31, 2011

Budget cuts – Local TV and radio stations may lose funds

James Dyer
March 17, 2011

Changes could keep Pell grants

James Dyer
March 10, 2011

Conspiracy theories have gone too far

James Dyer
February 24, 2011

E-cig policy still unclear on campus

James Dyer
February 17, 2011

Lacrosse splits, earns landslide win

James Dyer
February 10, 2011

Lacrosse holds first, final home event

James Dyer
February 3, 2011

Representatives resign over leadership troubles

James Dyer
October 28, 2010

Pastafarianism a great religion

James Dyer
October 28, 2010

Granholm finalizes budget

James Dyer
October 21, 2010

Nobel nominee gives speech

James Dyer
October 21, 2010

ASNMU Update – ASNMU representatives discuss student run credit union

James Dyer
October 13, 2010

Court power should increase

James Dyer
October 13, 2010

Free RAM drives available

James Dyer
October 7, 2010

Fire prevention week highlights safety

James Dyer
October 7, 2010

New ThinkPads may be short on RAM

James Dyer
September 30, 2010

Surf’s U.P. – Stand up paddling finds its way up to Lake Superior

James Dyer
September 23, 2010

Radio X off air for daily repairs

James Dyer
September 9, 2010

ASNMU Update – Bike share committee formed to expand program

James Dyer
September 2, 2010

Granholm talks to NMU

James Dyer
August 26, 2010

ASNMU Update – Board announces re-vote on initiative four in referendum

James Dyer
August 26, 2010

New York mosque no threat to America

James Dyer
August 26, 2010

Dining facilities to undergo renovations

James Dyer
June 2, 2010

Higher education funding discussed

James Dyer
June 2, 2010

Bookstore charge option in trouble

James Dyer
June 2, 2010

Earth Day: activities help NMU grow

James Dyer
April 22, 2010

Nugent talks with The North Wind

James Dyer
April 15, 2010

Series focuses on proposed mine project

James Dyer
April 15, 2010

Nugent’s presentation inspires protests

James Dyer
April 8, 2010

Students join rally in Lansing

James Dyer
April 1, 2010

Environmental summit offers indigenous views

James Dyer
April 1, 2010

New conference focuses on math and computer science

James Dyer
March 25, 2010

Group pushes for change to PEIF pass

James Dyer
March 25, 2010

Speaker to focus on Michigan’s economic future

James Dyer
March 18, 2010

Transfer scholarships to be expanded for next year

James Dyer
March 11, 2010
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