The Student News Site of Northern Michigan University

The North Wind
ACADEMIC SENATE — Caroline LaPorte and Tyler Dettloff present on the Center for Native American Studies to the Academic Senate during Tuesday's meeting.
Headway made on ASNMU Bereavement Policy
March 28, 2025
TESSMAN- President Dr. Brock Tessman is a candidate for a presidential role at Montana State University.
President Tessman seeks Presidency role at other university
March 26, 2025
GROOVE — Students began with learning simple line dance steps before speeding up to match the tempo of the song.
SLFP event teaches students basics of line dancing
March 24, 2025
FRIENDLY COMPETITION — The track and field contestants all receive trophies after competing against each other in the SAAC's jeopardy event.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosts family feud
March 21, 2025
MAKING ART— Rebecca Daly discusses protest art with students interested in creating their own.
Student Leader Fellowship Program teaches students about protest art, history
March 21, 2025
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
March 31, 2025
The Amuse Buche, for me it was a savory macron opener to the meal. Not suited for me in particular.
A review of the NMU’s North Fork
March 28, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
ALL SET UP — The Dungeons and Wildcats table for Fall Fest in the 2024 fall semester.
Being in a club makes college better
March 19, 2025
TEE TIME— Students get ready to play some mini golf in an immersive glow-in-the-dark experience.
Special Events hosts glow mini golf “Par-Tee”
March 31, 2025
SWISH — TKE sets up a game of pong to fundraise for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
TKE Week – Tau Kappa Epsilon hosts pong fundraiser
March 31, 2025
TIME TO BOOGIE —Students prepare to hit the stage in friendly competition at the Lip Sync Battle.
Special Events Committee, Student Athletic Advisory Council to host Lip Sync Battle
March 27, 2025
STIKE A POSE — Students have a blast participating in a trivia night hosted by the Writing Center.
Writing Center shakes things up with triva night
March 27, 2025
ALWAYS A GOOD TIME— Perreira is seen behind the bar pouring drink.
Bottles up— Marquette bartender draws community closer one drink at a time
March 27, 2025
Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend
Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend
March 31, 2025
NMU Women’s Lacrosse celebrates a bounce-back win
NMU Women’s Lacrosse celebrates a bounce-back win
March 31, 2025
NMU swim ends week at NCAA Championship
NMU swim ends week at NCAA Championship
March 28, 2025
REDSHIRT — Freshman Troy Summers rises up for a shot at against the Lake Superior State Lakers earlier this season. Summers scored 14 points and collected four rebounds in the game.
Men’s basketball season comes to an end in NCAA tournament
March 24, 2025
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
March 21, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025

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

Big or small, influenza strikes all

James Dyer
November 3, 2011

Marquette shows support for worldwide social movement

James Dyer
October 20, 2011

Political activism goes viral

James Dyer
October 6, 2011

Underage drinking laws in dire need of reform

James Dyer
September 22, 2011

Healthy eating does not always come naturally

James Dyer
September 1, 2011

Chiddy Bang takes the stage at NMU

James Dyer
April 7, 2011

Budget cuts – Local TV and radio stations may lose funds

James Dyer
March 17, 2011

E-cig policy still unclear on campus

James Dyer
February 17, 2011

Representatives resign over leadership troubles

James Dyer
October 28, 2010

Nobel nominee gives speech

James Dyer
October 21, 2010

Free RAM drives available

James Dyer
October 7, 2010

New ThinkPads may be short on RAM

James Dyer
September 30, 2010

ASNMU Update – Bike share committee formed to expand program

James Dyer
September 2, 2010

Dining facilities to undergo renovations

James Dyer
June 3, 2010

Earth Day: activities help NMU grow

James Dyer
April 22, 2010

Nugent’s presentation inspires protests

James Dyer
April 8, 2010

New conference focuses on math and computer science

James Dyer
March 25, 2010

Transfer scholarships to be expanded for next year

James Dyer
March 11, 2010

In America, government can’t create jobs

James Dyer
December 8, 2011

NMU students fall prey to jedi mind tricks

James Dyer
November 10, 2011

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

James Dyer
October 28, 2011

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

James Dyer
October 13, 2011

Years later, September 11 responders deserve respect

James Dyer
September 15, 2011

Congress renews law that invades our privacy

James Dyer
June 6, 2011

Project Compassion Fashion Show

James Dyer
March 31, 2011

Changes could keep Pell grants

James Dyer
March 10, 2011

Lacrosse splits, earns landslide win

James Dyer
February 10, 2011

Pastafarianism a great religion

James Dyer
October 28, 2010

ASNMU Update – ASNMU representatives discuss student run credit union

James Dyer
October 14, 2010

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

James Dyer
September 23, 2010

Granholm talks to NMU

James Dyer
August 26, 2010

New York mosque no threat to America

James Dyer
August 26, 2010

Bookstore charge option in trouble

James Dyer
June 3, 2010

Series focuses on proposed mine project

James Dyer
April 15, 2010

Environmental summit offers indigenous views

James Dyer
April 1, 2010

Speaker to focus on Michigan’s economic future

James Dyer
March 18, 2010

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

Senator speaks about current events in D.C.

James Dyer
October 28, 2011

Fight the robot scourge

James Dyer
October 20, 2011

Republican party needs to face the music

James Dyer
September 29, 2011

Smokers are people too, unless they want to smoke

James Dyer
September 8, 2011

Presentation discusses problems in Great Lakes

James Dyer
April 21, 2011

White scholarship should be allowed

James Dyer
March 31, 2011

Conspiracy theories have gone too far

James Dyer
February 24, 2011

Lacrosse holds first, final home event

James Dyer
February 3, 2011

Granholm finalizes budget

James Dyer
October 21, 2010

Court power should increase

James Dyer
October 14, 2010

Fire prevention week highlights safety

James Dyer
October 7, 2010

Radio X off air for daily repairs

James Dyer
September 9, 2010

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

James Dyer
August 26, 2010

Higher education funding discussed

James Dyer
June 3, 2010

Nugent talks with The North Wind

James Dyer
April 15, 2010

Students join rally in Lansing

James Dyer
April 1, 2010

Group pushes for change to PEIF pass

James Dyer
March 25, 2010
Load More Stories