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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
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
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

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by James Dyer

Online Exclusive: Racial problems today connected with Civil Rights Movement

January 22, 2012

In America, government can’t create jobs

December 8, 2011

Some Christians ruin God for the rest of us

December 1, 2011

Republicans will never accept Ron Paul

November 17, 2011

NMU students fall prey to jedi mind tricks

November 10, 2011

Big or small, influenza strikes all

November 3, 2011

Senator speaks about current events in D.C.

October 28, 2011

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

October 28, 2011

Marquette shows support for worldwide social movement

October 20, 2011

Fight the robot scourge

October 20, 2011

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

October 13, 2011

Political activism goes viral

October 6, 2011

Republican party needs to face the music

September 29, 2011

Underage drinking laws in dire need of reform

September 22, 2011

Years later, September 11 responders deserve respect

September 15, 2011

Smokers are people too, unless they want to smoke

September 8, 2011

Healthy eating does not always come naturally

September 1, 2011

Congress renews law that invades our privacy

June 6, 2011

Presentation discusses problems in Great Lakes

April 21, 2011

Chiddy Bang takes the stage at NMU

April 7, 2011

White scholarship should be allowed

March 31, 2011

Project Compassion Fashion Show

March 31, 2011

Budget cuts – Local TV and radio stations may lose funds

March 17, 2011

Changes could keep Pell grants

March 10, 2011

Conspiracy theories have gone too far

February 24, 2011

E-cig policy still unclear on campus

February 17, 2011

Lacrosse splits, earns landslide win

February 10, 2011

Lacrosse holds first, final home event

February 3, 2011

Representatives resign over leadership troubles

October 28, 2010

Pastafarianism a great religion

October 28, 2010

Granholm finalizes budget

October 21, 2010

Nobel nominee gives speech

October 21, 2010

ASNMU Update – ASNMU representatives discuss student run credit union

October 14, 2010

Court power should increase

October 14, 2010

Free RAM drives available

October 7, 2010

Fire prevention week highlights safety

October 7, 2010

New ThinkPads may be short on RAM

September 30, 2010

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

September 23, 2010

Radio X off air for daily repairs

September 9, 2010

ASNMU Update – Bike share committee formed to expand program

September 2, 2010

Granholm talks to NMU

August 26, 2010

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

August 26, 2010

New York mosque no threat to America

August 26, 2010

Dining facilities to undergo renovations

June 3, 2010

Bookstore charge option in trouble

June 3, 2010

Higher education funding discussed

June 3, 2010

Earth Day: activities help NMU grow

April 22, 2010

Nugent talks with The North Wind

April 15, 2010

Series focuses on proposed mine project

April 15, 2010

Nugent’s presentation inspires protests

April 8, 2010

Students join rally in Lansing

April 1, 2010

Environmental summit offers indigenous views

April 1, 2010

New conference focuses on math and computer science

March 25, 2010

Group pushes for change to PEIF pass

March 25, 2010

Speaker to focus on Michigan’s economic future

March 18, 2010

Transfer scholarships to be expanded for next year

March 11, 2010
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