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ASNMU to host first Wildcat Farmer’s Market, featuring community, student vendors
September 16, 2024
GETTING INVOLVED - Pick One posts images encouraging students to engage in their promotion to explore new events on campus. Their posters depict prizes that students can win for their participation.
Pick One hosts event to encourage student engagement
September 11, 2024
HELPING HANDS - Student volunteers working for the NMU WellBeing Center set up tables throughout Jamrich to pass out pamphlets, fliers, bracelets and stress balls. Students could enter a raffle to win a variety of self-care items.
WellBeing Center hosts event to aid students’ dorm room cleanliness
September 11, 2024
POPCORN SALE — Greek life sets up shop in Jamrich Hall ticketing booth to sell popcorn for a local cause.
NMU Greek life collaborates for Sexual Assault Awareness Month fundraiser
April 26, 2024
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.
Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus
April 26, 2024
IS IT AN ISSUE- You can almost guarantee that every student will complain about the parking at NMU. Is it a valid complaint, or one about a minute issue. Get the opinion from a commuting student, whose entire education relies on finding a spot to park.
OPINION — Breaking down the campus parking issue from a commuter’s view
September 13, 2024
OLD DOGS CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS- You've been a professor for a while now, and have taught countless students. Now this new generation came along and you have no idea how to reach your students. Read this guide to figure out how to solve that problem.
OPINION — NMU Survival Guide for professors
September 13, 2024
Student post on social media app YikYak on Sept. 11, 2024.
Opinion — Campus continues negative streak on 9/11 with jokes spreading on YikYak
September 11, 2024
JUST AN IDEA - The fool proof main points a freshman should follow, at Northern Michigan University, to be successful.
NMU Survival Guide for incoming Freshmen
September 6, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
ALL SET UP — BSU lays their baked goods out in Jamrich Hall to sell to students and passersby.
BSU hosts bake sale to launch rebrand
September 16, 2024
CHAT AND CLIMB — At a social climb, SSCC members new and returning gather and learn the ins and outs of their sport.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Slugg’s Bluff Climb
September 12, 2024
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
September 11, 2024
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
September 5, 2024
HUDDLED UP — Students gather together in a Jamrich lecture hall to watch "Challengers" together. This event was hosted by Campus Cinema, which will show more films throughout the year.
Students begin new semester with “Challengers” movie night
September 4, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — The Men's Soccer team celebrates after a goal.
Men’s Soccer starts season off strong
September 17, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer ends Minnesota weekend in split
September 16, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
FINAL STRETCH — The 'Cats look to place second overall in the GLIAC before heading into playoffs.
WLAX hits the road to finish out impressive regular season run
April 26, 2024
Dead River Games kick off 125th anniversary Homecoming week with tradition, fun, and school spirit
Dead River Games kick off 125th anniversary Homecoming week with tradition, fun, and school spirit
September 17, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 12
Pizza Cat Vol. 12
September 17, 2024
Into The Cat's Maw- The gate of Fall Fest on the first day of classes, on Monday, was packed with students, faculty and other visitors looking at what the campus and Marquette community has to offer.
Take a virtual walk through Fall Fest
August 30, 2024
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
April 30, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 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 21, 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 14, 2010

Court power should increase

James Dyer
October 14, 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 3, 2010

Higher education funding discussed

James Dyer
June 3, 2010

Bookstore charge option in trouble

James Dyer
June 3, 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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