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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
Sam Rush/NW
ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

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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