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Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair
Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair
October 27, 2021
STUDENT SUPPORT—The student organization, Student Supporting Professors, marched on Monday, Oct. 26, from The Woods to the University Center to show support for faculty with their ongoing contract mediations.
Student march and faculty action at university forum
October 27, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Latinx Student Union
Latinx Student Union holds cultural appropriation panel
October 25, 2021
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
October 22, 2021
NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel
NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel
October 22, 2021
Editorial—Support city climate initiative
Editorial—Support city climate initiative
October 27, 2021
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
October 22, 2021
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
October 22, 2021
TAKE A STAND—Students, professors and community members gathered in front of the Northern Center on Oct. 19 to protest Enbridges harmful Line 5. The protest was organized in part by NMU professor Martin Reinhardt.
Opinion—Say no to Line 5
October 22, 2021
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
October 20, 2021
EATING GREEN - Parsnip at Northern Lights Dining Hall offers vegetarian and vegan options, such as tofu burgers and snap peas. The Peas On Earth Challenge encouraged students to eat vegetarian and vegan to benefit the environment and their own health.
Peas on Earth project challenges students to eat vegetarian for a week
October 27, 2021
QUEER TREES - Mossy Schumann plants a young pine tree along the Lake Superior shoreline. Schumann organized the PRIDE Tree Planting Event which encouraged queer youth to plant trees together and help restore the eroding shoreline.
LGBTQ+ groups, Great Lakes Climate Corps plant 100 trees
October 27, 2021
STARTING YOUNG - Bazile Panek wins the written business plan and business plan presentation sections for NMU’s New Business Venture competition with his business Niim. Niim creates socks with traditional designs by Indigenous artists that combine Western and Indigenous professionalism.
Students start own businesses while still studying full time
October 22, 2021
Joe Pera interacts with the audience after the premiere of his new episode of “Joe Pera Talks With You on Saturday, Oct. 16. Peras show was one of many shown at the Fresh Coast Film Festival over the course of four days.
5th annual Fresh Coast Film Fest encourages climate awareness through film
October 22, 2021
Virtual reality stations in the library are available for students, faculty and staff but are left largely unused. The library is looking to increase awareness about their virtual reality devices and various ways students can use them to fit their interests.
Virtual reality offers gaming, educational resources
October 19, 2021
CARDIAC CATS—NMU quarterback Drake Davis pitches the ball while being tackled to wide receiver Tyquan Cox during Saturdays 28-24 loss to Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Football’s upset bid comes up short against #8 Grand Valley State
October 26, 2021
SWEPT AT HOME—NMU forward Vincent de Meys shot sails wide left of the net during Saturdays 4-3 loss to Bemidji State. The Beavers also won Fridays match-up 5-4, sweeping the Wildcats in the process. Travis Nelson/NW
Wildcats’ hockey swept in CCHA series by #19 Bemidji State
October 26, 2021
PASSING OF A LEGEND—Long-time NMU hockey announcer Tim McIntosh passes away at age 74. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
NMU hockey announcing legend Tim McIntosh passes away at 74
October 22, 2021
TEAM CHEMISTRY—The NMU womens hockey team looks to improve over the next few weeks before traveling downstate to take on Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of Faith Delgado.
Women’s hockey looks to improve as season progresses
October 20, 2021
LUCK OF THE IRISH—NMU forward Connor Marritt and defenseman Trevor Cosgrove collide with Notre Dame forward Grant Silianoff in the first period of Saturday nights game. The Cats came up short 5-2 against the Fighting Irish, and didnt get good bounces throughout the game. Travis Nelson/NW
‘Cats hockey doesn’t get right bounces in 5-2 loss to No. 17 Notre Dame
October 19, 2021

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Jamie Glenn
A look at upcoming summer blockbusters

A look at upcoming summer blockbusters

April 26, 2018
Senior English major Ezra Brooks-Planck recites his creative verse on Tuesday at Poetry Night at DIGS Gastropub, a monthly open-mic event that invites people to share their poetry with the community.

Community delights in DIGS poetry night

April 26, 2018
MP will undergo renovations

MP will undergo renovations

April 26, 2018
During his time at Northern, senior environmental studies and sociology major Nathan Frischkorn has been an activist on campus and in the Marquette community, rallying people and increasing awareness about environmental and minority issues. Photo courtesy of Marlee Gunsell

‘If not me, then who?’

April 19, 2018
Streaming endangers music

Streaming endangers music

April 19, 2018
PUP

PUP brings gut-wrenching indie-punk to Marquette

April 12, 2018
Fifth Harmony’s Camila Cabello goes solo

Fifth Harmony’s Camila Cabello goes solo

April 12, 2018
Citizenship minor introduced

Citizenship minor introduced

April 12, 2018
Courtesy of March For Science

March for Science to return to MQT

April 12, 2018
Green

Bidding farewell: English prof Tim Green reflects on time at NMU as his last semester comes to a close

April 5, 2018
Autism panel approaches

Autism panel approaches

April 5, 2018
MQT. moutain bike team traverses the 906 

MQT. moutain bike team traverses the 906 

March 29, 2018
Due to renovations, the bookstore is cleared out and relocated to the Peter White Lounge in the University Center and West Hall. Clothing and merchandise is in the Peter White Lounge and textbooks are in West Hall. Photo by: Emma Case

UC prepares for facelift

March 29, 2018
Photo courtesy of Crane Wives

Crane Wives Preview

March 27, 2018
Daniel Olson smiles, wearing his Ishpeming Hematites quarterback jersey. Olson’s tragic death in 2012 has since inspired a movement to raise awareness about depression and suicide prevention. Photo courtesy of the Olson family.

Tackling stigma

March 22, 2018
“Nobody’s Son” discussed

“Nobody’s Son” discussed

March 15, 2018
St. Paddy’s Day Safety

St. Paddy’s Day Safety

March 15, 2018
Netflix series ‘Flint Town’ follows Flint Police Department

Netflix series ‘Flint Town’ follows Flint Police Department

March 11, 2018
Students knit and crochet hats, scarves and mittens for community members who are less fortunate. The next event will be held Monday, April. 16 at 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the University Center’s Back Room (1213). Photo by: Kat Torreano

Students knit hats for womens’ shelter

March 1, 2018
Pop star J.T. a ‘Man of the Woods’? Right...

Pop star J.T. a ‘Man of the Woods’? Right…

February 22, 2018
‘Climate at Noon’ to discuss wind farm, alternative energies

‘Climate at Noon’ to discuss wind farm, alternative energies

February 15, 2018
HBO’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ writer to speak at NMU

HBO’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ writer to speak at NMU

February 15, 2018
Have you had your Phil today?

Have you had your Phil today?

February 8, 2018

A window into two years of diversity efforts, part two of a three-part series: Diversity Student Alliance back on campus

January 25, 2018
‘Last Jedi’ is good but far, far from perfect

‘Last Jedi’ is good but far, far from perfect

January 18, 2018
The Nordic Ski team participates in a tournament last season.

Nordic Ski team gets ready to kick off season 

December 7, 2017
‘Reputation’ album deserves a Swift pass

‘Reputation’ album deserves a Swift pass

December 7, 2017
Photo by Neil Flavin: The International Dance Club circles up for a round dance on Tuesday evening at the Dance Zone in Marquette.

Finding community in international dance

November 30, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Members of the NMU Native American Student Association and community gather to show support of Native culture during Indigenous People’s Day on campus Oct. 9. Professor Martin Reinhardt holds the eagle staff.

On Tap: Science and American Indian Education

November 9, 2017
‘Stranger Things’ season 2 heats up the action

‘Stranger Things’ season 2 heats up the action

November 2, 2017
Dance will be a hop into history

Dance will be a hop into history

November 2, 2017
Raveyard returns with hype, new sounds for Halloween

Raveyard returns with hype, new sounds for Halloween

October 26, 2017
Photo by Neil Flavin: Local heavy metal group Now Society Fails jams on stage at the “Rock the FRT” battle of the bands concert Saturday night in the Forest Roberts Theatre, beating out five other music groups for the $300 grand prize.

Heavy metal thunders: Now Society Fails wins ‘Rock the FRT’

October 19, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Members of the Marquette Aquamen Underwater Hockey and Rugby Team dip and dive for the hockey puck at their practice match Tuesday night in the Marquette Senior High School pool.

Club dives deep for the goal

October 12, 2017
Photo by Kat Torreano: Classical and folk musicians Evan Premo and his sister Laurel Premo jam at Reynold’s Recital Hall on Friday, Sept. 29 as audience members have fortunate seats near the performers on stage.

‘Beethoven and Banjos’: Classical meets folk in performance inspired by nature

October 5, 2017
Rabbit Island exhibit displays Superior art

Rabbit Island exhibit displays Superior art

September 28, 2017
Neil Flavin

Pridefest2017

September 21, 2017
‘It’ film clowns around with fear

‘It’ film clowns around with fear

September 14, 2017
Ore Dock to feature folk tunes from near and far

Ore Dock to feature folk tunes from near and far

September 7, 2017
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ captures history, Zimmer’s music scores big

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ captures history, Zimmer’s music scores big

August 31, 2017
Bright days, brighter futures

Bright days, brighter futures

June 8, 2017

Stars hit the dance floor for hospice charity

April 27, 2017

Local musicians set to rock the Forest Roberts Theatre

April 20, 2017
906 apparel comes to Marquette

906 apparel comes to Marquette

April 6, 2017
Waterparks dares to step out of punk genre

Waterparks dares to step out of punk genre

March 30, 2017

Searching for a Northern star

March 23, 2017
Sheeran revives originality with ‘Divide’

Sheeran revives originality with ‘Divide’

March 16, 2017

Pow Wow returns to NMU

March 2, 2017
Tasting the way to new MP foods

Tasting the way to new MP foods

February 16, 2017
Crime thriller leaves viewers puzzled

Crime thriller leaves viewers puzzled

February 16, 2017

Something sweet coming to Marquette

February 9, 2017
Drag show comes to NMU

Drag show comes to NMU

February 2, 2017

Gilmore Girls reboot lacks original spark

January 26, 2017

‘Rogue One’ retains original feel

January 19, 2017

Sci-fi peculiarities strike in Spielberg-esque series

November 30, 2016

Finding humor in the current election cycle

November 9, 2016

Parody meets politics in ‘Champagne Campaign’

November 2, 2016

‘Revolution Radio’ rejuvenates Green Day

October 26, 2016

New Western is far from magnificent

October 12, 2016

‘Camp X-Ray’ lets you see through the fence

September 28, 2016

Rob Reiner takes a more emotional approach

September 21, 2016

Heart warming and humorous

September 14, 2016
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