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MUSIC CONFERENCE - NMU Jazz Combo (pictured below the staircase) performing after attending the collegiate reception at the 18th Annual Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids. NMU NAfME (pictured at the top of the stairs) also attended the collegiate reception.
NMU music students attend Annual Michigan Music Conference
January 26, 2023
Graphic of two ice skates on a light blue background
Winter Fest kicks off this Friday, features collaboration with student organizations
January 26, 2023
SLFP — Students interested in gaining leadership experience should stop by the Student Leader Fellowship Program’s upcoming informational hot chocolate tablings every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for the next three weeks from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Jamrich. SLFP is a two-year program building new leaders of NMU, the Marquette community and beyond.
SLFP encourages student leadership, gaining volunteer experience
January 24, 2023
NMU International Studies Program
Study abroad informational sessions to be hosted weekly
January 23, 2023
FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO - Students play bingo at a wild west themed bingo night in September. PrimeTime Productions to host Yooper Bingo tonight.
PrimeTime Productions to host U.P. themed bingo
January 20, 2023
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
January 25, 2023
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
January 24, 2023
Opinion — Is it me or is it my professor?
Opinion — Is it me or is it my professor?
January 20, 2023
Opinion — Review of “Skinamarink”
Opinion — Review of “Skinamarink”
January 20, 2023
Opinion — Podcasts are the future of news
Opinion — Podcasts are the future of news
January 18, 2023
Author Colin Clancy
NMU Alumni Releases Debut Novel “Ski Bum”
December 13, 2022
ART POSTER - Award winning poster for the SAG art competition. The pieces chosen to be in the display include submissions from students in many different majors.
SAG brings Monsters and Mythos to campus library
December 13, 2022
From right to left, Sarah ONeill and Alex Belz (Assistant News Editor).
The North Wind Celebrates 50 Years of student voices, independent journalism
December 9, 2022
Holiday Masquerade Ball raises funds for Families Against Narcotics
December 9, 2022
Warning Sign in Negaunees Old Town
Local Filmmakers Discuss Iron Town Documentary, Negaunee’s Abandoned Old Town
December 8, 2022
BOWING OUT—NMU sophomore guard Samantha Potter goes up for the contested layup over two Davenport defenders last season. The NMU Womens basketball team is going up against Lake State and Ferris State and hopes to improve both defense and offensive strategies.
W Basketball: ‘Cats looking forward, tough road trip ahead
January 26, 2023
FIERCE RIVALRY — NMU and Tech go head to head on the court last weekend. Next, they go up against the top four teams in the GLIAC, including Ferris State on the road.
M Basketball: Wildcats on the road, face tough test ahead
January 26, 2023
GEAR UP - Serkowski believes having basic knowledge of how to defend yourself is vital to your safety and teaches Self-Defense 101 in order to help students do just that.
Self-Defense 101 teaches students basic defense skills
January 24, 2023
LOOK AHEAD - Star guard Max Bjorklund led all scorers with 22 points in the win over Tech. Bjorklund is also on the Bevo Francis award top-100 watchlist.
M Basketball: NMU dominates Tech 90-65, Falls to GVST snapping 8-game win streak
January 18, 2023
GET READY - The Mens Hockey team warms up in the Berry to get ready for this weekend at Ferris State. The Cats are coming off a weekend split with the MIchigan Tech Huskies.
M Hockey: NMU splits with Tech, heads to Ferris before mid-season break
December 9, 2022

The North Wind

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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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