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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 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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