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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 Jeff Maki
Two refurbished semi trucks are parked outside the Jacobetti Complex, where the new truck driving program will be held in the fall of 2018. Photo by Kat Torreano

NMU unveils semi trucks for program

June 8, 2018
Benri Sushi in the Masonic Building offers spicy crab rolls, which are imitation crab tossed in spicy garlic mayo and Sriracha, fire roasted red pepper, cucumber, and scallion with Japanese yum-yum sauce and toasted sesame. Photo by: Jeff Maki

Benri Sushi is ‘the place to go’ for quality

April 19, 2018
Phoenix the peregrine falcon spreads its wings before the audience at the “Birds of Prey” event, hosted by the NMU Fisheries and Wildlife Association at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 6 in Jamrich. Photo by Emma Case

Birds of Prey

April 12, 2018
Live raptors to be presented on campus

Live raptors to be presented on campus

April 3, 2018
‘Monster Hunter: World’ offers tough boss battles

‘Monster Hunter: World’ offers tough boss battles

March 15, 2018
Community member Sam Bradbury decorates cookies as part of the Best Buddy program to build friendships between students and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to increase awareness about issues that affect them and to foster understanding among people. Photo courtesy of NMU Best Buddies

Best Buddies builds lasting friendships

March 15, 2018
NMU provides jobs in MQT

NMU provides jobs in MQT

February 22, 2018
This year’s DCRP pick is available to students and staff for free outside the Multicultural Education and Resource Center. Photo by: Chloe Anderson

‘Nobody’s Son’ available at MERC

February 1, 2018
Identifying human trafficking in the Upper Peninsula

Identifying human trafficking in the Upper Peninsula

February 1, 2018
‘Sonic’ spins nostalgically out of control

‘Sonic’ spins nostalgically out of control

September 14, 2017
‘Persona 5’: Fighting inner demons, surviving high school

‘Persona 5’: Fighting inner demons, surviving high school

June 8, 2017

Northern Vegans educate on plant-based lifestyle

April 13, 2017
Fair educates NMU campus on gender identity

Fair educates NMU campus on gender identity

March 30, 2017

Sexual assualt lecture

February 9, 2017

Get your fix on the fringe

January 19, 2017

‘Genso Rondo’ fascinating, but unfulfilling

November 9, 2016
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