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COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
November 19, 2021
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
November 18, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club
Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’
November 18, 2021
PARKED—Northern Michigan Universitys parking lots will alternate throughout the winter semester for closing weather permitting. These weekend cleanups will help keep lots cleared of snow and ice for students, staff, faculty and visitors to make driving easier.
Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather
November 17, 2021
FIRST GENERATION—Students, faculty and staff at NMU kicked off the First Generation Student Day on Monday at the Wildcat Willy statute outside of Jamrich hall. The celebration was followed on the second floor of Hedgecock.
McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day
November 12, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
November 18, 2021
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
November 17, 2021
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
November 16, 2021
WHAT COULD BE LOST—Many are concerned that pieces of campus life such as the important gathering space in Whitman Hall may be lost due to facilities plans created with the aim of increasing university profit.
Letter to the Editor—Robert Mahaney’s conflicts of interest
November 11, 2021
Yrsala Peterson, Bazile Panek and Kateri Phillips share their perspectives on intergenerational trauma as Indigenous people. As college students, they emphasized the healing their generation is doing following the struggles and trauma the generations before them endured.
Student panel discusses intergenerational trauma for Native Americans
November 18, 2021
Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.
Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture
November 17, 2021
The Timekeepers, an NMU student jazz band, performs at the Small Business Sunday Crawl in the Marquette Commons. The event was organized by SLFP students as a part of their community service learning project.
Students organize event supporting Marquette small businesses
November 15, 2021
Hannah Cajandig-Taylor, a local artist and NMU grad, talks about her experiences with finding inspiration in unexpected places, such as at her bartending job, at the Revolve CC. Cajandig-Taylor was one of many local artists who talked about the struggles of being a small artist and ways to discover success.
Local artists share creative opportunities at Revolve CC conference
November 11, 2021
Students in the Divest NMU organization meet to discuss future ways to increase awareness of fossil fuels on Nov. 9. Their current efforts include a petition to support NMUs complete divestment from fossil fuels, an informational table in Jamrich and posters.
Student-led petition aims to divest NMU from fossil fuels
November 10, 2021
SCALING UPWARD—A pair of South Superior Climbing Club members climbing in the Marquette area. The club offers plenty of experiences for those looking to get into rock climbing. Photo courtesy of Micah Carroll.
South Superior Climbing Club gives students rock climbing experiences
November 18, 2021
GOING OUT ON TOP—NMU quarterback Zach Keen rolls out of the pocket to make a throw during Saturdays win over Northwood. Despite being shorthanded and trailing early, the Cats closed the season out strong. Travis Nelson/NW.
Football closes season with victory over Northwood
November 17, 2021
RIVALS GOING AT IT—NMU forward Joseph Nardi fights for the faceoff with Michigan Techs Arvid Caderoth during Saturday nights game. The Wildcats lost 5-2, but earned the series split with a win on Friday. Travis Nelson/NW.
Hockey misses opportunity to sweep Michigan Tech in home loss
November 16, 2021
BIG BUCK CHASE—NMU student Travis Bessner poses with one of his two bucks last year. Bessner said that he was lucky to get two a year ago, and time will tell if others can be as lucky this year when the season begins on Monday.
Rifle hunting nearly underway as season approaches
November 12, 2021
A GREAT HONOR—The current NMU team meets with the six former members of the 1991 national championship team who attended during the first intermission on Saturday night. NMU defeated Boston University 6-2. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey honors 1991 title team with scoring display
November 10, 2021

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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