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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Jesse Wiederhold
UPHS Testing

Marquette offers new COVID-19 testing spots, old hospital used again

Jesse Wiederhold
November 20, 2020
Pile of books

Opinion—Long essays in college are simply silly

Jesse Wiederhold
November 17, 2020
no dogs allowed

Opinion—Dogs should always be on a leash in public, and kept away from me

Jesse Wiederhold
November 16, 2020
MDHHS closure

MDHHS issues three week pandemic order, NMU moves to online instruction

Jesse Wiederhold
November 16, 2020
Internship Draft Day

Internship Draft Day offers job opportunities and great prizes for students

Jesse Wiederhold
November 10, 2020
Northern Now Permafrost

Monthly presentation series Northern Now welcomes permafrost expert

Jesse Wiederhold
November 10, 2020
NMU closes PEIF

PEIF & Fit Zone close along with campus restaurants after surge of new COVID-19 cases

Jesse Wiederhold
November 4, 2020
election day

Marquette casts votes on election day, positivity seen at polls

Jesse Wiederhold
November 3, 2020
scuba diving

Marquette history center to host online shipwreck and scuba diving presentation exploring Lake Superior’s secrets

Jesse Wiederhold
November 2, 2020
Mental Health

Counseling now offered after-hours through crisis line

Jesse Wiederhold
October 30, 2020
Sam Rush/NW

COVID-19 threshold ranges, expectations for rest of semester

Jesse Wiederhold
October 30, 2020
ELECTION RESULTS – Grab your free ticket to attend ASNMU’s livestream event of the presidential election results. Students will watch the presidential debates, vice presidential debate and then see the numbers. Photo courtesy of Element5 Digital on Unsplash.

ASNMU to host election results livestream event on campus

Jesse Wiederhold
October 27, 2020
Get up and rake some lawns Oct. 24. Students and volunteers will be raking lawns to help out the community and gain valuable community service hours. Photo courtesy of Melanie Kreutz on Unsplash

Volunteers gave back to community for Make a Difference Day

Jesse Wiederhold
October 26, 2020
Flu shot

NMU walk-in clinic highlights need for flu shots on campus

Jesse Wiederhold
October 22, 2020
ballot box

Online voter registration closed, consider in-person voting plan

Jesse Wiederhold
October 22, 2020
NMU Board of Trustees

NMU board of trustees hears concerns, shares budget

Jesse Wiederhold
October 19, 2020
Pumpkin

City releases safe Halloween guidelines for trick-or-treaters

Jesse Wiederhold
October 16, 2020
VOTE—Despite the distance, NMU students still found ways to go out and vote. Some students voted in person and others sent in absentee ballots through the mail.

Sheriff candidates campaign for student votes

Jesse Wiederhold
October 15, 2020
flu shot clinic graphic

Health Center offers safe flu shot clinics to students, staff

Jesse Wiederhold
October 12, 2020
Graphic of voting boxes

Marquette Board of Light and Power election coming this fall

Jesse Wiederhold
October 7, 2020
Come join Social Justice for Us and register to vote this Friday, Oct. 9. Photo courtesy of Autumn Coté.

Social Justice for Us to host voter registration rally Friday

Jesse Wiederhold
October 5, 2020
NMU Police Log

Notable campus crimes from September recapped

Jesse Wiederhold
October 2, 2020
VOTE—Despite the distance, NMU students still found ways to go out and vote. Some students voted in person and others sent in absentee ballots through the mail.

Three city commission seats open up for election

Jesse Wiederhold
September 30, 2020
ASNMU Presidential Debate

ASNMU hosts live stream of 2020 presidential debate

Jesse Wiederhold
September 29, 2020
NMU Homecoming Parade

Homecoming parade Friday takes place in new format

Jesse Wiederhold
September 24, 2020
Graphic of NMU mascot Wildcat Willy holding a sign that says: "I voted!"

How to vote and why it matters

Jesse Wiederhold
September 22, 2020
Marquette Sheriff App

Marquette sheriff launches app for public safety

Jesse Wiederhold
September 18, 2020
Hands putting on protective gloves

COVID-19 case update on campus, in community

Jesse Wiederhold
September 9, 2020
Two shadows holding hands

Opinion–Never date your ex again

Jesse Wiederhold
September 8, 2020
Jesse Wiederhold/NW MAKING A PITCH-Jakob Lippert, junior studying History and German, represented NMU CFSE during this years Fall Fest.

Fall Fest reaches students in distanced format

Jesse Wiederhold
August 31, 2020
Photo courtesy of Camille Burck. Nicci Hofer (left), Jonathan Buchanan, Ben Kulik, Camille Burck, Ali Ealovega, and Jordan Emerick (right).

Nursing students to sign waiver due to COVID-19

Jesse Wiederhold
August 19, 2020
Jesse Wiederhold/NW

NMU professors make online accommodations

Jesse Wiederhold
August 18, 2020

Marquette County Health Department identifies potential COVID-19 exposure sites at NMU

Jesse Wiederhold
August 16, 2020
Sam Rush/NW

NMU to start semester online due to delayed COVID-19 testing results

Jesse Wiederhold
August 15, 2020
Jesse Wiederhold/NW TESTING SWAB—NMU worker prepares a swab to be sent to the testing center run by Tempus, a medical company located in Chicago. The test will take three to five days and students will receive their testing results via their email.

Passport to Campus event to test student body for COVID-19

Jesse Wiederhold
August 15, 2020
Picture of State of Michigan Emblem

Gov. Whitmer signs executive order restricting gatherings to slow spread of COVID-19 in Michigan

Jesse Wiederhold
August 13, 2020
Photo courtesy of Marissa Lindstrom TRANSITIONING TRADITIONS—While in Guatemala Lindstrom observed many traditions of Guatemalan culture. Though her time was cut short she can’t wait to return when it is safe.

NMU alumni Peace Corps volunteers sent home

Jesse Wiederhold
April 15, 2020
AN ODE TO TONI—Carter Wilson, political science department head, reads a personal piece in memory of Toni Morrison at the open mic night Tuesday, Nov. 19. Jesse Wiederhold/NW

Open mic night memorializes Toni Morrison

Jesse Wiederhold
November 21, 2019
ONE, TWO, THREE—The Jazz Band prepares for its second concert of the semester with director Mark Flaherty. Photo courtesy of NMU Communications and Marketing

Jazz Band offers musical selections for all at upcoming concert

Jesse Wiederhold
November 14, 2019
Vaping is not cool or safe

Vaping is not cool or safe

Jesse Wiederhold
October 3, 2019
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