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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 Jesse Wiederhold
UPHS Testing

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

November 20, 2020
Pile of books

Opinion—Long essays in college are simply silly

November 17, 2020
no dogs allowed

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

November 16, 2020
MDHHS closure

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

November 16, 2020
Internship Draft Day

Internship Draft Day offers job opportunities and great prizes for students

November 10, 2020
Northern Now Permafrost

Monthly presentation series Northern Now welcomes permafrost expert

November 10, 2020
NMU closes PEIF

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

November 4, 2020
election day

Marquette casts votes on election day, positivity seen at polls

November 4, 2020
scuba diving

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

November 2, 2020
Mental Health

Counseling now offered after-hours through crisis line

October 30, 2020
Sam Rush/NW

COVID-19 threshold ranges, expectations for rest of semester

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

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

October 26, 2020
Flu shot

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

October 22, 2020
ballot box

Online voter registration closed, consider in-person voting plan

October 22, 2020
NMU Board of Trustees

NMU board of trustees hears concerns, shares budget

October 19, 2020
Pumpkin

City releases safe Halloween guidelines for trick-or-treaters

October 16, 2020
Sam Rush/NW

Sheriff candidates campaign for student votes

October 15, 2020
flu shot clinic graphic

Health Center offers safe flu shot clinics to students, staff

October 12, 2020
Graphic of voting boxes

Marquette Board of Light and Power election coming this fall

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

October 5, 2020
NMU Police Log

Notable campus crimes from September recapped

October 2, 2020
Sam Rush/NW

Three city commission seats open up for election

September 30, 2020
ASNMU Presidential Debate

ASNMU hosts live stream of 2020 presidential debate

September 29, 2020
NMU Homecoming Parade

Homecoming parade Friday takes place in new format

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

How to vote and why it matters

September 22, 2020
Marquette Sheriff App

Marquette sheriff launches app for public safety

September 18, 2020
Hands putting on protective gloves

COVID-19 case update on campus, in community

September 9, 2020
Two shadows holding hands

Opinion–Never date your ex again

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

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

August 19, 2020
Jesse Wiederhold/NW

NMU professors make online accommodations

August 18, 2020

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

August 16, 2020
Sam Rush/NW

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

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

August 15, 2020
Picture of State of Michigan Emblem

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

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

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

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

November 14, 2019
Vaping is not cool or safe

Vaping is not cool or safe

October 3, 2019
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