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Students in the Divest NMU organization meet to discuss future ways to increase awareness of fossil fuels on Nov. 9, 2021. Their current efforts include a petition to support NMUs complete divestment from fossil fuels, an informational table in Jamrich and posters.
Protest held demanding NMU divest from fossil fuel industry
December 2, 2022
FUNDRAISER FOR FOOD — Marquette Ending Hunger members Dallas Wiertella (left), Patrick Myers (center) and Sydney Butler (right) sell goodie bags in Jamrich on Nov. 29 for the TV6 canathon. All the money and food donated to the canathon go to support food pantries and families in need throughout the UP.
Students raise funds, food to battle food insecurity during canathon
December 1, 2022
PLANTS FOR SALE — Three student greenhouse technicians help operate the NMU greenhouse plant sale. All the propagated plants were planted by the students and the funds from the sale support future greenhouse projets.
Plant sale raises funds for greenhouse from propagations
December 1, 2022
Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay
Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay
November 28, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Queers & Allies
Queers & Allies celebrates ‘Transgiving’
November 17, 2022
HERO — A photo of me holding Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber. The adaptation of Luke’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels has been a hotly debated topic by many generations of the franchise’s fans, some questioning whether their childhood hero would truly act in the way he did.
Opinion — A take on Luke Skywalker’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels
December 2, 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
December 1, 2022
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter
December 1, 2022
Opinion — Song dissection of “Funny the Way It Is”
Opinion — Song dissection of “Funny the Way It Is”
November 30, 2022
CARROT FLOWERS — A great way to decorate your carrot cake are with sliced raw carrots. For a sweeter design, you can also boil some carrots in a sugar syrup and bake them to make candied carrots.
Cooking with Kata — Spontaneous carrot cupcakes
November 28, 2022
EcoReps Compost Bins
EcoReps Zero Waste Event Turns Hockey Rivalry into Waste Reduction
November 30, 2022
Group of Students in CJ 495
Out of the archives, into the classroom: NMU’s cold cases class
November 29, 2022
Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students
Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students
November 18, 2022
Actors onstage huddling up
NMU students present “Finding Home”
November 11, 2022
DONATION BASED — All of the kombucha Vancheck makes, she offers on the side of the road and uses an honor system to accept donations in exchange for the drink. She prints the labels and processes the kombucha herself, but the longevity of the kombucha stand is a community effort.
Kombucha? You Betcha
November 10, 2022
PAST RIVALRY — The Wildcats celebrate a goal against Michigan Tech last year on Saturday, Nov. 13. The rivalry will continue this weekend on Dec. 2 and 3.
M Hockey: NMU, Michigan Tech to face off in heated rivalry
December 2, 2022
BOUNCE BACK - After 2 tough losses at Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud St. the Cats look to get back on track as they head south for the start of conference play.
W Basketball: NMU heads south to start GLIAC conference play
December 2, 2022
ON FIRE - NMU Guard Brian Parzych warms up at half time. Parzych scored 22 of his 30 points in the second half alongside teammate Max Bjorklands second 30-point or more outing of the season in just 3 games.
Men’s Basketball: NMU dominates in home opener, start season 3-0
November 18, 2022
LOOKING AHEAD - After a great season the seen the Cats earn a 23-9 record. The team will be looking ahead to next season after falling in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Volleyball: NMU loses to Quincy University in first round of NCAA tournament
November 18, 2022
SHUTOUT - The Cats earned their first shutout in two and a half years against the Beavers last Friday night. They head to Mankato this weekend to face off against Minnesota St.-Mankato.
Hockey: NMU looks to break Mankato’s 26-game home win streak
November 17, 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 3, 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
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

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
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

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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