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SCHOLARSHIP — Jamrich Hall was packed with students, faculty and community members eager to see the research NMU students have done this year. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Students show research at annual Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 22, 2025
TRASH CLEAN-UP — Students gather together with the Conservation Crew to collect trash around campus.
Conservation Crew organizes community clean-up
April 21, 2025
TREAT- The first 90 students who went to Career Services during National Student Employment Week were given a chocolate Willy bar made by Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts. (Elizabeth Loy/NW)
Career Services offers gifts, prizes to students during National Student Employment week
April 18, 2025
WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
April 28, 2025
Opinion — AI and I
Opinion — AI and I
April 21, 2025
SOAK IT IN — Photo of the inland lake I call home.
Opinion — Why I love being a Midwest Princess
April 21, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
WORTHY OF LOVE—Students get hand-on experiences with less cuddly, but still lovable critters.
Animals take over Jamrich for “Critter Classroom” event
April 28, 2025
POSE — Students pose with their maps during the event.
Gamma Theta Upsilon tests students with trivia
April 28, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
TIME TO GROW— A look into some seedlings sprouted by the Hoop House.
Growing Together— Hoop House celebrates Earth Week
April 24, 2025
SWOOSH— Students wait for their time to shine at the Greek Council's Pong Tournament for charity.
Pong and Philanthropy
April 23, 2025
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
April 25, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
STOP AND LOOK— A doe stops in her tracks in the middle of the UP woods. The forests are filled with all types of wildlife that are currently threatened by a variety of different things.
Responses to threats on UP wildlife
April 24, 2025
NMU football hosts spring game
NMU football hosts spring game
April 21, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
April 28, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Jessica Parsons
Jessica Parsons/NW Be sure to use a filter, tissue or cloth with the crochet mask to improve protection.

How to crochet a face mask

Jessica Parsons
April 9, 2020
Student-led refund petition circulates amidst virus

Student-led refund petition circulates amidst virus

Jessica Parsons
March 25, 2020
2020 Vision: Coronavirus does not threaten Trump's second term

2020 Vision: Coronavirus does not threaten Trump’s second term

Jessica Parsons
March 25, 2020
Corona pandemic from Christian perspective

Corona pandemic from Christian perspective

Jessica Parsons
March 18, 2020
Photo courtesy of NMU events page STEREOTYPES, EH?—Finlandia University Assistant Professor Hilary Virtanen speaks on misinformed Yooper stereotypes at 7 p.m. March 16.

Finlandia professor to speak on Yooper stereotypes

Jessica Parsons
March 12, 2020
Book Review: 'Never Play Dead' will benefit both agendas

Book Review: ‘Never Play Dead’ will benefit both agendas

Jessica Parsons
February 20, 2020
Jessica Parsons/NW BON APPÉTIT—Macaroons are amongst the many baked goods that are sold at the Patisserie.

Plethora of Pastries at Patisseries

Jessica Parsons
February 6, 2020
Danger to U.S. comes with electing Sanders

Danger to U.S. comes with electing Sanders

Jessica Parsons
February 6, 2020
HEAT, MEET SNOW MISER—Carefully and largely-built bonfires near the end of the parking lot and bottom of the 90-meter hill warm up attendees, getting a good view of the tournament while outlasting the cold. Photo courtesy of PhotoYoop/Cory Genovese

Jumping like there’s-snow tomorrow

Jessica Parsons
January 23, 2020
NMU needs to offer a technical writing degree

NMU needs to offer a technical writing degree

Jessica Parsons
January 23, 2020
CALM BEFORE THE STORM—In less than a week’s time, the Suicide Ski Hill will be filled in full force for the 133rd Annual Ski Jumping Tournament. With the track as peaceful as can be, it is ready for primetime. Photo courtesy of Ishpeming Ski Club.

Ski jumpers launch into 2020 with 133rd Annual Tournament

Jessica Parsons
January 16, 2020
Photo courtesy of Jon Teichman SWEET FINDS—Vinyl record enthusiasts rummage through cases on cases of every genre of music imaginable at a pervious vinyl record show. One mains trash is another mans treasure when it comes to vintage stock.

Vintage trends keep up with changing times

Jessica Parsons
January 16, 2020
SHOOPIN’, SLIDIN’ SLOPES—Marquette Mountain invites skiers and snowboarders for its earliest opening of the year at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. Regardless of recent warm temperatures, the resort workers predict a good turnout with the use of their snow machines. Photo courtesy of Andrew Farron

MQT resort opens earliest in decades

Jessica Parsons
November 21, 2019
CALM AND COLLECTED—Records from a variety of genres are available at the Vinyl Record Shows like classical records. Jessica Parsons/NW

Collabin’ over & collectin’ music

Jessica Parsons
November 14, 2019
BROWSING TUNES—The community is invited to explore a variety of vinyl records at the four-day pop-up show at the Ore Dock from Thursday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 10. Photo courtesy of Jon Teichman

Sift through vinyl, sip on bubbly

Jessica Parsons
November 7, 2019
Reading theology into facts: Christian perspective on Earth's climate change

Reading theology into facts: Christian perspective on Earth’s climate change

Jessica Parsons
October 24, 2019
BIG MONEY—From the booth of “Ancient Use of Copper in the Lake Superior Region,” Bob Wheeler said that tools like these sell for $100 an inch. Jessica Parsons/NW

Bringing past to present

Jessica Parsons
October 24, 2019
Conservatism grows with age

Conservatism grows with age

Jessica Parsons
October 17, 2019
THE PERFECT RÉSUMÉ—Be sure to pay attention to detail when crafting the perfect résumé. Employers won't think twice about throwing it away if it isn't prepared with care. Jackie Jahfetson/NW

How to write a kick-ass résumé

Jessica Parsons
October 10, 2019
16-year-old Swedish Climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks at the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri - HP1EF9N1AIFX9

Listen for intent, not words

Jessica Parsons
October 3, 2019
RED METAL—J R Scott of Red Metal Jewelry serenely nests in his booth behind his hand-crafted copper creations, like earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings. Photo courtesy of Jessica Parsons.

Vendors bring Vibes to Marquette Farmers Market

Jessica Parsons
October 2, 2019
THE PERFECT RÉSUMÉ—Be sure to pay attention to detail when crafting the perfect résumé. Employers won't think twice about throwing it away if it isn't prepared with care. Jackie Jahfetson/NW

How to write a proposal for new course or program

Jessica Parsons
September 26, 2019
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Dems losing grip and time

Jessica Parsons
September 19, 2019
Wildcats pedal to help environment

Wildcats pedal to help environment

Jessica Parsons
September 12, 2019
CRAFT HEAVEN — Beer lovers are encouraged to learn and sing the Michigan Beer Fight Song at the 11th annuel U.P. Beer Festival. Photo courtesy of Michigan Brewers Guild

Beer for everyone, age restrictions apply :(

Jessica Parsons
September 5, 2019

Considerations behind catastrophic Dorian

Jessica Parsons
September 5, 2019

Creating a story versus reporting one

Jessica Parsons
August 29, 2019
Renovating the ‘hidden gem’ of Lake Superior

Renovating the ‘hidden gem’ of Lake Superior

Jessica Parsons
June 6, 2019
Records spin in and out of style

Records spin in and out of style

Jessica Parsons
April 24, 2019
Happiness should come before work

Happiness should come before work

Jessica Parsons
April 18, 2019
Fantasy world comes to fruition

Fantasy world comes to fruition

Jessica Parsons
April 11, 2019
Southern Slavic stylistic sounds

Southern Slavic stylistic sounds

Jessica Parsons
April 4, 2019
Musical Michigander returns to Marquette

Musical Michigander returns to Marquette

Jessica Parsons
March 28, 2019

‘Nightfall’ with Edgar Allen Poe to show

Jessica Parsons
March 14, 2019
Bible signing disrespectful

Bible signing disrespectful

Jessica Parsons
March 14, 2019
Trudging for the fudging

Trudging for the fudging

Jessica Parsons
February 28, 2019
Janet Mock to speak

Janet Mock to speak

Jessica Parsons
February 21, 2019
Coco for chocolate fest

Coco for chocolate fest

Jessica Parsons
February 21, 2019
Recognize the arts: STEAM not STEM

Recognize the arts: STEAM not STEM

Jessica Parsons
February 13, 2019
Andrew Farron was recently hired as General Manager (GM) for Marquette Mountain, replacing former GM Frank Malette on Monday. Photo courtesy of Andrew Farron

Marquette Mountain hires new general manager

Jessica Parsons
February 7, 2019
Madgoodies Studio to celebrate love and local artists

Madgoodies Studio to celebrate love and local artists

Jessica Parsons
February 6, 2019
Photo by Isabelle Tavares

132nd Annual Suicide Hill Ski Jump

Jessica Parsons
January 24, 2019
A collection of collectors

A collection of collectors

Jessica Parsons
January 24, 2019
Safety shuts down government

Safety shuts down government

Jessica Parsons
January 24, 2019
Vinyl Record Show spins in vendors and vibes

Vinyl Record Show spins in vendors and vibes

Jessica Parsons
January 17, 2019
It’s time to admit the caravan is dangerous

It’s time to admit the caravan is dangerous

Jessica Parsons
December 6, 2018
Details of life deserve full attention

Details of life deserve full attention

Jessica Parsons
November 8, 2018
The Marquette Regional History Center unearths their Archaeology Fair

The Marquette Regional History Center unearths their Archaeology Fair

Jessica Parsons
October 23, 2018
Crafting community at Fiber Fest

Crafting community at Fiber Fest

Jessica Parsons
October 4, 2018
Genealogy 101: Who are you?

Genealogy 101: Who are you?

Jessica Parsons
October 4, 2018
The Preserve offers many options for the curious visitor, including a fesh deli, local kombucha, a unique beer selection and gooey grilled cheese until 2 a.m. Photo by Jessica Parsons

New restaurant “The Preserve” opens doors

Jessica Parsons
September 27, 2018
Bonding with Berens

Bonding with Berens

Jessica Parsons
September 20, 2018
Saturdays are for the brews

Saturdays are for the brews

Jessica Parsons
September 13, 2018
Oh my gosh, it’s the Manitowoc Minute

Oh my gosh, it’s the Manitowoc Minute

Jessica Parsons
September 13, 2018
The Keweenaw Brewing Company will share their special release of the ‘Point Trail Pale Ale’ with eager beer lovers. Attendees can hop around tents at Mattson Lower Harbor Park this Saturday afternoon to taste over 600 locally crafted beers. For enthusiastic beer lovers, there is an option for them to become an enthusiast member with unique opportunities. Photos courtesy of Aaron Steinmann

Hopp to da 10th annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival

Jessica Parsons
September 6, 2018
NMU launches revised app

NMU launches revised app

Jessica Parsons
September 6, 2018
Scarce parking crisis plagues NMU

Scarce parking crisis plagues NMU

Jessica Parsons
August 30, 2018
The finalizing aspects of a winning dorm for the Rock Your Room competition are cleanliness, use of university furniture and display of unique decorations. Photo by: Isabelle Tavares

How to: “Rock Your Room Competition”

Jessica Parsons
June 8, 2018
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