The Student News Site of Northern Michigan University

The North Wind
POPCORN SALE — Greek life sets up shop in Jamrich Hall ticketing booth to sell popcorn for a local cause.
NMU Greek life collaborates for Sexual Assault Awareness Month fundraiser
April 26, 2024
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.
Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus
April 26, 2024
ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
Biology student Grace Charles shares her ideas on how to protect our birds on campus. Photo courtesy of Grace Charles
Opinion–Protecting the birds at NMU
April 26, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
SPOTTED — A blue-spotted salamander stops in its tracks on a roadside of Presque Isle Park. Many salamanders could be seen migrating through the park, which caught the attention of students and led to further studies and protective measures.
Students and faculty block roads, conduct studies for blue-spotted salamander project in Marquette
April 26, 2024
ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.
Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
FINAL STRETCH — The Cats look to place second overall in the GLIAC before heading into playoffs.
WLAX hits the road to finish out impressive regular season run
April 26, 2024
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Joad Blaauw-Hara
ASNMU election candidates face off in debate

ASNMU election candidates face off in debate

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing writer
April 3, 2023
PLAY ON — Members of the NMU Jazz Band play during a performance. The NMU Jazz Festival will be returning to campus this week for its annual celebration of music, performance and education.

Jazz Festival to feature performances and education clinics

Joad Blaauw-Hara
March 21, 2023
sustainable actions

State Rep. Jenn Hill unveils “Michigan Saves” program

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer
March 15, 2023
Students had out drinks and snacks to skiers as they complete their route. Different student organizations set up volunteer stations and sometimes stayed until 2 a.m. to catch all the competitors.

Conservation Crew provides provisions at Noque ski race

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer
February 3, 2023
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season

NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2021
Lake Superior water guidelines for staying safe

Lake Superior water guidelines for staying safe

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer
November 1, 2021
NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel

NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer
October 22, 2021
Photo courtesy to NMU Archives BLAST TO THE PAST—Located in the basement of the library, NMU Archives is home to all historical records from campus and the central U.P.

NMU Archives dives into past with Community History Workshop

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer
October 15, 2021

Critical race theory talk held on Friday

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2021
Joleigh Martinez/NW

NMU Rural Health partnership established with new grant

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer
September 1, 2021
Photo courtesy of NMU Conservation Crew COMMUNITY CLEANUP—On Saturday April 17, NMUs Conservation Crew pitched in to help clean up Lower Harbor Mattson Park. The cleanup was apart of the 2021 Earth Week celebration.

Earth Week activities look to promote sustainable future

Joad Blaauw-Hara
April 20, 2021
Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications POWWOW—The Native American Student Association will be holding a virtual celebration to educate the breakdown of a traditional powwow with dancers, drum songs and guest speakers about the celebration.

Upcoming powwow to uplift Native American community, educate students and community on culture

Joad Blaauw-Hara
March 25, 2021
Photo courtesy of Haley Rhoades DINING DONATION—A new option for students who are under a meal plan is to donate their unused dining dollars to NMUs Food Pantry. The option was implemented in December of 2020 with the idea stemming from Jacob McCann, a student who wanted to give his unused dining dollars to a good cause.

Unused dining dollars donation option for NMU Food Pantry

Joad Blaauw-Hara
March 10, 2021
Photo courtesy of John Miller NICE CLIMB - Climbing is an outdoor sport that has been increasing in popularity. Marquette offers climbers of all experience levels places to climb year round, whether on the rocks or on the ice. The Gym-to-Crag event will help educate those transitioning from an indoor climbing to an outdoor climbing experience.

Virtual event educates climbers on sustainable climbing

Joad Blaauw-Hara
March 2, 2021
Flyer courtesy of Dan Truckey IMPROVING SAFETY - As part of the ongoing exhibition, Conflict and Resolve: Labor in the U.P., the U.P. Heritage Center hosted a virtual lecture from retired mine worker, James Paquette. Paquette discussed the importance of improving safety for not just the workers, but the general mine conditions as well.

Retired mine worker speaks on improving worker and mine safety

Joad Blaauw-Hara
February 25, 2021
Storefront of Donckers restaurant located downtown Marquette

Michigan indoor dining set to reopen Feb. 1

Joad Blaauw-Hara
January 26, 2021
Peter Smedley/NW WINTER WEATHER—The U.P is home to heaps of snow, and while it has not hit yet, driving in these conditions is not far away.

Driving home in winter weather

Joad Blaauw-Hara
November 18, 2020
Photo of cosplayers posing in costume

Cosplay Club contends with COVID-19

Joad Blaauw-Hara
November 3, 2020
Load More Stories
The North Wind is an independent student publication serving the Northern Michigan University community. It is partially funded by the Student Activity Fee. The North Wind digital paper is published every Friday during the fall and winter semesters except on university holidays and during exam weeks. The North Wind Board of Directors is composed of representatives of the student body, faculty, administration and area media.
© 2024 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in