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LEARNING LEADERSHIP - The Student Leader Fellowship Program hosts a workshop for students to find their leadership style.
Students discover their leadership style in Student Leader Fellowship Program workshop
November 13, 2025
CELEBRATION - LSU members celebrate Mexican Independence day at El Santo Tacos & Tequila. (Photo courtesy of LSU)
Latinx Student Union to potentially lose university funding
November 13, 2025
FACULTY SUPPORT - The NMU-AAUP/AFT 6761 released a letter of support for the Queers and Allies student organization in the wake of DEI funding changes.
NMU faculty supports students against DEI defunding
November 13, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
SERVING THE COMMUNITY—The NMU Food Pantry, located in Gries Hall, is open for all NMU community to go if they are in need of some extra help.
How the loss of SNAP benefits is affecting and will further affect campus
November 7, 2025
FIND THE GOOD - young Margaret would be so proud.
Finding the good— A case to believe in fate
November 7, 2025
A photo of the wildcat statue on NMU campus
Our hopes for the future
November 7, 2025
Students wear costumes on NMU Campus. (NW Archive)
Stay safe this Halloween
October 31, 2025
HOTDOG— Megan and her friends by the Wienermobile. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Best day ever— Wienermobile
October 23, 2025
NEW TRAIL— This summer I tried a new trail, without trying this new trail I wouldn't have gotten this sick view. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Trying new things is fun
October 10, 2025
CAN YOU ESCAPE? – Students pose in the photo booth after completing an escape room challenge.
Crack the code— NMU students take on ultimate challenge
November 4, 2025
HOMEMADE FLAVOR — The Hoop House's Dill Pickle Workshop featured all the spices needed to customize pickles.
Cool as a Cucumber— NMU’s Dill Pickle Workshop serves up fun and flavor
November 4, 2025
TIME TO DANCE - The audience gets ready for the big show.
“Rocky Horror” returns to Northern’s stage
October 31, 2025
STAY SAFE - Students get ready to be safe this Halloween while decorating pumpkins.
NMU’s Precautionary Pumpkins
October 31, 2025
Graphic courtesy of Sydney Broberg
Haunt the Rink— Skates, costumes, spooky vibes all afternoon
October 30, 2025
NW File Photo
Wildcats sweep opening weekend, stun No. 5 Gannon in classic start 
November 13, 2025
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
November 7, 2025
SURGING — The Wildcats are following up their success from last season, starting the season 4-0 and landing the No.23 spot in the national rankings. NMU will look to continue their winning streak against UW-Parkside this weekend.
Wildcats sweep senior weekend
November 7, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
November 6, 2025
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
November 13, 2025
SMILE— Students line up for their picture amongst their hard work.
Hands-on Research helps students protect Lake Superior’s keystone predator 
November 6, 2025
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
October 31, 2025
Signs of change— Marquette's No Kings protest
Signs of change— Marquette’s No Kings protest
October 24, 2025
ANYTHING TO GET OUT OF HERE— At the front of the exhibit, the introductory statement of the work.
Visiting curators bring video to DeVos
October 16, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by John Becker

Tune In: The North Wind guide to upcoming releases

John Becker
January 17, 2013

Developed nations need aid after disasters, too

John Becker
April 20, 2011

Track runner helps lead team to success

John Becker
April 20, 2011

Wildcats eliminated in upset defeat

John Becker
March 10, 2011

Icers tie, win over Falcons

John Becker
February 24, 2011

Testing should be put to the test

John Becker
February 24, 2011

Wildcats rout Spartans in series sweep

John Becker
February 17, 2011

Wildcat hockey drops big home games

John Becker
February 10, 2011

Hockey drops important away series

John Becker
February 3, 2011

Wildcat hockey sweeps Ferris State

John Becker
January 27, 2011

Hockey unlucky against Fightin’ Irish

John Becker
January 13, 2011

Goalie earns awards for performances

John Becker
December 2, 2010

Hockey keeps CCHA record even, splits games

John Becker
November 18, 2010

Gamers should only pay once

John Becker
November 18, 2010

Wildcat hockey splits games at LSSU

John Becker
November 11, 2010

Hockey sweeps Ohio St. for first wins

John Becker
November 4, 2010

Hockey loses to No. 1 team in nation

John Becker
October 28, 2010

Hockey loses two games, ties Tech

John Becker
October 13, 2010

Rivalry trophy reclaimed by NMU

John Becker
October 13, 2010

Men’s rugby fights for playoff chance

John Becker
October 7, 2010

Wildcat hockey earns exhibition win

John Becker
October 7, 2010

Hockey set to begin with exhibition

John Becker
September 30, 2010

NHL shouldn’t award points to losers

John Becker
September 30, 2010

Undefeated rugby pummels Badgers

John Becker
September 16, 2010

Rugby Moosemen earn two victories

John Becker
September 9, 2010

NMU Sailing Club hosts first ever ‘Try Sailing Day’

John Becker
September 2, 2010

NMU sailing club invites students to try seafaring

John Becker
August 26, 2010

Weightlifters conditioned for victory

John Becker
August 26, 2010

USOEC lifters competing in nationals

John Becker
June 2, 2010

Women’s track and field ends strong

John Becker
June 2, 2010

Volleyball ends season on high note

John Becker
April 22, 2010

Place to camp

John Becker
April 22, 2010

Northern hosts lifting championships

John Becker
April 22, 2010

Volleyball splits in St. Cloud tourney

John Becker
April 15, 2010

Personal efforts bring success to track team

John Becker
April 15, 2010

The Mouse Trap

John Becker
April 8, 2010

Boxers prep for Golden Gloves tourney

John Becker
April 8, 2010

Rights activist gives speech at NMU

John Becker
April 1, 2010

Track team dominates outdoor meet

John Becker
April 1, 2010

Volleyball tourney takes toll on ’Cats

John Becker
April 1, 2010

Volleyball opens ‘10 spring schedule

John Becker
March 25, 2010

Granddaughter of famed French oceanographer to speak at Northern

John Becker
March 25, 2010

Panthers end Wildcat tournament run

John Becker
March 18, 2010

Women Wildcats earn NCAA berth

John Becker
March 11, 2010

Women lose two, still in GLIAC hunt

John Becker
February 25, 2010

Ski team sends six to national meet

John Becker
February 25, 2010
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