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FRIENDLY COMPETITION — The track and field contestants all receive trophies after competing against each other in the SAAC's jeopardy event.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosts family feud
March 21, 2025
MAKING ART— Rebecca Daly discusses protest art with students interested in creating their own.
Student Leader Fellowship Program teaches students about protest art, history
March 21, 2025
BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
March 18, 2025
TELL YOUR STORY - Hanif Abdurraqib stands before his audience, inspiring them with his words.
Writer Hanif Abdurraqib visits NMU
March 12, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
ALL SET UP — The Dungeons and Wildcats table for Fall Fest in the 2024 fall semester.
Being in a club makes college better
March 19, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Spring break is a time to enjoy the weather, as the wind warms and the grass grows through the snow.
The boons and banes of spring break
March 19, 2025
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
February 27, 2025
DIVING IN — Students share laughs in the pool during the movie.
Dive-in— Interactive movie showing of Moana 2
March 21, 2025
BE WELL— A Wildpup poses while participating in the WellBeing Fair.
WellBeing Fair promotes campus, community resources
March 21, 2025
LOVE FOR LANGUAGE — Marquette community members join NMU students and faculty on campus for Poetry without Borders.
Poetry without Borders exceeds expectations
March 20, 2025
LET'S PARTY — Hunt Hall's 21st Annual Root Beer Bash will take place this Friday.
Hunt Hall to host Root Beer Bash
March 20, 2025
COOKING UP A STORM — A table filled with home made dishes.
Hoop Soup — Hoop House enjoys recent harvest
March 17, 2025
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
March 21, 2025
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
March 21, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
March 19, 2025
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT — Chris Black practices his swings at the Marquette County Golf Club. Black has been playing golf since he was 12 when he learned with his father in Northern Ireland.
The NMU golf teams put up solid numbers over spring break
March 19, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 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 21, 2011

Track runner helps lead team to success

John Becker
April 21, 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 14, 2010

Rivalry trophy reclaimed by NMU

John Becker
October 14, 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 3, 2010

Women’s track and field ends strong

John Becker
June 3, 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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