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GETTING INVOLVED - Pick One posts images encouraging students to engage in their promotion to explore new events on campus. Their posters depict prizes that students can win for their participation.
Pick One hosts event to encourage student engagement
September 11, 2024
HELPING HANDS - Student volunteers working for the NMU WellBeing Center set up tables throughout Jamrich to pass out pamphlets, fliers, bracelets and stress balls. Students could enter a raffle to win a variety of self-care items.
WellBeing Center hosts event to aid students’ dorm room cleanliness
September 11, 2024
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
IS IT AN ISSUE- You can almost guarantee that every student will complain about the parking at NMU. Is it a valid complaint, or one about a minute issue. Get the opinion from a commuting student, whose entire education relies on finding a spot to park.
OPINION — Breaking down the campus parking issue from a commuter’s view
September 13, 2024
OLD DOGS CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS- You've been a professor for a while now, and have taught countless students. Now this new generation came along and you have no idea how to reach your students. Read this guide to figure out how to solve that problem.
OPINION — NMU Survival Guide for professors
September 13, 2024
Student post on social media app YikYak on Sept. 11, 2024.
Opinion — Campus continues negative streak on 9/11 with jokes spreading on YikYak
September 11, 2024
JUST AN IDEA - The fool proof main points a freshman should follow, at Northern Michigan University, to be successful.
NMU Survival Guide for incoming Freshmen
September 6, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
CHAT AND CLIMB — At a social climb, SSCC members new and returning gather and learn the ins and outs of their sport.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Slugg’s Bluff Climb
September 12, 2024
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
September 11, 2024
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
September 5, 2024
HUDDLED UP — Students gather together in a Jamrich lecture hall to watch "Challengers" together. This event was hosted by Campus Cinema, which will show more films throughout the year.
Students begin new semester with “Challengers” movie night
September 4, 2024
BATTLE FOR THE BALL - Alumni team members play rough and ready during Saturday's annual Alumni Rugby game.
Men’s rugby team celebrates 45th anniversary at alumni game
September 4, 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 Men's Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Into The Cat's Maw- The gate of Fall Fest on the first day of classes, on Monday, was packed with students, faculty and other visitors looking at what the campus and Marquette community has to offer.
Take a virtual walk through Fall Fest
August 30, 2024
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
April 30, 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

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Jon Young

Hoopers return home in search of wins

Jon Young
December 6, 2012

’Cats stay hot, look to defend home court

Jon Young
December 6, 2012

Campus unified by community

Jon Young
December 6, 2012

Law affects wolf hunt

Jon Young
December 6, 2012

NMU men cruise at home, stumble on road

Jon Young
November 29, 2012

’Cats snag three, gear up for Ohio trip

Jon Young
November 29, 2012

Wildcats battle, fall in home opener

Jon Young
November 15, 2012

Men’s hoops looks to climb in GLIAC

Jon Young
November 15, 2012

Football ’Cats stunned in final seconds

Jon Young
November 15, 2012

NMU shatters Saginaw’s playoff chances

Jon Young
November 8, 2012

NMU stuffs Northwood to hault road drought

Jon Young
November 1, 2012

’Cats cruise to fourth- place finish at conference

Jon Young
October 25, 2012

Comeback falls short

Jon Young
October 25, 2012

Shopping local smart choice

Jon Young
October 25, 2012

Wildcats bolt past U.P. rivals

Jon Young
October 18, 2012

Wildcats demolish No. 14 ranked Lakers

Jon Young
October 18, 2012

’Cats show improvment in loss to Tech

Jon Young
October 11, 2012

’Cats aim to out run competition at home meet

Jon Young
October 4, 2012

NMU struggles for stops, falters on road

Jon Young
October 4, 2012

’Cats adjust to new challenges

Jon Young
September 20, 2012

Deal not done, NHL hits lockout mode

Jon Young
September 20, 2012

Look before you lease

Jon Young
September 20, 2012

’Cats thrash UW-La Crosse in home opener

Jon Young
September 13, 2012

NMU runners blaze past the competition

Jon Young
September 13, 2012

Football looks to bounce back at home

Jon Young
September 6, 2012

Cross Country ’Cats dominate Tech

Jon Young
September 6, 2012

Lyons continues hoops career overseas

Jon Young
September 6, 2012

Track and field has All-American finish

Jon Young
June 14, 2012

Celebrities swing for charity at Greywalls

Jon Young
June 14, 2012

The search is over: Forrest Karr named newest director of athletics, ending four-month search

Jon Young
June 14, 2012

NMU Football: ’Cats offense and defense clash in annual scrimmage to conclude 2012 spring season

Jon Young
April 26, 2012

’Cats conclude first season on the diamond

Jon Young
April 26, 2012

Baseball works on fundamentals

Jon Young
April 19, 2012

Crack of bat welcome sound for NMU

Jon Young
April 12, 2012

’Cats set up for success

Jon Young
April 5, 2012

Ostrowsky makes immediate impact on players

Jon Young
April 5, 2012

Lady ’Cats continue to bloom in spring

Jon Young
March 29, 2012

Club hockey will hold prospects camp

Jon Young
March 22, 2012

Volleyball springs back into competition

Jon Young
March 22, 2012

Get ready for March Madness

Jon Young
March 15, 2012

Seniors lay path for upcoming Wildcats

Jon Young
March 15, 2012

Speedskaters return home with eight medals

Jon Young
March 1, 2012

NMU ends season in buzzer-beating fashion

Jon Young
March 1, 2012

Lady ’Cats make statement heading into playoffs

Jon Young
March 1, 2012

NMU plays for pride after another loss

Jon Young
February 23, 2012

Lyons comes up in the clutch

Jon Young
February 23, 2012

Second half woes doom men’s hoops

Jon Young
February 16, 2012

Lady ’Cats comeback stalls just short

Jon Young
February 16, 2012

NMU snaps out of skid with GLIAC sweep

Jon Young
February 9, 2012

’Cats look for fast break out of streak

Jon Young
February 9, 2012

Wildcats suffer biggest loss of season

Jon Young
February 2, 2012

’Cats need to bust streak to save playoffs

Jon Young
February 2, 2012

’Cats earn split with victory against GVSU

Jon Young
January 26, 2012

NMU looks to rebound against GLIAC foes

Jon Young
January 26, 2012

MLB salary cap would please fans

Jon Young
January 26, 2012

’Cats need strong second semester to win GLIAC

Jon Young
January 19, 2012

Lady ’Cats sweep series to end break

Jon Young
January 19, 2012

Wildcats bounced by Huskies on road

Jon Young
December 8, 2011

Men’s basketball excited to play at home after four straight on the road

Jon Young
December 8, 2011

’Cats 2-3 on the hardwood

Jon Young
December 2, 2011

Ostrowsky replaces Anderson as ’Cats football head coach

Jon Young
December 1, 2011

NMU comes up short in season finale

Jon Young
November 18, 2011

Lady ’Cats fight to buzzer in home loss

Jon Young
November 18, 2011

NMU Men’s basketball splits to start season

Jon Young
November 18, 2011

Modern music leaves no legacy

Jon Young
November 10, 2011

Seniors ready for last game

Jon Young
November 10, 2011

GLIAC set to welcome two more teams

Jon Young
November 10, 2011

’Cats snap winless streak against Tiffin

Jon Young
November 3, 2011

Wildcats’ season ends with playoff loss

Jon Young
November 3, 2011

’Cats looking for wins to close out season

Jon Young
October 28, 2011

NMU to host rival Tech on senior day

Jon Young
October 28, 2011

Online Exclusive: Women’s Cross Country Up Two Spots

Jon Young
October 26, 2011

’Cats look to finish season on high note

Jon Young
October 20, 2011

Second in GLIAC North up for grabs

Jon Young
October 20, 2011

Wildcats to kick off season with Midnight Madness scrimmage

Jon Young
October 13, 2011

’Cats seek to continue perfection at home

Jon Young
October 13, 2011

Wildcats determined to finish strong

Jon Young
October 13, 2011

NMU comes up short on Homecoming

Jon Young
October 6, 2011

Soccer remains unbeaten on home field

Jon Young
October 6, 2011

NBA needs to fix its labor disputes

Jon Young
September 29, 2011

Soccer earns split to end long road trip

Jon Young
September 29, 2011

Football loses momentum with first loss

Jon Young
September 29, 2011

Varsity soccer suffers first loss of year

Jon Young
September 22, 2011

Football nationally ranked after victory

Jon Young
September 22, 2011

Wildcats stay undefeated with sweep

Jon Young
September 15, 2011

’Cats get second win in double overtime

Jon Young
September 15, 2011

NMU’s Chelsea Lyons named GLIAC player of the week; ’Cats remain unbeaten

Jon Young
September 8, 2011

Interception seals the deal for ’Cats

Jon Young
September 8, 2011

Cross country set to improve in 2011

Jon Young
September 1, 2011

Soccer team ready for upcoming year

Jon Young
September 1, 2011

Spikers complete season with sweep

Jon Young
April 14, 2011

Volleyball splits in Minnesota tourney

Jon Young
April 7, 2011

Spikers beat Division-I team at tourney

Jon Young
March 31, 2011

Success matter of motivation, skier says

Jon Young
March 31, 2011

Golf team springs into second semester schedule

Jon Young
March 24, 2011

Volleyball earns trio of wins on road

Jon Young
March 24, 2011

Spikers prepare for season

Jon Young
March 17, 2011

Men’s basketball finishes with victory

Jon Young
March 10, 2011

Basketball team splits final home games

Jon Young
February 24, 2011

Men look for 2011 away win

Jon Young
February 17, 2011
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