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OFFICIAL SIGNING — President Brock Tessman formally signs the Okanagan Charter on April 26. The charter is a commitment by NMU to support and implement holistic health programs and initiatives for students, staff and faculty.
Tessman signs Okanagan Charter, committing to holistic health for NMU
April 28, 2023
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
April 27, 2023
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
April 27, 2023
EARTH FEST — Environmental student organizations collaborated to host Earth Fest during the ninth annual Andertons Earth Week at NMU. Pictured: Jonas Trombetta, Hoop House (left) and Mary Kelly, Gamma Theta Upsilon and Hoop House (right).
GTU celebrates ninth annual Anderton’s Earth Week with Earth Fest
April 26, 2023
THE AMAN PROJECT — The Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas and NMUs philosophy department is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the Aman Project, a humanitarian organization located in Istanbul, Turkey, that supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers are in need of assistance. Donation are encouraged but not required to enter the events raffle.
Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas raises funds for Aman Project
April 26, 2023
HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.
Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?
May 5, 2023
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
May 2, 2023
Editorial — Best of The North Wind 22-23
Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23
April 26, 2023
REFLECTIONS — I am posing at South Haven beach during sunset. With graduation approaching swiftly, I wanted to reflect on my college experience and how it has positively impacted my character and outlook on life.
Opinion — Leaping into the unknown
April 26, 2023
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dances production of Grease
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dance’s production of “Grease”
April 25, 2023
HOCKEY FANS — Tessman and his family at a Red Wings hockey game in March. They are still rocking the NMU gear in Detroit.
Brock’s backstory: President Tessman’s journey through running, teaching and finding balance
April 21, 2023
Premier bridal show launches at NMU’s Northern Center
April 21, 2023
THE THEORY OF NOTHING — Up-and-coming hip hop artist, Sophia Gielniak, recently released her album The Theory of Nothing - PHI-3PO on YouTube and Soundcloud delving into nontraditional hip hop that uses academic and philosophical language.
The Theory of Nothing – PHI-3PO: an academic hip-hop album
April 12, 2023
AGAINST ALL ODDS — Joseph Calderon poses next to the land acknowledgment sign, located in the academic mall, that denotes that NMU is on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi Indians. Calderon enrolled at NMU in 2021, returning to higher education after failing at other institutions along the West Coast.
Exceeding expectations: Joseph Calderon’s return to higher education
April 12, 2023
GROUP PHOTO - Steve Burns with Platform Personalities. Burns sent a video of himself to the student organization to help promote the event.
Platform Personalities on Steve Burns: Mental health, childhood nostalgia, Marquette winters
April 12, 2023
TEE UP — Eric Yun finished the season with performances that are now in the NMU record book. He will return next year for his senior season.
M Golf: ‘Cats finish season strong, Sprecher ties GLIAC record 137
April 28, 2023
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
April 28, 2023
HUNTING — The Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)
Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games
April 21, 2023
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.
All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.
Midnight Madness at the PEIF
April 14, 2023

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Jamrich Hall contrasts rest of campus

Jamrich Hall contrasts rest of campus

Joseph Living
February 21, 2019
Dashing dogs to return to the UP 200 race

Dashing dogs to return to the UP 200 race

Joseph Living
February 14, 2019
Library remains the heart of campus

Library remains the heart of campus

Joseph Living
January 30, 2019
Old tech making a comeback

Old tech making a comeback

Joseph Living
January 30, 2019
NMU reviews

NMU reviews

Joseph Living
January 17, 2019
A very bland Christmas

A very bland Christmas

Joseph Living
December 6, 2018
Thanksgiving break should offer rest, not stress

Thanksgiving break should offer rest, not stress

Joseph Living
November 15, 2018
Testing conducted by TriMedia Environmental identified elevated levels of lead in many university buildings during the winter 2018 semester. The university created a safe situation with new water fountains and filters. Photo by: Kat Torreano

NMU works to resolve elevated lead levels

Joseph Living
November 8, 2018
A Haunting in Marquette

A Haunting in Marquette

Joseph Living
October 26, 2018
The NMU French Club hosts silent film screening

The NMU French Club hosts silent film screening

Joseph Living
October 26, 2018
Fashion struggles to survive

Fashion struggles to survive

Joseph Living
October 11, 2018
Past issues live on in new dining renovations

Past issues live on in new dining renovations

Joseph Living
September 27, 2018
Eminem’s “Kamikaze” crashes

Eminem’s “Kamikaze” crashes

Joseph Living
September 20, 2018
Barstool media lacks ethics

Barstool media lacks ethics

Joseph Living
June 8, 2018
Change disregards NMU history

Change disregards NMU history

Joseph Living
April 5, 2018
The Enbridge Line 5 pipeline transports oil products over 645 miles, and crosses through the Great Lakes under the Straits of Mackinac. Recent concerns have been brought up by state officials over the pipeline’s operation. Photo courtesy of FLOW: For the Love of Water

Industrializing the Great Lakes: Not worth the risk

Joseph Living
March 15, 2018
Photo by: Tim Eggert

Legalize online gambling, solve the political algorithm

Joseph Living
February 22, 2018
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