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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Kara Toay
From left to right, seniors fisheries and wildlife management major Karol Rajski, environmental science major Jared VanOordt, digital cinema major Ryan Busch and NMU alumnus Drew Etling will kayak around Lake Superior this summer to raise awareness about fresh water conservation and to engage communities. Photo courtesy of Jared VanOordt

Kayaking around Superior

Kara Toay
April 26, 2018
Animals, wands and spell books lay scattered around the escape room for people to search through. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Can you escape Hogwarts?

Kara Toay
April 19, 2018
Photo by Lindsey Eaton

Coffee Crawl offers samples from 7 local shops

Kara Toay
April 19, 2018
International Food Festival offers eats

International Food Festival offers eats

Kara Toay
April 12, 2018
Dream jobs take time to find

Dream jobs take time to find

Kara Toay
April 5, 2018
‘A Father’s Quest to Find His Son’ Professor writes book on missing people

‘A Father’s Quest to Find His Son’ Professor writes book on missing people

Kara Toay
March 29, 2018
Various bags are hung around campus and are meant for students, faculty and staff to discard used mascara wands to be repurposed. The bags will be hung up until Sunday, April 1. Photo by: Emma Case

Wands for Wildlife

Kara Toay
March 29, 2018
St. Cyr

Community mourns passing of NMU student 

Kara Toay
March 1, 2018
Academic Senate prepares letter for BOT

Academic Senate prepares letter for BOT

Kara Toay
February 22, 2018
“Country Doctor” (1948) by American photojournalist W. Eugine Smith is one of numerous famous images currently on display until April 1 at the “Aperture: Photographs” exhibit at the DeVos Art Museum in the NMU Art and Design Building."

DeVos Museum to hold forum to discuss photo exhibit, history

Kara Toay
February 8, 2018
‘Pitch Perfect 3’ film finale ends on low note

‘Pitch Perfect 3’ film finale ends on low note

Kara Toay
February 1, 2018
Michelle Juergen and Ine Mylle compete in hurdles Saturday at Marrquette Superior Dome. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Wildcats hurdle the competition

Kara Toay
January 25, 2018
Time’s Up isn’t limited to celebrities

Time’s Up isn’t limited to celebrities

Kara Toay
January 18, 2018
NMU students participate in the March for Equality at last year’s MLK Day celebration that occurs each year on campus. NMU has been honoring MLK’s legacy with marches and vigils since his assassination in the 60s.

Students unite to remember MLK Jr.

Kara Toay
January 18, 2018
Photo courtesy of the Forest Roberts Theatre.

Scrooge! Returns: Classic FRT Christmas musical opens December 14th

Kara Toay
December 7, 2017
Photo by Kara Toay: Junior biochemistry major Tristan Ruiz calls ROTC students to attention before their outdoor lab on Nov. 16.

Wildcats in uniform: North Wind staff tags along with students from NMU’s ROTC program

Kara Toay
November 30, 2017
Cross country takes 13th at National Championships

Cross country takes 13th at National Championships

Kara Toay
November 30, 2017
ROTC program helps students develop leadership skills

ROTC program helps students develop leadership skills

Kara Toay
November 16, 2017
Image provided by the Boy Scouts of America Corporate Identity Guide.

BSA expands program allowing entry for Girl Scouts to become Eagle Scouts

Kara Toay
November 9, 2017
Photo courtesy of Amnesty International Marquette Chapter: The newly formed Amnesty International group at NMU stands for a photo at their first event ever on Wednesday evening.

Amnesty International adds to growing list of student groups

Kara Toay
October 19, 2017
Photo courtesy of Forest Roberts Theatre: Six local and regional bands will compete in the second annual “Rock the FRT” competition Saturday, Oct. 14.

Rock out at the FRT

Kara Toay
October 12, 2017
Health care reform lacks inclusivity

Health care reform lacks inclusivity

Kara Toay
October 5, 2017
Photo courtesy of Chris Mosier

Spoken Like A True Athlete

Kara Toay
September 28, 2017
Michael Wilson

Olympic alum returns to deliver ‘transformational’ talk for UNITED

Kara Toay
September 21, 2017
Two top-ten finishes for NMU cross country

Two top-ten finishes for NMU cross country

Kara Toay
September 14, 2017
Lindsey Eaton

Iron Bay creates comfort cuisine: Restaurant brings historic flavor to Washington Street

Kara Toay
September 14, 2017
NMU President addresses campus

NMU President addresses campus

Kara Toay
August 31, 2017
An evening inside the wardrobe

An evening inside the wardrobe

Kara Toay
April 20, 2017

Learning self-defense with RAD

Kara Toay
April 13, 2017

The food, the drinks, and the scholarship: Narnia meets Northern

Kara Toay
April 6, 2017
NMU spreads sexual assault awareness

NMU spreads sexual assault awareness

Kara Toay
March 30, 2017
New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ casts the same spell

New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ casts the same spell

Kara Toay
March 23, 2017

Friends can make traveling even better

Kara Toay
March 16, 2017
Shreddin’ through the decades

Shreddin’ through the decades

Kara Toay
February 23, 2017
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Workforce Development gets new director

Kara Toay
February 16, 2017

Find out where the magic continues

Kara Toay
January 19, 2017

Utilizing advisors can bring college success

Kara Toay
November 2, 2016

Student flies the nest for study

Kara Toay
October 19, 2016

U.P. holds first ever Fresh Coast Film Festival

Kara Toay
October 5, 2016
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