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Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
A picture of ASMUs logo with the words your student government underneath
Q&A with ASNMU presidential candidates
April 10, 2024
CHANGING SEASONS — As Marquette heads into summer, some experts say the implications of this warm winter could be long-lasting.
Analysis — UP scientists, businesses expect lingering effects after warm winter season
April 10, 2024
ASNMU ballot opens this week, allows students to voice their opinions
April 9, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
TELEVISION — Our fascination with reality TV is concerning.
Opinion — Our unethical consumption of ‘Human Interest’ TV
April 11, 2024
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
April 1, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
PHOTO OP — Boynton (back, third from left) poses with his swim and dive teammates. Photo courtesy of Logan Boynton
Resilience and determination in the deep end
April 11, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Lewis Goff
Mindfulness and Sustainability session to hold guided meditation
April 10, 2024
OPENING SOON - Katelyn Milano (left) and her father (right) outside of their new business, Milano Smokehouse Meats. Located in the old building of Glenns Smokehouse in Ishpeming, the shop is set to open in mid-April.
Alumni opens family-run Milano Smokehouse Meats in Ishpeming
April 9, 2024
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s spring soccer comes to an end this weekend
April 19, 2024
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT — All five Wildcat seniors start in Saturday game against Concordia St. Paul.
WLAX defeats Concordia St. Paul, honors 5 graduating seniors
April 19, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite
April 12, 2024
Photo Courtesy NMU Athletics
Driving Success: Russel Sprecher’s Path from Casper to NMU
April 5, 2024
LOCKED IN — The womens lacrosse team prepares for six games of conference play before closing out the season.
WLAX returns home after away series and bye week
April 5, 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
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 6
Pizza Cat Vol. 6
March 25, 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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