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LEARNING LEADERSHIP - The Student Leader Fellowship Program hosts a workshop for students to find their leadership style.
Students discover their leadership style in Student Leader Fellowship Program workshop
November 13, 2025
CELEBRATION - LSU members celebrate Mexican Independence day at El Santo Tacos & Tequila. (Photo courtesy of LSU)
Latinx Student Union to potentially lose university funding
November 13, 2025
FACULTY SUPPORT - The NMU-AAUP/AFT 6761 released a letter of support for the Queers and Allies student organization in the wake of DEI funding changes.
NMU faculty supports students against DEI defunding
November 13, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
SERVING THE COMMUNITY—The NMU Food Pantry, located in Gries Hall, is open for all NMU community to go if they are in need of some extra help.
How the loss of SNAP benefits is affecting and will further affect campus
November 7, 2025
FIND THE GOOD - young Margaret would be so proud.
Finding the good— A case to believe in fate
November 7, 2025
A photo of the wildcat statue on NMU campus
Our hopes for the future
November 7, 2025
Students wear costumes on NMU Campus. (NW Archive)
Stay safe this Halloween
October 31, 2025
HOTDOG— Megan and her friends by the Wienermobile. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Best day ever— Wienermobile
October 23, 2025
NEW TRAIL— This summer I tried a new trail, without trying this new trail I wouldn't have gotten this sick view. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Trying new things is fun
October 10, 2025
CAN YOU ESCAPE? – Students pose in the photo booth after completing an escape room challenge.
Crack the code— NMU students take on ultimate challenge
November 4, 2025
HOMEMADE FLAVOR — The Hoop House's Dill Pickle Workshop featured all the spices needed to customize pickles.
Cool as a Cucumber— NMU’s Dill Pickle Workshop serves up fun and flavor
November 4, 2025
TIME TO DANCE - The audience gets ready for the big show.
“Rocky Horror” returns to Northern’s stage
October 31, 2025
STAY SAFE - Students get ready to be safe this Halloween while decorating pumpkins.
NMU’s Precautionary Pumpkins
October 31, 2025
Graphic courtesy of Sydney Broberg
Haunt the Rink— Skates, costumes, spooky vibes all afternoon
October 30, 2025
SWEEPING THE POINTERS—Both NMU Swim and Dive teams had impressive victories over the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Pointers. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive drown GLIAC rival in matchup 
November 14, 2025
Wildcats fall to rivals
Wildcats fall to rivals
November 14, 2025
RELIEF - 'Cats celebrate a long-awaited win after starting the season 2-10, getting the 3-0 sweep against Michigan Tech.
Volleyball gears up for end of season, coming off a big weekend
November 14, 2025
MAKING MOVES — In an intense game, a student prepares to roll the ball with eyes on the prize.
Women’s Soccer Heats up as Season Draws End
November 14, 2025
NW File Photo
Wildcats sweep opening weekend, stun No. 5 Gannon in classic start 
November 13, 2025
GRAND MARAIS— One of the last active Fresnel lenses in the country is lit in the Grand Marais inner light.
The North Wind takes you for a fall drive
November 14, 2025
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
November 13, 2025
SMILE— Students line up for their picture amongst their hard work.
Hands-on Research helps students protect Lake Superior’s keystone predator 
November 6, 2025
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
October 31, 2025
Signs of change— Marquette's No Kings protest
Signs of change— Marquette’s No Kings protest
October 24, 2025

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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