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BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
March 18, 2025
TELL YOUR STORY - Hanif Abdurraqib stands before his audience, inspiring them with his words.
Writer Hanif Abdurraqib visits NMU
March 12, 2025
LISTEN AND LEARN - Marquette Ending Hunger hosts a trivia night using Quizzizz.
Marquette Ending Hunger hosts trivia night
March 11, 2025
BAKING TIME — Presenter Susan Robison explains what goes into sourdough starter at a Skill Builder called, "The Wonders of Sourdough."
SLFP holds Skill Builder, teaches ins and outs of sourdough making
February 27, 2025
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
February 27, 2025
In February of 2024, community members and students gathered at the Lower Harbor bell tower in downtown Marquette to protest in support of Palestine.
NMU’s involvement in protesting
February 21, 2025
Beyoncé accepting a Grammy Award at the 2025 music award show. (photo courtesy of GRAMMY.com)
Drama at the Grammys
February 21, 2025
SCENE SETTING — The opening scene of Much Ado About Nothing, as a group of Yoopers sneak up on a deer. Highlighting the setting of the UP and the second week of deer camp.
Much Ado About Nothing — A review
February 20, 2025
Why I think Valentine's Day needs more love
Why I think Valentine’s Day needs more love
February 14, 2025
COOKING UP A STORM — A table filled with home made dishes.
Hoop Soup — Hoop House enjoys recent harvest
March 17, 2025
WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department
WellBeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU Police Department
March 14, 2025
DONT MISS OUT - Join the South Superior Climbing Club to watch several climbing films and have the chance to win raffle prizes.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Reel Rock 19 showing
March 12, 2025
STOP AND SMILE — Jane Fitkin stops to admire Marquette's natural landscape, which she has gone on to advocate for in a variety of ways.
Profile — NMU alum becomes voice for environment
March 12, 2025
TIME TO JUDGE — Chili chefs get ready for students to judge their recipes at the annual cook-off.
Getting creative at the Annual Chili Cook-Off
February 27, 2025
Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket
Women’s basketball fights in GLIAC Tournament, secures NCAA Tournament ticket
March 17, 2025
GET BACK - The 'Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.
Men’s basketball wins the GLIAC, heads to the dance
March 14, 2025
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
March 14, 2025
SPEEDING BY - Victoria Dybwad racing in the Nordic Ski team's NCAA race.
Nordic Ski takes home gold in NCAA Regionals
March 11, 2025
NMU Women’s Wrestling Boasts Successful Outing at Regional Qualifier
NMU Women’s Wrestling Boasts Successful Outing at Regional Qualifier
February 28, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025
Caden Sierra/NW
Wildcats fall short in close battle with Grand Valley State as regionals approach
February 13, 2025
SAFE SEX - Students participate in the Condom Carnival on campus. (Caden Sierra/NW)
Student Equity and Engagement Center hosts Condom Carnival
February 11, 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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