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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
Sam Rush/NW
ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

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

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?

April 19, 2018
Photo by Lindsey Eaton

Coffee Crawl offers samples from 7 local shops

April 19, 2018
International Food Festival offers eats

International Food Festival offers eats

April 12, 2018
Dream jobs take time to find

Dream jobs take time to find

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

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

March 29, 2018
St. Cyr

Community mourns passing of NMU student 

March 1, 2018
Academic Senate prepares letter for BOT

Academic Senate prepares letter for BOT

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

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

‘Pitch Perfect 3’ film finale ends on low note

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

Wildcats hurdle the competition

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

Time’s Up isn’t limited to celebrities

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.

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

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

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

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

Cross country takes 13th at National Championships

November 30, 2017
ROTC program helps students develop leadership skills

ROTC program helps students develop leadership skills

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

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

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

October 12, 2017
Health care reform lacks inclusivity

Health care reform lacks inclusivity

October 5, 2017
Photo courtesy of Chris Mosier

Spoken Like A True Athlete

September 28, 2017
Michael Wilson

Olympic alum returns to deliver ‘transformational’ talk for UNITED

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

Two top-ten finishes for NMU cross country

September 14, 2017
Lindsey Eaton

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

September 14, 2017
NMU President addresses campus

NMU President addresses campus

August 31, 2017
An evening inside the wardrobe

An evening inside the wardrobe

April 20, 2017

Learning self-defense with RAD

April 13, 2017

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

April 6, 2017
NMU spreads sexual assault awareness

NMU spreads sexual assault awareness

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

New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ casts the same spell

March 23, 2017

Friends can make traveling even better

March 16, 2017
Shreddin’ through the decades

Shreddin’ through the decades

February 23, 2017
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Workforce Development gets new director

February 16, 2017

Find out where the magic continues

January 19, 2017

Utilizing advisors can bring college success

November 2, 2016

Student flies the nest for study

October 19, 2016

U.P. holds first ever Fresh Coast Film Festival

October 5, 2016
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