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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
NW File Photo
Wildcats sweep opening weekend, stun No. 5 Gannon in classic start 
November 13, 2025
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
November 7, 2025
SURGING — The Wildcats are following up their success from last season, starting the season 4-0 and landing the No.23 spot in the national rankings. NMU will look to continue their winning streak against UW-Parkside this weekend.
Wildcats sweep senior weekend
November 7, 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
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
November 6, 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
ANYTHING TO GET OUT OF HERE— At the front of the exhibit, the introductory statement of the work.
Visiting curators bring video to DeVos
October 16, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Karly Ratzenberger

Wildcats catch victory, look for snow

Karly Ratzenberger
December 6, 2012

Nordic skiers prepare to hit the trails

Karly Ratzenberger
November 29, 2012

Swimmers jet past competition at home

Karly Ratzenberger
November 8, 2012

’Cats thump Malone to finish season

Karly Ratzenberger
November 1, 2012

’Cats strive to finish year on high note

Karly Ratzenberger
October 25, 2012

Online Exclusive: ’Cats drop two at home, hit road this weekend

Karly Ratzenberger
October 18, 2012

Golfers conclude fall season

Karly Ratzenberger
October 18, 2012

NMU looks to bounce back after roadtrip

Karly Ratzenberger
October 11, 2012

Golfers finish Regionals, gear up for GLIAC’s

Karly Ratzenberger
October 4, 2012

’Cats make huge step

Karly Ratzenberger
October 4, 2012

Soccer takes senior across the country

Karly Ratzenberger
September 20, 2012

NMU claws out comeback road victory

Karly Ratzenberger
September 20, 2012

Golfers host only home match of the season

Karly Ratzenberger
September 13, 2012

’Cats lose at Tech, win home exhibition

Karly Ratzenberger
September 13, 2012

Lady ’Cats soccer drops two, wins one

Karly Ratzenberger
September 6, 2012

Volleyball team reloads for 2012 season

Karly Ratzenberger
June 14, 2012

Golfers prep for two matches this weekend

Karly Ratzenberger
April 26, 2012

Spikers conclude spring action

Karly Ratzenberger
April 19, 2012

’Cats finish tournament with top 25 golfer

Karly Ratzenberger
April 12, 2012

Speedskating ends season with excellence

Karly Ratzenberger
March 29, 2012

Soderman siblings have special bond

Karly Ratzenberger
March 29, 2012

’Cats look for better start to second half: Men’s golf kicks off spring season after last place finish in the fall

Karly Ratzenberger
March 22, 2012

’Cats return home with National champion

Karly Ratzenberger
March 15, 2012

NMU Nordic skiing blows by competition

Karly Ratzenberger
February 23, 2012

Skiers cruise past competition

Karly Ratzenberger
February 16, 2012

Apodaca uses wrestling as cornerstone

Karly Ratzenberger
February 9, 2012

USOEC freestyle focused on Olympic Trials

Karly Ratzenberger
February 2, 2012

’Cats prepare for GLIAC Championship

Karly Ratzenberger
January 26, 2012

Swimmers prep for GLIAC Championship

Karly Ratzenberger
January 19, 2012

’Cats eager: Skiiers forced to wait another week to compete due to a lack of snow

Karly Ratzenberger
December 8, 2011

’Cats catch breath as season progresses

Karly Ratzenberger
December 1, 2011

’Cats season ends with tournament loss

Karly Ratzenberger
November 18, 2011

’Cats end season; prepared for playoffs

Karly Ratzenberger
November 10, 2011

Lady ’Cats sweep GLIAC opponents

Karly Ratzenberger
November 3, 2011

Lady ’Cats set to spike up season at home

Karly Ratzenberger
October 28, 2011
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