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OFFICIAL SIGNING — President Brock Tessman formally signs the Okanagan Charter on April 26. The charter is a commitment by NMU to support and implement holistic health programs and initiatives for students, staff and faculty.
Tessman signs Okanagan Charter, committing to holistic health for NMU
April 28, 2023
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
April 27, 2023
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
April 27, 2023
EARTH FEST — Environmental student organizations collaborated to host Earth Fest during the ninth annual Andertons Earth Week at NMU. Pictured: Jonas Trombetta, Hoop House (left) and Mary Kelly, Gamma Theta Upsilon and Hoop House (right).
GTU celebrates ninth annual Anderton’s Earth Week with Earth Fest
April 26, 2023
THE AMAN PROJECT — The Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas and NMUs philosophy department is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the Aman Project, a humanitarian organization located in Istanbul, Turkey, that supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers are in need of assistance. Donation are encouraged but not required to enter the events raffle.
Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas raises funds for Aman Project
April 26, 2023
HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.
Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?
May 5, 2023
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
May 2, 2023
Editorial — Best of The North Wind 22-23
Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23
April 26, 2023
REFLECTIONS — I am posing at South Haven beach during sunset. With graduation approaching swiftly, I wanted to reflect on my college experience and how it has positively impacted my character and outlook on life.
Opinion — Leaping into the unknown
April 26, 2023
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dances production of Grease
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dance’s production of “Grease”
April 25, 2023
HOCKEY FANS — Tessman and his family at a Red Wings hockey game in March. They are still rocking the NMU gear in Detroit.
Brock’s backstory: President Tessman’s journey through running, teaching and finding balance
April 21, 2023
Premier bridal show launches at NMU’s Northern Center
April 21, 2023
THE THEORY OF NOTHING — Up-and-coming hip hop artist, Sophia Gielniak, recently released her album The Theory of Nothing - PHI-3PO on YouTube and Soundcloud delving into nontraditional hip hop that uses academic and philosophical language.
The Theory of Nothing – PHI-3PO: an academic hip-hop album
April 12, 2023
AGAINST ALL ODDS — Joseph Calderon poses next to the land acknowledgment sign, located in the academic mall, that denotes that NMU is on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi Indians. Calderon enrolled at NMU in 2021, returning to higher education after failing at other institutions along the West Coast.
Exceeding expectations: Joseph Calderon’s return to higher education
April 12, 2023
GROUP PHOTO - Steve Burns with Platform Personalities. Burns sent a video of himself to the student organization to help promote the event.
Platform Personalities on Steve Burns: Mental health, childhood nostalgia, Marquette winters
April 12, 2023
TEE UP — Eric Yun finished the season with performances that are now in the NMU record book. He will return next year for his senior season.
M Golf: ‘Cats finish season strong, Sprecher ties GLIAC record 137
April 28, 2023
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
April 28, 2023
HUNTING — The Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)
Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games
April 21, 2023
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.
All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.
Midnight Madness at the PEIF
April 14, 2023

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All content by Karly Ratzenberger

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Swimmers jet past competition at home

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November 8, 2012

’Cats thump Malone to finish season

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November 1, 2012

’Cats strive to finish year on high note

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October 25, 2012

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

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October 18, 2012

Golfers conclude fall season

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October 18, 2012

NMU looks to bounce back after roadtrip

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October 11, 2012

Golfers finish Regionals, gear up for GLIAC’s

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October 4, 2012

’Cats make huge step

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October 4, 2012

Soccer takes senior across the country

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September 20, 2012

NMU claws out comeback road victory

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September 20, 2012

Golfers host only home match of the season

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September 13, 2012

’Cats lose at Tech, win home exhibition

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September 13, 2012

Lady ’Cats soccer drops two, wins one

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September 6, 2012

Volleyball team reloads for 2012 season

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June 14, 2012

Golfers prep for two matches this weekend

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April 26, 2012

Spikers conclude spring action

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April 19, 2012

’Cats finish tournament with top 25 golfer

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April 12, 2012

Speedskating ends season with excellence

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March 29, 2012

Soderman siblings have special bond

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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

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March 15, 2012

NMU Nordic skiing blows by competition

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February 23, 2012

Skiers cruise past competition

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February 16, 2012

Apodaca uses wrestling as cornerstone

Karly Ratzenberger
February 9, 2012

USOEC freestyle focused on Olympic Trials

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February 2, 2012

’Cats prepare for GLIAC Championship

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January 26, 2012

Swimmers prep for GLIAC Championship

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January 19, 2012

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

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December 8, 2011

’Cats catch breath as season progresses

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December 1, 2011

’Cats season ends with tournament loss

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November 18, 2011

’Cats end season; prepared for playoffs

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November 10, 2011

Lady ’Cats sweep GLIAC opponents

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November 3, 2011

Lady ’Cats set to spike up season at home

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October 28, 2011
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