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Students in the Divest NMU organization meet to discuss future ways to increase awareness of fossil fuels on Nov. 9, 2021. Their current efforts include a petition to support NMUs complete divestment from fossil fuels, an informational table in Jamrich and posters.
Protest held demanding NMU divest from fossil fuel industry
December 2, 2022
FUNDRAISER FOR FOOD — Marquette Ending Hunger members Dallas Wiertella (left), Patrick Myers (center) and Sydney Butler (right) sell goodie bags in Jamrich on Nov. 29 for the TV6 canathon. All the money and food donated to the canathon go to support food pantries and families in need throughout the UP.
Students raise funds, food to battle food insecurity during canathon
December 1, 2022
PLANTS FOR SALE — Three student greenhouse technicians help operate the NMU greenhouse plant sale. All the propagated plants were planted by the students and the funds from the sale support future greenhouse projets.
Plant sale raises funds for greenhouse from propagations
December 1, 2022
Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay
Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay
November 28, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Queers & Allies
Queers & Allies celebrates ‘Transgiving’
November 17, 2022
HERO — A photo of me holding Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber. The adaptation of Luke’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels has been a hotly debated topic by many generations of the franchise’s fans, some questioning whether their childhood hero would truly act in the way he did.
Opinion — A take on Luke Skywalker’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels
December 2, 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
December 1, 2022
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter
December 1, 2022
Opinion — Song dissection of “Funny the Way It Is”
Opinion — Song dissection of “Funny the Way It Is”
November 30, 2022
CARROT FLOWERS — A great way to decorate your carrot cake are with sliced raw carrots. For a sweeter design, you can also boil some carrots in a sugar syrup and bake them to make candied carrots.
Cooking with Kata — Spontaneous carrot cupcakes
November 28, 2022
EcoReps Compost Bins
EcoReps Zero Waste Event Turns Hockey Rivalry into Waste Reduction
November 30, 2022
Group of Students in CJ 495
Out of the archives, into the classroom: NMU’s cold cases class
November 29, 2022
Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students
Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students
November 18, 2022
Actors onstage huddling up
NMU students present “Finding Home”
November 11, 2022
DONATION BASED — All of the kombucha Vancheck makes, she offers on the side of the road and uses an honor system to accept donations in exchange for the drink. She prints the labels and processes the kombucha herself, but the longevity of the kombucha stand is a community effort.
Kombucha? You Betcha
November 10, 2022
PAST RIVALRY — The Wildcats celebrate a goal against Michigan Tech last year on Saturday, Nov. 13. The rivalry will continue this weekend on Dec. 2 and 3.
M Hockey: NMU, Michigan Tech to face off in heated rivalry
December 2, 2022
BOUNCE BACK - After 2 tough losses at Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud St. the Cats look to get back on track as they head south for the start of conference play.
W Basketball: NMU heads south to start GLIAC conference play
December 2, 2022
ON FIRE - NMU Guard Brian Parzych warms up at half time. Parzych scored 22 of his 30 points in the second half alongside teammate Max Bjorklands second 30-point or more outing of the season in just 3 games.
Men’s Basketball: NMU dominates in home opener, start season 3-0
November 18, 2022
LOOKING AHEAD - After a great season the seen the Cats earn a 23-9 record. The team will be looking ahead to next season after falling in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Volleyball: NMU loses to Quincy University in first round of NCAA tournament
November 18, 2022
SHUTOUT - The Cats earned their first shutout in two and a half years against the Beavers last Friday night. They head to Mankato this weekend to face off against Minnesota St.-Mankato.
Hockey: NMU looks to break Mankato’s 26-game home win streak
November 17, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Karly Ratzenberger

Wildcats catch victory, look for snow

December 6, 2012

Nordic skiers prepare to hit the trails

November 29, 2012

Swimmers jet past competition at home

November 8, 2012

’Cats thump Malone to finish season

November 1, 2012

’Cats strive to finish year on high note

October 25, 2012

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

October 18, 2012

Golfers conclude fall season

October 18, 2012

NMU looks to bounce back after roadtrip

October 11, 2012

Golfers finish Regionals, gear up for GLIAC’s

October 4, 2012

’Cats make huge step

October 4, 2012

Soccer takes senior across the country

September 20, 2012

NMU claws out comeback road victory

September 20, 2012

Golfers host only home match of the season

September 13, 2012

’Cats lose at Tech, win home exhibition

September 13, 2012

Lady ’Cats soccer drops two, wins one

September 6, 2012

Volleyball team reloads for 2012 season

June 14, 2012

Golfers prep for two matches this weekend

April 26, 2012

Spikers conclude spring action

April 19, 2012

’Cats finish tournament with top 25 golfer

April 12, 2012

Speedskating ends season with excellence

March 29, 2012

Soderman siblings have special bond

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

March 22, 2012

’Cats return home with National champion

March 15, 2012

NMU Nordic skiing blows by competition

February 23, 2012

Skiers cruise past competition

February 16, 2012

Apodaca uses wrestling as cornerstone

February 9, 2012

USOEC freestyle focused on Olympic Trials

February 2, 2012

’Cats prepare for GLIAC Championship

January 26, 2012

Swimmers prep for GLIAC Championship

January 19, 2012

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

December 8, 2011

’Cats catch breath as season progresses

December 1, 2011

’Cats season ends with tournament loss

November 18, 2011

’Cats end season; prepared for playoffs

November 10, 2011

Lady ’Cats sweep GLIAC opponents

November 3, 2011

Lady ’Cats set to spike up season at home

October 28, 2011
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