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NEW CHAPTER - Brock Tessman talks with students during his visit to campus on Sept. 20. Tessman was recently hired as NMUs 17th president and starts his term on Feb. 1.
NMU’s new president discusses mental health, goals for presidency
September 30, 2022
Photo courtesy of Northern Michigan University
Brock Tessman announced as the 17th president of Northern Michigan University
September 29, 2022
DIVERSITY - NMU students from all walks of life are encouraged to attend SEECs Student Diversity Coffee Hour for refreshments and conversation. This social environment is intended to provide a safe place for open discussion of personal and socially relevant topics.
Coffee and conversations at the SEEC
September 27, 2022
FALLS IN FALL—Dead River Falls is a popular location for hikers and tourists in Marquette. Coupled with the fall trees, the waterfalls make for lovely photoshoots.
Interim president reminds students to not trespass on railroad trellises
September 26, 2022
CLIMB HIGH — A climber scales up Slugg’s Bluff, an 80-foot tall quartzite cliff located in the Upper Peninsula. Slugg’s Bluff is the first climber-owned area in Michigan, with the Upper Peninsula Climbers Coalition recently being gifted the land.
Upper Peninsula Climbers Coalition gifted Slugg’s Buff
September 26, 2022
DISAPPOINTING - Olivia Wildes much-anticipated film, Dont Worry Darling has fallen short of expectations. One actors brilliant performance and the movies arthouse aesthetics fail to make up for a costars poor acting and a lack of substance in the plot.
Opinion — Review of “Don’t Worry Darling”
September 29, 2022
COVID-19 cases are low at NMU at the beginning of the 2022 fall semester - graphic
Editorial — The pandemic is not over
September 28, 2022
SHOP AND SIP — I discovered the fun drink phenomenon while searching for a FitAid at a local grocery store in Marquette. To ensure my shopping trip is not a bore or a chore, I now select a “fun drink” to enjoy while checking off my grocery list.
Opinion — The fun drink phenomenon
September 27, 2022
OBSESSION - My familys collection of Barbie movies on DVD, including Barbie and the Diamond Castle and Barbie as the Island Princess. With Wildcat Secret Time, we can disclose the guilty pleasures or early childhood memories that make us cringe to this day.
Wild Secrets — Obsessed with Barbie movies
September 26, 2022
FITTING IN – Team Atlas poses for a photo after their first match of the Annual Kickball Tournament put on by NMU Housing. The kickball tournament is one of the first opportunities for students living in the dorms to find a group of friends within their houses and halls.
Opinion — That one moment
September 23, 2022
LIFELONG HOBBY - R.J. holds open the door for students for hours at a time during the school year. He has dedicated his time to improving the lives of those around him.
Inside the man behind the door
September 29, 2022
Students getting creative in the Academic Mall with chalk
Sidewalk chalk your inner artist
September 29, 2022
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES - Scott Tencate navigates a rock garden.
The Marji Gesik: The Bike Race Whose Name Means ‘Bad Day’
September 27, 2022
NMU Pavilion
NMU Conservation Crew Details New Events for the Fall Semester
September 23, 2022
McNair Scholars Open Houses
McNair Scholars Open Houses
September 21, 2022
PAST VICTORIES - The NMU Mens Soccer team celebrates after scoring a goal in a game last fall. The Wildcats lost to Saginaw Valley last Friday, but Coach Fatovic is confident in the teams potential.
Men’s soccer falls to Saginaw, continues to push through midseason gauntlet
September 30, 2022
FRESH START — NMUs hockey team kicks off the season this weekend against Bowling Green.
NMU Hockey kicks off the season as they face Bowling Green at home
September 29, 2022
GEARING UP - The womens soccer team prepares in the Dome this week as they face off against rival Michigan Tech on Friday.
After a tough road trip, women’s soccer looks ahead as they face off against Michigan Tech
September 29, 2022
INTERCEPTED - CB Tavion McCarthy celebrates with a teammate after he intercepted Post University QB Broghean McGovern in the second quarter. NMU beat Post in their homecoming game with a score of 42-12.
NMU Football shows up for homecoming, destroying Post University 42-14
September 24, 2022
CLUB TEAM — Northstars crowd to the ball to make the tackle during the game against Eau Claire.
Women’s rugby comes out the chute for their first game
September 23, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Kelby Reichard
OPENING DAY EXCITEMENT— Opening Day is back for another year, and deer all over the state of Michigan should be on the lookout. Photo courtesy of Garrett St. John.

Setting the sights on Opening Day

November 14, 2020
Photo courtesy of Kelby Reichard SUGAR COMA—While touring and reviewing six of Marquettes sweetest local bakeries, student Kelby Reichard encountered crispy rolls, traditional pastries and sugar galore.

Opinion—I toured local bakeries for a sugar coma

November 12, 2020
Photo courtesy of Kelby Reichard SKI SEASON- Marquette mountain will be ready for winter sports enthusiasts at the end of the month.

Marquette Mountain prepares to open amid pandemic

November 5, 2020
FISHING IN THE YOOP— Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, theres opportunities to get outside and do some fishing while maintaining social distancing. Photo courtesy of Kelby Reichard.

Catching a break during the pandemic

October 29, 2020
Marquette recreational businesses remain open despite pandemic

Marquette recreational businesses remain open despite pandemic

October 7, 2020
ASNMU Constitutional Convention

ASNMU forms redefining ‘constitutional convention’

September 18, 2020
Photo courtesy of Kelby Reichard.

Drop-in fitness classes take hybrid approach

August 31, 2020
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