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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Lee McClelland

Preserve biodiveristy in Michigan

Lee McClelland
April 25, 2013

Sixth season of ‘Mad Men’ stays hellishly entertaining

Lee McClelland
April 25, 2013

Music education important part of K-12 curriculum

Lee McClelland
April 18, 2013

Know where you stand on issue of gay marriage

Lee McClelland
April 11, 2013

President Haynes: increasing enrollment, keeping tuition low

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April 4, 2013

Find out where candidates stand

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March 28, 2013

Online voting begins Monday, April 1

Lee McClelland
March 28, 2013

Measuring ASNMU’s performance by past administrations

Lee McClelland
March 21, 2013

The sequester comes to NMU; which cuts affect students

Lee McClelland
March 14, 2013

Anderson, Hoffman shine in ‘The Master’

Lee McClelland
March 14, 2013

Batman, Americans fight for glory

Lee McClelland
February 28, 2013

Wildcat pride lacking on campus

Lee McClelland
February 21, 2013

Ignorance binds Americans

Lee McClelland
February 21, 2013

Question military action in Middle East, North Africa

Lee McClelland
February 14, 2013

Scouting out equality for gays

Lee McClelland
February 7, 2013

How identity shaped Civil Rights

Lee McClelland
January 31, 2013

Simplified view of race dangerous

Lee McClelland
January 24, 2013

Editorial: Showcase campus environment

Lee McClelland
January 24, 2013

‘This is 40’ takes a look at contemporary family life

Lee McClelland
January 17, 2013

‘Django’ brings stellar acting, visuals to screen

Lee McClelland
January 17, 2013

Second Amendment right has limits

Lee McClelland
January 17, 2013

NMU’s heading in right direction with Road Map 2015

Lee McClelland
December 6, 2012

One state solution for Israel, Palestine

Lee McClelland
December 6, 2012

Weekly Take Away: Affirmative action masks real problem

Lee McClelland
November 29, 2012

Education key to U.S.-Iran talks

Lee McClelland
November 15, 2012

Americans must unite behind elected officials

Lee McClelland
November 8, 2012

Remember Congress in this election

Lee McClelland
November 1, 2012

UAW 1950 deserves raise to cover health care costs

Lee McClelland
October 25, 2012

Syrians need American assistance

Lee McClelland
October 18, 2012

Fear of Islam in America hindering foreign relations

Lee McClelland
October 11, 2012

Humor reveals social identity of Americans

Lee McClelland
October 4, 2012

Mental health care underfunded in America

Lee McClelland
September 20, 2012

Americans deserve health care

Lee McClelland
September 13, 2012

NASA should encourage competition

Lee McClelland
September 6, 2012

Students hurt by higher tuition: State legislature to blame

Lee McClelland
August 30, 2012

College students need financial advisers

Lee McClelland
June 14, 2012

Digital Tupac image brings new questions for our society

Lee McClelland
April 26, 2012

Immigration rhetoric distorts the issues Path to citizenship harder than most people imagine

Lee McClelland
April 12, 2012

Michigan bill harms education

Lee McClelland
March 22, 2012

Put politics on car bumper

Lee McClelland
March 15, 2012

Diversity helps students learn in school

Lee McClelland
March 1, 2012

Direct corporate anger at government officials, not business CEOs and stockholders

Lee McClelland
February 23, 2012
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