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The North Wind
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
FOCUS IN - Students visit booths at the 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair in hopes of making connections and landing a job or internship.
Career Services hosts 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair, provides opportunities for students
November 11, 2024
BOO! — Isabelle Honkomp shows off her homemade Halloween costume while educating others about sustainability during the Halloween season.
SHINE raises awareness of impacts on environment during Halloween
November 8, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
The Delft Bistro sign welcoming festival goers to the multitude of venues hosting the Fresh Coast Film Festival
Fresh Coast Film Festival, the freshest
November 6, 2024
Not all of us figured out how to pass our exams, but after reading this it (hopefully) will change.
Opinion — NMU Guide to passing exams
November 4, 2024
NO PINK PLEASE — This is the raw burger I received from the Wildcat Den on Friday, Oct. 16, 2024.
Opinion — When will the Wildcat Den stop serving raw food?
November 2, 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
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 2024
The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Berry Events Center, but has since been moved. Graphic courtesy of NAE.
Northern Arts & Entertainment to host concert at Jamrich
November 12, 2024
TAKING A SEAT — A student relaxes in Jamrich Hall to watch "Monsters University" through a collaboration between Campus Cinema and Greek Council.
A new Campus Cinema experience
November 12, 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
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18
October 28, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Levi Erkkila
Calumet area named Hockeyville USA, granted money for arena

Calumet area named Hockeyville USA, granted money for arena

Levi Erkkila
April 4, 2019
Members of the NMU Women’s Basketball team celebrate a field goal during its first-round matchup against Ashland University. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Basketball avenges GLIAC Championship loss

Levi Erkkila
March 21, 2019
The NMU Women’s Basketball team huddles at center court. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Bring on the Eagles

Levi Erkkila
March 13, 2019

Advantage ’Cats in feline fight

Levi Erkkila
February 28, 2019

Playoff basketball returning

Levi Erkkila
February 21, 2019

One last victory at home

Levi Erkkila
February 13, 2019
Sophomore guard/forward Lexi Smith dribbles down the lane in a previous home matchup against Michigan Tech University. Smith has appeared in each of the 21 games played this season. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Rebound win against the Pride

Levi Erkkila
February 7, 2019
Junior forward/center Jessica Schultz dribbles low in the paint while senior guard Tess Weatherly stands ready.

Pesky Huskies nip ’Cats

Levi Erkkila
January 30, 2019
NMU players on the bench jump up in excitement after converting a key basket against Davenport University. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Women ’hoopers slide into first place in GLIAC

Levi Erkkila
January 24, 2019
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics. Darby Youngstrom drives to the basket in Northern’s recent victory over Ferris State University. For the sixth time this season, and fourth time in GLIAC play, NMU women’s basketball held their opponent under 50 points on their way to defeating Ferris State University 53-42.

’Cats climb division ranks

Levi Erkkila
January 17, 2019
Sophomore forward Lexi Smith rises up for a shot last season at home against Wayne State University. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Women’s basketball soars

Levi Erkkila
December 6, 2018
Room for improvement following tourney

Room for improvement following tourney

Levi Erkkila
November 29, 2018
NMU senior guard Tess Weatherly looks to pass the ball to an open teammate against Finlandia University. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Lady ’Cats grind out two tough wins on the road

Levi Erkkila
November 15, 2018
In a scrimmage against Lake Superior State University, senior guard Sydney Dillinger dribbles the ball through a fleet of Laker defenders in an attempt to make a play for the ’Cats. Photo by: Neil Flavin

New season for women’s basketball

Levi Erkkila
November 8, 2018
Women’s soccer falls

Women’s soccer falls

Levi Erkkila
November 1, 2018
Comeback attempt winds up too little, too late

Comeback attempt winds up too little, too late

Levi Erkkila
October 26, 2018
Wildcats lose final home game

Wildcats lose final home game

Levi Erkkila
October 18, 2018
Team senior captain Aimee Colla (no. 16) stares downfield with teammates during a break in play.

Close losses stifle ’Cats

Levi Erkkila
October 11, 2018
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics An aerial photo of the women’s soccer team captures a throw in from NMU’s senior defenseman Anna Worman.

Rival Huskies secure victory

Levi Erkkila
October 4, 2018
Women’s soccer stands tall

Women’s soccer stands tall

Levi Erkkila
September 27, 2018
Soccer road warriors

Soccer road warriors

Levi Erkkila
September 20, 2018
Freshman midfielder Caroline Halonen makes a play on the ball in a road contest last weekend. The 1-2-1 team will take on Purdue University-Northwest and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside this weekend. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Levi Erkkila
September 13, 2018
Crowd unaffected by alcohol

Crowd unaffected by alcohol

Levi Erkkila
April 26, 2018
Expect an East Coast champion

Expect an East Coast champion

Levi Erkkila
April 12, 2018
Freshmen midfielders Bianca Kinder and Hannah Seaman, sophomore midfielder/defender Leiss Luyckx and senior goaltender Brianna Bangle stand in the foreground of a team huddle Wednesday against St. Paul. Photo by: Emma Case

First half struggles continue, too little too late

Levi Erkkila
April 5, 2018
Head coach Grant Potulny signs 8-year contract

Head coach Grant Potulny signs 8-year contract

Levi Erkkila
March 29, 2018
Sophomore swimmer Rachel Helm earned her second career NCAA Championship victory after placing first in the 200-yard backstroke. Helm finished first at last year’s NCAA Championship in the 100-yard backstroke.

Domination in the pool

Levi Erkkila
March 22, 2018
Season finishes with a soft thud

Season finishes with a soft thud

Levi Erkkila
March 15, 2018
Playoff basketball on the menu for women’s basketball

Playoff basketball on the menu for women’s basketball

Levi Erkkila
March 1, 2018
Freshman midfielder/attacker Tess Kostelec (Columbia, Maryland) leads the ball forward in Saturday’s exhibition loss against Albion College. Kostelec assisted on a goal and registered one shot.Photo by: Neil Flavin

Youthful Laxers ready to jump-start program

Levi Erkkila
February 22, 2018
Freshman guard/forward Lexi Smith scored 10 points in Saturday's win against Saginaw Valley State University. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Women’s basketball fights for playoff positioning

Levi Erkkila
February 15, 2018
Junior guard Tess Weatherly stands tall against GVSU’s Jenn Deboer. NMU was able to stop the Lakers in the first half, but had trouble scoring in the final 20 minutes. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Wildcats show inconsistency at home

Levi Erkkila
February 8, 2018
Senior guard Jordan Perez protects the basket in a previous home game this season. The Wildcats will play home at the Berry Events Center Thursday after playing their last five games on the road. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Wildcat shooters can’t complete comeback bid

Levi Erkkila
February 1, 2018
Senior Defenseman Jordan Klimek lines up at the faceoff circle, ready to start a play. The Wildcats scored six goals this weekend thanks to smart offensive zone puck movement. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Wildcats retain possession of Cappo Cup

Levi Erkkila
January 25, 2018
Men’s b-ball is 2-0 in GLIAC

Men’s b-ball is 2-0 in GLIAC

Levi Erkkila
December 7, 2017
Photo by Neil Flavin: Junior guard Naba Echols drives toward the hoop, attempting to make a shot past three St. Norbert players in an earlier season. Echols was named to last year’s all-GLIAC second team. He also started all 26 games, averaging a team high of 33.3 minutes per game.

Men’s Basketball set to start GLIAC play

Levi Erkkila
November 30, 2017
Men’s basketball is 2-0

Men’s basketball is 2-0

Levi Erkkila
November 16, 2017
Photo by: Lindsey Eaton: In an earlier game in the season, sophomore midfielder Nick Metcalfe carries the ball out of Northern’s defensive third and looks to make a play down the field.

Men’s soccer falls to Saginaw

Levi Erkkila
November 9, 2017
Photo by: Lindsey Eaton: In an earlier game in the season, sophomore midfielder Nick Metcalfe carries the ball out of Northern’s defensive third and looks to make a play down the field.

Men’s soccer beats Tiffin in quarter-finals

Levi Erkkila
November 2, 2017
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