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Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
A picture of ASMUs logo with the words your student government underneath
Q&A with ASNMU presidential candidates
April 10, 2024
CHANGING SEASONS — As Marquette heads into summer, some experts say the implications of this warm winter could be long-lasting.
Analysis — UP scientists, businesses expect lingering effects after warm winter season
April 10, 2024
ASNMU ballot opens this week, allows students to voice their opinions
April 9, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
TELEVISION — Our fascination with reality TV is concerning.
Opinion — Our unethical consumption of ‘Human Interest’ TV
April 11, 2024
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
April 1, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
PHOTO OP — Boynton (back, third from left) poses with his swim and dive teammates. Photo courtesy of Logan Boynton
Resilience and determination in the deep end
April 11, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Lewis Goff
Mindfulness and Sustainability session to hold guided meditation
April 10, 2024
OPENING SOON - Katelyn Milano (left) and her father (right) outside of their new business, Milano Smokehouse Meats. Located in the old building of Glenns Smokehouse in Ishpeming, the shop is set to open in mid-April.
Alumni opens family-run Milano Smokehouse Meats in Ishpeming
April 9, 2024
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Profile — Beverly Harper talks goals for the end of the track season
April 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s spring soccer comes to an end this weekend
April 19, 2024
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT — All five Wildcat seniors start in Saturday game against Concordia St. Paul.
WLAX defeats Concordia St. Paul, honors 5 graduating seniors
April 19, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite
April 12, 2024
Photo Courtesy NMU Athletics
Driving Success: Russel Sprecher’s Path from Casper to NMU
April 5, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 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 14, 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 14, 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 Saturdays 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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