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GETTING INVOLVED - Pick One posts images encouraging students to engage in their promotion to explore new events on campus. Their posters depict prizes that students can win for their participation.
Pick One hosts event to encourage student engagement
September 11, 2024
HELPING HANDS - Student volunteers working for the NMU WellBeing Center set up tables throughout Jamrich to pass out pamphlets, fliers, bracelets and stress balls. Students could enter a raffle to win a variety of self-care items.
WellBeing Center hosts event to aid students’ dorm room cleanliness
September 11, 2024
POPCORN SALE — Greek life sets up shop in Jamrich Hall ticketing booth to sell popcorn for a local cause.
NMU Greek life collaborates for Sexual Assault Awareness Month fundraiser
April 26, 2024
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.
Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus
April 26, 2024
ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
Student post on social media app YikYak on Sept. 11, 2024.
Opinion — Campus continues negative streak on 9/11 with jokes spreading on YikYak
September 11, 2024
JUST AN IDEA - The fool proof main points a freshman should follow, at Northern Michigan University, to be successful.
NMU Survival Guide for incoming Freshmen
September 6, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
Biology student Grace Charles shares her ideas on how to protect our birds on campus. Photo courtesy of Grace Charles
Opinion–Protecting the birds at NMU
April 26, 2024
Opinion — It's okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
Wildpups greet students with wagging tails and big smiles
September 11, 2024
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
Friendly competition, camaraderie arises at annual kickball tournament
September 5, 2024
HUDDLED UP — Students gather together in a Jamrich lecture hall to watch "Challengers" together. This event was hosted by Campus Cinema, which will show more films throughout the year.
Students begin new semester with “Challengers” movie night
September 4, 2024
BATTLE FOR THE BALL - Alumni team members play rough and ready during Saturday's annual Alumni Rugby game.
Men’s rugby team celebrates 45th anniversary at alumni game
September 4, 2024
SPOTTED — A blue-spotted salamander stops in its tracks on a roadside of Presque Isle Park. Many salamanders could be seen migrating through the park, which caught the attention of students and led to further studies and protective measures.
Students and faculty block roads, conduct studies for blue-spotted salamander project in Marquette
April 26, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
FINAL STRETCH — The 'Cats look to place second overall in the GLIAC before heading into playoffs.
WLAX hits the road to finish out impressive regular season run
April 26, 2024
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Men's Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Into The Cat's Maw- The gate of Fall Fest on the first day of classes, on Monday, was packed with students, faculty and other visitors looking at what the campus and Marquette community has to offer.
Take a virtual walk through Fall Fest
August 30, 2024
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
April 30, 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

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 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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