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WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
SUPPORT— In a press release sent out on April 8, AAUP says they will continue to support students.
NMU’s AAUP fights for students’ rights
April 8, 2025
PRESIDENT- NMU's President will be departing from the university July 1.
President Dr. Brock Tessman to leave NMU
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
HARD WORK — NMU Green Athletics participants go out of their way to give back to their community, and the environment.
Letter to the editor — NMU athletics must be more sustainable
April 11, 2025
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
April 4, 2025
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
March 31, 2025
TIME TO RELAX— Coloring pages of mandalas are displayed for students to enjoy and relax.
NMU Wellbeing helps students relieve stress from finals
April 17, 2025
LET'S CREATE — Students participate in the Student Art Gallery's pop-up show at the Ore Dock Brewery.
Art for all— Student Art Gallery hosts pop-up shop
April 15, 2025
ASNMU, Office of Diversity and Inclusion to host community picnic
ASNMU, Office of Diversity and Inclusion to host community picnic
April 14, 2025
SAY CHEESE — Radiography students work the bake sale to raise money for their program.
Radiography Program holds bake sale
April 11, 2025
SMILE — Conservation team smiles with recently captured moose.
Leaving the classroom behind— Louis Good experiences a hands-on moose study
April 9, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Wildcats roar at Ashton May Invitational
Wildcats roar at Ashton May Invitational
April 14, 2025
Hailey Bolander sinks a putt at Sea Trail Golf Resort over spring break in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
Women’s golf plays on as men’s meet is cancelled 
April 11, 2025
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
April 11, 2025
Maggie Pietila tees it up at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club over spring break in Sunset beach, North Carolina.
Golf starts the week off at the Flyer Invite 
April 4, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025
NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI
NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI
April 1, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
Lily Gouin

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor

Hi! My name is Lily Gouin I am in my third year here at NMU. I am from Appleton, WI majoring in communications and double minoring in multimedia journalism and public relations. In my free time, I like to go thrifting, watch TV and sports, and do puzzles. Once I graduate from NMU I hope to work in sports as a sideline reporter!

All content by Lily Gouin
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 

Lily Gouin
April 17, 2025
Hailey Bolander sinks a putt at Sea Trail Golf Resort over spring break in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

Women’s golf plays on as men’s meet is cancelled 

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor
April 11, 2025
Maggie Pietila tees it up at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club over spring break in Sunset beach, North Carolina.

Golf starts the week off at the Flyer Invite 

Lily Gouin
April 4, 2025
Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend

Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend

Lily Gouin
March 31, 2025
NMU swim ends week at NCAA Championship

NMU swim ends week at NCAA Championship

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor
March 28, 2025
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run

Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships

Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships

Lily Gouin
March 19, 2025
GET BACK - The 'Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.

Men’s basketball wins the GLIAC, heads to the dance

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
DUNK - Freshman Dylan Kuehl had 19 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Saginaw Valley in the first round of the GLIAC tournament.

Men’s basketball battles through GLIAC matchups

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
NMU Lacrosse ends first weekend with a pair of wins

NMU Lacrosse ends first weekend with a pair of wins

Lily Gouin, Sports writer
February 21, 2025
Profile — Former NMU player heads to NHL

Profile — Former NMU player heads to NHL

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor
February 17, 2025
NMU hockey back in the win column after tough road weekend

NMU hockey back in the win column after tough road weekend

Lily Gouin, Sports writer
February 12, 2025
During a previous home meet, members of the Wildcat track team bolt from the starting line in a competitive race.

Track and Field competes in Jet’s Pizza Invite

Lily Gouin, Sports writer
February 10, 2025
CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GRASP— After what has been a very successful start to the season, both skiing teams are pushing towards the NCAA Championships. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Both alpine ski teams place first

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor
February 3, 2025
Hockey falls to Tech

Hockey falls to Tech

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week

Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor
January 24, 2025
TAKING A HIT — Two athletes on the NMU Women's Wrestling team grapple during practice.

Women’s wrestling ends weekend successfully

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor
January 23, 2025
ROAD TRIP — The men's basketball team lost to Michigan Tech over the weekend and will soon leave for their final road trip of the season before GLIAC play.

Men’s basketball ends week at home in a split

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor
January 23, 2025
NW File Photo

Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament

Lily Gouin
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses

Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses

Lily Gouin
November 15, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series

Men’s soccer ends season in road split series

Lily Gouin
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech

Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech

Lily Gouin
November 8, 2024
Volleyball goes 2-1 in away series

Volleyball goes 2-1 in away series

Lily Gouin
November 6, 2024
NW File Photo

Hockey ends home opener weekend in a split

Lily Gouin
October 25, 2024
Football remains winless on season as they head to Michigan Tech

Football remains winless on season as they head to Michigan Tech

Lily Gouin
October 25, 2024
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split

Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split

Lily Gouin
October 6, 2024
NW File Photo

Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend

Lily Gouin
September 20, 2024

Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships

Lily Gouin
April 26, 2024

From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend

Lily Gouin
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics

Profile — Beverly Harper talks goals for the end of the track season

Lily Gouin
April 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Women’s spring soccer comes to an end this weekend

Lily Gouin
April 19, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite

Lily Gouin
April 12, 2024
LOCKED IN — The women's lacrosse team prepares for six games of conference play before closing out the season.

WLAX returns home after away series and bye week

Lily Gouin
April 5, 2024
FILE PHOTO - The 'Cats take advantage of the warm weather and train outside. April 13, 2023, Photo courtesy of Elise Longley.

Track and Field prepares for remaining outdoor season

Lily Gouin
March 29, 2024
WINNING WILDCATS—The NMU Nordic Skiing team picked up a total of three gold medals this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Kjetil Baanerud.

Nordic Ski team wraps up season at National Championships

Lily Gouin
March 29, 2024
BALANCED — Guard Makaylee Kuhn drives to the basket. (NW File Photo - Feb., 16, 2023)

Women’s Basketball sets up for Nationals run

Lily Gouin
March 18, 2024
BYE WEEK — NMU looks to take a week off from games to prepare for the long road trip to Ohio.

Women’s LAX prepares to head to Ohio after an off week

Lily Gouin
March 15, 2024
GOAL 'CATS — The Wildcats started their season off strong, scoring 55 goals in the first three games.

Women’s Lacrosse sweeps weekend, names Minnie Bittell GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week

Lily Gouin
February 23, 2024
PLAY4KAY — The 'Cats head to Houghton to face off against the Michigan Tech Huskies and raise money for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Women’s basketball sets up to play Michigan Tech after back-to-back wins

Lily Gouin
February 16, 2024
HOME OPENER — Wildcats defeat Aquinas in a 19 goal lead to start the lacrosse season.

Women’s lacrosse comes up big in season opener against Aquinas

Lily Gouin
February 16, 2024
BROKEN RECORD — Several 'Cats swam record-breaking times to beat UW-Green Bay last weekend.

Swim and Dive teams victorious over Green Bay

Lily Gouin
January 26, 2024
Najashi Tolefree celebrates with Max Weisbrod.

Men’s Basketball heats up on winning streak heading into away series

Lily Gouin
January 19, 2024
Swim and Dive looks forward to first meet since November

Swim and Dive looks forward to first meet since November

Lily Gouin
January 18, 2024
COMPETE — The 'Cats end the regular season ranked five in the GLIAC.

Women’s Volleyball finishes GLIAC tournament season in Quarterfinals against MTU

Lily Gouin
November 17, 2023
RACE TO THE FINISH — Cross country runners make their way down a trail during a race.

Cross Country places top-10 at the NCAA Regional Championship

Lily Gouin
November 10, 2023
DOMINATE — Stiles and Bloser earn men and women's GLIAC Swimmer of the Week honors.

Swim and Dive breaks records to defeat Wayne State at home

Lily Gouin
November 10, 2023
CLOSING TIME — NMU Wildcats football is nearing the end of the season looking for a win.

Football falls to Wayne State as season runs down

Lily Gouin
November 3, 2023
TO THE END — Men's soccer completed their formal season this weekend and will be competing for a shot at the GLIAC Championship game on Saturday. Three graduating seniors were also recognized at the games for their contributions to the team over the years.

Men’s soccer closes out the regular season with tie at home, honors seniors

Lily Gouin
October 27, 2023
LOOKING FOR A WIN — NMU's football team has not won a single game this semester and only has three games left to secure a win.

Football falls short at home as season winds down

Lily Gouin
October 26, 2023
SENIOR NIGHT — Graduate Student Fernando Abascal (7) passes the ball down field at home. The Wildcats will host St. Cloud St. for senior night Oct. 22nd at 1 p.m.

M Soccer: Wildcats host St. Cloud for final match of regular season

Lily Gouin
October 20, 2023
STAYING FOCUSED — NMU will finish off the season at UW-Lacrosse before preparing for the post season.

Cross Country: Wildcats prepare for UW-Lacrosse, GLIAC championships approaching

Lily Gouin
October 13, 2023
WEEKEND SPLIT — After a shoulder injury sidelined Jacqueline Smith after the first game, resulting in a 1-8 start. Over the past five games the 'Cats are 3-2 heading into the Midwest Crossover.

Volleyball: ‘Cats Finding Momentum Heading into Final Stretch of the Season

Lily Gouin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2023
MOVING FORWARD — NMU was unable to get much going last weekend against the top ranked Bulldogs and with No. 16 Davenport coming to Marquette, the coaching staff will look for players to step up and play well against another tough conference opponent.

Football: ‘Cats suffer loss, shifting focus to No.16 Davenport

Lily Gouin
October 6, 2023
GOALS NEEDED — The Wildcats have lost five games in a row and four games were by a score of 0-1. The defense has only allowed 12 goals this season but have a hard time finishing their chances around the net.

M Soccer: NMU back home after tough road trip

Lily Gouin
October 6, 2023
GOALS NEEDED — NMU has scored just five goals all season and with four of their losses coming in one score matches.

M Soccer: Offensive struggles lead to three straight losses

Lily Gouin
September 29, 2023
SETTING IN — Transfer quarterback Mariano Valenti had a huge night against Quincy University throwing for 368 yards and scoring three touchdowns after having two turnovers in each of his first two starts.

Football: Fourth quarter woes continue to plague the Wildcats, start season 0-4

Lily Gouin
September 29, 2023
LONE GOAL — The 'Cats took a 1-0 win against the Panthers but were unable to find the back of the net against the Cardinals, taking a weekend split before the long road trip coming up.

M Soccer: NMU takes weekend split, long road trip ahead

Lily Gouin
September 22, 2023
BACK TO BACK — Sophomore Madi Szymanski and freshman Ava Maginity took first and second place respectively, leading NMU to a first-place finish in the Northwood Open.

NMU XC: Wildcats take first overall in Northwood Invite

Lily Gouin
September 15, 2023
SURGING — The Wildcats are following up their success from last season, starting the season 4-0 and landing the No.23 spot in the national rankings. NMU will look to continue their winning streak against UW-Parkside this weekend.

W Soccer: NMU heads home after two straight shutouts on the road

Lily Gouin
September 15, 2023
NW File Photo

W Soccer: ‘Cats kick season off with pair of wins

Lily Gouin
September 8, 2023
HUNTING — The 'Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)

Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games

Lily Gouin
April 21, 2023
SPLIT - The 'Cats came away with a 2-2 split over the 8-game road trip. NMU will be back home this Friday March 17th at 5pm.

W Lacrosse: NMU back home, face off with rival Concordia-St. Paul

Lily Gouin
March 20, 2023
HOT START - After two great performances at home the success continued on the road with a 15-8 win of Lewis University. The 'Cats next home game will be March 17th against Concordia-St. Paul in the Superior Dome.

Lacrosse: NMU starts season 3-0, on the road at Quincy next

Lily Gouin
March 4, 2023
NW File Photo

W Basketball: ‘Cats fall short to Saginaw Valley, end season 15-13

Lily Gouin
March 3, 2023
FACEOFF - NMU ended the season 8-8 at home and sent the senior class of in style with 17 goals last weekend.

Men’s hockey sweeps Ferris State in the last series game of the season

Lily Gouin
February 24, 2023
PUCK DROP — The Wildcats will travel to Arizona this week to face off against the No.19 Sun Devils before heading home to play on the resized ice rink put in over the off season.

M Hockey: Wildcats, Ferris State face off in the Berry for final home weekend

Lily Gouin
February 22, 2023
During a previous home meet, members of the Wildcat track team bolt from the starting line in a competitive race.

W Track & Field: Wildcats find early success in Lake Michigan Open

Lily Gouin
January 31, 2023
BOUNCE BACK - After 2 tough losses at Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud St. the 'Cats look to get back on track as they head south for the start of conference play.

W Basketball: NMU heads south to start GLIAC conference play

Lily Gouin
December 2, 2022
SWEEPING — The 'Cats ended the regular season with four straight 3-0 sweeps of GLIAC opponents. NMU faces GVST in the GLIAC semifinals at home on Friday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m.

Volleyball: NMU, GVST to face off in GLIAC semifinals in Vandament Arena

Lily Gouin
November 11, 2022
RIVAL - The Cats' head to Sault Ste. Marie this weekend to face off against Lake Superior State.

Hockey: NMU, Alaska Fairbanks split weekend 1-1

Lily Gouin
November 4, 2022
PREPERATION - NMU will be facing defending champ Ferris St. this weekend in the dome. The offence will look to get back on track after scoring 10 total points over the last 2 weeks.

NMU Football falls to No.1 Grand Valley State 56-3

Lily Gouin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2022
SHUTOUT - The 'Cats shut out both opponents this weekend as they improved to 10-1-4 on the season. NMU starts a 3-game road trip before the GLIAC tournaments start.

Women’s Soccer honors seniors, earn double wins

Lily Gouin
October 25, 2022
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