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LEADER LOUNGE - The Center for Student Enrichment opened the Wildcat Leader Lounge on Feb. 1. The lounge is located on the 1st floor of the Northern Center and can be visited while the Northern Center is open, 7:30 a.m. to 4p.m.
Wildcat Leader Lounge opens for student organizations to gather
February 7, 2023
RAIL JAM - Skier flips off of a feature during the finals of last year’s rail jam held in 2022. The Irontown Rail Jam returns Friday, Feb. 3, during the Heikki Lunta Winter Festival in downtown Negaunee.
Second annual Irontown Rail Jam to return during Heikki Lunta Winter Festival
February 3, 2023
Statement regarding “Alpha Kappa Alpha welcomed as new sorority on campus”
February 2, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING — NMUs Board of Trustees met on Thursday morning for an eleven-minute special meeting to discuss the UAW Memorandum Number Four asking for an acceleration in the 2021-2026 contract pay scale. This increase in the pay scale affects roughly 70% of the union members.
Board of Trustees approves UAW pay scale acceleration in special meeting
February 2, 2023
WELCOME TESSMAN - Brock Tessman started his first day as NMUs 17th President on Feb. 1, 2023.
Tessman begins role as NMU President
February 1, 2023
INDEPENDENCE — The chair that I often sit in, pondering how mentally efficient I am. I have developed poor social skills and I will not take any responsibility for that.
Satire — I love college, I just cannot stand people
February 6, 2023
MELODIOUS MEMORIES - This is me on my fourth birthday, proudly holding one of my most iconic gifts. This plastic pink Barbie guitar played a set of preloaded songs, the most memorable of which was What a Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera. I remember singing along to all the songs, citing every word at four. My life is riddled with memories set to song, thanks to my family members sharing their passion for music.
Opinion — Generational mixtapes
February 2, 2023
TRASH OR TREASURE — Customers flip through racks of clothing at the Marquette Goodwill. Not only is thrift shopping an incredibly relaxing experience, but buying items second-hand is great for our environment.
Opinion — Why you should thrift more
February 1, 2023
Divest NMU and the Keweenaw Youth Climate Action Group of MTU protest from their seats at the NMU vs MTU hockey game this Saturday at the Berry Events Center. The club has been advocating for NMU to phase out its investments in the fossil fuel industry and reinvest in sustainable projects since October 2021.
Editorial — NMU must divest from the fossil fuel industry
February 1, 2023
Opinion — Navigating college as a first-gen student
Opinion — Navigating college as a first-gen student
February 1, 2023
STUDENT VOTING SUMMIT — Members of Northern Votes attend the 2022 Michigan Student Voting Summit at Michigan State University. The summit featured workshops, panels and a networking fair which aimed to bring together student voting leaders from colleges and universities across Michigan build a robust state-wide network to advance long-term student voting participation.
Profile — Northern Votes encourages civic engagement, voting
February 7, 2023
EXPRESS YOURSELF — Greta Hillstrom, owner of Fancy-Free, poses with her cat Bobbi McGee in front of one of the stores several home décor displays. Fancy-Free is a curated thrift store with the goal of promoting creativity and art within the local community.
Fancy-Free, a curated thrift experience
February 6, 2023
Statement regarding “Alpha Kappa Alpha welcomed as new sorority on campus”
February 2, 2023
CONFERENCE - NMUs PRSSA chapter in Dallas, gaining insight from professionals and building connections with other members over the course of a few days. PRSSA meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Jamrich 3100 and is open to students of all majors.
NMU PRSSA members discuss most rewarding aspects of club
February 2, 2023
REHEARSAL — CO/LAB dancers rehearse onstage for the upcoming annual performance. All shows are being presented at the Forest Roberts Theatre this Thursday, Feb. 2, Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday Feb. 4.
CO/LAB Co. showcases vibrant student choreography
February 2, 2023
LOOKING AHEAD - NMU will be looking to put it all together down the final stretch of the season.
W Basketball: NMU takes a split, Saginaw Valley up next
February 3, 2023
Students had out drinks and snacks to skiers as they complete their route. Different student organizations set up volunteer stations and sometimes stayed until 2 a.m. to catch all the competitors.
Conservation Crew provides provisions at Noque ski race
February 3, 2023
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.
M Basketball: ‘Cats drop to third in GLIAC after tough weekend
February 3, 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
January 31, 2023
GET FIT - Pilates is a great class for both new and experienced people to get into shape and have a great time.
Pilates provides unique exercise experience
January 31, 2023

The North Wind

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All content by Lucy Hough

Upcoming workshop available through NMU Beaumier Heritage Center

October 25, 2012

Wildcat Market offers venue for student entrepreneurs

October 11, 2012

NMU students featured in statewide Pure Michigan singalong

September 13, 2012

DeVos exhibit features artists influenced by U.P.

September 6, 2012

LGBT community deserves partner benefits

October 13, 2011

Elections go to revote

April 7, 2011

Marquette to Milan

April 7, 2011

Russell is a great example for ASNMU candidates

March 24, 2011

Dining Services changes should include students

February 24, 2011

Students torn about speech selection process

February 10, 2011

Godfrey lends name to marrow drive

February 3, 2011

Wong’s salary increase raises questions

January 27, 2011

Olson Library removes unused books

December 2, 2010

Respected sports info director dies at age 49

December 2, 2010

Margot tours into U.P. for ‘Buzzard’

October 28, 2010

ASNMU pres. should be paid

October 21, 2010

NMU student dies in accident

October 13, 2010

‘Campus PD’ visits NMU

October 7, 2010

Upper Peninsula Pride

October 7, 2010

North Wind tours Kennecott mine

September 30, 2010

Struggle continues for PEIF pass

September 2, 2010

Den shouldn’t have changed

September 2, 2010

Futures strengthened with internships

June 2, 2010

Marquette social networking site opens

June 2, 2010

Administration sees changes in positions

April 22, 2010

Lopez, Russell win ASNMU election

April 8, 2010

Indie band headlines on Nothern’s campus

March 25, 2010

NMU is home ‘Swede’ home for ’Cats

March 18, 2010

NMU rugby hosts tourney

March 18, 2010

GLBT history should be taught in schools

February 25, 2010

Student dies in tragic car accident

February 20, 2010

Smoking ban affects local businesses

January 14, 2010

Blogs offer interesting future for news

November 12, 2009

UAW president talks to the U.P.

November 12, 2009

Professor dies, NMU grieves

November 5, 2009

Bookstore mourns loss of 21-year employee

November 5, 2009

Professor dies, NMU grieves

November 5, 2009

Bookstore mourns loss of 21-year employee

November 5, 2009

Existence of God debated by students

November 5, 2009

Hundreds receive newly available H1N1 vaccinations

October 28, 2009

Business competition inspires ingenuity

October 28, 2009

Cogeneration plant awaits approval

October 28, 2009

Hundreds receive newly available H1N1 vaccinations

October 28, 2009

Business competition inspires ingenuity

October 28, 2009

Cogeneration plant awaits approval

October 28, 2009

Lemon Run raises money for unique cancer foundation

October 21, 2009

Briefs

October 21, 2009

Lemon Run raises money for unique cancer foundation

October 21, 2009

Briefs

October 21, 2009

Benefits program a cause for contention

October 14, 2009

Greenhouse connects community, NMU

October 7, 2009

Sellers without permit solicit campus residents

September 30, 2009

Briefs

September 30, 2009

H1N1 identified on Northern’s campus

September 23, 2009

Housewives deserve respect too

September 23, 2009

Student jobs lost as Call Center closes

September 16, 2009

City, NMU partner to improve WiMax

September 16, 2009

Keep searching for a trayless solution

September 9, 2009

Construction a hassle for Marquette drivers

September 9, 2009

Construction a hassle for Marquette drivers

September 9, 2009

Keep searching for a trayless solution

September 9, 2009

New wireless network connects Marquette

August 26, 2009

‘Promise’ in jeopardy

August 26, 2009

New wireless network connects Marquette

August 26, 2009

‘Promise’ in jeopardy

August 26, 2009

New wireless network connects Marquette

August 26, 2009

‘Promise’ in jeopardy

August 26, 2009

Meal plan prices increase with new year

June 3, 2009

Meal plan prices increase with new year

June 3, 2009

Meal plan prices increase with new year

June 3, 2009

New ASNMU board prepares for the fall

April 22, 2009

Four students lose way on Hogback

April 8, 2009

Gender-blind housing policy proposed

March 25, 2009

Puppy scam reaches The North Wind

March 25, 2009

Sex columnist is honest with Northern

March 25, 2009

Crime an issue in campus parking lots

March 11, 2009

New entry system not worth the cost

March 11, 2009

Project faces resistance from EPA and Sierra Club

February 26, 2009

Preparations made for budget cuts

February 12, 2009

Worn Dome turf to be replaced

February 5, 2009

SFC receives funds for winter semester

January 29, 2009

NMU receives Carnegie classification

January 29, 2009

Michigan schools give Gift of Life

January 22, 2009

Campus events to test new technology

January 22, 2009

New résumé service to be offered

January 15, 2009

ASNMU works to make good on plan

December 4, 2008

Adjuncts move toward goals

December 4, 2008

Blacks reflect on Obama’s win

November 13, 2008

Take responsibility for online content

November 13, 2008

Republicans subdued as GOP suffers election night losses

November 6, 2008

Gossip site causes stir with students, administrators

October 29, 2008

Imam speaks on issues of Islamic faith

October 22, 2008

New study focuses on student migraines

October 15, 2008

Wireless problems plague dormitories

October 8, 2008

Cardboard building contest to let students ‘become’ homeless

October 1, 2008
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