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LEARNING LEADERSHIP - The Student Leader Fellowship Program hosts a workshop for students to find their leadership style.
Students discover their leadership style in Student Leader Fellowship Program workshop
November 13, 2025
CELEBRATION - LSU members celebrate Mexican Independence day at El Santo Tacos & Tequila. (Photo courtesy of LSU)
Latinx Student Union to potentially lose university funding
November 13, 2025
FACULTY SUPPORT - The NMU-AAUP/AFT 6761 released a letter of support for the Queers and Allies student organization in the wake of DEI funding changes.
NMU faculty supports students against DEI defunding
November 13, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
SERVING THE COMMUNITY—The NMU Food Pantry, located in Gries Hall, is open for all NMU community to go if they are in need of some extra help.
How the loss of SNAP benefits is affecting and will further affect campus
November 7, 2025
FIND THE GOOD - young Margaret would be so proud.
Finding the good— A case to believe in fate
November 7, 2025
A photo of the wildcat statue on NMU campus
Our hopes for the future
November 7, 2025
Students wear costumes on NMU Campus. (NW Archive)
Stay safe this Halloween
October 31, 2025
HOTDOG— Megan and her friends by the Wienermobile. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Best day ever— Wienermobile
October 23, 2025
NEW TRAIL— This summer I tried a new trail, without trying this new trail I wouldn't have gotten this sick view. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Trying new things is fun
October 10, 2025
CAN YOU ESCAPE? – Students pose in the photo booth after completing an escape room challenge.
Crack the code— NMU students take on ultimate challenge
November 4, 2025
HOMEMADE FLAVOR — The Hoop House's Dill Pickle Workshop featured all the spices needed to customize pickles.
Cool as a Cucumber— NMU’s Dill Pickle Workshop serves up fun and flavor
November 4, 2025
TIME TO DANCE - The audience gets ready for the big show.
“Rocky Horror” returns to Northern’s stage
October 31, 2025
STAY SAFE - Students get ready to be safe this Halloween while decorating pumpkins.
NMU’s Precautionary Pumpkins
October 31, 2025
Graphic courtesy of Sydney Broberg
Haunt the Rink— Skates, costumes, spooky vibes all afternoon
October 30, 2025
NW File Photo
Wildcats sweep opening weekend, stun No. 5 Gannon in classic start 
November 13, 2025
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
November 7, 2025
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.
Wildcats sweep senior weekend
November 7, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
November 6, 2025
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
November 13, 2025
SMILE— Students line up for their picture amongst their hard work.
Hands-on Research helps students protect Lake Superior’s keystone predator 
November 6, 2025
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
October 31, 2025
Signs of change— Marquette's No Kings protest
Signs of change— Marquette’s No Kings protest
October 24, 2025
ANYTHING TO GET OUT OF HERE— At the front of the exhibit, the introductory statement of the work.
Visiting curators bring video to DeVos
October 16, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Lucy Hough

Upcoming workshop available through NMU Beaumier Heritage Center

Lucy Hough
October 25, 2012

Wildcat Market offers venue for student entrepreneurs

Lucy Hough
October 11, 2012

NMU students featured in statewide Pure Michigan singalong

Lucy Hough
September 13, 2012

DeVos exhibit features artists influenced by U.P.

Lucy Hough
September 6, 2012

LGBT community deserves partner benefits

Lucy Hough
October 13, 2011

Elections go to revote

Lucy Hough
April 7, 2011

Marquette to Milan

Lucy Hough
April 7, 2011

Russell is a great example for ASNMU candidates

Lucy Hough
March 24, 2011

Dining Services changes should include students

Lucy Hough
February 24, 2011

Students torn about speech selection process

Lucy Hough
February 10, 2011

Godfrey lends name to marrow drive

Lucy Hough
February 3, 2011

Wong’s salary increase raises questions

Lucy Hough
January 27, 2011

Olson Library removes unused books

Lucy Hough
December 2, 2010

Respected sports info director dies at age 49

Lucy Hough
December 2, 2010

Margot tours into U.P. for ‘Buzzard’

Lucy Hough
October 28, 2010

ASNMU pres. should be paid

Lucy Hough
October 21, 2010

NMU student dies in accident

Lucy Hough
October 13, 2010

‘Campus PD’ visits NMU

Lucy Hough
October 7, 2010

Upper Peninsula Pride

Lucy Hough
October 7, 2010

North Wind tours Kennecott mine

Lucy Hough
September 30, 2010

Struggle continues for PEIF pass

Lucy Hough
September 2, 2010

Den shouldn’t have changed

Lucy Hough
September 2, 2010

Futures strengthened with internships

Lucy Hough
June 2, 2010

Marquette social networking site opens

Lucy Hough
June 2, 2010

Administration sees changes in positions

Lucy Hough
April 22, 2010

Lopez, Russell win ASNMU election

Lucy Hough
April 8, 2010

Indie band headlines on Nothern’s campus

Lucy Hough
March 25, 2010

NMU rugby hosts tourney

Lucy Hough
March 18, 2010

NMU is home ‘Swede’ home for ’Cats

Lucy Hough
March 18, 2010

GLBT history should be taught in schools

Lucy Hough
February 25, 2010

Student dies in tragic car accident

Lucy Hough
February 20, 2010

Smoking ban affects local businesses

Lucy Hough
January 14, 2010

UAW president talks to the U.P.

Lucy Hough
November 12, 2009

Blogs offer interesting future for news

Lucy Hough
November 12, 2009

Bookstore mourns loss of 21-year employee

Lucy Hough
November 5, 2009

Professor dies, NMU grieves

Lucy Hough
November 5, 2009

Bookstore mourns loss of 21-year employee

Lucy Hough
November 5, 2009

Professor dies, NMU grieves

Lucy Hough
November 5, 2009

Existence of God debated by students

Lucy Hough
November 5, 2009

Cogeneration plant awaits approval

Lucy Hough
October 28, 2009

Business competition inspires ingenuity

Lucy Hough
October 28, 2009

Hundreds receive newly available H1N1 vaccinations

Lucy Hough
October 28, 2009

Cogeneration plant awaits approval

Lucy Hough
October 28, 2009

Business competition inspires ingenuity

Lucy Hough
October 28, 2009

Hundreds receive newly available H1N1 vaccinations

Lucy Hough
October 28, 2009

Briefs

Lucy Hough
October 21, 2009

Briefs

Lucy Hough
October 21, 2009

Lemon Run raises money for unique cancer foundation

Lucy Hough
October 21, 2009

Lemon Run raises money for unique cancer foundation

Lucy Hough
October 21, 2009

Benefits program a cause for contention

Lucy Hough
October 14, 2009

Greenhouse connects community, NMU

Lucy Hough
October 7, 2009

Briefs

Lucy Hough
September 30, 2009

Sellers without permit solicit campus residents

Lucy Hough
September 30, 2009

Housewives deserve respect too

Lucy Hough
September 23, 2009

H1N1 identified on Northern’s campus

Lucy Hough
September 23, 2009

City, NMU partner to improve WiMax

Lucy Hough
September 16, 2009

Student jobs lost as Call Center closes

Lucy Hough
September 16, 2009

Construction a hassle for Marquette drivers

Lucy Hough
September 9, 2009

Keep searching for a trayless solution

Lucy Hough
September 9, 2009

Construction a hassle for Marquette drivers

Lucy Hough
September 9, 2009

Keep searching for a trayless solution

Lucy Hough
September 9, 2009

‘Promise’ in jeopardy

Lucy Hough
August 26, 2009

New wireless network connects Marquette

Lucy Hough
August 26, 2009

‘Promise’ in jeopardy

Lucy Hough
August 26, 2009

New wireless network connects Marquette

Lucy Hough
August 26, 2009

‘Promise’ in jeopardy

Lucy Hough
August 26, 2009

New wireless network connects Marquette

Lucy Hough
August 26, 2009

Meal plan prices increase with new year

Lucy Hough
June 3, 2009

Meal plan prices increase with new year

Lucy Hough
June 3, 2009

Meal plan prices increase with new year

Lucy Hough
June 3, 2009

New ASNMU board prepares for the fall

Lucy Hough
April 22, 2009

Four students lose way on Hogback

Lucy Hough
April 8, 2009

Sex columnist is honest with Northern

Lucy Hough
March 25, 2009

Puppy scam reaches The North Wind

Lucy Hough
March 25, 2009

Gender-blind housing policy proposed

Lucy Hough
March 25, 2009

New entry system not worth the cost

Lucy Hough
March 11, 2009

Crime an issue in campus parking lots

Lucy Hough
March 11, 2009

Project faces resistance from EPA and Sierra Club

Lucy Hough
February 26, 2009

Preparations made for budget cuts

Lucy Hough
February 12, 2009

Worn Dome turf to be replaced

Lucy Hough
February 5, 2009

NMU receives Carnegie classification

Lucy Hough
January 29, 2009

SFC receives funds for winter semester

Lucy Hough
January 29, 2009

Campus events to test new technology

Lucy Hough
January 22, 2009

Michigan schools give Gift of Life

Lucy Hough
January 22, 2009

New résumé service to be offered

Lucy Hough
January 15, 2009

Adjuncts move toward goals

Lucy Hough
December 4, 2008

ASNMU works to make good on plan

Lucy Hough
December 4, 2008

Take responsibility for online content

Lucy Hough
November 13, 2008

Blacks reflect on Obama’s win

Lucy Hough
November 13, 2008

Republicans subdued as GOP suffers election night losses

Lucy Hough
November 6, 2008

Gossip site causes stir with students, administrators

Lucy Hough
October 29, 2008

Imam speaks on issues of Islamic faith

Lucy Hough
October 22, 2008

New study focuses on student migraines

Lucy Hough
October 15, 2008

Wireless problems plague dormitories

Lucy Hough
October 8, 2008

Cardboard building contest to let students ‘become’ homeless

Lucy Hough
October 1, 2008
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