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GROOVE — Students began with learning simple line dance steps before speeding up to match the tempo of the song.
SLFP event teaches students basics of line dancing
March 24, 2025
FRIENDLY COMPETITION — The track and field contestants all receive trophies after competing against each other in the SAAC's jeopardy event.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosts family feud
March 21, 2025
MAKING ART— Rebecca Daly discusses protest art with students interested in creating their own.
Student Leader Fellowship Program teaches students about protest art, history
March 21, 2025
BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
March 18, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
ALL SET UP — The Dungeons and Wildcats table for Fall Fest in the 2024 fall semester.
Being in a club makes college better
March 19, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Spring break is a time to enjoy the weather, as the wind warms and the grass grows through the snow.
The boons and banes of spring break
March 19, 2025
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
February 27, 2025
EAT UP — Students gather to socialize and learn more about language, literature and international studies courses at NMU.
LLIS hosts Professors, Pop & Pizza
March 24, 2025
DIVING IN — Students share laughs in the pool during the movie.
Dive-in— Interactive movie showing of Moana 2
March 21, 2025
BE WELL— A Wildpup poses while participating in the WellBeing Fair.
WellBeing Fair promotes campus, community resources
March 21, 2025
LOVE FOR LANGUAGE — Marquette community members join NMU students and faculty on campus for Poetry without Borders.
Poetry without Borders exceeds expectations
March 20, 2025
LET'S PARTY — Hunt Hall's 21st Annual Root Beer Bash will take place this Friday.
Hunt Hall to host Root Beer Bash
March 20, 2025
REDSHIRT — Freshman Troy Summers rises up for a shot at against the Lake Superior State Lakers earlier this season. Summers scored 14 points and collected four rebounds in the game.
Men’s basketball season comes to an end in NCAA tournament
March 24, 2025
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
March 21, 2025
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
March 21, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
March 19, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
Maggie Franzen

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor

Hi! I am Maggie Franzen, and I am currently in my third year at NMU with a Multimedia Journalism and a minor in English. My hometown is Whitefish Bay Wisconsin, and I like to think I fit most of the Wisconsin stereotypes. When I am not working or at school I like to use my free time at Marquette Mountain skiing, or making the most of my rent and crafting at home. As I’m able to use my love for chit-chat and connection as well as my passion for storytelling, working in features is a natural fit!

All content by Maggie Franzen
BE WELL— A Wildpup poses while participating in the WellBeing Fair.

WellBeing Fair promotes campus, community resources

Maggie Franzen
March 21, 2025
STOP AND PAINT —Students paint their logs as a way to relax throughout the busy time of year.

A natural twist on Special Events’ “sip and paint” night

Maggie Franzen
February 24, 2025
TRUE HEROS - The SNA gathers with NMU and Marquette community members to support those who save lives through organ donation.

Student Nurses Association to host Organ Donation Honor Walk

Maggie Franzen
February 13, 2025
GET YOUR COCOA — TKE sets up shop in Jamrich Hall to sell hot cocoa to the NMU student body, raising travel funds for leadership events they plan to attend. (Photo courtesy of TKE)

TKE warms up winter with hot cocoa fundraiser for leadership development

Maggie Franzen
January 30, 2025
The Power of Education in Refugee Camps

The Power of Education in Refugee Camps

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor
January 22, 2025
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.

EcoReps celebrates sustainability

Maggie Franzen
November 21, 2024
JUST IN CASE — The NMU WellBeing Center offers boxes of Narcan nasal spray for students and community members to take as needed.

Saving lives with Narcan

Maggie Franzen
October 23, 2024
ALL SET UP — BSU lays their baked goods out in Jamrich Hall to sell to students and passersby.

BSU hosts bake sale to launch rebrand

Maggie Franzen
September 16, 2024
LET'S PARTY — Hunt Hall's 21st Annual Root Beer Bash will take place this Friday.

Hunt Hall to host Root Beer Bash

Maggie Franzen
March 20, 2025
MOVE TO THE MUSIC — An immersive experience to learn more about music and mindfulness.

WellBeing to host “Empower Hour: Music and Mindfulness”

Maggie Franzen
February 24, 2025
Why I think Valentine's Day needs more love

Why I think Valentine’s Day needs more love

Maggie Franzen
February 14, 2025
RIBBON CUTTING - NMU WellBeing Center staff cut the ribbon to officially open the new ice rink.

Ice rink grand opening hosted by NMU WellBeing

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor
February 5, 2025
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN — Spectators gather at Marquette Mountain, waiting for ski races to start.

Ski racing league fosters passion for community, competition

Maggie Franzen
January 27, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.

Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support

Maggie Franzen
December 9, 2024
STOP AND POSE — Student Tas Stoetzner pauses for a picture as he reps NMU. He is involved in many student organizations on campus. (Photo courtesy of Tas Stoetzner.)

Profile — Becoming a Wildcat leader

Maggie Franzen
October 28, 2024
BUILDING COMMUNITY — Students attend the second annual Upper Peninsula Day of Theatre to answer trivia questions and gain more knowledge about theatre during various workshops.

Musical fraternity builds connections at Upper Peninsula Day of Theatre workshop

Maggie Franzen
September 25, 2024
COOKING UP A STORM — A table filled with home made dishes.

Hoop Soup — Hoop House enjoys recent harvest

Maggie Franzen
March 17, 2025
DONT MISS OUT - Join the South Superior Climbing Club to watch several climbing films and have the chance to win raffle prizes.

South Superior Climbing Club to host Reel Rock 19 showing

Maggie Franzen
March 12, 2025
GET YOUR CRAFT ON - The "Art on a Log" Paint and Sip event provides a fun twist on the normal crafting experience.

Special Events to host ‘Art on a Log’

Maggie Franzen
February 18, 2025
28 YEARS OF DRAG- professional drag proformers make their way to Northers campus.

Queers and Allies to host 28th Annual Drag Show

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor
February 6, 2025
KEEPING WARM - TKE poses before getting ready to host cocoa fundraiser.

TKE to host Hot Cocoa Fundriaser

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor
January 28, 2025
GETTING CRAFTY — Students visualize goals and dreams for the new year by creating vision boards in the NMU commuter lounge.

Getting creative with vision boards

Maggie Franzen
January 21, 2025
TAKING A SEAT — A student relaxes in Jamrich Hall to watch "Monsters University" through a collaboration between Campus Cinema and Greek Council.

A new Campus Cinema experience

Maggie Franzen
November 12, 2024
REACHING OUT — Students attending a Wildpups event reach to pet Boris for comfort in between classes.

A closer look — The life of an NMU Wildpup

Maggie Franzen
October 7, 2024
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