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MUSIC CONFERENCE - NMU Jazz Combo (pictured below the staircase) performing after attending the collegiate reception at the 18th Annual Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids. NMU NAfME (pictured at the top of the stairs) also attended the collegiate reception.
NMU music students attend Annual Michigan Music Conference
January 26, 2023
Graphic of two ice skates on a light blue background
Winter Fest kicks off this Friday, features collaboration with student organizations
January 26, 2023
SLFP — Students interested in gaining leadership experience should stop by the Student Leader Fellowship Program’s upcoming informational hot chocolate tablings every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for the next three weeks from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Jamrich. SLFP is a two-year program building new leaders of NMU, the Marquette community and beyond.
SLFP encourages student leadership, gaining volunteer experience
January 24, 2023
NMU International Studies Program
Study abroad informational sessions to be hosted weekly
January 23, 2023
FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO - Students play bingo at a wild west themed bingo night in September. PrimeTime Productions to host Yooper Bingo tonight.
PrimeTime Productions to host U.P. themed bingo
January 20, 2023
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
January 26, 2023
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
January 25, 2023
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
January 24, 2023
Opinion — Is it me or is it my professor?
Opinion — Is it me or is it my professor?
January 20, 2023
Opinion — Review of “Skinamarink”
Opinion — Review of “Skinamarink”
January 20, 2023
Author Colin Clancy
NMU Alumni Releases Debut Novel “Ski Bum”
December 13, 2022
ART POSTER - Award winning poster for the SAG art competition. The pieces chosen to be in the display include submissions from students in many different majors.
SAG brings Monsters and Mythos to campus library
December 13, 2022
From right to left, Sarah ONeill and Alex Belz (Assistant News Editor).
The North Wind Celebrates 50 Years of student voices, independent journalism
December 9, 2022
Holiday Masquerade Ball raises funds for Families Against Narcotics
December 9, 2022
Warning Sign in Negaunees Old Town
Local Filmmakers Discuss Iron Town Documentary, Negaunee’s Abandoned Old Town
December 8, 2022
BOWING OUT—NMU sophomore guard Samantha Potter goes up for the contested layup over two Davenport defenders last season. The NMU Womens basketball team is going up against Lake State and Ferris State and hopes to improve both defense and offensive strategies.
W Basketball: ‘Cats looking forward, tough road trip ahead
January 26, 2023
FIERCE RIVALRY — NMU and Tech go head to head on the court last weekend. Next, they go up against the top four teams in the GLIAC, including Ferris State on the road.
M Basketball: Wildcats on the road, face tough test ahead
January 26, 2023
GEAR UP - Serkowski believes having basic knowledge of how to defend yourself is vital to your safety and teaches Self-Defense 101 in order to help students do just that.
Self-Defense 101 teaches students basic defense skills
January 24, 2023
LOOK AHEAD - Star guard Max Bjorklund led all scorers with 22 points in the win over Tech. Bjorklund is also on the Bevo Francis award top-100 watchlist.
M Basketball: NMU dominates Tech 90-65, Falls to GVST snapping 8-game win streak
January 18, 2023
GET READY - The Mens Hockey team warms up in the Berry to get ready for this weekend at Ferris State. The Cats are coming off a weekend split with the MIchigan Tech Huskies.
M Hockey: NMU splits with Tech, heads to Ferris before mid-season break
December 9, 2022

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All content by Mary McDonough
Photo courtesy of NMU Foundation homepage

Relief fund hopes to ease stress for students

April 16, 2020
Tender wounds often hide

Tender wounds often hide

April 1, 2020
Photo courtesy of Gobabygo MAC Facebook Page GETTING THE WHEELS TURNING—In preparation for their first vehicle modification coming up, Cold Logic Robotics students, from Marquette High School, assemble the base of the vehicle on Wednesday, March 11.

Student organization plans mobility project

March 26, 2020
Photo courtesy of Center for Disease Control website TRACKING THE SPREAD­—A global map represents locations of confirmed COVID-19 cases. On Wednesday, March 11 President Donald Trump announced a suspension of all travel from Europe to the U.S. for the next 30 days in an effort to minimize spreading.

Flight restrictions leave funded trips up in the air

March 12, 2020
Rachel Haggerty/NW

Significant Other Brings out the Honesty in Love

February 13, 2020
Rid Okay, Boomer mindset for futures sake

Rid ‘Okay, Boomer’ mindset for future’s sake

February 13, 2020
ROMANCE SHOMANCE—Student actors overcome new challenges as they navigate the uniquely small space in the Black Box Theater, using this opportunity to present a quirky love story.

‘Significant Other’ to play

February 6, 2020
CURRICULUM SHIFT—Academic Senate discussed and passed changes to the required curriculum in the Languages, Literatures and International Studies Department, adding language certifications.

Senate votes on programs

February 6, 2020
What is there to fix?

What is there to fix?

February 6, 2020
“As a yooper and as a graduate of Ishpeming High School and of Northern, this is the greatest honor of my life.” –– Steve Mitchell, board of trustees chairperson

BOT welcomes new chair

January 30, 2020
Unity in words and actions: NMU celebrates MLK Day

Unity in words and actions: NMU celebrates MLK Day

January 23, 2020
POET AND INSPIRATION—Martin Luther Kind Jr. touched the world with his passionate orations about equality between people and respect for human dignity, and he is honored as a hero.

March to honor MLK Jr.

January 16, 2020
NMU Wildcats join National Day of Giving

NMU Wildcats join National Day of Giving

December 5, 2019
Mental health prompts talk at Academic Senate

Mental health prompts talk at Academic Senate

December 5, 2019
LONG TIME COMING— Of the 120 minors offered at NMU, 42 minors (or 35%) are in Quintiles 4 and 5 of the SRA while 78 (or 65%) remain in Quintiles 1 through 3. NMU students are no longer required to pursue a minor, but individual departments can still decide to incorporate minors into programs. The proposal was passed with a majority vote of 27-3 on Tuesday, Nov. 12 by the Academic Senate.

Academic Senate chips away grad barriers by eliminating minors

November 14, 2019
INAUGURAL GALA—The first-ever Green and Gold Gala was held at the freshly built Northern Center Sept. 21 to raise money for a series of scholarships to help students in need. The money raised came from half the price of the attendee’s tickets which were $150 a person. Denali Drake/NW

Can someone just look me in the eye?

November 7, 2019
TUNING UP—NMU bikers gather on the Academic Mall this fall to get their bikes checked out by caring experts and tune up their wheels. This day-long event is part of NMU’s bike week, an initiative focused on promoting sustainable transportation in Marquette.

NMU receives bike-friendliness award

October 30, 2019
AN AWKWARD ENCOUNTER—Jerry, played by NMU alumnus Brady Skewis (middle) talks with his ex-wife Pam, son Nathan and part-time lover Estelle, during the second act of “Full Monty.”

Big Monty Lights Up Forest Roberts Theater

October 17, 2019
STAR SPANGLED VOCALS—Senior theater major AJ Stephens awaits her debut performance for NMU hockey.

Official NMU National Anthem singer selected

October 10, 2019
LOOKING FORWARD—Native American studies assistant professor Jud Sojourn hopes funding will grow Anishinaabe language initiatives.

State grant funds Anishinaabe language project

October 10, 2019
TICKING BOXES—The NMU Academic Senate convenes to discuss curriculum changes in store for the university’s future.

Steps made toward change

October 3, 2019
PLANET, NOT PROFIT—Ishpeming High School seniors Kyle Erickson (left) and Tyler Larson (right) march for climate, chanting to implement the “Green New Deal.” The march took place on NMU campus Friday, Sept. 20, as part of a world-wide initiative to demand urgent action on climate change. A youthful presence led the cause across the globe. Denali Drake/NW

GLOBAL STRIKE

September 25, 2019
INAUGURAL GALA—The first-ever Green and Gold Gala was held at the freshly built Northern Center Sept. 21 to raise money for a series of scholarships to help students in need. The money raised came from half the price of the attendee’s tickets which were $150 a person. Denali Drake/NW

Green and Gold Gala charity event

September 25, 2019
KICKBALL CHAMPIONS-Van Antwerps Concert House celebrates kickball tournament victory. Photo courtesy of Simon Moesch

Building new traditions

September 18, 2019
Im not made of glass, damnit!

I’m not made of glass, damnit!

September 18, 2019
NIGHT OUT—Honors students gather before watching “In the Heights” on the 2018 trip to Milwaukee. On the trip students also visited the Milwaukee Art Museum. Photo courtesy of Honors Facebook Page

New Honors director, same smart students

September 12, 2019
READY TO DINE—Ballroom I in the Northern Center will host the $150-a-plate Green and Gold Gala on Sept. 21. Photo courtesy of NMU Marketing & Communications

Dining for dollars

September 5, 2019

Academic Senate kicks off

September 5, 2019
Community members dance and enjoy a blues concert during the 2018 Marquette Blues Festival, continuing a longstanding tradition of music. NW Archives

Blues to rock harbor

August 29, 2019
The group of students, professors and an NMU trustee saw five plays and one musical staged in three different theatres in Stratford, Ontario. Maggie Duly/NW

Setting stage at Stratford Festival

August 29, 2019
Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman Robert Mahaney addresses the board at its meeting on May 3, where BOT members reflected on accomplishments of the 2018-2019 academic year and future plans. Mary McDonough/NW

BOT looks forward to new year

June 6, 2019
The 2019 Orientation staff posing for a group photo in the lobby of the Woods residence building. Photo courtesy of NMU Housing Instagram.

Orientation staff prepares for another year

June 6, 2019
Coffee crawlers explore Marquette’s caffeine scene

Coffee crawlers explore Marquette’s caffeine scene

April 24, 2019
World Affairs Council talks begin

World Affairs Council talks begin

February 7, 2019
The Girl and The Bear are united in marriage during the final act in East of the Sun, West of the Moon

East of the Sun, West of the Moon

January 30, 2019
Quiz Bowl team prepares for tournament

Quiz Bowl team prepares for tournament

January 30, 2019
Percussion instructor given excellence award

Percussion instructor given excellence award

January 24, 2019
Supporters of the 2018 Women’s March rally on sidewalks. According to Women’s March Michigan, they are for a Michigan that respects and protects all its citizens that celebrates diversity and nurtures human potential. Photo by: Kat Torreano

A wave of women returns to Marquette

January 17, 2019
Family tradition is invaluable

Family tradition is invaluable

January 17, 2019
Prominent Board of Trustees member retires

Prominent Board of Trustees member retires

December 6, 2018
NMU students participate in the March for Equality at last year’s MLK Day celebration that occurs each year on campus. NMU has been honoring MLK’s legacy with marches and vigils since his assassination in the 60s.

MLK Day of celebration returns

December 6, 2018
Brunswick

NMU announces commencement speaker

December 6, 2018
NMU orchestra performs

NMU orchestra performs

November 29, 2018
NMU Day of Giving brings generosity to campus food pantry

NMU Day of Giving brings generosity to campus food pantry

November 29, 2018
Members of the NMU University Choir and Arts Chorale sing during the inaugural Veterans Day concert. Photo by Jacob Darner

First annual Veterans Day concert takes stage

November 15, 2018
Staying informed means fighting news fatigue

Staying informed means fighting news fatigue

November 15, 2018
Members of the NMU Marching Band perform during a football halftime show, displaying their dedication to perfection. The band has a record of 122 members this year, beating the 1970s marching band number of 120. The football halftime season has ended and the band now focuses on hockey prep and winter commencement. Photo courtesy of Teressa Savastano

Marching band celebrates record numbers

November 8, 2018
CNAS celebrates culture

CNAS celebrates culture

November 8, 2018
Studio 102 reopens doors

Studio 102 reopens doors

November 1, 2018
NMU Bookstore takes off with College Con

NMU Bookstore takes off with College Con

November 1, 2018
First annual College Con to come to NMU

First annual College Con to come to NMU

October 26, 2018
Perspectives and advice: campus accessibility

Perspectives and advice: campus accessibility

October 18, 2018
Students in the Aim North program gather atop Sugarloaf Mountain. The Aim North program began less than a year ago in summer 2018. Photo courtesy of Jessica Cruz

Students aim north

October 18, 2018
Photo by Susan Arnold

Second annual SlutWalk raises awareness about sexual assault

October 8, 2018
SRA Breakdown

SRA Breakdown

October 4, 2018
Second annual SlutWalk returns

Second annual SlutWalk returns

October 4, 2018
How-to: the absentee ballot casting process

How-to: the absentee ballot casting process

September 27, 2018
John Dau

The lost boys of South Sudan

September 27, 2018
John Dau

‘Lost Boy’ finds way to NMU

September 20, 2018
House culture disintegrates within new dorms

House culture disintegrates within new dorms

September 13, 2018
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