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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
Wildpups bring happiness on campus during first visit of winter semester
Wildpups bring happiness on campus during first visit of winter semester
February 1, 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
FRESH FROM THE OVEN - Cinnamon rolls straight from the oven are a luxury everyone should experience at least once this semester. Even if its not from this recipe that includes sourdough, look up a recipe that fits ingredients in your kitchen and make some this weekend!
Cooking with Kata — Sunday Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
January 27, 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
TV-19 — A look inside Marquettes newest TV station. WZMQ TV-19 is Marquette’s newest CBS affiliate news station, one that several graduates and current students work for and has only recently begun broadcasting live.
Profile — A look inside the studio: WZMQ TV-19
January 27, 2023
ICE CLIMBING - Rodriguez enjoys the view during a winter climb. Rodriguez is a PR Major in his last semester at Northern, and is currently president of South Superior Climbing Club.
Profile — Ice and Graduation: Vaughn Rodriguez’s Final Months at Northern
January 27, 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

The North Wind
All content by Michael Williams

Future of native plants area in question

April 13, 2016

Pure Michigan: Or, don’t drink the water in Flint

January 13, 2016

Faculty union plan protest march

April 23, 2015

Native American studies major proposed, approved by Academic Senate, ASNMU

April 23, 2015

A memory of fire: eulogy for Eduardo Galeano

April 16, 2015

You should be ashamed of yourself

April 16, 2015

Election investigation launched during vote

March 19, 2015

Campus confused about rape kit funding and associated costs

March 12, 2015

Review: “Sour Soul” by Ghostface Killah and Badbadnotgood

February 26, 2015

Homelessness becomes more visible

February 19, 2015

Michigan legislature sets bar for NMU

February 12, 2015

Swipe with caution

February 5, 2015

StarHawk

February 5, 2015

Rape kit fund to be on ASNMU referendum

February 5, 2015

Student government proposes FOIA fund

February 5, 2015

University moves forward with amnesty

January 29, 2015

Joey’s a$$ bad album drops, like hopes and expectations

January 29, 2015

Hockey head coach benched for Penn State series

January 22, 2015

Marquette poet a “visiting” writer

January 22, 2015

Ecology book free for Wildcats

January 22, 2015

Review: Not quite pulp fiction, essays from John Jeremiah Sullivan

January 22, 2015

Michigan’s misguided efforts to weed out welfare bums

January 15, 2015

Charlie Hebdo and the limits of solidarity

January 15, 2015

Eagle Mine permit considered illegal by opponents

January 15, 2015

Panda Bear meets the Grim Reaper

January 15, 2015

Sex and violence a college problem

June 5, 2014

Former Wildcats bid for different county districts in coming election

June 5, 2014

NMU grad opts for city commission

April 24, 2014

Supreme Court upholds segregation

April 24, 2014

Mania at PEIF competition

April 10, 2014

In the Left corner: Everyone loses with Affordable Care Act

April 10, 2014

BP spills into Lake Michigan; Obama poised to salt wound

April 3, 2014

NMU student runs for Congress

April 3, 2014

Q&A: Activist addresses drones

April 3, 2014

Climate change: Luck of the draw

March 20, 2014

Eagle Mine permit assault on regulation

March 19, 2014

Come Walk With Us: Traditional Pow Wow to be held

March 13, 2014

In the Left Corner: Minimum wage increase debated

March 13, 2014

Anderton remembered by NMU student body

March 13, 2014

NMU should commit to ‘Good Food’

February 27, 2014

Students need Stone Creek, not Howard Schultz

February 20, 2014

Group seeks cannabis decriminalization

February 13, 2014

Speaker talks sustainable food

February 13, 2014

Greening Northern: An ecological campus

February 13, 2014

Cold snaps and bug zaps: the Vortex’s silver lining

February 6, 2014

Media perpetuates mass violence

January 30, 2014

Meth on the rise-Number of meth lab busts in the Upper Peninsula under police radar

January 23, 2014

You, let’s talk about debt, baby…

January 23, 2014

Resolutions need not come once a year

January 16, 2014

Great Lakes radiation puts ball in our court

December 5, 2013

Black Friday epitomizes American culture

November 21, 2013

Professor bias subverts classroom, grading process

November 14, 2013

Staff Column- In defense of smokers and not smoking

November 7, 2013

Michigan-based writer to visit Marquette, speak at NMU

November 7, 2013

Halloween decor wreaks of unoriginality

October 31, 2013

Speakers address impending global crisis

October 31, 2013

Rumors of new slogan triggers online petition

October 24, 2013

Staff Column: Danger looming in Great Lakes pipelines

October 24, 2013

Shutdown highlights paradox in government

October 17, 2013

Guest Column: Environmental progress requires innovation

October 9, 2013
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