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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
Sam Rush/NW
ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Mike Klarin

NMU receives Jefferson Center “Muzzle” Award

April 20, 2016

A survivor’s guide to eating vegan

February 17, 2016

‘16 a game changer? (or just politics as usual)

January 20, 2016

Erickson announces aims in new reallignment plan

January 13, 2016

Finding warmth in a cold, dark galaxy

November 4, 2015

A tale of two Thai joints

November 4, 2015

Relay for life returns to NMU for kick-off

November 4, 2015

Students travel time zones to learn history

October 28, 2015

Erickson email debunks rumors across campus

October 21, 2015

Marquette’s best Friday Fish Fry dinner (?)

October 14, 2015

Erickson addresses packed town hall meeting

October 14, 2015

New York Deli back in action

September 23, 2015

A fight for survival: My media free day

September 3, 2015

Piedmont: Old-world appeal

August 27, 2015

“MAN PLANS, GOD LAUGHS”

August 27, 2015

NMU Shrinks: University winter enrollment drops second year in a row

March 12, 2015

Staff Column: Watching the skies

February 12, 2015

Virtual Reality

November 20, 2014

Relay for Life: Take a lap to beat cancer

November 13, 2014

Going global without leaving campus

November 6, 2014

Is College all just a Sham?

October 30, 2014

Eat chili, preserve the Yellow Dog

October 30, 2014

Creative minds unite at NMU

October 16, 2014

Police investigate NMU students

October 9, 2014

Tobacco Debate Still Smolders

October 2, 2014

Marquette makes way for new hospital

September 25, 2014

NMU enrollment drops 9% in 5 years

September 18, 2014

Students eat up new Apple lab

September 11, 2014
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