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BRAINSTORM - Two students carefully design their sprigs that will be placed on Wildcat Willy’s shirt during the first of several workshops with artist George Rodriguez.
Students work with Artist George Rodriguez in workshops, artist talk
October 10, 2024
WORKING TOGETHER - Members and staff of the NMU music department donated an assortment of baked goods to be sold to help raise funds for the NAfME.
NAfME hosts bake sale to support future music educators
October 10, 2024
NMU WellBeing promotes its Wildcat World Mental Health Day and related events. (Graphic courtesy of NMU Marketing.)
NMU WellBeing to host Wildcat World Mental Health Day
October 6, 2024
TEAMWORK- RA Kaitlyn Straschinske and her teammate, freshman Christine Corner, celebrate after knocking down a "kubb," bringing them one step closer to winning the game of the same name.
Birch West learn about Swedish culture, bond with neighbors at ‘Learn to Play Kubb’ event
October 3, 2024
CLEAN UP - NMU Conservation Crew members Anna Tousley, Korina Benavidez and Taylor Kenyon, along with volunteers, display the loads of trash found on campus at their latest clean-up event.
Conservation Crew hosts campus-wide cleanup
October 3, 2024
For environmentalists like me, studying and using these methods first-hand has provided me with a much deeper understanding of their use.
Opinion — Ecological Restoration or Destruction?
October 10, 2024
Harry, the stray cat that is depicted in this article, happily enjoying the sun.
Opinion- Adopt, don’t shop
October 4, 2024
DICHOTOMY- One news paper relies solely on the web and the other nearly solely on print. Are they dying?
Is the paper being killed off?
October 3, 2024
With the closing of Ralph's Italian Deli I had to get their cudighi sandwich one last time. Why is it so sad to know I'll never have another again?
A Eulogy to Cudighi
October 1, 2024
Opinion — NMU Guide to Partying
September 25, 2024
LOUD AND CLEAR — Student Sami Brown opens for Maddie & Tae at NMU's Homecoming Concert.
Profile — Sami Brown takes the stage
October 10, 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
October 7, 2024
Cozy Cram Session - The waiting area of the Writing Center is decked out with lighting and wall decor to create a welcoming environment for students.
Cozy Cram Sessions offered at Writing Center
October 4, 2024
BIG STEPS — A student walks into NMU's WellBeing Center, one of many places a student can utilize in order to make their college transition smoother.
Managing homesickness, loneliness, wellbeing in college
October 3, 2024
SHOCKING STUDIES — Evolutionary psychologist Sarah Hill explains the severity of birth control side effects such as increases in depression and suicide rates.
Students, faculty learn about the body on birth control
October 3, 2024
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
October 6, 2024
NW File Photo
Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend
September 20, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — The Men's Soccer team celebrates after a goal.
Men’s Soccer starts season off strong
September 17, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer ends Minnesota weekend in split
September 16, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
October 7, 2024
Caden Sierra/NW
Plaid takes over campus as community gathers for 12th annual Plaidurday photo
October 7, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
September 30, 2024
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
September 24, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
September 23, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
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