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Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
SERVING THE COMMUNITY—The NMU Food Pantry, located in Gries Hall, is open for all NMU community to go if they are in need of some extra help.
How the loss of SNAP benefits is affecting and will further affect campus
November 7, 2025
SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP – Queers and Allies members Abigail Strassburg and Cameron Jenerou displayed many different types of clothing in the Woods Lodge for students to buy.
Queers and Allies provides affordable clothing for students
November 6, 2025
WORK SMART - Deborah McCall teaches students over Zoom about the gender pay gap and how to negotiate your worth for a better salary.
Value yourself, earn your worth
November 6, 2025
BOO — Members of Queers and Allies decorated the room and provided treats for their annual Halloween party.
Diversity clubs collaborate to host Halloween party
November 4, 2025
FIND THE GOOD - young Margaret would be so proud.
Finding the good— A case to believe in fate
November 7, 2025
A photo of the wildcat statue on NMU campus
Our hopes for the future
November 7, 2025
Students wear costumes on NMU Campus. (NW Archive)
Stay safe this Halloween
October 31, 2025
HOTDOG— Megan and her friends by the Wienermobile. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Best day ever— Wienermobile
October 23, 2025
NEW TRAIL— This summer I tried a new trail, without trying this new trail I wouldn't have gotten this sick view. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Trying new things is fun
October 10, 2025
CAN YOU ESCAPE? – Students pose in the photo booth after completing an escape room challenge.
Crack the code— NMU students take on ultimate challenge
November 4, 2025
HOMEMADE FLAVOR — The Hoop House's Dill Pickle Workshop featured all the spices needed to customize pickles.
Cool as a Cucumber— NMU’s Dill Pickle Workshop serves up fun and flavor
November 4, 2025
TIME TO DANCE - The audience gets ready for the big show.
“Rocky Horror” returns to Northern’s stage
October 31, 2025
STAY SAFE - Students get ready to be safe this Halloween while decorating pumpkins.
NMU’s Precautionary Pumpkins
October 31, 2025
Graphic courtesy of Sydney Broberg
Haunt the Rink— Skates, costumes, spooky vibes all afternoon
October 30, 2025
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
NMU Men’s Soccer with a spooktacular hallo-weekend
November 7, 2025
SURGING — The Wildcats are following up their success from last season, starting the season 4-0 and landing the No.23 spot in the national rankings. NMU will look to continue their winning streak against UW-Parkside this weekend.
Wildcats sweep senior weekend
November 7, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
Football falls to conference team in final weeks of season
November 6, 2025
CATCHING FIRE — Jacqueline Smith (10) getting over the net for a point over two defenders. After a rough start to the season and some key injuries, the Wildcats have gone 4-2 in their last six games.
Volleyball ends the last road trip of the season in split
November 6, 2025
SMILE— Students line up for their picture amongst their hard work.
Hands-on Research helps students protect Lake Superior’s keystone predator 
November 6, 2025
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
October 31, 2025
Signs of change— Marquette's No Kings protest
Signs of change— Marquette’s No Kings protest
October 24, 2025
ANYTHING TO GET OUT OF HERE— At the front of the exhibit, the introductory statement of the work.
Visiting curators bring video to DeVos
October 16, 2025
BANNER DAY— NMU Wellbeing's second annual 5K was a success.
Mind over Miles, nothing but smiles
October 15, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Mike Klarin

NMU receives Jefferson Center “Muzzle” Award

Mike Klarin
April 20, 2016

A survivor’s guide to eating vegan

Mike Klarin
February 17, 2016

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

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January 20, 2016

Erickson announces aims in new reallignment plan

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January 13, 2016

Finding warmth in a cold, dark galaxy

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November 4, 2015

A tale of two Thai joints

Mike Klarin
November 4, 2015

Relay for life returns to NMU for kick-off

Mike Klarin
November 4, 2015

Students travel time zones to learn history

Mike Klarin
October 28, 2015

Erickson email debunks rumors across campus

Mike Klarin
October 21, 2015

Marquette’s best Friday Fish Fry dinner (?)

Mike Klarin
October 14, 2015

Erickson addresses packed town hall meeting

Mike Klarin
October 14, 2015

New York Deli back in action

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September 23, 2015

A fight for survival: My media free day

Mike Klarin
September 3, 2015

Piedmont: Old-world appeal

Mike Klarin
August 27, 2015

“MAN PLANS, GOD LAUGHS”

Mike Klarin
August 27, 2015

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

Mike Klarin
March 12, 2015

Staff Column: Watching the skies

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February 11, 2015

Virtual Reality

Mike Klarin
November 20, 2014

Relay for Life: Take a lap to beat cancer

Mike Klarin
November 13, 2014

Going global without leaving campus

Mike Klarin
November 6, 2014

Is College all just a Sham?

Mike Klarin
October 30, 2014

Eat chili, preserve the Yellow Dog

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October 30, 2014

Creative minds unite at NMU

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October 16, 2014

Police investigate NMU students

Mike Klarin
October 9, 2014

Tobacco Debate Still Smolders

Mike Klarin
October 2, 2014

Marquette makes way for new hospital

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September 25, 2014

NMU enrollment drops 9% in 5 years

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September 18, 2014

Students eat up new Apple lab

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September 11, 2014
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