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Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
A picture of ASMUs logo with the words your student government underneath
Q&A with ASNMU presidential candidates
April 10, 2024
CHANGING SEASONS — As Marquette heads into summer, some experts say the implications of this warm winter could be long-lasting.
Analysis — UP scientists, businesses expect lingering effects after warm winter season
April 10, 2024
ASNMU ballot opens this week, allows students to voice their opinions
April 9, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
TELEVISION — Our fascination with reality TV is concerning.
Opinion — Our unethical consumption of ‘Human Interest’ TV
April 11, 2024
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
April 1, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
PHOTO OP — Boynton (back, third from left) poses with his swim and dive teammates. Photo courtesy of Logan Boynton
Resilience and determination in the deep end
April 11, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Lewis Goff
Mindfulness and Sustainability session to hold guided meditation
April 10, 2024
OPENING SOON - Katelyn Milano (left) and her father (right) outside of their new business, Milano Smokehouse Meats. Located in the old building of Glenns Smokehouse in Ishpeming, the shop is set to open in mid-April.
Alumni opens family-run Milano Smokehouse Meats in Ishpeming
April 9, 2024
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s spring soccer comes to an end this weekend
April 19, 2024
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT — All five Wildcat seniors start in Saturday game against Concordia St. Paul.
WLAX defeats Concordia St. Paul, honors 5 graduating seniors
April 19, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite
April 12, 2024
Photo Courtesy NMU Athletics
Driving Success: Russel Sprecher’s Path from Casper to NMU
April 5, 2024
LOCKED IN — The womens lacrosse team prepares for six games of conference play before closing out the season.
WLAX returns home after away series and bye week
April 5, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 6
Pizza Cat Vol. 6
March 25, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Nathan Kwapisz

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer

Nathan joined the Northwind staff writing for sports during this summer of 2022. Nathan is also a intern at Radio Results Network sales division. When not working He enjoys doing jiu jitsu and reading in his free-time.

All content by Nathan Kwapisz
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.

All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns

Nathan Kwapisz
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.

Midnight Madness at the PEIF

Nathan Kwapisz
April 14, 2023
ROCK CLIMBING - The PEIF is a place full of activities and classes to help the community be more active. Rock climbing is a fun way for students and community members to stay active with friends and family.

Rediscovering rock climbing

Nathan Kwapisz
April 7, 2023
HIIT! - Charise Baker hosts a high-intensity interval training session each week, which is a great way to get in shape and have some fun.

HIIT training with Charise Baker provides full body workout

Nathan Kwapisz
March 31, 2023
Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour

Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour

Nathan Kwapisz
March 24, 2023
GET ACTIVE - Two intramural volleyball players face off at the net. NMUs Club Volleyball is open to all students and encourages a friendly and active environment where you can meet new friends.

The friendly game of intramural volleyball

Nathan Kwapisz and Abbey Lamb
March 23, 2023
GAME TIME - Ethan Vadnais and Edward Shifflett officiate the tournament going on in the NMU gaming room.

Esports builds connections within NMU gaming community

Nathan Kwapisz
March 21, 2023
GET ACTIVE - NMU intramural basketball is a place where you can grow as a person and a team as you connect with others on campus for a great experience.

Excitement builds around intramural basketball as season kicks off

Nathan Kwapisz
March 1, 2023
GAMETIME — James Hagerman with his GoPro beside him recording while playing goalie for intramural soccer.

Intramural soccer kicks off new season

Nathan Kwapisz
February 20, 2023
SAFTEY FIRST - Anthony Clyne sits with a bear his team was able to capture easily due to the special techniques used by the DNR.

Profile – Carnivorous research with Anthony Clyne

Nathan Kwapisz
February 9, 2023
WINTER WAVES - Surfers catch the huge winter waves before the shore freezes over.

Surfs Up!

Nathan Kwapisz
February 8, 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

Nathan Kwapisz
January 31, 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

Nathan Kwapisz
January 24, 2023
RELAX - Grace Rieger holds yoga classes each week on Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. The class is a great way to start a healthy lifestyle and meet like-minded people.

Yoga: A way to wind down and relax

Nathan Kwapisz
December 6, 2022
HERO — A photo of me holding Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber. The adaptation of Luke’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels has been a hotly debated topic by many generations of the franchise’s fans, some questioning whether their childhood hero would truly act in the way he did.

Opinion — A take on Luke Skywalker’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels

Nathan Kwapisz
December 2, 2022
SHIP SUNK — H2O Battleship is a great way to get into the water, have fun and meet new friends.

Battleship H2O is Anchors Aweigh!

Nathan Kwapisz
November 14, 2022
FREE AGENT — The intramural volleyball season is underway; players are still able to sign up on the IM school website to join teams as a free agent or to create a team.

Intramural volleyball fosters high energy environment

Nathan Kwapisz
November 2, 2022
1st DOWN - Colin Fussell under center as his team drives upfield.

Intramural flag football league is underway

Nathan Kwapisz
October 13, 2022
HUNTING SEASON - Curtis with a doe she shot during the fall season. Curtis attributes her love of hunting to her father, and wants to pass that love on to others.

Student shares experience, promotes safe hunting practices on campus

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
October 7, 2022
PAST VICTORIES - The NMU Mens Soccer team celebrates after scoring a goal in a game last fall. The Wildcats lost to Saginaw Valley last Friday, but Coach Fatovic is confident in the teams potential.

Men’s soccer falls to Saginaw, continues to push through midseason gauntlet

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 30, 2022
CLUB TEAM — Northstars crowd to the ball to make the tackle during the game against Eau Claire.

Women’s rugby comes out the chute for their first game

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 23, 2022
Men’s soccer moves forward to the midseason

Men’s soccer moves forward to the midseason

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 16, 2022
TOGETHER- The Wildcats work together to move the ball up the field against the Golden Eagles.

Women’s soccer maintains intensity at the start of the season

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 9, 2022
ON THE RUN - Anna Nagy runs the Queen City Half Marathon in Marquette. Nagy has been running since she was in high school and has volunteered at the Marquette Marathon previously.

NMU students prepare for Marquette Marathon

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 1, 2022
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