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GROOVE — Students began with learning simple line dance steps before speeding up to match the tempo of the song.
SLFP event teaches students basics of line dancing
March 24, 2025
FRIENDLY COMPETITION — The track and field contestants all receive trophies after competing against each other in the SAAC's jeopardy event.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosts family feud
March 21, 2025
MAKING ART— Rebecca Daly discusses protest art with students interested in creating their own.
Student Leader Fellowship Program teaches students about protest art, history
March 21, 2025
BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
March 18, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
ALL SET UP — The Dungeons and Wildcats table for Fall Fest in the 2024 fall semester.
Being in a club makes college better
March 19, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Spring break is a time to enjoy the weather, as the wind warms and the grass grows through the snow.
The boons and banes of spring break
March 19, 2025
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
February 27, 2025
EAT UP — Students gather to socialize and learn more about language, literature and international studies courses at NMU.
LLIS hosts Professors, Pop & Pizza
March 24, 2025
DIVING IN — Students share laughs in the pool during the movie.
Dive-in— Interactive movie showing of Moana 2
March 21, 2025
BE WELL— A Wildpup poses while participating in the WellBeing Fair.
WellBeing Fair promotes campus, community resources
March 21, 2025
LOVE FOR LANGUAGE — Marquette community members join NMU students and faculty on campus for Poetry without Borders.
Poetry without Borders exceeds expectations
March 20, 2025
LET'S PARTY — Hunt Hall's 21st Annual Root Beer Bash will take place this Friday.
Hunt Hall to host Root Beer Bash
March 20, 2025
REDSHIRT — Freshman Troy Summers rises up for a shot at against the Lake Superior State Lakers earlier this season. Summers scored 14 points and collected four rebounds in the game.
Men’s basketball season comes to an end in NCAA tournament
March 24, 2025
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
March 21, 2025
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
March 21, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
March 19, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025

The North Wind

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All content by North Wind Editorial Board
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?

Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?

North Wind Editorial Board
April 1, 2024
LAYER UP — A fuzzy hat and large jacket, two essential parts of staying warm in the winter. Adding a few extra layers is highly encouraged, especially when temperatures start to drop into the negatives.

Editorial — Proper protection against cold weather

North Wind Editorial Board
November 30, 2023
FALL COLORS — A large tree in my yard that always explodes with color during the fall. While some people may view it as a chore, one of my favorite fall activities is spending a Sunday raking the leaves in my yard.

Editorial — Approaching autumn holidays

North Wind Editorial Board
October 19, 2023
Editorial — Registering for classes should not be this complicated

Editorial — Registering for classes should not be this complicated

North Wind Editorial Board
April 13, 2023
Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT

Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT

North Wind Editorial Board
March 16, 2023
Editorial — What Netflix’s ‘paid-sharing’ plan means for college students

Editorial — What Netflix’s ‘paid-sharing’ plan means for college students

North Wind Editorial Board
February 16, 2023
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college

Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college

North Wind Editorial Board
January 26, 2023
Editorial — A better way to celebrate Thanksgiving

Editorial — A better way to celebrate Thanksgiving

North Wind Editorial Board
November 16, 2022
Editorial — LGBTQ+ students deserve representation in educational settings

Editorial — LGBTQ+ students deserve representation in educational settings

North Wind Editorial Board
October 26, 2022
Editorial — NMU Presidential Search should have included students more

Editorial — NMU Presidential Search should have included students more

North Wind Editorial Board
October 6, 2022
Editorial — Critique of NMU’s Wellbeing website

Editorial — Critique of NMU’s Wellbeing website

North Wind Editorial Board
September 15, 2022
Editorial — Banning TikTok?

Editorial — Banning TikTok?

North Wind Editorial Board
March 22, 2024
CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT — NMU announced it will receive state funding for the Northern Enterprise Center. This graphic is based on renderings posted by the university with their original announcement for the project.

Editorial — Construction of the Northern Enterprise Center

North Wind Editorial Board
February 20, 2024
EXTRA HELP — A sign pointing to campus tutoring. Sometimes a little time with a tutor is what we need to understand the material and land a better grade.

Editorial — Studying techniques and alternatives to midterms

North Wind Editorial Board
October 31, 2023
Editorial — Tennessee students have right to protest gun violence

Editorial — Tennessee students have right to protest gun violence

North Wind Editorial Board
April 19, 2023
Editorial — NMU Tuition Advantage: What’s the catch?

Editorial — NMU Tuition Advantage: What’s the catch?

North Wind Editorial Board
March 28, 2023
Editorial — Wildcats extend a hand in wake of MSU mass shooting

Editorial — Wildcats extend a hand in wake of MSU mass shooting

North Wind Editorial Board
February 23, 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

North Wind Editorial Board
February 1, 2023
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter

Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter

North Wind Editorial Board
December 1, 2022
Editorial — NMU suffers from lack of diversity

Editorial — NMU suffers from lack of diversity

North Wind Editorial Board
November 10, 2022
HOT TAKE — Two pumpkin spice lattes, fresh from a local coffee shop. With flavors and scents like cinnamon apple and sweet caramel, we have to wonder whether pumpkin spice is truly the flavor of fall.

Editorial — Pumpkin spice, the polarizing fall flavor

North Wind Editorial Board
October 13, 2022
COVID-19 cases are low at NMU at the beginning of the 2022 fall semester - graphic

Editorial — The pandemic is not over

North Wind Editorial Board
September 28, 2022
Editorial — Is enough being done to protect us from COVID-19?

Editorial — Is enough being done to protect us from COVID-19?

North Wind Editorial Board
September 7, 2022
TIMES ARE CHANGING — FAFSA announced changes to its filing system in February.

Editorial — The “better” FAFSA

North Wind Editorial Board
February 27, 2024
NEW FEATURES — The plan for what the new Harden Hall should look like. Renovation should take about two years, and the library will be updated with many new features. Photo courtesy of NMU Facilites

Editorial — The pros and cons of Harden Hall’s renovation

North Wind Editorial Board
December 7, 2023
FILLED WITH STUDENTS — Northern's Woodland Park, providing on-campus housing for NMU students. Woodland Park is one of four apartment complexes on Northern's campus.

Editorial — The many problems with Marquette housing

North Wind Editorial Board
November 2, 2023
Editorial — Best of The North Wind '22-'23

Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23

North Wind Editorial Board
April 26, 2023
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Editorial — Tennessee drag ban is direct attack on LGBTQ+ community

North Wind Editorial Board
April 6, 2023
Editorial — Procrastination: friend or foe?

Editorial — Procrastination: friend or foe?

North Wind Editorial Board
March 1, 2023
Editorial — George Santos: A lesson in truth telling

Editorial — George Santos: A lesson in truth telling

North Wind Editorial Board
February 9, 2023
Editorial — Graduating seniors encouraged to celebrate achievements uniquely

Editorial — Graduating seniors encouraged to celebrate achievements uniquely

North Wind Editorial Board
December 8, 2022
Editorial — Your vote matters

Editorial — Your vote matters

North Wind Editorial Board
November 3, 2022
Mental Health

Editorial — Mental health matters more than midterm exams

North Wind Editorial Board
October 20, 2022
HOMECOMING — NMU celebrates homecoming with their theme "Create NMU", a way to show off the more creative side of the university's students. The Sidewalk Chalk Competition is a way for students to show off their hands-on creativity during this annual celebration.

Editorial — The joys of homecoming week

North Wind Editorial Board
September 19, 2022
Editorial — The problems with monkeypox discourse

Editorial — The problems with monkeypox discourse

North Wind Editorial Board
September 4, 2022
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