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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
The Delft Bistro sign welcoming festival goers to the multitude of venues hosting the Fresh Coast Film Festival
Fresh Coast Film Festival, the freshest
November 6, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 2024
The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Berry Events Center, but has since been moved. Graphic courtesy of NAE.
Northern Arts & Entertainment to host concert at Jamrich
November 12, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
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
Editorial — Banning TikTok?

Editorial — Banning TikTok?

North Wind Editorial Board
March 22, 2024
TIMES ARE CHANGING — FAFSA announced changes to its filing system in February.

Editorial — The “better” FAFSA

North Wind Editorial Board
February 27, 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
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
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
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
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
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 — Best of The North Wind '22-'23

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

North Wind Editorial Board
April 26, 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 — Registering for classes should not be this complicated

Editorial — Registering for classes should not be this complicated

North Wind Editorial Board
April 13, 2023
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Editorial — Tennessee drag ban is direct attack on LGBTQ+ community

North Wind Editorial Board
April 6, 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 — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT

Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT

North Wind Editorial Board
March 16, 2023
Editorial — Procrastination: friend or foe?

Editorial — Procrastination: friend or foe?

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

Editorial — George Santos: A lesson in truth telling

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

Editorial — Graduating seniors encouraged to celebrate achievements uniquely

North Wind Editorial Board
December 8, 2022
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter

Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter

North Wind Editorial Board
December 1, 2022
Editorial — A better way to celebrate Thanksgiving

Editorial — A better way to celebrate Thanksgiving

North Wind Editorial Board
November 16, 2022
Editorial — NMU suffers from lack of diversity

Editorial — NMU suffers from lack of diversity

North Wind Editorial Board
November 10, 2022
Editorial — Your vote matters

Editorial — Your vote matters

North Wind Editorial Board
November 3, 2022
Editorial — LGBTQ+ students deserve representation in educational settings

Editorial — LGBTQ+ students deserve representation in educational settings

North Wind Editorial Board
October 26, 2022
Mental Health

Editorial — Mental health matters more than midterm exams

North Wind Editorial Board
October 20, 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
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
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
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 — Critique of NMU’s Wellbeing website

Editorial — Critique of NMU’s Wellbeing website

North Wind Editorial Board
September 15, 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
Editorial — The problems with monkeypox discourse

Editorial — The problems with monkeypox discourse

North Wind Editorial Board
September 4, 2022
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