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TREAT- The first 90 students who went to Career Services during National Student Employment Week were given a chocolate Willy bar made by Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts. (Elizabeth Loy/NW)
Career Services offers gifts, prizes to students during National Student Employment week
April 18, 2025
WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
SUPPORT— In a press release sent out on April 8, AAUP says they will continue to support students.
NMU’s AAUP fights for students’ rights
April 8, 2025
PRESIDENT- NMU's President will be departing from the university July 1.
President Dr. Brock Tessman to leave NMU
April 8, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
HARD WORK — NMU Green Athletics participants go out of their way to give back to their community, and the environment.
Letter to the editor — NMU athletics must be more sustainable
April 11, 2025
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
April 4, 2025
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
March 31, 2025
TIME TO RELAX— Coloring pages of mandalas are displayed for students to enjoy and relax.
NMU Wellbeing helps students relieve stress from finals
April 17, 2025
LET'S CREATE — Students participate in the Student Art Gallery's pop-up show at the Ore Dock Brewery.
Art for all— Student Art Gallery hosts pop-up shop
April 15, 2025
ASNMU, Office of Diversity and Inclusion to host community picnic
ASNMU, Office of Diversity and Inclusion to host community picnic
April 14, 2025
SAY CHEESE — Radiography students work the bake sale to raise money for their program.
Radiography Program holds bake sale
April 11, 2025
SMILE — Conservation team smiles with recently captured moose.
Leaving the classroom behind— Louis Good experiences a hands-on moose study
April 9, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Wildcats roar at Ashton May Invitational
Wildcats roar at Ashton May Invitational
April 14, 2025
Hailey Bolander sinks a putt at Sea Trail Golf Resort over spring break in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
Women’s golf plays on as men’s meet is cancelled 
April 11, 2025
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
April 11, 2025
Maggie Pietila tees it up at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club over spring break in Sunset beach, North Carolina.
Golf starts the week off at the Flyer Invite 
April 4, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025
NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI
NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI
April 1, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by North Wind Staff
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week

Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week

North Wind Staff
April 19, 2022
Editorial—Masking changes on campus

Editorial—Masking changes on campus

North Wind Staff
March 18, 2022
Editorial—Reflecting on the Russia-Ukraine War

Editorial—Reflecting on the Russia-Ukraine War

North Wind Staff
March 16, 2022
Editorial—Parental Rights in Education Bill threatens education

Editorial—Parental Rights in Education Bill threatens education

North Wind Staff
January 30, 2022
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment

Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment

North Wind Staff
November 18, 2021
Editorial—Support city climate initiative

Editorial—Support city climate initiative

North Wind Staff
October 27, 2021
Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table

Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table

North Wind Staff
October 13, 2021
Editorial—We support the Pride Rock housing initiative

Editorial—We support the Pride Rock housing initiative

North Wind Staff
September 22, 2021
Editorial—Slut Walk is for everyone who wants to end victim blaming

Editorial—Slut Walk is for everyone who wants to end victim blaming

North Wind Staff
September 9, 2021
vaccination card

Editorial—Mandatory vaccination a possible way forward in coming year

North Wind Staff
April 22, 2021
time passing

Editorial—A year into COVID-19, so much has changed

North Wind Staff
March 25, 2021
A graphic of a frozen air turbine.

Editorial—Renewable energy not to blame for power failures

North Wind Staff
March 11, 2021
vaccines

Editorial—Aim for high percent of COVID-19 vaccinations

North Wind Staff
February 18, 2021
Sincerely, the North Wind Staff

Editorial—We support faculty-led carbon neutrality initiative

North Wind Staff
January 26, 2021
online class

Editorial—What’s better? Synchronous or Asynchronous classes

North Wind Staff
November 27, 2020
Picture of equipment used to test

Editorial—Don’t fear new wastewater testing

North Wind Staff
October 28, 2020
students thrift shopping

Editorial—Living sustainably as a student in 2020

North Wind Staff
October 14, 2020
We are still here: Staying afloat in a sunken world

We are still here: Staying afloat in a sunken world

North Wind Staff
April 23, 2020
Communication is key: We're giving credit where it's due

Communication is key: We’re giving credit where it’s due

North Wind Staff
March 25, 2020
Importance, benefits of networking

Importance, benefits of networking

North Wind Staff
February 20, 2020
Are we suited for increased enrollment?

Are we suited for increased enrollment?

North Wind Staff
January 30, 2020
See you on the flip side

See you on the flip side

North Wind Staff
December 5, 2019
Mqt election brings young perspectives

Mqt election brings young perspectives

North Wind Staff
November 7, 2019
Voter Guide for City Commission: 4 candidates, 4 questions

Voter Guide for City Commission: 4 candidates, 4 questions

North Wind Staff
October 30, 2019
Muse

Freedom of speech on campus: Respect others and know who you’re representing

North Wind Staff
October 3, 2019

Welcome back, Wildcats

North Wind Staff
August 29, 2019
Left to right: Tim Eggert, Alex Skinner, Sophie Hillmeyer, Kelsii Kyto

Graduating North Wind staff say goodbye

North Wind Staff
April 25, 2019
Study remind's us of local journalism's impact

Study remind’s us of local journalism’s impact

North Wind Staff
April 11, 2019
Admissions scheme betrays university values

Admissions scheme betrays university values

North Wind Staff
March 21, 2019
New marijuana market offers local opportunity

New marijuana market offers local opportunity

North Wind Staff
February 21, 2019
Comic by Sam Rush.

Harsh weather conditions demand preparation

North Wind Staff
January 30, 2019
Mental health importance outweighs finals

Mental health importance outweighs finals

North Wind Staff
December 6, 2018
Student Org Spotlight

Student Org Spotlight

North Wind Staff
November 29, 2018
Editorial—Our community is grieving

Editorial—Our community is grieving

North Wind Staff
April 14, 2022
Editorial—Recovering our social lives in this post-crisis stage pandemic

Editorial—Recovering our social lives in this post-crisis stage pandemic

North Wind Staff, Opinion Editor
March 25, 2022
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Editorial—Critical Race Theory

North Wind Staff
February 25, 2022
Editorial—Important considerations in the presidential search

Editorial—Important considerations in the presidential search

North Wind Staff
February 4, 2022
Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays

Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays

North Wind Staff
December 3, 2021
QUESTIONS?—Long lines of students, faculty and community members stand before microphones at the Oct. 26 university forum. So many people were in attendance that the room was expanded to meet fire code.

Editorial—Students will be heard, one way or another

North Wind Staff
November 1, 2021
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester

Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester

North Wind Staff
October 20, 2021
Editorial—COVID-19 rates in Marquette concerning

Editorial—COVID-19 rates in Marquette concerning

North Wind Staff
September 30, 2021
Editorial—Housing and parking experiencing growing pains

Editorial—Housing and parking experiencing growing pains

North Wind Staff
September 16, 2021
Athletes at all levels, whether students or Olympians, struggle with their wellbeing just like everyone else.

Editorial—Athletes and mental health: even our heroes are human

North Wind Staff
August 26, 2021
no distance

Editorial—With COVID-19 cases up, don’t let the weather lower your precautions

North Wind Staff
April 7, 2021
do not cross

Editorial—What’s up with blocking our new BOT member?

North Wind Staff
March 4, 2021
money

Editorial—The youth mini-revolution in the stock market

North Wind Staff
February 11, 2021
north wind

Editorial—The future of the North Wind: we continue to serve

North Wind Staff
February 1, 2021
Joe Biden

Editorial—After the chaos of election week

North Wind Staff
November 19, 2020
covid-19 counts

Editorial—With Marquette cases rising, let’s be ‘ready to pivot’ quickly

North Wind Staff
November 2, 2020
test tubes

Editorial—Surveillance testing just makes sense

North Wind Staff
October 7, 2020
Yes, students are included in those vulnerable

Yes, students are included in those vulnerable

North Wind Staff
April 9, 2020
Don't put humanity on hold: Choose to be proactive, not reactive

Don’t put humanity on hold: Choose to be proactive, not reactive

North Wind Staff
March 18, 2020
Staying informed via news is priority

Staying informed via news is priority

North Wind Staff
February 13, 2020
Northern can share MLK Jr.'s dream

Northern can share MLK Jr.’s dream

North Wind Staff
January 23, 2020
Have a restful, successful Thanksgiving break

Have a restful, successful Thanksgiving break

North Wind Staff
November 21, 2019
Consider a flu shot before it's too late

Consider a flu shot before it’s too late

North Wind Staff
October 30, 2019
It's your right to vote: Use it!

It’s your right to vote: Use it!

North Wind Staff
October 24, 2019
Climate Change Awareness: In support of Green New Deal

Climate Change Awareness: In support of Green New Deal

North Wind Staff
September 25, 2019

Write for The North Wind: Take advantage of our platform

North Wind Staff
September 5, 2019
Reflecting on our experience in journalism

Reflecting on our experience in journalism

North Wind Staff
April 24, 2019
Politics ought to keep clear of commencement

Politics ought to keep clear of commencement

North Wind Staff
April 4, 2019
Women deserve continued recognition

Women deserve continued recognition

North Wind Staff
March 14, 2019
Young candidates call for excitement and caution

Young candidates call for excitement and caution

North Wind Staff
February 13, 2019
Comic by Sam Rush

March for rights, not likes

North Wind Staff
January 24, 2019
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Wildcat of the week

North Wind Staff
December 6, 2018
Illustration by Chloe Anderson

International students enrich NMU experience

North Wind Staff
November 29, 2018
Dear North Wind, I wish he was more protective

Dear North Wind, I wish he was more protective

North Wind Staff
April 7, 2022
Editorial—Ketanji Brown Jackson subjected to unreasonable treatment in confirmation

Editorial—Ketanji Brown Jackson subjected to unreasonable treatment in confirmation

North Wind Staff
April 6, 2022
Editorial—Appreciating impacts of ASNMU’s Period Project

Editorial—Appreciating impacts of ASNMU’s Period Project

North Wind Staff
February 11, 2022
Editorial—Omicron safety in a new semester

Editorial—Omicron safety in a new semester

North Wind Staff
January 22, 2022
Editorial—Why cultural appropriation harms

Editorial—Why cultural appropriation harms

North Wind Staff
November 11, 2021
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?

Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?

North Wind Staff
October 22, 2021
Editorial—Reflections on Erickson’s termination

Editorial—Reflections on Erickson’s termination

North Wind Staff
October 5, 2021
Dear North Wind, I thought he was different

Dear North Wind, I thought he was different

North Wind Staff
September 30, 2021
Dear North Wind, how do I get over my toxic ex?

Dear North Wind, how do I get over my toxic ex?

North Wind Staff
September 10, 2021
Editorial—We stand behind faculty on contract dispute

Editorial—We stand behind faculty on contract dispute

North Wind Staff
August 31, 2021
voting online

Editorial—ASNMU election needed more outreach, more transparency

North Wind Staff
April 15, 2021
racism

Editorial—Racism against Asians and people of Asian descent: we must stop the hate

North Wind Staff
March 17, 2021
Donald Trump

Editorial—Impeachment results no surprise, point to dire problems

North Wind Staff
February 24, 2021
COVID-19 cases are low at NMU at the beginning of the 2022 fall semester - graphic

Editorial—Keep up the good work on those COVID-19 numbers

North Wind Staff
February 3, 2021
Sam Rush/NW

A North Wind Thanksgiving

North Wind Staff
November 25, 2020
Photo "Mask Up!" by Russ Allison Loar is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Editorial—Looking forward into the face of change

North Wind Staff
November 12, 2020
green grass

Editorial—NMU right to preserve the Green Fund and support sustainability

North Wind Staff
October 22, 2020

Editorial: NMU COVID-19 testing, fall semester preparedness

North Wind Staff
August 20, 2020
Government funding: Are students getting the short end of the stick?

Government funding: Are students getting the short end of the stick?

North Wind Staff
April 1, 2020
Made for students, by students

Made for students, by students

North Wind Staff
February 27, 2020
Sam Rush/NW

What NMU can do about substance abuse

North Wind Staff
February 6, 2020
Rising up: Women will march on to remember their history

Rising up: Women will march on to remember their history

North Wind Staff
January 16, 2020
Should universities get rid of minors?

Should universities get rid of minors?

North Wind Staff
November 14, 2019
Vintage Halloween

Vintage Halloween

North Wind Staff
October 30, 2019
Next semester courses: plan ahead, but don't fret

Next semester courses: plan ahead, but don’t fret

North Wind Staff
October 17, 2019
Sam Rush/NW

Drug Awareness: Know what you’re putting in your system

North Wind Staff
September 12, 2019

Don’t lose sight of fall semester

North Wind Staff
June 5, 2019
Earth Day: it starts here

Earth Day: it starts here

North Wind Staff
April 18, 2019
Two worthy proposals on ASNMU ballot this year

Two worthy proposals on ASNMU ballot this year

North Wind Staff
March 28, 2019
NW archives

ASNMU reps should prioritize student interest

North Wind Staff
February 28, 2019
Lungs change lives: become an organ donor

Lungs change lives: become an organ donor

North Wind Staff
February 6, 2019
A North Wind New Years Resolution

A North Wind New Years Resolution

North Wind Staff
January 17, 2019
Student Org Spotlight

Student Org Spotlight

North Wind Staff
December 6, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving from The North Wind

Happy Thanksgiving from The North Wind

North Wind Staff
November 15, 2018
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