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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
FOCUS IN - Students visit booths at the 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair in hopes of making connections and landing a job or internship.
Career Services hosts 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair, provides opportunities for students
November 11, 2024
BOO! — Isabelle Honkomp shows off her homemade Halloween costume while educating others about sustainability during the Halloween season.
SHINE raises awareness of impacts on environment during Halloween
November 8, 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
Not all of us figured out how to pass our exams, but after reading this it (hopefully) will change.
Opinion — NMU Guide to passing exams
November 4, 2024
NO PINK PLEASE — This is the raw burger I received from the Wildcat Den on Friday, Oct. 16, 2024.
Opinion — When will the Wildcat Den stop serving raw food?
November 2, 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
TAKING A SEAT — A student relaxes in Jamrich Hall to watch "Monsters University" through a collaboration between Campus Cinema and Greek Council.
A new Campus Cinema experience
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
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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18
October 28, 2024

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—Our community is grieving

Editorial—Our community is grieving

North Wind Staff
April 14, 2022
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—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
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
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Editorial—Critical Race Theory

North Wind Staff
February 25, 2022
Editorial—Appreciating impacts of ASNMU’s Period Project

Editorial—Appreciating impacts of ASNMU’s Period Project

North Wind Staff
February 11, 2022
Editorial—Important considerations in the presidential search

Editorial—Important considerations in the presidential search

North Wind Staff
February 4, 2022
Editorial—Parental Rights in Education Bill threatens education

Editorial—Parental Rights in Education Bill threatens education

North Wind Staff
January 30, 2022
Editorial—Omicron safety in a new semester

Editorial—Omicron safety in a new semester

North Wind Staff
January 22, 2022
Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays

Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays

North Wind Staff
December 3, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment

Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment

North Wind Staff
November 18, 2021
Editorial—Why cultural appropriation harms

Editorial—Why cultural appropriation harms

North Wind Staff
November 11, 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—Support city climate initiative

Editorial—Support city climate initiative

North Wind Staff
October 27, 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—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester

Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester

North Wind Staff
October 20, 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—Reflections on Erickson’s termination

Editorial—Reflections on Erickson’s termination

North Wind Staff
October 5, 2021
Editorial—COVID-19 rates in Marquette concerning

Editorial—COVID-19 rates in Marquette concerning

North Wind Staff
September 30, 2021
Dear North Wind, I thought he was different

Dear North Wind, I thought he was different

North Wind Staff
September 30, 2021
Editorial—We support the Pride Rock housing initiative

Editorial—We support the Pride Rock housing initiative

North Wind Staff
September 22, 2021
Editorial—Housing and parking experiencing growing pains

Editorial—Housing and parking experiencing growing pains

North Wind Staff
September 16, 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—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
Editorial—We stand behind faculty on contract dispute

Editorial—We stand behind faculty on contract dispute

North Wind Staff
August 31, 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
vaccination card

Editorial—Mandatory vaccination a possible way forward in coming year

North Wind Staff
April 22, 2021
voting online

Editorial—ASNMU election needed more outreach, more transparency

North Wind Staff
April 15, 2021
no distance

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

North Wind Staff
April 7, 2021
time passing

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

North Wind Staff
March 25, 2021
racism

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

North Wind Staff
March 17, 2021
A graphic of a frozen air turbine.

Editorial—Renewable energy not to blame for power failures

North Wind Staff
March 11, 2021
do not cross

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

North Wind Staff
March 4, 2021
Donald Trump

Editorial—Impeachment results no surprise, point to dire problems

North Wind Staff
February 24, 2021
vaccines

Editorial—Aim for high percent of COVID-19 vaccinations

North Wind Staff
February 18, 2021
money

Editorial—The youth mini-revolution in the stock market

North Wind Staff
February 11, 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
north wind

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

North Wind Staff
February 1, 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
Sam Rush/NW

A North Wind Thanksgiving

North Wind Staff
November 25, 2020
Joe Biden

Editorial—After the chaos of election week

North Wind Staff
November 19, 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
covid-19 counts

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

North Wind Staff
November 2, 2020
Picture of equipment used to test

Editorial—Don’t fear new wastewater testing

North Wind Staff
October 28, 2020
green grass

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

North Wind Staff
October 22, 2020
students thrift shopping

Editorial—Living sustainably as a student in 2020

North Wind Staff
October 14, 2020
test tubes

Editorial—Surveillance testing just makes sense

North Wind Staff
October 7, 2020

Editorial: NMU COVID-19 testing, fall semester preparedness

North Wind Staff
August 20, 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
Yes, students are included in those vulnerable

Yes, students are included in those vulnerable

North Wind Staff
April 9, 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
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
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
Made for students, by students

Made for students, by students

North Wind Staff
February 26, 2020
Importance, benefits of networking

Importance, benefits of networking

North Wind Staff
February 20, 2020
Staying informed via news is priority

Staying informed via news is priority

North Wind Staff
February 13, 2020
Sam Rush/NW

What NMU can do about substance abuse

North Wind Staff
February 6, 2020
Are we suited for increased enrollment?

Are we suited for increased enrollment?

North Wind Staff
January 30, 2020
Northern can share MLK Jr.'s dream

Northern can share MLK Jr.’s dream

North Wind Staff
January 23, 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
See you on the flip side

See you on the flip side

North Wind Staff
December 5, 2019
Have a restful, successful Thanksgiving break

Have a restful, successful Thanksgiving break

North Wind Staff
November 21, 2019
Should universities get rid of minors?

Should universities get rid of minors?

North Wind Staff
November 14, 2019
Mqt election brings young perspectives

Mqt election brings young perspectives

North Wind Staff
November 7, 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
Vintage Halloween

Vintage Halloween

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

It’s your right to vote: Use it!

North Wind Staff
October 23, 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
Muse

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

North Wind Staff
October 2, 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
Sam Rush/NW

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

North Wind Staff
September 11, 2019

Write for The North Wind: Take advantage of our platform

North Wind Staff
September 5, 2019

Welcome back, Wildcats

North Wind Staff
August 29, 2019

Don’t lose sight of fall semester

North Wind Staff
June 5, 2019
Left to right: Tim Eggert, Alex Skinner, Sophie Hillmeyer, Kelsii Kyto

Graduating North Wind staff say goodbye

North Wind Staff
April 24, 2019
Reflecting on our experience in journalism

Reflecting on our experience in journalism

North Wind Staff
April 24, 2019
Earth Day: it starts here

Earth Day: it starts here

North Wind Staff
April 17, 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
Politics ought to keep clear of commencement

Politics ought to keep clear of commencement

North Wind Staff
April 4, 2019
Two worthy proposals on ASNMU ballot this year

Two worthy proposals on ASNMU ballot this year

North Wind Staff
March 27, 2019
Admissions scheme betrays university values

Admissions scheme betrays university values

North Wind Staff
March 20, 2019
Women deserve continued recognition

Women deserve continued recognition

North Wind Staff
March 13, 2019
NW archives

ASNMU reps should prioritize student interest

North Wind Staff
February 28, 2019
New marijuana market offers local opportunity

New marijuana market offers local opportunity

North Wind Staff
February 21, 2019
Young candidates call for excitement and caution

Young candidates call for excitement and caution

North Wind Staff
February 13, 2019
Lungs change lives: become an organ donor

Lungs change lives: become an organ donor

North Wind Staff
February 6, 2019
Comic by Sam Rush.

Harsh weather conditions demand preparation

North Wind Staff
January 30, 2019
Comic by Sam Rush

March for rights, not likes

North Wind Staff
January 24, 2019
A North Wind New Years Resolution

A North Wind New Years Resolution

North Wind Staff
January 17, 2019
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Wildcat of the week

North Wind Staff
December 6, 2018
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
December 6, 2018
Illustration by Chloe Anderson

International students enrich NMU experience

North Wind Staff
November 29, 2018
Student Org Spotlight

Student Org Spotlight

North Wind Staff
November 29, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving from The North Wind

Happy Thanksgiving from The North Wind

North Wind Staff
November 15, 2018
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