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Photo courtesy to NMU Archives BLAST TO THE PAST—Located in the basement of the library, NMU Archives is home to all historical records from campus and the central U.P.
NMU Archives dives into past with Community History Workshop
October 15, 2021
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
October 15, 2021
GIVING BACK—Morgan Hallenbeck (left, front), Loryn Burnette (farthest back, right), Lauren Smith (middle, right), and Analisa Ehli (front, right) Students from the School of Nursing helped out with the Blood Drive by taking vitals for those who were donating blood.
School of Nursing hosts annual blood drive with U.P. Regional Blood Center
October 15, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW 104—AAUP continue to work without a contract, pushing past the 100 day mark. AAUP have been without a contract since July 1, 2021.
NMU-AAUP continue working without contract
October 15, 2021
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN—Culture Shock Film Society will show the 1974 horror-comedy classic Young Frankenstein on Thursday. Posters throughout campus show this semesters film screenings with dates and times.
Culture Shock Film Society continues horror theme with ‘Young Frankenstein’
October 14, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 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
October 13, 2021
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
October 13, 2021
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
October 8, 2021
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
October 7, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
HEALING CIRCLE - Members of Morning Thunder play a closing song after the unveiling of the NMU land acknowledgement at the morning ceremony for Indigenous Peoples Day 2021. The land acknowledgement sign and recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day were long processes that the Native community on NMUs campus strove to bring into existence.
Native groups on campus continued advocacy for Indigenous recognition
October 15, 2021
INSPIRED ART - Art student Ilah Wilson created icy turtles inspired by Greg Manchess art in Above the Timberline. The theater department is performing an adaptation of the book that will feature Manchess art in the background.
Artist and author of “Above the Timberline” visits NMU
October 15, 2021
Interns Sarah Huiber and Mandy Helppi (left to right) help restock the shelves in the NMU Food Pantry. The food pantry is open to any student, faculty or staff member that may require extra assistance getting food or personal items.
NMU Food Pantry assists students, faculty in need
October 13, 2021
Civic engagement skillbuilder postponed
Civic engagement skillbuilder postponed
October 12, 2021
WRAPPING UP THE WEEKEND—The NMU football team celebrates on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of its game against Wayne State on Saturday, Oct. 2. However, the Cats football team fell on the road to Davenport 18-13 to drop to 1-1 in conference play. Travis Nelson/NW
Weekend recap: women’s soccer dominates, football falls to Davenport
October 13, 2021
SWEET, SWEET SWEEP—The team celebrates after forward Connor Marritts first career goal put NMU in front 2-1 in the first period of Saturdays win over St. Thomas. The Cats averaged six goals per game on the weekend, and are looking good to start the season. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey uses five-goal third period to sweep St. Thomas
October 12, 2021
BACK IN A JAM-PACKED BEC—The NMU Hockey team celebrates a victory over Ferris State at home on January 30, 2021. That game was in front of barely any spectators, but the Berry Events Center will be full for the season opening series against St. Thomas this weekend. Travis Nelson/NW
‘Cats hockey prepares to host St. Thomas in front of expected large home crowd
October 8, 2021
FALL FISHING SEASON—A local fisher catches a small mouth bass. With the fall season in fall swing, its a prime time to fish in the Marquette area. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Plentiful fishing opportunities surround Marquette area
October 7, 2021
HOME SWEET HOME— The NMU Volleyball team huddles up after scoring a point while the bench celebrates behind them. A few of NMUs sports teams had an eventful weekend at home for homecoming. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Wildcats’ homecoming recap: Volleyball earns split, swim and dive breaks three pool records
October 7, 2021

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Editorial: We seek diverse voices

September 3, 2020
Doctor prepares COVID-19 tests

Editorial: With some testing results delayed, we support no test, no class

September 3, 2020
Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Wildcat athlete of the week

February 15, 2018
Sound Off: Should space exploration be conducted by private or public organizations?

Sound Off: Should space exploration be conducted by private or public organizations?

February 15, 2018
Photo by: EMMALENE OYSTI

Students can be homeless too

February 15, 2018

Students against Snyder

February 15, 2018
Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Wildcat of the week

February 15, 2018

Students clash over new sport teams

October 2, 2014

Editorial: Sign up, show up, get involved at NMU

June 6, 2013

Wildcat sports news & notes…in brief

June 6, 2013

Past NMU administrators remembered

April 25, 2013

Include baseball as varsity sport

April 25, 2013

Vote Lopota, Roche in election

March 28, 2013

Editorial: All revved up with no place to go

March 21, 2013

Editorial: Thank you, NMU Grounds Crew

February 28, 2013

North Wind staff picks favorite holiday flicks

December 6, 2012

Organizations educate students

December 6, 2012

Briefs 12/6/12

December 6, 2012

ASNMU needs to serve students

November 29, 2012

Letters to the Editor: 11/29/12

November 29, 2012

Briefs 11/29/12

November 29, 2012

Say ‘thanks’ NMU, extend our break

November 15, 2012

Briefs: 11/15/12

November 15, 2012

Marquette marred by act of vandalism

November 8, 2012

Briefs 11/8/12

November 8, 2012

Support Peter White Library Millage

November 1, 2012

Briefs 11/1/12

November 1, 2012

Voice opinion, write letter to editor

October 25, 2012

Briefs 10/25/12

October 25, 2012

Benching Young correct choice

October 18, 2012

Brief 10/18/12

October 18, 2012

ASNMU needs new leadership

October 11, 2012

Briefs 10/11/12

October 11, 2012

NAE poster offends students

October 4, 2012

Briefs 10/4/12

October 4, 2012

College key issue in election

September 20, 2012

Briefs 9/20/12

September 20, 2012

Support Marquette businesses

September 13, 2012

Briefs 9/13/12

September 13, 2012

AAUP contract near ratification

September 13, 2012

ASNMU president disappoints

September 6, 2012

Briefs: 9/6/12

September 6, 2012

Political parties caught in their own contradictions

August 30, 2012

Immerse yourself in campus life

August 30, 2012

Scooters prefered way of travel by youth populations

June 14, 2012

Haynes must work to earn trust of students

June 14, 2012

Midwest Music Festival Preview

June 7, 2012

Campus support helps North Wind succeed

April 26, 2012

North Wind readership survey results announced

April 26, 2012

ASNMU president should resign for past actions

April 19, 2012

NMU caps, gowns help environment

April 12, 2012

Loan forgiveness act would help students

April 5, 2012

Clear parking policy would help NMU visitors

March 29, 2012

Early course planning helps ensure graduation

March 22, 2012

Backroom agreement will keep Marquette safe

March 15, 2012

Letter to the editor

March 1, 2012

In concealed weapons debate, no guns needed

March 1, 2012

Weather takes toll on Midwest

March 1, 2012

Get involved in campus activities before graduation

February 23, 2012

Become an organ donor to help others in need

February 16, 2012

Pot legalization would fix Michigan economy

February 9, 2012

SLFP presents great program for students

February 2, 2012

Active classrooms help students learn

January 26, 2012

Students should give back for MLK Jr. Day

January 19, 2012

This holiday season, make a difference

December 8, 2011

Inspiration: Purple Heart recipient’s story helps freshman seminar classes decide on Academic Service Learning project

December 8, 2011

Marquette Orchestra performs family-friendly holiday music

December 8, 2011

SAM conferences may not be worth expense

December 1, 2011

First Aid Productions sets stage for local bands

November 17, 2011

Staff Editorial: Studying abroad teaches more than world culture

November 17, 2011

Penn State football legend unjustly fired: “JoePa” a victim of flailing damage control

November 17, 2011

Briefs

November 17, 2011

Briefs: 11/10/11

November 10, 2011

Veterans Day: Take the time to thank our courageous military veterans

November 10, 2011

Immigration opponents are misinformed

November 10, 2011

Adoption a better ‘choice’

November 10, 2011

Best Friends: ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’

November 10, 2011

Charity ball raises money for shelter

November 10, 2011

Briefs: 11/3/11

November 3, 2011

ASNMU Update: Three students selected to participate in referendum committee

November 3, 2011

Extra credit dispute overblown

November 3, 2011

Women deserve the ‘right to life’ as well

November 3, 2011

Briefs: 10/27/11

October 28, 2011

Keg tag law has leaks

October 28, 2011

Senator Carl Levin revisits NMU

October 20, 2011

Briefs – 10/20/11

October 20, 2011

Protests allow students to have voices heard

October 20, 2011

Hockey Home Opener: Q&A with head hockey coach Walt Kyle

October 17, 2011

Briefs

October 13, 2011

ASNMU rethinks 24-hour study lounge

October 13, 2011

Briefs

October 6, 2011

Bike program is a good idea, but it needs work

October 6, 2011

DHS works with accredited social work schools

September 29, 2011

Near-empty ASNMU assembly doesn’t cut it

September 15, 2011

Briefs – Thursday, June 2, 2011

June 6, 2011

NMU’s financial crisis is overstated

June 6, 2011

Grad Ads

April 21, 2011

Athletes of the Year announced

April 21, 2011

Four day weeks, ten hour days need more thought

April 21, 2011

Briefs – April 21, 2011

April 21, 2011
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