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LEARNING LEADERSHIP - The Student Leader Fellowship Program hosts a workshop for students to find their leadership style.
Students discover their leadership style in Student Leader Fellowship Program workshop
November 13, 2025
CELEBRATION - LSU members celebrate Mexican Independence day at El Santo Tacos & Tequila. (Photo courtesy of LSU)
Latinx Student Union to potentially lose university funding
November 13, 2025
FACULTY SUPPORT - The NMU-AAUP/AFT 6761 released a letter of support for the Queers and Allies student organization in the wake of DEI funding changes.
NMU faculty supports students against DEI defunding
November 13, 2025
Shane Richardson was hired as the 23rd head football coach at NMU on December 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
Shane Richardson resigns as NMU Head Coach
November 7, 2025
SERVING THE COMMUNITY—The NMU Food Pantry, located in Gries Hall, is open for all NMU community to go if they are in need of some extra help.
How the loss of SNAP benefits is affecting and will further affect campus
November 7, 2025
FIND THE GOOD - young Margaret would be so proud.
Finding the good— A case to believe in fate
November 7, 2025
A photo of the wildcat statue on NMU campus
Our hopes for the future
November 7, 2025
Students wear costumes on NMU Campus. (NW Archive)
Stay safe this Halloween
October 31, 2025
HOTDOG— Megan and her friends by the Wienermobile. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Best day ever— Wienermobile
October 23, 2025
NEW TRAIL— This summer I tried a new trail, without trying this new trail I wouldn't have gotten this sick view. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Trying new things is fun
October 10, 2025
Paint N' Sip — Wild West Wearables
Paint N’ Sip — Wild West Wearables
November 17, 2025
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The Johnson legacy lives on at NMU’s Visiting Writers Series
November 17, 2025
CAN YOU ESCAPE? – Students pose in the photo booth after completing an escape room challenge.
Crack the code— NMU students take on ultimate challenge
November 4, 2025
HOMEMADE FLAVOR — The Hoop House's Dill Pickle Workshop featured all the spices needed to customize pickles.
Cool as a Cucumber— NMU’s Dill Pickle Workshop serves up fun and flavor
November 4, 2025
TIME TO DANCE - The audience gets ready for the big show.
“Rocky Horror” returns to Northern’s stage
October 31, 2025
SWEEPING THE POINTERS—Both NMU Swim and Dive teams had impressive victories over the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Pointers. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive drown GLIAC rival in matchup 
November 14, 2025
Wildcats fall to rivals
Wildcats fall to rivals
November 14, 2025
RELIEF - 'Cats celebrate a long-awaited win after starting the season 2-10, getting the 3-0 sweep against Michigan Tech.
Volleyball gears up for end of season, coming off a big weekend
November 14, 2025
MAKING MOVES — In an intense game, a student prepares to roll the ball with eyes on the prize.
Women’s Soccer Heats up as Season Draws End
November 14, 2025
NW File Photo
Wildcats sweep opening weekend, stun No. 5 Gannon in classic start 
November 13, 2025
GRAND MARAIS— One of the last active Fresnel lenses in the country is lit in the Grand Marais inner light.
The North Wind takes you for a fall drive
November 14, 2025
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
EcoReps expands, hosts sewing night
November 13, 2025
SMILE— Students line up for their picture amongst their hard work.
Hands-on Research helps students protect Lake Superior’s keystone predator 
November 6, 2025
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
On Dia de Muertos, NMU remembers the dead
October 31, 2025
Signs of change— Marquette's No Kings protest
Signs of change— Marquette’s No Kings protest
October 24, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Olivia Apa
Medicine garden to be created over summer months

Medicine garden to be created over summer months

Olivia Apa, Staff writer
April 26, 2022
STUDY BREAK - The Crib coffee shop offers a productive atmosphere with lots of seating for students looking for a change of scenery while studying for finals week. Marquette has a number of other coffee shops on Third Street and Washington that offer nearby caffeine and a relaxing atmosphere.

Local coffee shops to check out during finals week

Olivia Apa, Staff Writer
April 13, 2022
Women's Center advocates for Sexual Assault Awareness month

Women’s Center advocates for Sexual Assault Awareness month

Olivia Apa, Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
CANNABIS RESEARCH - Gino Pacifico and Tyler Watson present their research on the pharmaceutical applications of chemicals in birch bark. They were personally invited to present their research at the conference by the head of the Cellulose and Renewable Materials.

Students present medicinal plant chemistry research in California

Olivia Apa, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022
JAZZ FEST - Mike Tomaro is the Director of Jazz Studies at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA and a well known saxophonist as well as composer. He is the guest artist at this year’s NMU Jazz Festival and has written original music for his performance with NMU students on Friday, March 25.

Jazz Fest returns to NMU with original music

Olivia Apa, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
Opinion—Thrive with these five plant-based meals

Opinion—Thrive with these five plant-based meals

Olivia Apa, Staff Writer
March 18, 2022
SCOTTISH ROCK - Martin Gillespie from Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore plays the bagpipes at one of their shows. Skerryvore will be headlining the Winter Roots Festival on March 19 at the Forest Roberts Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Winter Roots Fest brings Finnish and Scottish music to Marquette

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
March 16, 2022
Ethel G. Carey was the dean of women at NMU for over 30 years. She had a reputation for strict expectations but is remembered fondly by many.

Honoring influential women from Northern’s history – Ethel Carey, Judi Bailey

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
March 8, 2022
Maude VanAntwerp was one of NMU's influential English teachers in the mid 1900s. The Hunt-VanAnterwerp residence halls are named after her legacy.

The influential women NMU residence halls are named after

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
February 21, 2022
Northern is BEEcoming more sustainable

Northern is BEEcoming more sustainable

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
February 17, 2022
FIGHTING BACK - Charles Griffis, the student whose suspension led to the sit-in in Al Niemi’s office, lines up a shot at pool. Griffis's suspension led to a sit in protest by over 100 NMU students in 1969.

A brief history of racism and the fight for racial equality at NMU

Olivia Apa, staff writer
February 10, 2022
Senior medicinal plant chemistry major Haylee Kuehl-Weiser stands next to one of the hemp plants she analyzed in her senior capstone project. She is one of the students graduating this semester and entering into the growing field of medicinal plant chemistry.

Cannabis capstones

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
February 2, 2022
MEDITATION - Connor Ryan teaches an evening class at Unity Yoga Co-Op. Ryan is the founder of Unity Yoga and provides yoga classes in a variety of styles to accommodate every person.

Unity Yoga: connecting the community through donation based yoga

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
January 29, 2022
(CLIMATE) CHANGE - Marquette City Commission passed the Climate Action Resolution on Dec. 20, 2021 with a unanimous vote. The draft of the resolution was originally written by NMU faculty and students and contributing community members.

Climate resolution incentivizes Marquette to become climate neutral

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
January 21, 2022
The Diversity Common Reader Program table in the library showcases this semester's book: "We Hereby Refuse." The graphic novel focuses on Japanese internment camps and the struggles of Japanese Americans during WWII.

Reading program discusses Japanese internment, campus diversity

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
January 14, 2022
Cast members of the "Elf the Musical" show prepare for opening night which is Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. The show will run until Dec. 11 and include a matinee performance specifically for those with audio and visual sensitivity.

Don’t be a cotton headed ninny-muggins, see ‘Elf the Musical’

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
December 1, 2021
Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.

Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
November 17, 2021
Hannah Cajandig-Taylor, a local artist and NMU grad, talks about her experiences with finding inspiration in unexpected places, such as at her bartending job, at the Revolve CC. Cajandig-Taylor was one of many local artists who talked about the struggles of being a small artist and ways to discover success.

Local artists share creative opportunities at Revolve CC conference

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
November 11, 2021
Skillbuilder to teach Buddhist mindfulness practice of Falun Dafa

Skillbuilder to teach Buddhist mindfulness practice of Falun Dafa

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
November 4, 2021
Hayes Corn Maze provides fun for all ages including a pumpkin patch, corn maze and hay ride.

Hayes Corn Maze finishes for fall season

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
October 28, 2021
EATING GREEN - Parsnip at Northern Lights Dining Hall offers vegetarian and vegan options, such as tofu burgers and snap peas. The Peas On Earth Challenge encouraged students to eat vegetarian and vegan to benefit the environment and their own health.

Peas on Earth project challenges students to eat vegetarian for a week

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
October 27, 2021
Joe Pera interacts with the audience after the premiere of his new episode of “Joe Pera Talks With You" on Saturday, Oct. 16. Pera's show was one of many shown at the Fresh Coast Film Festival over the course of four days.

5th annual Fresh Coast Film Fest encourages climate awareness through film

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
October 22, 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

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
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

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
October 13, 2021
Mental health matters

Mental health matters

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
October 1, 2021
The Food Sovereignty Symposium in-person event was postponed this year due to COVID-19. The event will be rescheduled for May 2022. NMU student Reese Carter designed the promotional poster for the symposium this year.

Virtual Food Sovereignty Symposium looks at decolonizing food systems

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
September 27, 2021
composting at hoop house

Initiative aims to make industrial composting more accessible

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
September 21, 2021
Blues Fest

Bands behind the Blues Fest

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
September 9, 2021
Blues Fest

Blues Fest an affordable Labor Day weekend celebration of music

Olivia Apa, Features Writer
September 2, 2021
Anishinaabemowin Certificate Program brings Native language to classrooms

Anishinaabemowin Certificate Program brings Native language to classrooms

Olivia Apa, Contributing Writer
August 27, 2021
A photo of several people beating a drum and singing

Native American critical issues conference to focus on Indigenous issues

Olivia Apa
March 1, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Katelyn Ball

Love club on a hiatus

Olivia Apa
February 14, 2021
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