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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
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ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Peter Smedley
Photo courtesy of John Pepin

Watch out for riptides; lake safety

June 4, 2021
Sailing the Superior seas

Sailing the Superior seas

June 4, 2021
A return to normal classrooms, health center resources

A return to normal classrooms, health center resources

June 1, 2021
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Community disconcerted over potential impacts of Granot Loma spaceport

April 22, 2021
Photo courtesy of Jill Grundstrom

North Coast Dance Festival returns, adopts virtual format

April 20, 2021
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Healthy habits, resources for finals week

April 15, 2021
Vielmetti Health Center secures vaccines for students

Vielmetti Health Center secures vaccines for students

April 12, 2021
Marquette coffee crawl to raise funds for Womens Center

Marquette coffee crawl to raise funds for Women’s Center

April 8, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Lukas Bauer

Musical bingo for prizes, limited capacity

April 6, 2021
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ASNMU vice presidential candidates answer campaign questions

April 2, 2021
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ASNMU candidates share goals, interests

April 1, 2021
Photo courtesy of Krista Fletcher

Winter UP series: Leave No Trace fire building

March 23, 2021
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Imagining a better future through world-building

March 15, 2021
Student finance committee: How to bring personalities to campus

Student finance committee: How to bring personalities to campus

March 11, 2021
Photo of the Conservation crew at teh Vielmetti-Peters preservation.

TLC on trails, an underappreciated necessity

March 4, 2021
A photo of a shelf of movies at the Lydia M. Olson Library

Culture Shock Film Society explores perspective through film

March 1, 2021
Photo courtesy of Ali Davis instagram AWAKE ART—One of Davis multiple pieces of art being displayed at Contrast Coffee. The artwork will be on display through March.

Contrast Coffee displays student’s social justice focused artwork

February 25, 2021
masks on, masks off

Opinion—Are we getting too lax about COVID-19?

February 23, 2021
Katarina Rothhorn/NW ROCK HUNT— Many different types of rocks can be found along the shores of Marquette. The mineral and rock club often goes out during warmer weather to hunt.

Virtual skill builder: rock picking

February 23, 2021
Ore Dock

Marquette harbor freezes over

February 18, 2021
Photo courtesy of Paul Mcsorley PRO CLIMBING— An ice climber takes a breath during an ice climb in Munising, Michigan. January through March are typically the best times to ice climb in the U.P.

A moment with pro ice climber Paul Mcsorley

February 18, 2021
Peter Smedley/ NW GHOST GRUB-- Nikkis Snack Dispatch operates out of the currently closed Outlanders. Both restaurants are co-owned by Nichole Klingler

Ghost restaurants surge, adjust the traditional format

February 12, 2021
Graphic of two ice skates on a light blue background

Free open skate at Berry Events Center

February 8, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Joe Lane FOREST FORAGING-- Lane cuts away the roots of a harvest of mushrooms. He often uses his harvest in his home cooking, adding a natural and unique flavor.

Foraging for natural awareness

February 4, 2021
Photo courtesy of the event listing on The Hub

Black Panther and Afrofuturism event

February 1, 2021
Photo of Northern Michigan University esports lab

NMU esports adapts, expands through pandemic

January 27, 2021
Graphic containing information about the Summer employment fair

Summer virtual employment fair comes to NMU

January 25, 2021
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Student groups on the Capitol riots

January 21, 2021
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Inauguration Day in Marquette

January 20, 2021
Peter Smedley/NW Graduates will zoom in on December 6th for commencement. Others can also join the zoom meeting found at https://nmu.edu/commencement/.

Virtual commencement for summer and fall graduates

November 19, 2020
Justin Vant Hof/NW STILL SHOPPING— Despite the pandemic many stores have chosen to stay open for black Friday. Many are offering month long sales rather than a single day.

Black Friday during a pandemic

November 16, 2020
Photo courtesy of the NMU Safe on Campus dashboard.

Student concerns rise as COVID-19 cases reach all time high in Marquette

November 6, 2020
Photo courtesy of Alex Palzewicz. LOCAL FOOD FEST- This year in-person events are cancelled. Community members can still participate from the 9th to the 14th by going to local restaurants.

MQT Local Food Fest available online for one more week

November 5, 2020
Halloween books

Opinion—Books you should read this spooky season

November 4, 2020
Graphic of voting boxes

Quick look at U.S. Senate Michigan candidates

October 30, 2020
Graphic of signs being held up stating voting rights are human rights

A glance at voting rights in America

October 29, 2020
unicycle

Opinion—Conquering social media addiction: Why everyone should unicycle

October 28, 2020
Graphic of a phone with stock market lines running through it.

Investment strategies for students

October 28, 2020
Graphic of voting boxes

Michigan House candidates address student concerns

October 26, 2020
Photo of Cafe Bodega

NMU alumni and owner of the Bodega shares experience

October 22, 2020
Picture of apples from Barrons apple orchard

Fall festivities to enjoy in the U.P.

October 19, 2020
NMU career center hosts annual job fair

NMU career center hosts annual job fair

October 15, 2020
Dead River bridge overlook—Maggie Duly

U.P. fall colors gallery

October 9, 2020
NMU Satellite Clerk Office

NMU partners with city to bring students satellite clerk office

October 8, 2020
Photo courtesy of Emma Drever

Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a legacy

September 29, 2020
Adam Litsky posing in his highschool cap and gown, edited by his girlfriend to be northern green

NMU Medicinal Plant Chemistry alumnus shares post-grad experience

September 23, 2020
Nursing Open House

Nursing program hosts open house via Zoom

September 23, 2020
Erin Matula posing over harvested rice

Seasonal ricing doubles as meditative, cultural experience

September 15, 2020
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Fitness, nutrition habits under distress

September 10, 2020
Shipwreck Kelly plays at the Crib on Octobor 2nd, 2019

[Photo] Keeping Marquette’s music scene alive during COVID-19

September 9, 2020
Graphic of food truck and lighthouse

Places to enjoy around town while staying socially distant

September 3, 2020
Man pushes a boulder up a slope

Opinion: Motivation comes in doses

September 3, 2020
Drive-in theatre

NMU builds drive-in theatre for a safer movie-going experience

August 26, 2020
Photo courtesy of Felicia Hokenstad

The North Country Trail Network allows students a safe place to escape

August 25, 2020
Sam Rush/NW SPACEPORT COMES TO MARQUETTE: The Spaceport is set to begin operations in 2025 and create approximately 2000 jobs across three locations. Environmental concerns have risen from citizens of these areas.

Spaceport tensions rise as launch site announced near Marquette

August 24, 2020
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Overcoming challenges working through summer

August 19, 2020
Picture of woman eating burger with protective mask

Changes to NMU Dining expected in fall semester

August 13, 2020
Thrifting helps environment

Thrifting helps environment

October 10, 2019
Groundwork for healthy dieting

Groundwork for healthy dieting

September 19, 2019
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