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PREPPING FOR SUCCESS — The NMU Foundation and NMU WellBeing show students how to apply for the university's donor funded scholarships.
NMU Foundation, WellBeing host Skill Builder on donor funded scholarships
February 3, 2025
ORGAN DONATION - The NMU Student Nurses Association set up an informational display in Jamrich Hall about organ donation for the Gift of Life Campus Challenge.
Student Nurses Association partners with Gift of Life Campus Challenge for community education
January 28, 2025
HONORING LEGACY - NMU students gather to enjoy lunch together in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Center for Student Enrichment host MLK service events
January 28, 2025
THE BERRY'S- John and Shirley Berry pose with the Tessmans. Photo courtesy of Derek Hall
NMU Alumni and family makes major donation
January 28, 2025
Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
NMU students bug out over new club on campus
January 21, 2025
WAITING IN AMBUSH — Sitting in a cold shack for hours doesn't appeal to many, but it is a way of life for those in the Upper Peninsula.
The importance of deer hunting
February 3, 2025
Opinion — I wish TikTok was banned
Opinion — I wish TikTok was banned
January 30, 2025
The loss of the campus Smoothie King
The loss of the campus Smoothie King
January 30, 2025
The current jail, once it was fit for Marquette County but now no longer.
Marquette County needs a new jail
January 27, 2025
The Lake of the Clouds at the Porcupine Mountains, less than 10 miles away from the proposed Copperwood Mine site.
Tessman’s revoked support on the Copperwood Mine
January 24, 2025
GA! GA! BALL! — NMU students get competitive at Wildcat Field Day.
NMU Special Events hosts Wildcat Field Day with great sucess.
February 6, 2025
28 YEARS OF DRAG- professional drag proformers make their way to Northers campus.
Queers and Allies to host 28th Annual Drag Show
February 6, 2025
RIBBON CUTTING - NMU WellBeing Center staff cut the ribbon to officially open the new ice rink.
Ice rink grand opening hosted by NMU WellBeing
February 5, 2025
GET YOUR COCOA — TKE sets up shop in Jamrich Hall to sell hot cocoa to the NMU student body, raising travel funds for leadership events they plan to attend. (Photo courtesy of TKE)
TKE warms up winter with hot cocoa fundraiser for leadership development
January 30, 2025
KEEPING WARM - TKE poses before getting ready to host cocoa fundraiser.
TKE to host Hot Cocoa Fundriaser
January 28, 2025
CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GRASP— After what has been a very successful start to the season, both skiing teams are pushing towards the NCAA Championships. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Both alpine ski teams place first
February 3, 2025
Men’s basketball falls to both Ferris State and LSSU
Men’s basketball falls to both Ferris State and LSSU
January 31, 2025
Hockey falls to Tech
Hockey falls to Tech
January 31, 2025
WINNING WILDCATS—The NMU Nordic Skiing team picked up a total of three gold medals this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Kjetil Baanerud.
Ski teams end weekend successful
January 24, 2025
Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week
Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week
January 24, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 26
Pizza Cat — Vol. 26
February 4, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 25
Pizza Cat — Vol. 25
January 27, 2025
READY TO GO — NMU's outdoor ice rink sits, where students are to utilize the new area.
Volunteering at outdoor ice rink for winter opportunity to give back
January 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24
January 21, 2025
Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair
Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair
January 15, 2025

The North Wind

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

Watch out for riptides; lake safety

Peter Smedley
June 4, 2021
Sailing the Superior seas

Sailing the Superior seas

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

A return to normal classrooms, health center resources

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

Peter Smedley
April 22, 2021
Photo courtesy of Jill Grundstrom

North Coast Dance Festival returns, adopts virtual format

Peter Smedley
April 20, 2021
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Healthy habits, resources for finals week

Peter Smedley
April 15, 2021
Vielmetti Health Center secures vaccines for students

Vielmetti Health Center secures vaccines for students

Peter Smedley
April 12, 2021
Marquette coffee crawl to raise funds for Women's Center

Marquette coffee crawl to raise funds for Women’s Center

Peter Smedley
April 8, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Lukas Bauer

Musical bingo for prizes, limited capacity

Peter Smedley
April 6, 2021

ASNMU vice presidential candidates answer campaign questions

Peter Smedley
April 2, 2021

ASNMU candidates share goals, interests

Peter Smedley
April 1, 2021
Photo courtesy of Krista Fletcher

Winter UP series: Leave No Trace fire building

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

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

Student finance committee: How to bring personalities to campus

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

TLC on trails, an underappreciated necessity

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

Culture Shock Film Society explores perspective through film

Peter Smedley
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

Peter Smedley
February 25, 2021
masks on, masks off

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

Peter Smedley
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

Peter Smedley
February 23, 2021
Ore Dock

Marquette harbor freezes over

Peter Smedley
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

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

Ghost restaurants surge, adjust the traditional format

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

Free open skate at Berry Events Center

Peter Smedley
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

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

Black Panther and Afrofuturism event

Peter Smedley
February 1, 2021
Photo of Northern Michigan University esports "lab"

NMU esports adapts, expands through pandemic

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

Summer virtual employment fair comes to NMU

Peter Smedley
January 25, 2021
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Student groups on the Capitol riots

Peter Smedley
January 21, 2021
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Inauguration Day in Marquette

Peter Smedley
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

Peter Smedley
November 19, 2020
Justin Van't 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

Peter Smedley
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

Peter Smedley
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

Peter Smedley
November 5, 2020
Halloween books

Opinion—Books you should read this spooky season

Peter Smedley
November 4, 2020
Graphic of voting boxes

Quick look at U.S. Senate Michigan candidates

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

A glance at voting rights in America

Peter Smedley
October 29, 2020
unicycle

Opinion—Conquering social media addiction: Why everyone should unicycle

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

Investment strategies for students

Peter Smedley
October 28, 2020
Graphic of voting boxes

Michigan House candidates address student concerns

Peter Smedley
October 26, 2020
Photo of Cafe Bodega

NMU alumni and owner of the Bodega shares experience

Peter Smedley
October 22, 2020
Picture of apples from Barron's apple orchard

Fall festivities to enjoy in the U.P.

Peter Smedley
October 19, 2020
NMU career center hosts annual job fair

NMU career center hosts annual job fair

Peter Smedley
October 15, 2020
Dead River bridge overlook—Maggie Duly

U.P. fall colors gallery

Peter Smedley
October 9, 2020
NMU Satellite Clerk Office

NMU partners with city to bring students satellite clerk office

Peter Smedley
October 8, 2020
Photo courtesy of Emma Drever

Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a legacy

Peter Smedley
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

Peter Smedley
September 23, 2020
Nursing Open House

Nursing program hosts open house via Zoom

Peter Smedley
September 23, 2020
Erin Matula posing over harvested rice

Seasonal ricing doubles as meditative, cultural experience

Peter Smedley
September 15, 2020
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Fitness, nutrition habits under distress

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

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

Ruby Simoneau
September 9, 2020
Graphic of food truck and lighthouse

Places to enjoy around town while staying socially distant

Peter Smedley
September 3, 2020
Man pushes a boulder up a slope

Opinion: Motivation comes in doses

Peter Smedley
September 3, 2020
Drive-in theatre

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

Peter Smedley
August 26, 2020
Photo courtesy of Felicia Hokenstad

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

Peter Smedley
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

Peter Smedley
August 24, 2020
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Overcoming challenges working through summer

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

Changes to NMU Dining expected in fall semester

Peter Smedley
August 13, 2020
Thrifting helps environment

Thrifting helps environment

Peter Smedley
October 9, 2019
Groundwork for healthy dieting

Groundwork for healthy dieting

Peter Smedley
September 18, 2019
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