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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
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
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 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
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 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

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Rachel Jenks

Q&A with ASNMU’s President and Vice President

Rachel Jenks
June 1, 2016

Two NMU students charged with assault

Rachel Jenks
June 1, 2016

Voter turnout a record low

Rachel Jenks
April 20, 2016

Unequal pay for equal work

Rachel Jenks
April 13, 2016

Wildlife Society Hosts Birds of Prey Program

Rachel Jenks
April 6, 2016

Three men charged with maintaining meth lab after chase

Rachel Jenks
March 30, 2016

World Languages Week brings Euro films

Rachel Jenks
March 23, 2016

Favorite fairy tales shine on stage

Rachel Jenks
March 9, 2016

Bad acid makes rounds on campus

Rachel Jenks
February 24, 2016

Don’t let priorities be the death of you

Rachel Jenks
February 24, 2016

Poli-Palooza brings together two opposing sides

Rachel Jenks
February 10, 2016

‘The Colored Museum’ features all black cast

Rachel Jenks
February 3, 2016

He stood for peace

Rachel Jenks
January 20, 2016

YAL for personal freedom

Rachel Jenks
January 13, 2016

AAUW empowers women everywhere

Rachel Jenks
January 13, 2016

Holiday begins with tragedy

Rachel Jenks
December 2, 2015

Billman bikes ‘Outside’

Rachel Jenks
December 2, 2015

Campus email draws outrage from students

Rachel Jenks
November 18, 2015

Invest in your future: go study abroad

Rachel Jenks
November 18, 2015

PRSSA and CSNMU to hold Home Town Taste-Off

Rachel Jenks
November 11, 2015

State awards NMU $30,000 grant

Rachel Jenks
November 11, 2015

“Lord of the Rings” star Astin visits NMU

Rachel Jenks
November 4, 2015

All Nations Night celebrates culture and business

Rachel Jenks
November 4, 2015

This space reserved… City approves bid for sale of NMU parking lot

Rachel Jenks
October 28, 2015

City Commission approves energy rate hike

Rachel Jenks
October 28, 2015

Local Elections to be held on Nov. 3

Rachel Jenks
October 28, 2015

For The Love Of Music

Rachel Jenks
October 14, 2015

NMU CLUB CROSS COUNTRY

Rachel Jenks
October 7, 2015

Lecture series remembers Sonderegger

Rachel Jenks
September 16, 2015

Heroes neither born nor made in ‘Mall Cop 2’

Rachel Jenks
September 10, 2015
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