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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
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
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
The Delft Bistro sign welcoming festival goers to the multitude of venues hosting the Fresh Coast Film Festival
Fresh Coast Film Festival, the freshest
November 6, 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
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 2024
The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Berry Events Center, but has since been moved. Graphic courtesy of NAE.
Northern Arts & Entertainment to host concert at Jamrich
November 12, 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
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Rachel Pott

Rachel Pott, News Writer

All content by Rachel Pott
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.

Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus

Rachel Pott
April 26, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health

TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health

Rachel Pott
April 18, 2024

ASNMU ballot opens this week, allows students to voice their opinions

Rachel Pott
April 9, 2024
JAZZ FEST — The NMU Music Department hosts Ellen Rowe for the 2024 Jazz Festival. Photo courtesy of Mark Flaherty

Jazz Festival returns as 2-day event

Rachel Pott
April 5, 2024
DONATE BLOOD — SNA and MSNA bring the American Red Cross to campus to hold a blood drive for students and the community.

Blood Drive collects 30 pints of blood, combating national blood shortage

Rachel Pott
April 4, 2024

Increase in Student Activity Fee moves to ballot after passing ASNMU vote

Rachel Pott
March 22, 2024
LOCAL INTERNSHIPS — Partridge Creek Farms in Ispheming hosts tabling event in Jamrich Hall to encourage students to apply to upcoming fall and summer internships.

Partridge Creek Farms offers 6 internship opportunities

Rachel Pott
March 18, 2024
CHARITY BALL — Attendees dance at 2024 Charity Ball. The Ball raises funds for a local organization once again after a four year hiatus. Photo Courtesy of NMU University Marketing and Communications

Student Nurses Association holds first Charity Ball since 2019

Rachel Pott
March 1, 2024
WELLBEING WHEEL — CARE Team and Case Management Services uses Wellbeing Wheel to provide holistic care to students. Photo Courtesy of Emily Meier

CARE Team provides additional services alongside WellBeing Center

Rachel Pott
February 22, 2024
CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT — NMU announced it will receive state funding for the Northern Enterprise Center. This graphic is based on renderings posted by the university with their original announcement for the project.

NMU to receive state funding for new Northern Enterprise Center

Rachel Pott
February 16, 2024
5 of my all-time favorite books

5 of my all-time favorite books

Rachel Pott
February 9, 2024
SNA TABLING — Student Nurses Association Secretary, Phoebe Martin previews upcoming Charity Ball and Gift of Life challenge.

SNA raises awareness for Charity Ball and Gift of Life challenge

Rachel Pott
February 9, 2024
ADAPTING — The UP200 has been canceled for the second year in a row. Organizers are planning the Festival of the Sled Dog to celebrate instead. Photo Courtesy of Derek Hall

UP200 remains canceled this year, Festival of the Sled Dog returns

Rachel Pott
February 8, 2024
SUSTAINABILITY APPOINTMENT —Director of Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment, Jes Thompson, appointed to Assistant Vice President of Sustainability.

Jessica Thompson named Assistant Vice President of Sustainability

Rachel Pott
January 25, 2024
John Green to speak at sold out event

John Green to speak at sold out event

Rachel Pott
January 19, 2024
SUPPORT FOR SADVA — The SADVA bake sale featured baked goods like cookies, cake pops, bagels, muffins, rice krispies, brownies and more. 

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Awareness student group hosts first fundraiser in club’s history

Rachel Pott
December 8, 2023
Photo courtesy of NMU WellBeing

A Q&A with WellBeing

Rachel Pott
December 4, 2023
Campus-wide mental health survey returns to gather new data

Campus-wide mental health survey returns to gather new data

Rachel Pott
November 17, 2023
VERY, VERY COLD — A sheet of ice enveloping the land. The Upper Peninsula gets quite cold during the winter, and not enough people understand that.

Opinion — If you dislike winter, why go to Northern?

Rachel Pott
November 16, 2023
SIMULATION — Students run through poverty simulation on Nov. 7.

Student Nurses Association hosts simulation to aid understanding of poverty

Rachel Pott
November 9, 2023
Climate at Noon returns this month featuring NMU alum

Climate at Noon returns this month featuring NMU alum

Rachel Pott
November 3, 2023
56th Annual Fall Job Fair to feature 84 employers

56th Annual Fall Job Fair to feature 84 employers

Rachel Pott
October 25, 2023
APEX OFFICER — The VR simulation area in the Jacobetti Complex has plenty of space allowing trainees to safely participate in simulations.

First Apex Officer virtual reality in Michigan comes to Jacobetti Complex

Rachel Pott
October 18, 2023
SOCK DRIVE — Socktober donation boxes like these can be found throughout campus, including the Lydia M. Olson Library, The Science Building, Weston Hall, residence hall lobbies and the Northern Center.

Student Nurses Association hosts Socktober to give back to community

Rachel Pott
October 12, 2023
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Student activity fee increase to be on 2024 ASNMU general election ballot

Rachel Pott
October 5, 2023
CLAIMING MICHIGAN — The canoe showcased at the exhibit, "Claiming Michigan: The 1820 Expedition of Lewis Cass", which is now on display at the The Beaumier Heritage Center until January.

Exploring the expedition of Lewis Cass at Beaumier

Rachel Pott
September 29, 2023
BUILT FOR TOMORROW — Jacobetti Complex renovated to include new spaces and new technology. A rededication ceremony was hosted Friday, Sept. 15 celebrating the complex's renovation.

Jacobetti Complex receives modern makeover

Rachel Pott
September 22, 2023
NURSING NETWORKING — Students talk with healthcare professionals during the Healthcare Career Fair hosted in the Whitman Commons. The fair allowed students to meet with employers and network for future career opportunities in the healthcare industry.

Healthcare Career Fair explores healthcare industry professions

Rachel Pott
September 13, 2023
NEW FACILITY — Department of Psychological Sciences opens Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center on Presque Isle Avenue. New space allows for more learning experiences for students and more adequate treatment for clients.

Behavior Education Assessment and Research Center relocation provides greater opportunities

Rachel Pott
September 8, 2023
TRUE LIKENESS — DeVos Art Museum hosts three new exhibits throughout fall semester. Range of videos, photographs, paintings and prints in the exhibits can be viewed by the public Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday from 12-5 p.m. and Thursday 12-8 p.m.

DeVos Art Museum to host new exhibits this semester

Rachel Pott
August 31, 2023
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