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WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
SUPPORT— In a press release sent out on April 8, AAUP says they will continue to support students.
NMU’s AAUP fights for students’ rights
April 8, 2025
PRESIDENT- NMU's President will be departing from the university July 1.
President Dr. Brock Tessman to leave NMU
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
HARD WORK — NMU Green Athletics participants go out of their way to give back to their community, and the environment.
Letter to the editor — NMU athletics must be more sustainable
April 11, 2025
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
April 4, 2025
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
March 31, 2025
TIME TO RELAX— Coloring pages of mandalas are displayed for students to enjoy and relax.
NMU Wellbeing helps students relieve stress from finals
April 17, 2025
LET'S CREATE — Students participate in the Student Art Gallery's pop-up show at the Ore Dock Brewery.
Art for all— Student Art Gallery hosts pop-up shop
April 15, 2025
ASNMU, Office of Diversity and Inclusion to host community picnic
ASNMU, Office of Diversity and Inclusion to host community picnic
April 14, 2025
SAY CHEESE — Radiography students work the bake sale to raise money for their program.
Radiography Program holds bake sale
April 11, 2025
SMILE — Conservation team smiles with recently captured moose.
Leaving the classroom behind— Louis Good experiences a hands-on moose study
April 9, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Wildcats roar at Ashton May Invitational
Wildcats roar at Ashton May Invitational
April 14, 2025
Hailey Bolander sinks a putt at Sea Trail Golf Resort over spring break in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
Women’s golf plays on as men’s meet is cancelled 
April 11, 2025
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
April 11, 2025
Maggie Pietila tees it up at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club over spring break in Sunset beach, North Carolina.
Golf starts the week off at the Flyer Invite 
April 4, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025
NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI
NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI
April 1, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Ray Bressette

‘Hockeyville USA’ Marquette to host NHL game Oct. 4

Ray Bressette
June 1, 2016

A sit-down with NMU’s new defensive coordinator

Ray Bressette
April 6, 2016

University to release new logos

Ray Bressette
March 16, 2016

Playoffs begin at Ferris for Wildcat hockey team

Ray Bressette
March 9, 2016

How NMU can clinch home ice for the WCHA playoffs

Ray Bressette
March 3, 2016

Injured Wildcat offense goes quiet against Tech

Ray Bressette
February 26, 2016

Meet Ron Fonger, the NMU grad who uncovered the Flint water crisis

Ray Bressette
February 17, 2016

O.J. Simpson vs. Steven Avery: Is there a difference?

Ray Bressette
February 10, 2016

’Cat Scratch Fever

Ray Bressette
February 3, 2016

Future vs. Past: Newton will overshadow Manning’s final Super Bowl

Ray Bressette
February 3, 2016

Road trip before Tech slated for men’s basketball team

Ray Bressette
January 27, 2016

NMU hosts Nanooks in first 2016 home series

Ray Bressette
January 13, 2016

Wildcats face Michigan in GLI

Ray Bressette
December 29, 2015

Sall disappointed in home opener

Ray Bressette
December 4, 2015

Women’s basketball team hits LSSU tourney

Ray Bressette
November 18, 2015

State down, Michigan to go for men’s basketball

Ray Bressette
November 11, 2015

Men’s basketball takes gradual steps towards future

Ray Bressette
November 4, 2015

Volleyball ’Cats spike nation’s top opponent

Ray Bressette
November 4, 2015

Packer legend brings Lambeau leap to NMU

Ray Bressette
October 21, 2015

Football team brings winning record to Detroit

Ray Bressette
October 14, 2015

Faculty fear job, course cuts for Winter 2016 semester

Ray Bressette
September 30, 2015

Soccer ’Cats host conference opponents

Ray Bressette
September 16, 2015

Football travels to Northwood for season opener

Ray Bressette
September 3, 2015

Knight brings championship experience to NMU football

Ray Bressette
August 27, 2015

Track team’s season ends at NCAA Championships

Ray Bressette
June 4, 2015

Colla and Gruber sign professional contracts

Ray Bressette
April 23, 2015

Football team hosts annual spring game

Ray Bressette
April 16, 2015

Spartans and Badgers compete for NCAA Final Four Glory

Ray Bressette
April 2, 2015

Hockey season ends at Bowling Green

Ray Bressette
March 19, 2015

Wildcats swept by Huskies in regular season finale

Ray Bressette
March 8, 2015

’Cats host rival Huskies before GLIAC tournament

Ray Bressette
February 26, 2015

Football team recruits six U.P. natives for 2015 season

Ray Bressette
February 5, 2015

Legion of Boom faces destiny in Super Bowl XLIX

Ray Bressette
January 29, 2015

Ski team earns national honors

Ray Bressette
January 15, 2015

Former Wildcat signs with Pittsburgh Steelers

Ray Bressette
June 1, 2016

Out with the old, in with the new

Ray Bressette
April 6, 2016

Month of madness for college basketball fans

Ray Bressette
March 23, 2016

Women’s basketball team shows glimpse of future

Ray Bressette
March 9, 2016

Home-and-home with Tech will determine NMU’s fate

Ray Bressette
March 4, 2016

‘Cats travel to No. 6-ranked Ashland to open playoffs

Ray Bressette
March 1, 2016

‘Cats sink Lakers in U.P. rivalry, closing in on playoffs

Ray Bressette
February 18, 2016

Hockey team’s fights for home ice continues hosting ’Bama

Ray Bressette
February 17, 2016

Gaspervich’s double-double tops Bulldogs for season sweep

Ray Bressette
February 6, 2016

Wildcats welcome Tech for rivalry matchup

Ray Bressette
February 1, 2016

Wild rivalry weekend could determine ’Cats’ season

Ray Bressette
January 27, 2016

Sall embarks on third return to Ferris

Ray Bressette
January 13, 2016

Shine’s penalty shot finishes hat trick, last-second win

Ray Bressette
December 5, 2015

Men’s basketball team opens GLIAC play at home

Ray Bressette
December 2, 2015

Izzo praises his alma mater

Ray Bressette
November 11, 2015

Men open season against B1G teams

Ray Bressette
November 4, 2015

Women’s basketball retools for future

Ray Bressette
November 4, 2015

Wildcat athletics deserve more of your support

Ray Bressette
October 28, 2015

‘Cats look to sink Lakers in home opener

Ray Bressette
October 14, 2015

Hockey team faces B1G opponent Wisconsin

Ray Bressette
October 7, 2015

’Cats take on Dogs in classic U.P. rivalry

Ray Bressette
September 23, 2015

Wildcats soar over Hawks in home opener

Ray Bressette
September 12, 2015

Volleyball season starts with Wildcat Open

Ray Bressette
September 3, 2015

’Cats aim to ‘finish the job’ this season

Ray Bressette
August 27, 2015

Sall piecing together roster for third season

Ray Bressette
June 4, 2015

NMU Football team wraps up spring with intrasquad matchup

Ray Bressette
April 23, 2015

Track team opens outdoor play in Wisconsin

Ray Bressette
April 2, 2015

Volleyball team continues spring sessions at Michigan Tech

Ray Bressette
March 19, 2015

Wildcats say goodbye to six seniors

Ray Bressette
March 12, 2015

Road to repeat begins at Grand Valley for ‘Cats

Ray Bressette
March 3, 2015

Hockey team gets second chance with Bemidji

Ray Bressette
February 12, 2015

Hockey team hosts last-place Seawolves

Ray Bressette
January 29, 2015

Wildcats muzzle Huskies in series win

Ray Bressette
January 15, 2015

Athletic facilities seek future upgrades

Ray Bressette
April 20, 2016

Ostrowsky’s experience can lead NMU to success

Ray Bressette
April 13, 2016

’Cats bring NFL talent to lead defense

Ray Bressette
March 30, 2016

Hockey season in review with head coach Walt Kyle

Ray Bressette
March 16, 2016

Wildcats lose opener to Tech and home ice destiny

Ray Bressette
March 5, 2016

Comeback falls short, NMU’s season ends at Ashland

Ray Bressette
March 3, 2016

Women’s basketball team visits Tech before playoffs

Ray Bressette
February 24, 2016

Senior weekend can inch ’Cats closer to playoffs

Ray Bressette
February 17, 2016

Ferris series may decide playoff home ice

Ray Bressette
February 10, 2016

’Cats look for first sweep of season against Anchorage

Ray Bressette
February 3, 2016

Injury-plagued ‘Cats host archrival Huskies Monday night

Ray Bressette
February 1, 2016

Men’s basketball team host top GLIAC opponent

Ray Bressette
January 20, 2016

‘Cats can’t take advantage of late chances against Michigan

Ray Bressette
December 29, 2015

’Cats travel south to Alabama-Huntsville

Ray Bressette
December 2, 2015

Men’s basketball team drops regular season opener

Ray Bressette
November 18, 2015

Greg Hardy’s verdict proves NFL, court system flaws

Ray Bressette
November 11, 2015

Liewen rebounds from two-year injury

Ray Bressette
November 4, 2015

Tolvanen continues to shine in scoreless tie with Bemidji

Ray Bressette
October 30, 2015

’Cats prepare to pounce on Husky hockey

Ray Bressette
October 21, 2015

Freshman goalie brings NMU to 2-2 tie with Wisconsin on opening night

Ray Bressette
October 10, 2015

Football hosts Hillsdale for homecoming

Ray Bressette
September 16, 2015

Football team hosts Hawks in home opener

Ray Bressette
September 10, 2015

Catching up with former Wildcat Justin Florek

Ray Bressette
August 27, 2015

The last you’ll hear about deflategate…hopefully

Ray Bressette
August 27, 2015

Hockey team announces 2015-16 recruiting class

Ray Bressette
June 4, 2015

Wildcats set school track and field records

Ray Bressette
April 16, 2015

’Cats host rivals in spring finale

Ray Bressette
April 9, 2015

It’s time for the MLB to forgive Pete Rose

Ray Bressette
March 26, 2015

Hockey ’Cats draw Falcons in first round

Ray Bressette
March 12, 2015

‘Cats and Dogs scratch for home ice in regular-season finale

Ray Bressette
March 6, 2015

Playoff picture tightening on hockey ’Cats

Ray Bressette
February 19, 2015

Hockey ’Cats return to non-conference play in Duluth

Ray Bressette
February 5, 2015

’Cats scratch with Nittany Lions

Ray Bressette
January 22, 2015
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