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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
FOCUS IN - Students visit booths at the 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair in hopes of making connections and landing a job or internship.
Career Services hosts 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair, provides opportunities for students
November 11, 2024
BOO! — Isabelle Honkomp shows off her homemade Halloween costume while educating others about sustainability during the Halloween season.
SHINE raises awareness of impacts on environment during Halloween
November 8, 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
Not all of us figured out how to pass our exams, but after reading this it (hopefully) will change.
Opinion — NMU Guide to passing exams
November 4, 2024
NO PINK PLEASE — This is the raw burger I received from the Wildcat Den on Friday, Oct. 16, 2024.
Opinion — When will the Wildcat Den stop serving raw food?
November 2, 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
TAKING A SEAT — A student relaxes in Jamrich Hall to watch "Monsters University" through a collaboration between Campus Cinema and Greek Council.
A new Campus Cinema experience
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
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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18
Pizza Cat — Vol. 18
October 28, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Rayna Sherbinow
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Campus crime plummets: The culprit COVID-19

Rayna Sherbinow
April 22, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Joe Sigourney

All eyes on Public Eye News: Student news broadcast seeks to expand

Rayna Sherbinow
April 16, 2021
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Former ASNMU presidents offer advice to incoming representatives

Rayna Sherbinow
April 8, 2021
Photo courtesy of Rachel Lefor ECO AWARENESS— Pictured Heather Vivian (left), Charlie Arnold. At the Farmer's Market, downtown Marquette in September, 2019. EcoReps set up a table to promote the organization.

EcoReps encourages sustainability on campus, in community

Rayna Sherbinow
March 25, 2021
Madelyn Gabka performs at the "Ode to Joy/remembrance of Sorrow event.

Marquette commemorates one year with COVID-19

Rayna Sherbinow
March 18, 2021
Photo courtesy of George Young RETRO RADIO— (First row)Dan Kalinowski, (left) John Priest, Rick Finch, Bob Miller, (second row) Melvin Tounsel, Barb Donnely, Kim Maddox, (Third row) Richard Wolfolk, Judy Berner, Tom McCord, Dave Hoffsten, Jeff Saino, Paul Mumma, Phyllis Drake, Marilyn Grimm, (last row) Buzz Young, Mike Ault, Bruce Peek, Mike Curtis, Tim Ellis, Mary Greenway, Frank Klim, Renee Knott, Dave Korhonen, Ken Krom, Mike McCoy, Tom Neal, Kim Rancourt, Dan Rose, Mike Styke, Todd Swanboro, Morris Williams, Dr. Robert Maust, Dr. George Lott.Former students and advisors of radio X, known then as WBKX, in the 1970's pose for a group photo.

Musical memories: The history of Radio X

Rayna Sherbinow
March 18, 2021
Peter Smedley/NW PRIDE MONTH— Although last year saw the cancellation of gender fair, the event has adjusted to a virtual format. 2020 marks the 4th annual gender fair at NMU.

Gender fair highlights equality, inclusion throughout March

Rayna Sherbinow
March 15, 2021
Graphic of a nurse in a graduation cap

NMU nurses plan for in-person pinning ceremony

Rayna Sherbinow
March 9, 2021
Graphic from the Safer Shores magazine with information about submission deadlines

Safer Shores, a Social Justice for us magazine makes a splash

Rayna Sherbinow
March 8, 2021
A photo of the wildcat statue on NMU campus

Winter commencement ceremony to be held online

Rayna Sherbinow
February 25, 2021
Photo of NMU theatre with seats marked off with caution tape

Alpha Psi Omega hosts Hollywood speakers

Rayna Sherbinow
February 19, 2021
A graphic of a stock market line rising.

GameStop: Reddit goldmine or risky gamble?

Rayna Sherbinow
February 12, 2021
A graphic of a check

NMU group complete tax returns free of charge

Rayna Sherbinow
February 8, 2021
graphic of paper being digitized onto a laptop

UPLINK makes history for the Upper Peninsula

Rayna Sherbinow
February 4, 2021
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The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic: history repeats itself

Rayna Sherbinow
February 1, 2021
Graphic shaped like a cirlce with audio lines inside.

NMU graduate student featured in writers podcast

Rayna Sherbinow
January 28, 2021
Peter Smedley/ NW MILD WINTER— A small collection of rocks along the shoreline of Presque Isle are a small reminder of the time of year, despite warmer temperatures.

Upper Peninsula facing snow drought

Rayna Sherbinow
January 22, 2021
Peter Smedley/NW READING AWARENESS— The diversity reader program explores books that teach and expand on perspectives. Students can sign up for a free copy at the display in the Lydia M. Olson library

Diversity Common Reader Program Plans for Winter Semester

Rayna Sherbinow
November 17, 2020
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Kaitlyn Bessolo: Wildcat and National Guardsman

Rayna Sherbinow
November 11, 2020
Photo courtesy of Amanda Monthei.

Former Wildcat starts podcast about wildland fires

Rayna Sherbinow
October 12, 2020
SLFP Encourages Civic Engagement at NMU

SLFP Encourages Civic Engagement at NMU

Rayna Sherbinow
October 6, 2020
Graphic depicting emergency broadcasting screen with the text "GRE: This is only a test"

NMU offers free Graduate Record Exam prep course

Rayna Sherbinow
September 23, 2020
NASA conducting an online meeting during winter semester of last year

Student organizations embrace hybrid meeting format

Rayna Sherbinow
September 16, 2020
NMU choir practices socially distanced.

Department of Music makes changes to combat COVID-19

Rayna Sherbinow
September 8, 2020
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Students provide tips to get through COVID-19 quarantine

Rayna Sherbinow
September 2, 2020
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MERC makes changes to fight COVID-19, strengthen student voices

Rayna Sherbinow
August 24, 2020
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Noquemanon Trail Network offers safe way to enjoy outdoors

Rayna Sherbinow
August 18, 2020
GROWTH - Students in the McNair Scholars program will spend time honing their skills by working on a research project for several months alongside a faculty member. McNair also helps students apply for grants and visit different college campuses. Photo courtesy of the McNair Scholars Program.

Celebration of Student Scholarship adapts to online format

Rayna Sherbinow
April 9, 2020
Courtesy of Rachel Haggerty

Help available for students struggling from pandemic

Rayna Sherbinow
April 1, 2020
Invent@nmu

State renews $400,000 grant to Invent@nmu

Rayna Sherbinow
March 18, 2020
Micah Munts ON THE ROCKS—Lakeshore Boulevard is covered in rocks caused by the rising water levels pushing them onto the road. Initiatives to move the highway an additional 500 ft has been discussed by city officials but a decision has yet to be reached.

Lake Superior coastline threatened by climate change

Rayna Sherbinow
March 12, 2020
Swinging to the beat

Swinging to the beat

Rayna Sherbinow
February 20, 2020
Spreading the word

Spreading the word

Rayna Sherbinow
February 6, 2020

Drug abuse in Marquette impacts youth

Rayna Sherbinow
February 6, 2020
Geologists rockin' it out

Geologists rockin’ it out

Rayna Sherbinow
January 30, 2020
Get wind of sailing team

Get wind of sailing team

Rayna Sherbinow
January 23, 2020
Connecting one breakfast at a time

Connecting one breakfast at a time

Rayna Sherbinow
November 14, 2019
Students meet, use their noodles

Students meet, use their noodles

Rayna Sherbinow
November 7, 2019
Cause4Pause protects our pets

Cause4Pause protects our pets

Rayna Sherbinow
October 30, 2019
INCITING CHANGE—The NMU Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby shows “The Human Element in Weston Hall Thursday, Oct. 24 to get students thinking about how the human race impacts the basic elements of life. Photo courtesy of vailsymposium.org

Film viewing on climate change

Rayna Sherbinow
October 30, 2019
Photo club brings artists together

Photo club brings artists together

Rayna Sherbinow
October 24, 2019
Wildlife pre-professionals network

Wildlife pre-professionals network

Rayna Sherbinow
October 17, 2019
Bringing diverse arts to schools

Bringing diverse arts to schools

Rayna Sherbinow
October 10, 2019
Planning student diversions

Planning student diversions

Rayna Sherbinow
October 3, 2019
Pot of gold: crafting cannabis

Pot of gold: crafting cannabis

Rayna Sherbinow
September 25, 2019
Ripple Effects for students

Ripple Effects for students

Rayna Sherbinow
September 18, 2019
Discuss while Dining with DAVE

Discuss while Dining with DAVE

Rayna Sherbinow
September 12, 2019
Cody Mayer

ASNMU opens applications for election

Rayna Sherbinow
February 28, 2019
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