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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
Sam Rush/NW
ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Riley Garland
Trump giving a speech

Opinion—President Trump doesn’t deserve another term, and Biden doesn’t deserve a first

September 28, 2020
Expand your worldview by studying abroad

Expand your worldview by studying abroad

February 6, 2020
Control of future in our own hands, not govts

Control of future in our own hands, not gov’ts

April 24, 2019
Modern architecture in a dismal state

Modern architecture in a dismal state

April 18, 2019
Left-wing values will define AI

Left-wing values will define AI

March 28, 2019
Reform delegitimizes church

Reform delegitimizes church

February 21, 2019
Profs. to talk wealth

Profs. to talk wealth

February 14, 2019
Sympathy for victims hijacked for status

Sympathy for victims hijacked for status

February 13, 2019
AI regulation pivotal to future

AI regulation pivotal to future

February 6, 2019

Schultz paving the way for Trump’s reelection

January 30, 2019
Intellectual arrogance divides

Intellectual arrogance divides

January 24, 2019
Should the United States adopt universal healthcare?

Should the United States adopt universal healthcare?

November 29, 2018
U.S. Senate Candidate John James addressed a large crowd of supporters at the Marquette Commons on Friday, Oct. 26. James is running against Democrat Debbie Stabenow for the Nov. 6 midterm election. Photo by: Riley Garland

John James visits MQT

November 1, 2018
Beer brings people together

Beer brings people together

October 18, 2018
Columbus Day deserves continued celebration

Columbus Day deserves continued celebration

October 11, 2018
Students overloaded with info

Students overloaded with info

September 27, 2018
Constitution offers protection from ourselves

Constitution offers protection from ourselves

September 20, 2018
Republican Party platform ought to go green

Republican Party platform ought to go green

September 13, 2018
Answer to drug crisis lies in legalization

Answer to drug crisis lies in legalization

September 6, 2018
Passion often disillusions hopeful students

Passion often disillusions hopeful students

August 30, 2018
Musk’s credibility site will decimate dialogue

Musk’s credibility site will decimate dialogue

June 8, 2018
Gender pay gap myth persists

Gender pay gap myth persists

April 12, 2018
America has always been great

America has always been great

March 22, 2018
Political tribalism is a disease

Political tribalism is a disease

March 1, 2018
Second Amendment: Worth defending in context

Second Amendment: Worth defending in context

February 22, 2018
One year of Trump: success or failure? (Pt. 2)

One year of Trump: success or failure? (Pt. 2)

January 25, 2018
Free speech shouldn’t be synonymous with violence

Free speech shouldn’t be synonymous with violence

January 18, 2018
Snyder controversy suggests fear of conservatism

Snyder controversy suggests fear of conservatism

November 30, 2017
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