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Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
October 22, 2021
NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel
NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel
October 22, 2021
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NMU students draft emergency climate action resolution for city of Marquette
October 22, 2021
RED IS THE NEW GOLD—Members of the faculty union, AAUP, stand outside of the Northern Center on Friday to protest against the ongoing contract negotiation mediation.
AAUP votes no confidence in BOT, protest held Friday outside Northern Center
October 22, 2021
CELEBRATION—The National Transfer Student Week booth in Jamrich, outside room 1100, is a place for transfer students to stop at during the week to collect buttons, information and pin where they went to school before on the map. The booth will be active all week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help spread the celebration of transfer students.
NMU Admissions holds National Transfer Student Week
October 20, 2021
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
October 22, 2021
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
October 22, 2021
TAKE A STAND—Students, professors and community members gathered in front of the Northern Center on Oct. 19 to protest Enbridges harmful Line 5. The protest was organized in part by NMU professor Martin Reinhardt.
Opinion—Say no to Line 5
October 22, 2021
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
October 20, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
STARTING YOUNG - Bazile Panek wins the written business plan and business plan presentation sections for NMU’s New Business Venture competition with his business Niim. Niim creates socks with traditional designs by Indigenous artists that combine Western and Indigenous professionalism.
Students start own businesses while still studying full time
October 22, 2021
Joe Pera interacts with the audience after the premiere of his new episode of “Joe Pera Talks With You on Saturday, Oct. 16. Peras show was one of many shown at the Fresh Coast Film Festival over the course of four days.
5th annual Fresh Coast Film Fest encourages climate awareness through film
October 22, 2021
Virtual reality stations in the library are available for students, faculty and staff but are left largely unused. The library is looking to increase awareness about their virtual reality devices and various ways students can use them to fit their interests.
Virtual reality offers gaming, educational resources
October 19, 2021
Students prepare to rake leaves in community for Make a Difference Day
Students prepare to rake leaves in community for Make a Difference Day
October 19, 2021
REBRANDING - Campus Cinema recently changed their logo as a part of their efforts to increase campus participation. They have been showing movies in a virtual and in-person formats to accommodate for COVID-19 precautions.
Campus Cinema prepares for Halloween season
October 19, 2021
PASSING OF A LEGEND—Long-time NMU hockey announcer Tim McIntosh passes away at age 74. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
NMU hockey announcing legend Tim McIntosh passes away at 74
October 22, 2021
TEAM CHEMISTRY—The NMU womens hockey team looks to improve over the next few weeks before traveling downstate to take on Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of Faith Delgado.
Women’s hockey looks to improve as season progresses
October 20, 2021
LUCK OF THE IRISH—NMU forward Connor Marritt and defenseman Trevor Cosgrove collide with Notre Dame forward Grant Silianoff in the first period of Saturday nights game. The Cats came up short 5-2 against the Fighting Irish, and didnt get good bounces throughout the game. Travis Nelson/NW
‘Cats hockey doesn’t get right bounces in 5-2 loss to No. 17 Notre Dame
October 19, 2021
TOUGH BLOW—NMU quarterback Drake Davis drops back to pass during Saturdays 21-14 loss to Michigan Tech. The Wildcats have now lost 11 straight meetings against the Huskies dating back to 2010. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Wildcats’ football loses 11th straight Miner’s Cup in heartbreaker to Michigan Tech
October 18, 2021
WRAPPING UP THE WEEKEND—The NMU football team celebrates on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of its game against Wayne State on Saturday, Oct. 2. However, the Cats football team fell on the road to Davenport 18-13 to drop to 1-1 in conference play. Travis Nelson/NW
Weekend recap: women’s soccer dominates, football falls to Davenport
October 13, 2021

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Following terrific NMU careers, forwards Adam Rockwood and Troy Loggins and goaltender Atte Tolvanen will be taking their talents to the next level following the signing of their professional contracts. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Former stars find new homes

March 28, 2019
Freshman forward Grant Loven wins a faceoff during last Friday’s 6-1 loss to Bowling Green State University. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Falcons fly away with Wildcats tournament hopes

March 21, 2019
Freshmen Wildcats Garrett Klee (20) and Grant Loven (29) look to jumpstart a play in the offensive zone during last weekend’s WCHA quarterfinal matchup against Alaska-Fairbanks. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Playoff hockey dance continues for Wildcats

March 14, 2019
Members of the NMU Men’s Ice Hockey team pose with the Cappo Cup after last weekend’s sweep of the Lake Superior State University Lakers. The trophy is awarded to the season series winner between the two teams. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Ice hockey continues battle against U.P. rivals

February 28, 2019
NMU senior forward Adam Rockwood stares down a Bemidji State University player from center ice. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Wildcats dammed up by Bemidji Beavers

February 21, 2019
Junior forward Luke Voltin [left] fights off two Bemidji State forwards trying to put the puck past senior goaltender Atte Tolvanen. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Men’s icers gear up for crucial three weeks

February 14, 2019
Senior forward Troy Loggins extends to deflect a pass during Friday night’s contest against the Bowling Green State University Falcons. Loggins scored his 12th goal of the season on a third period power-play. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Ice ’Cats fighting for playoffs

February 7, 2019
Freshman forward Ty Readman chases down a puck while trying to hold back a Minnesota State Maverick. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Wildcats bucked by Mavericks

January 30, 2019
Hockey gears up for a first-place showdown

Hockey gears up for a first-place showdown

January 24, 2019
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics. NMU Men’s Hockey finished up its two-week long trip to Alaska with a 4-0 record. NMU is now 13-10-0 overall this season. Freshman forward Griffin Loughran’s three-point weekend earned him WCHA Rookie of the Week honors, while junior defenseman Philip Beaulieu took WCHA Defenseman of the Week honors for the second consecutive week.

Men’s Ice Hockey leaves Alaska on a hot streak

January 17, 2019
Season defining series upcoming for Ice Hockey

Season defining series upcoming for Ice Hockey

December 6, 2018
Improved season closes out

Improved season closes out

November 15, 2018
Sophomore quarterback Latrell Giles rolls out of the pocket in a home match-up earlier this season. The Wildcats currently carry a 3-7 record on the season and are 1-6 in GLIAC competition. Football’s regular season will end this Saturday from Ashland, Ohio. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Special victory for Wildcats in Detroit

November 8, 2018
Mayon sets rushing record

Mayon sets rushing record

November 1, 2018
Matchup against Tech next for hungry Wildcats

Matchup against Tech next for hungry Wildcats

October 26, 2018
Football drops another conference matchup

Football drops another conference matchup

October 18, 2018
Freshman linebacker Isaac Darkangelo sets up before a play as he stares down a Northwood lineman. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Men’s football picks up another late loss

October 11, 2018
Photo courtesy of Davenport Athletics

Fourth quarter collapse dooms Cats’

October 4, 2018
Photo by Neil Flavin

Wildcats stumble for second straight week

September 27, 2018
Sophomore quarterback Latrell Giles hands the ball off to senior running back Jake Mayon. Giles rushed for 65 yeards while Mayon struggled on the day to finish with 37 rushing yards. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Wildcats struggle against stout defense

September 20, 2018
Senior running back Jake Mayon carried the ball 35 times for 224 yards in a win last weekend against the University of Texas Permian Basin. Mayon needs to rush for 574 more yards to pass the NMU all-time career rushing yard record set by Steve Avery between the 1985-88 seasons. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Mayon guides team to high-flying victory

September 13, 2018
NMU senior running back Jake Mayon fights for extra yardage on a run last season against the Northwood University Timberwolves. Mayon is the Wildcat’s top offensive returner and looks to play a dynamic role this season for NMU. Mayon rushed for a team high 1,377 yards a season ago in 10 games played, averaging 137.7 yards per game. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Superior Dome ready to welcome back Wildcats

September 6, 2018
Men’s football wrapped up training camp last week and looks ahead to the 2018 football season, its second under under head coach Kyle Nystrom. The team finished the 2017 season with a 1-9 record, and intends to reidentify itself through a non-conference season opener against McKendree University this Saturday, Sept. 1. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Young Wildcats ready to turn program around

August 30, 2018
Junior defenseman James Vermeulen covers Michigan Tech’s senior forward Brent Baltus. Vermeulen finished the game with one shot on goal and was on the ice for MTU’s opening goal. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Pesky Huskies chase ’Cats title hopes away

March 22, 2018
Members of the Wildcat hockey team celebrate at center ice after winning 3-2 in OT Sunday night at the Berry Events Center. Junior forward Adam Rockwood and sophomore forward Demico Hannoun embrace in the bottom left as the rest of the team swarms the overtime hero, junior forward Troy Loggins. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton/NW

Looming showdown against Tech; WCHA title on the line

March 15, 2018
Wildcats punch their ticket into the playoffs

Wildcats punch their ticket into the playoffs

February 22, 2018
Photo by: Lindsey Eaton/NW Junior forward Adam Rockwood drives into the offensive zone, trailed by a University of Alaska-Fairbanks defender. Rockwood finished the weekend with three points, registering a goal and two assists, while also leading the team with 29 assists this season.

Friendly confines of Berry Events Center key for Wildcats

February 15, 2018
Freshman defenseman Robert Fosdick carries the puck up from behind the NMU net. Fosdick has four points this season through 24 games played, including one goal.

Wildcats earn a home WCHA playoff game

February 8, 2018

NMU men and women skiers lead the pack, finish in first

February 3, 2018

NMU Women split weekend games

January 25, 2018
The Wildcats bring it in for a team huddle after taking the Bowling Green Falcons into overtime, and defeating them 3-2. The team now prepares to take on Lake Superior State University. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton /NW

Wildcats sweep Bowling Green Falcons

January 18, 2018
Volleyball ends season at GLIAC semi-finals

Volleyball ends season at GLIAC semi-finals

November 30, 2017
Photo by Emma Case: Senior setter Jami Hogeboom serves the ball against the Northwood Timberwolves. Hogeboom has accumulated 47 kills this season and her career total stands at 157.

’Cats set to host GLIAC semi-finals

November 16, 2017
Photo by Neil Flavin: Junior forward Troy Loggins takes the puck and tries to manuever around some Minnesota State players on his way to goal. Along with senior forward Robbie Payne, Loggins is ranked among the top scorers in the WCHA.

Hockey gears up for Tech

November 9, 2017
Look out Huskies: Volleyball prepares for rival game against Tech

Look out Huskies: Volleyball prepares for rival game against Tech

November 2, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: In an earlier game against Ashland, senior setter and co-captain Jami Hogeboom sets the ball for an attack. The team is tied with Michigan Tech for second in the GLIAC.

Volleyball sweeps foes

October 26, 2017
Photo by Neil Flavin: In an past game against Ashland University, Freshman outside hitter and native of Brazil, Leticia Antunes, returns the ball while Ashland players prepare to block.

Volleyball goes 2-1 at tournament

October 19, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Photo taken during the Wildcats opening weekend against Lake Superior State.

Wildcats split first series against LSSU

October 12, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: An NMU defender guides the puck behind the net in a practice leading up to their season opening series against Lake Superior State University. Last season the team finished overall 13-22-4.

Wildcat Hockey is back

October 5, 2017
Volleyball splits weekend on the road

Volleyball splits weekend on the road

September 28, 2017
Neil Flavin

Bye, bye Huskies

September 21, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Junior Forward Sam Popp breaks past Marygrove College defender for a shot on net in Septembers match.

Men’s soccer splits weekend

September 14, 2017
Football team begins season with new attitude

Football team begins season with new attitude

September 7, 2017
Neil Flavin

Men’s Soccer team aims to keep their streak

September 7, 2017

Men’s Soccer ready for season

August 31, 2017
NMU U.S. Olympic Training Site holds annual event

NMU U.S. Olympic Training Site holds annual event

June 8, 2017
NMU men’s soccer ready to take a leap

NMU men’s soccer ready to take a leap

June 8, 2017
NMU students partake in TV pitch fest

NMU students partake in TV pitch fest

April 27, 2017

Lacrosse falls at home

April 27, 2017
Lacrosse returns home to the Superior Dome

Lacrosse returns home to the Superior Dome

April 20, 2017

’Cats dominate Bulldog Invite

April 13, 2017
Basma ready to lead Women’s Soccer

Basma ready to lead Women’s Soccer

April 13, 2017
Track & Field grabs season’s first win

Track & Field grabs season’s first win

April 6, 2017
Golf teams compete in Kentucky invitationals

Golf teams compete in Kentucky invitationals

March 30, 2017

Women’s lacrosse team begins nine-game road trip

March 23, 2017
Track & Field team competes in Alabama

Track & Field team competes in Alabama

March 16, 2017
Budai: Hungary for greatness

Budai: Hungary for greatness

March 2, 2017
Keeping a level head

Keeping a level head

February 23, 2017
Nordic Skiing preps for regional champs race

Nordic Skiing preps for regional champs race

February 16, 2017

Track & Field team grabs podium spots in Minnesota before the “Big Meet”

February 9, 2017
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