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ANNUAL CHILI CHALLENGE — NMU Hospitality Club poses for a photo at the annual chili challenge. Students and community members are encouraged to attend the event this Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in ballrooms one and two of the Northern Center and all donations from this years event will go to the Womens Center of Marquette.
NMU Hospitality Club hosts annual chili challenge
February 8, 2023
ICE FEST — NMU senior Vaughn Rodriguez climbing a route at last year’s festival. The Michigan Ice Fest offers a wide variety of classes for climbers of any skill level. The festival returns Feb. 8-12, in Munising, MI.
Michigan Ice Fest offers adventure, expertise in climbing
February 8, 2023
LEADER LOUNGE - The Center for Student Enrichment opened the Wildcat Leader Lounge on Feb. 1. The lounge is located on the 1st floor of the Northern Center and can be visited while the Northern Center is open, 7:30 a.m. to 4p.m.
Wildcat Leader Lounge opens for student organizations to gather
February 7, 2023
RAIL JAM - Skier flips off of a feature during the finals of last year’s rail jam held in 2022. The Irontown Rail Jam returns Friday, Feb. 3, during the Heikki Lunta Winter Festival in downtown Negaunee.
Second annual Irontown Rail Jam to return during Heikki Lunta Winter Festival
February 3, 2023
Statement regarding “Alpha Kappa Alpha welcomed as new sorority on campus”
February 2, 2023
Opinion — Review of “Infinity Pool”
Opinion — Review of “Infinity Pool”
February 8, 2023
INDEPENDENCE — The chair that I often sit in, pondering how mentally efficient I am. I have developed poor social skills and I will not take any responsibility for that.
Satire — I love college, I just cannot stand people
February 6, 2023
MELODIOUS MEMORIES - This is me on my fourth birthday, proudly holding one of my most iconic gifts. This plastic pink Barbie guitar played a set of preloaded songs, the most memorable of which was What a Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera. I remember singing along to all the songs, citing every word at four. My life is riddled with memories set to song, thanks to my family members sharing their passion for music.
Opinion — Generational mixtapes
February 2, 2023
TRASH OR TREASURE — Customers flip through racks of clothing at the Marquette Goodwill. Not only is thrift shopping an incredibly relaxing experience, but buying items second-hand is great for our environment.
Opinion — Why you should thrift more
February 1, 2023
Divest NMU and the Keweenaw Youth Climate Action Group of MTU protest from their seats at the NMU vs MTU hockey game this Saturday at the Berry Events Center. The club has been advocating for NMU to phase out its investments in the fossil fuel industry and reinvest in sustainable projects since October 2021.
Editorial — NMU must divest from the fossil fuel industry
February 1, 2023
PROFILE — Morgan Waller was elected Vice President of Cook County Public Schools, which she described as a full circle moment in relation to her time at Northern. Waller graduated Northern with a Bachelors in Public Relations in 2016 and again with a Masters in Public Administration in 2018.
PROFILE – Morgan Waller Discusses How Northern Helped Lead Her To Her Future Career
February 8, 2023
STUDENT VOTING SUMMIT — Members of Northern Votes attend the 2022 Michigan Student Voting Summit at Michigan State University. The summit featured workshops, panels and a networking fair which aimed to bring together student voting leaders from colleges and universities across Michigan build a robust state-wide network to advance long-term student voting participation.
Profile — Northern Votes encourages civic engagement, voting
February 7, 2023
EXPRESS YOURSELF — Greta Hillstrom, owner of Fancy-Free, poses with her cat Bobbi McGee in front of one of the stores several home décor displays. Fancy-Free is a curated thrift store with the goal of promoting creativity and art within the local community.
Fancy-Free, a curated thrift experience
February 6, 2023
Statement regarding “Alpha Kappa Alpha welcomed as new sorority on campus”
February 2, 2023
CONFERENCE - NMUs PRSSA chapter in Dallas, gaining insight from professionals and building connections with other members over the course of a few days. PRSSA meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Jamrich 3100 and is open to students of all majors.
NMU PRSSA members discuss most rewarding aspects of club
February 2, 2023
WINTER WAVES - Surfers catch the huge winter waves before the shore freezes over.
Surfs Up!
February 8, 2023
LOOKING AHEAD - NMU will be looking to put it all together down the final stretch of the season.
W Basketball: NMU takes a split, Saginaw Valley up next
February 3, 2023
Students had out drinks and snacks to skiers as they complete their route. Different student organizations set up volunteer stations and sometimes stayed until 2 a.m. to catch all the competitors.
Conservation Crew provides provisions at Noque ski race
February 3, 2023
GET BACK - The Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.
M Basketball: ‘Cats drop to third in GLIAC after tough weekend
February 3, 2023
During a previous home meet, members of the Wildcat track team bolt from the starting line in a competitive race.
W Track & Field: Wildcats find early success in Lake Michigan Open
January 31, 2023

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Ryan Spitza
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 13, 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 13, 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
FRESH START — NMUs hockey team kicks off the season this weekend against Bowling Green.

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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