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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
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
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 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
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 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
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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 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

The North Wind

The North Wind
Ryley Wilcox

Ryley Wilcox, News Editor

I found my passion for journalism during my sophomore year of college, writing articles here and there for the North Wind. Since joining the staff this past semester as the news writer, I have been able to learn more about writing and collect some new passions from the stories I have covered. I have always been a learner who was curious to know more about everything and figure out how things worked, which I have been able to do in my time at the North Wind. In my remaining time in college and on staff, I cannot wait to learn even more and find some new passions along the way.

All content by Ryley Wilcox
ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley

NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums

Ryley Wilcox
April 25, 2024
A picture of ASMU's logo with the words "your student government" underneath

Q&A with ASNMU presidential candidates

Ryley Wilcox
April 10, 2024
RED DRESS — Red dresses, like these ones in the first-floor lounges of Jamrich Hall, have been displayed all throughout campus. The hanging gowns provide a physical representation of the absence of Indigenous persons.

Red dress display brings awareness to missing, murdered Indigenous persons

Ryley Wilcox
March 29, 2024
WAGE GAP — Feminism for All sold baked goods to conversationally educate the NMU community on the gender, ethnicity and race wage gap.

Feminism for All bake sale addresses wage gap

Ryley Wilcox
March 22, 2024
PrimeTime Productions to host Silent Disco for Spread Goodness Week

PrimeTime Productions to host Silent Disco for Spread Goodness Week

Ryley Wilcox
March 14, 2024
FAFSA delay halts financial award processing to Mid-March

FAFSA delay halts financial award processing to Mid-March

Ryley Wilcox
February 23, 2024
BLACK LOVE DAY — BSU sells baked goods to raise funds for future events and celebrate Black Love Day.

Black Student Union celebrates Black Love Day with bake sale

Ryley Wilcox
February 14, 2024
PROVOST APPOINTMENT — Dr. Anne Dahlman appointed as provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. “My motto is excellence in everything,” she said. Photo courtesy of Anne Dahlman

Anne Dahlman named provost, vice president of Academic Affairs

Ryley Wilcox
February 8, 2024
UNIVERSITY DIVESTMENT UPDATE — DivestNMU members protest at Cohodas Hall in April, 2023. As of December 2023, the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees gave full support in divestment. Photo Courtesy of Kolibri Drobish

Board of Trustees vote in favor of sustainability

Ryley Wilcox
February 2, 2024
COMMUTER KITCHENETTE — Students make and pour coffee in kitchenette attached to The Lounge. The kitchenette features a coffee cart set-up, a microwave and a fridge.

Commuter student lounge opens in Harden Hall

Ryley Wilcox
February 1, 2024
Joleigh Martinez

Search for Provost and Academic Vice President brings candidates to campus

Ryley Wilcox
December 8, 2023
LOCAL HOUSING — The city of Marquette has faced several challenges regarding affordability in the area.

Marquette city manager addresses affordable housing in the city

Ryley Wilcox
December 1, 2023
TV6 CANATHON — Marquette Ending Hunger has placed 17 donation boxes — like the one pictured above — around campus in every building, including academic buildings and residence hall lobbies to collect cans for the can drive.

Marquette Ending Hunger collects cans, funds for TV6 Canathon

Ryley Wilcox
November 16, 2023
1820 AND BEYOND — Sonderegger Symposium expands on Lewis Cass exhibit currently on display at the Beaumier Heritage Center.

Sonderegger Symposium expands education of regional history

Ryley Wilcox
November 9, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Sociology and Anthropology Department establishes annual lecture series

Ryley Wilcox
October 18, 2023
RISING NUMBERS — Fall semester enrollment numbers are recovering after the COVID-19 pandemic. Graphic by Ryley Wilcox

NMU enrollment numbers on the rise

Ryley Wilcox
October 17, 2023
HEALING MARCH — NASA members, Shelby Boggs (left) and Kateri Phillips (right), lead a healing march during Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration on Oct. 9.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates native identities, cultures

Ryley Wilcox
October 11, 2023
KICKBACK AND RELAX — LSU and BSU members pose with decorations in front of Y2K back drop at the third Annual LSU x BSU Kickback. Photo Courtesy of Jamarie Calhoun, BSU Treasurer

Third annual LSU x BSU kickback creates comfort for students

Ryley Wilcox
October 4, 2023
MGH DEMOLITION — Above-grade demolition for the former Marquette General Hospital to begin in October. The former hospital is located south across West College Avenue from the Northern Center on Northern Michigan’s campus and just under half a mile from Marquette’s Third Street Business Center.

NMU Foundation details plans for former MGH site

Ryley Wilcox
October 3, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Narcan training provides emergency response education

Ryley Wilcox
September 27, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW

LGBTQ2S+ People of Faith Coffee Hour creates conversation and community

Ryley Wilcox
September 18, 2023
RESTRUCTURING ADVISING — Neil Baumgartner, Director of Student Success, discusses advising with a student. NMU's advising department, formerly known as ACAC, has been restructured as the Student Success Department in line with President Brock Tessman's university realignment plan.

NMU launches student success realignment

Ryley Wilcox
September 7, 2023
Opinion — Managing senior anxiety and imposter syndrome

Opinion — Managing senior anxiety and imposter syndrome

Ryley Wilcox
September 7, 2023
GETTING CONNECTED — MarLanaysia Rosser speaks with students about the Black Student Union during the Diversity Student Organization Fair. The fair was hosted in the Jamrich atrium to give diversity-centered student organizations a chance to meet with students in a smaller setting.

Diversity Student Organization Fair showcases underrepresented groups

Ryley Wilcox
September 6, 2023
EARTH FEST — Environmental student organizations collaborated to host Earth Fest during the ninth annual Anderton's Earth Week at NMU. Pictured: Jonas Trombetta, Hoop House (left) and Mary Kelly, Gamma Theta Upsilon and Hoop House (right).

GTU celebrates ninth annual Anderton’s Earth Week with Earth Fest

Ryley Wilcox
April 26, 2023
YDSA, BSU to host Bobby Seale of Black Panthers

YDSA, BSU to host Bobby Seale of Black Panthers

Ryley Wilcox
April 20, 2023
Divest NMU prepares for Climate Action March

Divest NMU prepares for Climate Action March

Ryley Wilcox
April 14, 2023
ASNMU ELECTION RESULTS - Current ASNMU Vice President Gwendolyn Feamster won the ASNMU Presidential Election. The President-Elect has outlined goals to address housing and dining.

NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly

Ryley Wilcox
April 13, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW

ASNMU holds elections for upcoming academic year

Ryley Wilcox
April 5, 2023
CAMS presents first NMU Civility Week

CAMS presents first NMU Civility Week

Ryley Wilcox
March 31, 2023
Opinion — How to protect your peace

Opinion — How to protect your peace

Ryley Wilcox
March 29, 2023
CHOOSING TO SEE — ASU and BSU sponsor community space for students to express emotions following tragedies targeted at people of color. “People need to admit that this is happening, this is a problem. But someway, somehow certain people still don’t see it,” Awa Christine Ndiaye, BSU communications chair, said.

ASU, BSU members sponsor remembrance, community space

Ryley Wilcox
March 24, 2023
BSU hosts comedy show, celebrates Women's History Month

BSU hosts comedy show, celebrates Women’s History Month

Ryley Wilcox
March 24, 2023
ENROLLMENT - NMU's enrollment dashboard shows a total enrollment of 6,970 students, as of Sept. 12, 2022.

NMU enrollment numbers continue to fall

Ryley Wilcox and Jackie Phillips
March 20, 2023

ASNMU encourages student government participation

Ryley Wilcox
March 16, 2023
NEW BOARD TRUSTEES - Three new trustees joined the NMU board in February, and met with the other trustees during a retreat Feb. 16 and 17, 2023. The next Board of Trustees meetings are scheduled for May 4 and 5, 2023 in the Northern Center.

New members of the Board of Trustees begin term

Ryley Wilcox
March 3, 2023
Asian Student Union hosts first event as student organization

Asian Student Union hosts first event as student organization

Ryley Wilcox
March 2, 2023
STUDENT ART - NMU student artists sell crocheted turtles, handcrafted necklaces and rings, paintings and digital art to customers at the Students' Art Gallery x Ore Dock pop-up shop. The next pop-up shop is scheduled for April 6.

Pop-up shop gives students experience in pricing, selling artwork

Ryley Wilcox
February 24, 2023
REDUCING CLOTHING WASTE — EcoReps members Grace Freed, Cece Hogan and Miki Rogers (pictured left to right) volunteer at the Winter Clothing Swap hosted in Jamrich Hall. The swap provides students an alternative to fast fashion and encourages reducing and reusing clothing waste.

Clothing swap promotes sustainable purchasing habits, redirects from fast fashion

Ryley Wilcox
February 17, 2023
BLACK LOVE DAY — Black Student Union (BSU) members Khaleah Lowllun, Brianna Artis, Khadejah Thompson and Marlanaysia Rosser (pictured left to right) sell baked goods to NMU students during their Black Love Day Bake Sale in Jamrich Hall, Monday, Feb. 13. The holiday celebrates Black love in addition to Valentine's Day.

Black Student Union bake sale celebrates Black Love Day

Ryley Wilcox
February 16, 2023
MOBILE MUSEUM - The Black Student Union presented the Black history mobile museum in Jamrich Hall Feb. 9 for the campus community to engage with Black history. The museum is an over 10,000-artifact collection collected by Khalid el-Hakim, Ph.D.

Black history mobile museum visits NMU during Black history month

Ryley Wilcox
February 15, 2023
A CONVERSATION WITH JOSH PECK — Former child actor and now-published author, Josh Peck will be speaking with NMU students during “A Conversation with Josh Peck.” The event will be hosted in the Northern Center Grand Ballroom on Monday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online from the NMU ticketing office and are free for students and $5 for the general public. 

Platform Personalities presents ‘A Conversation with Josh Peck’

Ryley Wilcox
February 9, 2023
WELCOME TESSMAN - Brock Tessman started his first day as NMU's 17th President on Feb. 1, 2023.

Tessman begins role as NMU President

Ryley Wilcox
February 1, 2023
MUSIC CONFERENCE - NMU Jazz Combo (pictured below the staircase) performing after attending the collegiate reception at the 18th Annual Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids. NMU NAfME (pictured at the top of the stairs) also attended the collegiate reception.

NMU music students attend Annual Michigan Music Conference

Ryley Wilcox
January 26, 2023
Graphic of two ice skates on a light blue background

Winter Fest kicks off this Friday, features collaboration with student organizations

Ryley Wilcox
January 26, 2023
UPDATE - There is now a new COVID-19 booster vaccine to be offered.

COVID-19 Omicron variant predicted for Midwest, NMU provides resources

Ryley Wilcox
January 19, 2023
DAY OF SERVICE - Members of Black Student Union frost and decorate cookies to be brought to the Jacobetti Home for Veterans. Other donations collected during MLK Jr. Day Service Projects are to be made to the Women's Shelter and UPAWS.

Students give back in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Ryley Wilcox
January 18, 2023
Holiday open skate hosted by NMU Special Events Committee, plans for Winter Fest

Holiday open skate hosted by NMU Special Events Committee, plans for Winter Fest

Ryley Wilcox
December 9, 2022
DIVEST - NMU students gathered around the wildcat statue during one of DivestNMU's protests against the university's continued investment in the fossil fuel industry.

Protest held demanding NMU divest from fossil fuel industry

Ryley Wilcox
December 2, 2022
ALL ABOUT SOCKS — NMU's Student Nurses Association were able to collect 150 pairs of socks that were donated at various drop-off locations on campus towards those in need. Socks collected went to Room at the Inn for distribution.

150 pairs of socks donated towards those in need during Soctober

Ryley Wilcox
November 7, 2022
COLLECTIVE SUPPORT — Poster-making at Feminism for All weekly meeting on Oct. 10 in preparation for the annual Slut Walk. The organization will be hosting another pre-poster making event on Oct. 14 at 3:30 p.m. in the Hunt and Van Antwerp residence hall lobbies.

Feminism for All prepares for upcoming Slut Walk

Ryley Wilcox
October 13, 2022
SUBSTANCE USE - NMU's Social Work department is now offering a Substance Use minor. This provides students with knowledge and training that is much needed in the U.P.

Lack of addiction resources in U.P.; NMU Social Work Department provides Substance Use minor

Ryley Wilcox, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
MARCH ON — Protestors and their children marched to raise awareness about a lack of childcare in the Marquette area.

Early Childhood Education Task Force hosts Children’s March due to lack of childcare

Ryley Wilcox, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
7,000 TESTS — The Vielmetti Health Center on campus will continue to provide COVID related services, such as at-home tests.

COVID-19 Fall Semester Update; Vielmetti Health Center offers at-home COVID tests

Ryley Wilcox, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMU's 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

Ryley Wilcox, Staff Writer
April 21, 2022
A photo of the wildcat statue on NMU campus

Task Force to hold rally to raise awareness of childcare crisis

Ryley Wilcox, Staff Writer
April 15, 2022
Graphic courtesy by Public Eye News

TV6’s Tia Trudgeon to speak with students on professional experience

Ryley Wilcox, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022
VACCINED—The COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine are available for up to 300 NMU students to receive at the NMU Health Center.

Health Center offers 300 Pfizer vaccines to students, boosters available in area

Ryley Wilcox, Contributing Writer
February 20, 2022
Wellness Health Fair comes back to NMU after a year of hiatus

Wellness Health Fair comes back to NMU after a year of hiatus

Ryley Wilcox, Contributing Writer
February 8, 2022
COMMUNICATION—The NMU task force is working together to form an education center for the Marquette area in response to a heavy need for childcare.

Task force created in hopes of opening early childhood education center

Ryley Wilcox, Contributing Writer
February 5, 2022
STILL LIFE—As a reflection on time spent during the pandemic, the DeVos Art Museum at NMU will hold the Still Life exhibition until March 22.

DeVos Art Museums opens Still Life exhibit

Ryley Wilcox, Contributing Writer
January 25, 2022
FIRST GENERATION—Students, faculty and staff at NMU kicked off the First Generation Student Day on Monday at the Wildcat Willy statute outside of Jamrich hall. The celebration was followed on the second floor of Hedgecock.

McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day

Ryley Wilcox, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2021
Master of Science in Athletic Training virtual preview

Master of Science in Athletic Training virtual preview

Ryley Wilcox, Contributing Writer
November 3, 2021
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