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SCHOLARSHIP — Jamrich Hall was packed with students, faculty and community members eager to see the research NMU students have done this year. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Students show research at annual Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 22, 2025
TRASH CLEAN-UP — Students gather together with the Conservation Crew to collect trash around campus.
Conservation Crew organizes community clean-up
April 21, 2025
TREAT- The first 90 students who went to Career Services during National Student Employment Week were given a chocolate Willy bar made by Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts. (Elizabeth Loy/NW)
Career Services offers gifts, prizes to students during National Student Employment week
April 18, 2025
WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
April 28, 2025
Opinion — AI and I
Opinion — AI and I
April 21, 2025
SOAK IT IN — Photo of the inland lake I call home.
Opinion — Why I love being a Midwest Princess
April 21, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
WORTHY OF LOVE—Students get hand-on experiences with less cuddly, but still lovable critters.
Animals take over Jamrich for “Critter Classroom” event
April 28, 2025
POSE — Students pose with their maps during the event.
Gamma Theta Upsilon tests students with trivia
April 28, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
TIME TO GROW— A look into some seedlings sprouted by the Hoop House.
Growing Together— Hoop House celebrates Earth Week
April 24, 2025
SWOOSH— Students wait for their time to shine at the Greek Council's Pong Tournament for charity.
Pong and Philanthropy
April 23, 2025
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
April 25, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
STOP AND LOOK— A doe stops in her tracks in the middle of the UP woods. The forests are filled with all types of wildlife that are currently threatened by a variety of different things.
Responses to threats on UP wildlife
April 24, 2025
NMU football hosts spring game
NMU football hosts spring game
April 21, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
April 28, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Sadie Brink
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Here is the brand new gaming setup for the NMU Esports team in Harden Hall. Now the wait is on from COVID-19 to when they can use it. Photo courtesy of Mark Kirkendall.

Esports prepping to start playing in its new home

Sadie Brink
November 24, 2020
Photo courtesy of Sadie Brink

PEIF reopens in modified style for fall semester

Sadie Brink
August 24, 2020
BIG TIME AT THE BIG DAWG—Sophomore Anna Kelley runs for the Wildcats with competitors right behind, and everyone was behind the Wildcats at the Big Dawg Invitational this past weekend. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Track and field impresses at Big Dawg Invite

Sadie Brink
February 13, 2020
CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GRASP— After what has been a very successful start to the season, both skiing teams are pushing towards the NCAA Championships. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Skiiers win at Tech Trails

Sadie Brink
January 16, 2020
MIDWEST REGIONAL CAPS SEASON'S END—The Wildcats finish its season with an 11th place finish at the Midwest Regional. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

‘Cats XC wraps up with 11th place finish

Sadie Brink
November 14, 2019
MIDWEST REGIONAL CAPS SEASON'S END—The Wildcats finish its season with an 11th place finish at the Midwest Regional. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Runners capture U.P. championship

Sadie Brink
October 24, 2019
HOPING FOR COMEBACK—The Wildcats will be on the road this week, as they travel downstate to take on the Ferris State Bulldogs and Northwood Timberwolves on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Volleyballers drop three GLIAC matches

Sadie Brink
October 3, 2019
LAXERS ADD NEW ASSISTANT COACH—Elizabeth Forbes has been hired as an assistant coach to Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Lindsey LeMay's staff. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Forbes.

Elizabeth Forbes hired to Wildcats’ lacrosse staff

Sadie Brink
November 11, 2020
Superior Dome field

PEIF, Superior Dome closed to the public through October 1

Sadie Brink
August 26, 2020
First win of LeMay era sets up new energy

First win of LeMay era sets up new energy

Sadie Brink
February 27, 2020
Head Coach Jenny Ryan

Track and field dominates at only home meet

Sadie Brink
January 23, 2020
‘CATS SHUTOUT ASHLAND—Freshman Francisco Espinoza kicks a ball during a regular season home game for the Wildcats. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Soccer defeats Ashland on Senior Day

Sadie Brink
November 7, 2019
RUNNING FOR BRAGGING RIGHTS—The Wildcats will host Michigan Tech for the cross country U.P. championship. The teams faced off in a scrimmage in the preseason. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Wildcats vie for U.P. title against Tech

Sadie Brink
October 17, 2019
RUNNING AWAY WITH SUCCESS—NMU goes into the Roy Griak this weekend with real momentum, and they are wanting to continue to improve as the season progresses. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

`Cats prep for Roy Griak

Sadie Brink
September 26, 2019
Photo courtesy of State of Michigan DNR NOT WABBIT SEASON, IT’S DUCK SEASON—Duck season has begun in the U.P. as of Saturday, Sept. 26, and will run through late November.

Fresh duck hunting season takes flight

Sadie Brink
September 30, 2020
Photo courtesy of NMU Esports Club

Esports: The newest team on campus

Sadie Brink
September 22, 2020
CHAMPIONSHIP MEET—The Wildcats look to dethrone Grand Valley State, the program that has won every GLIAC championship this century. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

‘Cats run towards GLIAC’s

Sadie Brink
February 27, 2020
RUNNING THE GAUNTLET—The Wildcats have a tough stretch ahead of them, beginning on Saturday, Feb. 8 with the Pointer Invite. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Track and field heads for Stevens Point

Sadie Brink
February 6, 2020
ALL ABOARD—NMU Swim and Dive is on the rollercoaster to NCAA Championships as its tough stretch begins. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Swim and dive race toward crucial stretch

Sadie Brink
December 5, 2019
Head Coach Jenny Ryan

Women’s XC finishes fifth at GLIAC meet

Sadie Brink
October 31, 2019
AVID ADVENTURERS—The SSCC is looking for new members to join their group to experience the U.P.’s beautiful nature for themselves. Denali Drake/NW

Marquette climbers ascend local walls

Sadie Brink
October 10, 2019
REPEATING SUCCESS — After a great 2018-19 season, the Wildcats have high expectations this year. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Just keep swimming

Sadie Brink
September 19, 2019
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