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NMU WellBeing promotes its Wildcat World Mental Health Day and related events. (Graphic courtesy of NMU Marketing.)
NMU WellBeing to host Wildcat World Mental Health Day
October 6, 2024
TEAMWORK- RA Kaitlyn Straschinske and her teammate, freshman Christine Corner, celebrate after knocking down a "kubb," bringing them one step closer to winning the game of the same name.
Birch West learn about Swedish culture, bond with neighbors at ‘Learn to Play Kubb’ event
October 3, 2024
CLEAN UP - NMU Conservation Crew members Anna Tousley, Korina Benavidez and Taylor Kenyon, along with volunteers, display the loads of trash found on campus at their latest clean-up event.
Conservation Crew hosts campus-wide cleanup
October 3, 2024
Poverty Simulation helps students work with diverse groups
Poverty Simulation helps students work with diverse groups
October 1, 2024
The Nursing Program celebrates their 125th anniversary showcasing photos of past nurses on their welcome banner
School of Nursing hosts alumni event for past, current nursing students
September 30, 2024
Harry, the stray cat that is depicted in this article, happily enjoying the sun.
Opinion- Adopt, don’t shop
October 4, 2024
DICHOTOMY- One news paper relies solely on the web and the other nearly solely on print. Are they dying?
Is the paper being killed off?
October 3, 2024
With the closing of Ralph's Italian Deli I had to get their cudighi sandwich one last time. Why is it so sad to know I'll never have another again?
A Eulogy to Cudighi
October 1, 2024
Opinion — NMU Guide to Partying
September 25, 2024
HOMECOMING BEANIES — Sitting immortalized in a glass case in the Beaumier U.P Heritage Center, these beanies held a fun tradition and should be set free and make a return.
Opinion — Bring back the Beanies
September 20, 2024
REACHING OUT — Students attending a Wildpups event reach to pet Boris for comfort in between classes.
A closer look — The life of an NMU Wildpup
October 7, 2024
Cozy Cram Session - The waiting area of the Writing Center is decked out with lighting and wall decor to create a welcoming environment for students.
Cozy Cram Sessions offered at Writing Center
October 4, 2024
BIG STEPS — A student walks into NMU's WellBeing Center, one of many places a student can utilize in order to make their college transition smoother.
Managing homesickness, loneliness, wellbeing in college
October 3, 2024
SHOCKING STUDIES — Evolutionary psychologist Sarah Hill explains the severity of birth control side effects such as increases in depression and suicide rates.
Students, faculty learn about the body on birth control
October 3, 2024
GETTING READY — On Oct. 5, Michigander, supporting act Abby Holliday and opener Jasno will perform at the Northern Center for the Great Lakes Groove. (Photo courtesy of Thomas Chicka.)
NoMAD to host Great Lakes Groove concert this fall
September 26, 2024
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
October 6, 2024
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Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend
September 20, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — The Men's Soccer team celebrates after a goal.
Men’s Soccer starts season off strong
September 17, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer ends Minnesota weekend in split
September 16, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
October 7, 2024
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Plaid takes over campus as community gathers for 12th annual Plaidurday photo
October 7, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
September 30, 2024
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
September 24, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
Pizza Cat — Vol. 13
September 23, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Savanna Hennig
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Reflection on a year of vegetarianism

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November 16, 2016

‘Mostly Void, Partially Stars’ delights Night Vale fans

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October 5, 2016

Birth control in the less-than-informed world

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September 7, 2016

Questions on balance in a busy world where procrastination rules

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August 31, 2016

Theatre auditions for the 2016-17 season

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August 24, 2016

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April 6, 2016

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January 13, 2016

Facing the design of a graphic design career

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October 7, 2015

Review: Diversity Common Reader ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’

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March 26, 2015

Opinion: Count me out for Mars One

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November 20, 2014

Maynard suicide sparks ethics debate

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November 6, 2014

Drawing the line

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October 23, 2014

‘The Towers’: same story, different book

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October 9, 2014

Review: Paper Tiger does not disappoint Black Box crowd

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October 1, 2014

The world won’t wait while we Tweet about it

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June 5, 2014

Embracing diversity essential to U.S.

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March 27, 2014

Creative process is art’s greatest asset

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Thriller lives up to novels

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