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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
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
HARD WORK — NMU Green Athletics participants go out of their way to give back to their community, and the environment.
Letter to the editor — NMU athletics must be more sustainable
April 11, 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
JUST LIKE NEW— A colorful patch sewn at the Hoop House's mending night.
NMU Hoop House holds mending night
April 22, 2025
TIME TO LEARN— Students can mark their calendars for the interactive Critter Classroom event.
Fisheries and Wildlife Association to host “Critter Classroom” event
April 22, 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
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
NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI
NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI
April 1, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Scott Viau

Water safety continues to be important

Scott Viau
June 6, 2011

Menthol ban not helping smokers

Scott Viau
March 17, 2011

‘King’s Speech’ is a t-t-t-terrific film

Scott Viau
February 3, 2011

‘Black Swan’ nearly achieves perfection

Scott Viau
January 20, 2011

People in stripes play integral, yet unnoticed role in world of sports

Scott Viau
November 11, 2010

Absentee ballots an option for students

Scott Viau
October 21, 2010

Marijuana clinic opens in Marquette

Scott Viau
October 7, 2010

Community comes together to teach swimmer safety

Scott Viau
September 9, 2010

‘Scott Pilgrim’ an epic masterpiece

Scott Viau
September 2, 2010

Final ‘Shrek’ a disappointing ending

Scott Viau
June 3, 2010

‘Night’ has laughs, just not very many

Scott Viau
April 15, 2010

Students soon able to audition for NMU Idol

Scott Viau
April 1, 2010

Local photographer presents work at cafe

Scott Viau
February 25, 2010

‘Bones’ not as good as it should’ve been

Scott Viau
January 21, 2010

‘Air’ is one of the best films of 2009

Scott Viau
January 14, 2010

‘2012’ won’t leave you running for cover

Scott Viau
November 19, 2009

Outlook brings drag show to NMU

Scott Viau
November 5, 2009

Although funny, ‘Lying’ falls a bit flat

Scott Viau
November 5, 2009

‘This Is It’ showcases Jackson’s legacy

Scott Viau
October 29, 2009

‘This Is It’ showcases Jackson’s legacy

Scott Viau
October 29, 2009

‘Wild’ a beautiful and emotional film

Scott Viau
October 22, 2009

Northern naturally

Scott Viau
October 15, 2009

‘Trick ‘r Treat’ a great film for any season

Scott Viau
October 8, 2009

‘Loved’ shows the dark side of obsession

Scott Viau
October 1, 2009

‘Lost Symbol’ a fun yet tossable thriller

Scott Viau
September 24, 2009

Four-time Homecoming nom aims for win

Scott Viau
September 17, 2009

‘Final Destination’ crashes on arrival

Scott Viau
September 3, 2009

‘Basterds’ comes close to perfection

Scott Viau
August 27, 2009

‘Hell’ is a frightening and fun-filled film

Scott Viau
June 4, 2009

Pixar soars to all new heights with ‘Up’

Scott Viau
June 4, 2009

’17’ a lame retread of familiar territory

Scott Viau
April 23, 2009

The theatrical finale of Professor James Panowski

Scott Viau
April 16, 2009

‘Duplicity’ an underwhelming spy comedy

Scott Viau
March 26, 2009

‘Scream 4’ makes a killer comeback

Scott Viau
April 21, 2011

Students protest proposed funding cuts

Scott Viau
March 31, 2011

Students and faculty react to lockdown of university

Scott Viau
February 3, 2011

WikiLeaks helps keep integrity

Scott Viau
January 20, 2011

Penultimate ‘Potter’ best of the series

Scott Viau
December 2, 2010

‘Catfish’ a local tale of deceit, fantasy

Scott Viau
October 28, 2010

Maze Craze – Celebrate the season with a fun fall tradition

Scott Viau
October 14, 2010

Renovations planned for Jamrich

Scott Viau
September 23, 2010

‘Machete’ offers mixed arsenal of fun

Scott Viau
September 9, 2010

Television’s “Lost” a wonderful show

Scott Viau
June 3, 2010

Students hope for money at buyback

Scott Viau
April 22, 2010

Gay people should fight for their civil rights

Scott Viau
April 1, 2010

Lost

Scott Viau
March 11, 2010

The 82nd Academy Awards

Scott Viau
February 25, 2010

‘Michigan’ exhibit uncovers forgotten era

Scott Viau
January 14, 2010

‘Mr. Fox’ is indeed a fantastic film

Scott Viau
December 3, 2009

‘Carol’ puts a new spin on an old tale

Scott Viau
November 12, 2009

Outlook brings drag show to NMU

Scott Viau
November 5, 2009

‘Saw VI’ offers up the same messy plot

Scott Viau
October 29, 2009

‘Saw VI’ offers up the same messy plot

Scott Viau
October 29, 2009

The Rocky Horror Show

Scott Viau
October 22, 2009

‘Wild’ a beautiful and emotional film

Scott Viau
October 22, 2009

‘Whip It’ provides fun for everyone

Scott Viau
October 15, 2009

‘Capitalism’ is a thought-provoking film

Scott Viau
October 8, 2009

‘Pandorum’ fails with tired sci-fi plot

Scott Viau
October 1, 2009

Four-time Homecoming nom aims for win

Scott Viau
September 17, 2009

Wild girls can’t spice up ‘Sorority’

Scott Viau
September 17, 2009

The Vista explores a new vein of dark dramedy

Scott Viau
September 3, 2009

‘Basterds’ comes close to perfection

Scott Viau
August 27, 2009

Pixar soars to all new heights with ‘Up’

Scott Viau
June 4, 2009

‘Hell’ is a frightening and fun-filled film

Scott Viau
June 4, 2009

Exhibit shows Seuss as humanitarian

Scott Viau
April 16, 2009

‘Haunting’ reveals nothing but hot air

Scott Viau
April 9, 2009

Brugman, Janego win election

Scott Viau
April 14, 2011

Rally at the Capitol

Scott Viau
March 31, 2011

Bath salts – Bathing product banned in Marquette after misuse

Scott Viau
February 17, 2011

Marquette welcomes international students

Scott Viau
January 20, 2011

Russell appointed president of ASNMU

Scott Viau
January 13, 2011

Life beautiful without God

Scott Viau
October 28, 2010

‘Red’ fails to hit its intended target

Scott Viau
October 21, 2010

Send friend request to ‘Social Network’

Scott Viau
October 7, 2010

Facebook is a foe, not friend

Scott Viau
September 9, 2010

Sharp teeth, wit make ‘Piranha’ a hit

Scott Viau
August 26, 2010

Waters’ ‘Role Models’ a hilarious journey

Scott Viau
June 3, 2010

Lending a helping hand: Students ‘Spring into Service’ around Marquette

Scott Viau
April 8, 2010

‘Time Machine’ mostly joyless & a little lame

Scott Viau
April 1, 2010

‘Shutter Island’ all style, no substance

Scott Viau
February 25, 2010

‘Book of Eli’ won’t make you a believer

Scott Viau
January 21, 2010

Jeff Daniels comes to Marquette

Scott Viau
December 3, 2009

Quit or Die

Scott Viau
November 12, 2009

Although funny, ‘Lying’ falls a bit flat

Scott Viau
November 5, 2009

Ghouls and Goblins Haunt Forest Roberts Theatre

Scott Viau
October 29, 2009

Ghouls and Goblins Haunt Forest Roberts Theatre

Scott Viau
October 29, 2009

Kindle can’t replace essence of books

Scott Viau
October 22, 2009

The Rocky Horror Show

Scott Viau
October 22, 2009

Kindle can’t replace essence of books

Scott Viau
October 22, 2009

Otaku

Scott Viau
October 8, 2009

Talking with Tim O’Brien

Scott Viau
October 8, 2009

‘Jennifer’s Body’ worth checking out

Scott Viau
September 24, 2009

Wild girls can’t spice up ‘Sorority’

Scott Viau
September 17, 2009

The Vista explores a new vein of dark dramedy

Scott Viau
September 3, 2009

‘Final Destination’ crashes on arrival

Scott Viau
September 3, 2009

‘Basterds’ comes close to perfection

Scott Viau
August 27, 2009

‘Hell’ is a frightening and fun-filled film

Scott Viau
June 4, 2009

Pixar soars to all new heights with ‘Up’

Scott Viau
June 4, 2009

‘The Tempest’ rounds out 2008-09 FRT season

Scott Viau
April 16, 2009

‘Monsters’ makes for a fun family film

Scott Viau
April 2, 2009
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