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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
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 Shaina James

ASNMU has promising future

Shaina James
April 11, 2013

ASNMU debates set for Friday

Shaina James
March 28, 2013

Alumni honored for education methods

Shaina James
February 7, 2013

Meth lab discovered on Presque Isle

Shaina James
January 24, 2013

Police investigate soccer player drowning

Shaina James
December 6, 2012

NMU leading rusher could face time in jail

Shaina James
October 11, 2012

Choices needed for summer classes

Shaina James
April 12, 2012

Survey about weapons on campus

Shaina James
March 1, 2012

Ski race offered for everyone who can ‘bear’ the cold

Shaina James
February 16, 2012

Starbucks patio completely smoke-free

Shaina James
February 2, 2012

Internet censorship bills postponed

Shaina James
January 26, 2012

Students’ charges reduced in stolen property cases

Shaina James
December 8, 2011

Students arrested: Six NMU hockey players charged with possession of stolen property

Shaina James
November 17, 2011

Adjuncts approve to join AAUP

Shaina James
October 28, 2011

Jamrich renovation options laid out

Shaina James
October 13, 2011

Adjuncts seek representation by the American Association of University Professors

Shaina James
September 22, 2011

Discussion of a smoke-free campus reopened

Shaina James
September 8, 2011

Event held for brain tumor center

Shaina James
April 21, 2011

ASNMU Judiciary full, focused on improvement

Shaina James
April 4, 2013

Olympic board vote could leave USOEC with an uncertain future

Shaina James
February 21, 2013

Kindness in community noticed

Shaina James
January 31, 2013

Participate in MLK Day events

Shaina James
January 17, 2013

Dated music tires students

Shaina James
October 18, 2012

Poor range for WiMAX

Shaina James
September 13, 2012

Provost to be approved by Board

Shaina James
April 19, 2012

NMU provost candidates announced

Shaina James
March 22, 2012

NMU hockey televised nationally

Shaina James
February 16, 2012

Financial Aid extends hours for FAFSA help for students

Shaina James
February 2, 2012

WiMAX dongles now available for students with Macs

Shaina James
January 26, 2012

Board purchases house near campus

Shaina James
January 19, 2012

Bomb threats damper Black Friday shopping

Shaina James
December 1, 2011

Extra credit brings up questions

Shaina James
November 3, 2011

Bike thefts go unreported to the local authorities

Shaina James
October 20, 2011

Board approves budget for current year

Shaina James
October 6, 2011

NMU Mac users will soon have access to WiMAX

Shaina James
September 15, 2011

24-hour lounge maybe discontinued due to lack of use

Shaina James
September 1, 2011

ASNMU board approves second ASNMUJ member

Shaina James
March 28, 2013

ASNMU considers finances

Shaina James
March 21, 2013

Enrich college life, attend lectures

Shaina James
January 31, 2013

Student drowning labeled accidental

Shaina James
January 24, 2013

Respect nature, act responsibly

Shaina James
November 29, 2012

Student funeral planned

Shaina James
September 20, 2012

Commencement speaker announced

Shaina James
April 26, 2012

Emergency response plan needs awareness

Shaina James
March 29, 2012

Graduate student conducts survey

Shaina James
February 23, 2012

Fear shouldn’t stop a vacation

Shaina James
February 9, 2012

False reports of Joe Pa’s passing went out before death

Shaina James
January 26, 2012

MGH recognized for breast cancer imaging program

Shaina James
January 19, 2012

Cabinet offers various campus expertise

Shaina James
December 8, 2011

Jamrich Hall plans sent for approval to demolish current buildings

Shaina James
November 10, 2011

Mandatory drug testing at schools is unconstitutional

Shaina James
October 20, 2011

Adjuncts receive ballots to vote on joining AAUP

Shaina James
September 29, 2011

Social networking sites don’t belong in the classroom

Shaina James
September 8, 2011

Residence halls near capacity

Shaina James
September 1, 2011
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