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The North Wind
Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
NMU students bug out over new club on campus
January 21, 2025
GET ACTIVE - The ORC is hosting their first drop-in cross-country skiing and fat tire bike rental event. The QR code on the bottom right gives directions to where the event will be held. Graphic courtesy of NMU Rec Sports.
Students get active with free ORC event
January 20, 2025
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
The Lake of the Clouds at the Porcupine Mountains, less than 10 miles away from the proposed Copperwood Mine site.
Tessman’s revoked support on the Copperwood Mine
January 24, 2025
Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend's family
Opinion- What to do and not to do when meeting your boyfriend’s family
January 20, 2025
FINDING RESOURCES — Textbooks can be resourced from libraries and local thrift stores.
Opinion – The Best Books Aren’t Bought
January 14, 2025
MAKING THE CHOICE- Above is just five of the many different majors that are offered at NMU.
Opinion — Is picking a major the most important decision of your life?
January 13, 2025
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
FACULTY FEATURE - Students, faculty and community members gather to view the new faculty exhibit at the NMU Devos Art Museum.
Devos art exhibit brings faculty talent to forefront
January 23, 2025
The Power of Education in Refugee Camps
The Power of Education in Refugee Camps
January 22, 2025
GETTING CRAFTY — Students visualize goals and dreams for the new year by creating vision boards in the NMU commuter lounge.
Getting creative with vision boards
January 21, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
WINNING WILDCATS—The NMU Nordic Skiing team picked up a total of three gold medals this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Kjetil Baanerud.
Ski teams end weekend successful
January 24, 2025
Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week
Hockey gets first sweep of the year heading into Tech Week
January 24, 2025
TAKING A HIT — Two athletes on the NMU Women's Wrestling team grapple during practice.
Women’s wrestling ends weekend successfully
January 23, 2025
BOUNCE BACK - After 2 tough losses at Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud St. the 'Cats look to get back on track as they head south for the start of conference play.
Women’s basketball plays three games in first week back from break
January 23, 2025
ROAD TRIP — The men's basketball team lost to Michigan Tech over the weekend and will soon leave for their final road trip of the season before GLIAC play.
Men’s basketball ends week at home in a split
January 23, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24
Pizza Cat — Vol. 24
January 21, 2025
Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair
Students connect in Jamrich for Student Organization Fair
January 15, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 23
Pizza Cat — Vol. 23
January 13, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Shaina James

ASNMU has promising future

Shaina James
April 11, 2013

ASNMU Judiciary full, focused on improvement

Shaina James
April 4, 2013

ASNMU board approves second ASNMUJ member

Shaina James
March 28, 2013

ASNMU debates set for Friday

Shaina James
March 28, 2013

ASNMU considers finances

Shaina James
March 21, 2013

Olympic board vote could leave USOEC with an uncertain future

Shaina James
February 21, 2013

Alumni honored for education methods

Shaina James
February 7, 2013

Enrich college life, attend lectures

Shaina James
January 31, 2013

Kindness in community noticed

Shaina James
January 31, 2013

Meth lab discovered on Presque Isle

Shaina James
January 24, 2013

Student drowning labeled accidental

Shaina James
January 24, 2013

Participate in MLK Day events

Shaina James
January 17, 2013

Police investigate soccer player drowning

Shaina James
December 6, 2012

Respect nature, act responsibly

Shaina James
November 29, 2012

Dated music tires students

Shaina James
October 18, 2012

NMU leading rusher could face time in jail

Shaina James
October 11, 2012

Student funeral planned

Shaina James
September 20, 2012

Poor range for WiMAX

Shaina James
September 13, 2012

Commencement speaker announced

Shaina James
April 26, 2012

Provost to be approved by Board

Shaina James
April 19, 2012

Choices needed for summer classes

Shaina James
April 12, 2012

Emergency response plan needs awareness

Shaina James
March 29, 2012

NMU provost candidates announced

Shaina James
March 22, 2012

Survey about weapons on campus

Shaina James
March 1, 2012

Graduate student conducts survey

Shaina James
February 23, 2012

NMU hockey televised nationally

Shaina James
February 16, 2012

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

Shaina James
February 16, 2012

Fear shouldn’t stop a vacation

Shaina James
February 9, 2012

Financial Aid extends hours for FAFSA help for students

Shaina James
February 2, 2012

Starbucks patio completely smoke-free

Shaina James
February 2, 2012

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

Shaina James
January 26, 2012

WiMAX dongles now available for students with Macs

Shaina James
January 26, 2012

Internet censorship bills postponed

Shaina James
January 26, 2012

MGH recognized for breast cancer imaging program

Shaina James
January 19, 2012

Board purchases house near campus

Shaina James
January 19, 2012

Students’ charges reduced in stolen property cases

Shaina James
December 8, 2011

Cabinet offers various campus expertise

Shaina James
December 8, 2011

Bomb threats damper Black Friday shopping

Shaina James
December 1, 2011

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

Shaina James
November 17, 2011

Jamrich Hall plans sent for approval to demolish current buildings

Shaina James
November 10, 2011

Extra credit brings up questions

Shaina James
November 3, 2011

Adjuncts approve to join AAUP

Shaina James
October 28, 2011

Bike thefts go unreported to the local authorities

Shaina James
October 20, 2011

Mandatory drug testing at schools is unconstitutional

Shaina James
October 20, 2011

Jamrich renovation options laid out

Shaina James
October 13, 2011

Board approves budget for current year

Shaina James
October 6, 2011

Adjuncts receive ballots to vote on joining AAUP

Shaina James
September 29, 2011

Adjuncts seek representation by the American Association of University Professors

Shaina James
September 22, 2011

NMU Mac users will soon have access to WiMAX

Shaina James
September 15, 2011

Social networking sites don’t belong in the classroom

Shaina James
September 8, 2011

Discussion of a smoke-free campus reopened

Shaina James
September 8, 2011

24-hour lounge maybe discontinued due to lack of use

Shaina James
September 1, 2011

Residence halls near capacity

Shaina James
September 1, 2011

Event held for brain tumor center

Shaina James
April 20, 2011
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