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USE YOUR VOICE – NMU students hold signs in protest of a guest lecture titled, “Men and Women are Different,” hosted by Turning Point USA in Jamrich Hall. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Students use their voices in on-campus protest
February 13, 2025
SAFE SEX - Students participate in the Condom Carnival on campus. (Caden Sierra/NW)
Student Equity and Engagement Center hosts Condom Carnival
February 11, 2025
CIVIE ENGAGEMENT - Panelists on the Civic Engagement Panel held by Voices United worked together to answer questions asked by students in attendence.
Voices United hosts first Civic Engagement Panel, promotes community involvement
February 9, 2025
QUALITY TIME — Students show off their talent on the ice at a Valentine's Day-themed open skate.
Students skate the night away at Valentine’s open skate
February 9, 2025
PREPPING FOR SUCCESS — The NMU Foundation and NMU WellBeing show students how to apply for the university's donor funded scholarships.
NMU Foundation, WellBeing host Skill Builder on donor funded scholarships
February 3, 2025
Why I think Valentine's Day needs more love
Why I think Valentine’s Day needs more love
February 14, 2025
This AI image posted on the NMU Career Services Website under Events, has sparked individual protests from students. (Courtesy photo)
Dear NMU Career Services, how dare you use AI
February 12, 2025
One of the last standing pieces of the old Marquette General Hospital, now destroyed. I hope whatever replaces it can connect with as many people as its predecessor.
My hope for the ruins of Marquette General
February 10, 2025
A message received by TikTok users on Jan. 19 at midnight.
The TikTok ban and what happened after
February 10, 2025
KEEP AN EYE OUT — Wherever you look, there is some form of journalism, you might just not recognize it.
Journalism isn’t dying, it’s adapting
February 10, 2025
NMU's Student Nurses Association holds organ walk
NMU’s Student Nurses Association holds organ walk
February 16, 2025
A SHOW TO REMEMBER — Student dancers from Co/Lab take over 906 Bar and Grill and turn it into Alice's Wonderland.
Co/Lab Dance Company offers immersive experience in ‘Alice in Wonderland’
February 13, 2025
TRUE HEROS - The SNA gathers with NMU and Marquette community members to support those who save lives through organ donation.
Student Nurses Association to host Organ Donation Honor Walk
February 13, 2025
WINTER FUN - Spectators gather to support local athletes at the annual Irontown Rail Jam.
Thrills and chills: A celebration of winter sports in Negaunee
February 11, 2025
BIG SMILES — Bauer takes a minute from climbing to turn and smile. She is surrounded by rock and an incredible overhead view.
Profile — A hands-on love for nature
February 9, 2025
Profile — Former NMU player heads to NHL
Profile — Former NMU player heads to NHL
February 17, 2025
Womens basketball has victorious weekend downstate
Womens basketball has victorious weekend downstate
February 17, 2025
NMU Swim and Dive take on LSSU for Senior Day
NMU Swim and Dive take on LSSU for Senior Day
February 17, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW—NMU runners 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 weekend victorious
February 17, 2025
Caden Sierra/NW
Wildcats fall short in close battle with Grand Valley State as regionals approach
February 13, 2025
Caden Sierra/NW
Wildcats fall short in close battle with Grand Valley State as regionals approach
February 13, 2025
SAFE SEX - Students participate in the Condom Carnival on campus. (Caden Sierra/NW)
Student Equity and Engagement Center hosts Condom Carnival
February 11, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 27
Pizza Cat — Vol. 27
February 10, 2025
Wildcats dominate in Vandament Arena
Wildcats dominate in Vandament Arena
February 10, 2025
GA! GA! BALL! — NMU students get competitive at Wildcat Field Day.
NMU Special Events hosts Wildcat Field Day with great success
February 6, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Sophia Huhta
Carisa LaFernier and Ginger Shelifoe from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community answer questions about victim services or about domestic violence awareness in the Indigenous community. Other resources at the Domestic Violence Awareness and Wellness Workshop included a storytelling workshop and yoga.

Walking the Path Together hosts workshop focused on healing from domestic violence

Sophia Huhta, Contributing writer
December 1, 2021
KEEP WARM - NMU's Student Nurses Association collected new socks for those in need during the month of October. They placed collection boxes around campus including in Jamrich, West Science and the dorms.

Nursing students collect socks for those in need

Sophia Huhta, Contributing writer
October 28, 2021
Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair

Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair

Sophia Huhta, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2021
HEALING WITH FOOD – Rebecca M. Webster is the keynote speaker for this year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day and will be talking about the importance of seed keeping and Indigenous food sovereignty as it relates to healing for Indigenous people. Her talk will open the evening ceremony at 6 p.m.

Keynote speaker for Indigenous Peoples’ Day to speak about seed keeping, healing

Sophia Huhta, Contributing writer
October 8, 2021
The Center of Native American Studies is partnering with the Department of Social Work to start the Walking the Path Together program. The program has been helping students get into Native communities and work with volunteer agencies.

Partnership helps heal generational wounds in Indigenous communities

Sophia Huhta, Contributing writer
September 24, 2021
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Wildpups therapy dogs return to campus

Sophia Huhta, contributing writer
September 14, 2021
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Blossom Bird brings bubble tea to Marquette

Sophia Huhta, contributing writer
September 7, 2021
New degree program for sustainable business practices

New degree program for sustainable business practices

Sophia Huhta, Contributing Writer
August 31, 2021
Sam Rush/NW

Students look forward to Marquette summer community events

Sophia Huhta
April 16, 2021
HISTORICAL HYMNS— Pictured Anthony Brown performing for the fall 2019 showcase on labor. This event is meant to observe the industries and issues the workers had when they first came to the U.P. The performance will be played at the virtual event running from April 9 to April 30.

Beaumier Center showcases historical U.P. industry through performance

Sophia Huhta
April 8, 2021
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Instruction on skeptics: Anthropology course teaches myth and mystery

Sophia Huhta
March 25, 2021
Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Meyer GIFTING GOODNESS— Jakob Lippert (left), Dallas St. Onge, Mackenzie Meyer, Amber Essenmacher (right). The CSE staff has been planning Spread Goodness Week since January. The book drive is a way to spread goodness by spreading knowledge.

A week to spread goodness

Sophia Huhta
March 10, 2021
Photo courtesy of Lt. Col. Timothy Harris. AT THE FINISH LINE—The cadets finished all the events in around seven hours, placing 9th among 29 total teams. The event takes place in Lacrosse Wisconsin over the weekend.

ROTC cadets attend Northern Warfare Challenge, place 9th

Sophia Huhta
February 25, 2021
Photo courtesy of David Hixenbaugh COLD CLIMBING— RE253, intro to ice climbing is offered twice a year during the winter semester. Students travel to Munising and learn how to ice climb in the field. COLD CLIMBING-- RE253, intro to ice climbing is offered twice a year during the winter semester. Students travel to Munising and learn how to ice climb in the field.

Ice climbing course keeps students active in chilling winter

Sophia Huhta
February 17, 2021
Photo of the student art gallery

Student art gallery shares upcoming events, history

Sophia Huhta
February 8, 2021
Maggie Duly/NW TO ACCEPT OR NOT­—Graduate assistant T Guzman sifts through recent submissions to Passages North for next spring’s edition. Passages North’s 40th edition cover was designed by Associate English Professor Monica McFawn.

Exploring creativity through Passages North

Sophia Huhta
February 26, 2020
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