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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 Sophie Hillmeyer
Located on the north side of NMU’s campus, the Jacobetti Complex will receive a $28.6 million renovation after a capital outlay proposal was approved by the state in December. A review of 11 different architectural firms’ bids on the renovation proposal will take place in May. Photo by Sophie Hillmeyer

Jacobetti improvements move forward

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 25, 2019
Col. Don Christensen speaks on sexual assault in the U.S. military. Photo by Sophie Hillmeyer

Retired Air Force prosecutor speaks on sexual assault

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 28, 2019
Student livestreamers earn awards in sports broadcasting

Student livestreamers earn awards in sports broadcasting

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 14, 2019
The Marquette City Commission voted 4 to 3 to opt out of the ordinance to allow commercialized recreational marijuana sales. Photo by Kelsii Kyto

Commission opts out with narrow vote

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 28, 2019
Students gather for refreshments and prizes during Invent@NMU’s event to celebrate the installation of their kiosk. Attendees were given the opportunity to enter a drawing for a free iPad and spin a wheel to win swag. Sophie Hillmeyer/NW

Invent@NMU hosts ‘New Year, New Ideas’

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 14, 2019
Economics professor co-edits book

Economics professor co-edits book

Sophie Hillmeyer
January 30, 2019
New grad programs proposed

New grad programs proposed

Sophie Hillmeyer
January 24, 2019
Volunteers prepare donated food at the Warming Center Photo by Kat Torreano

Winter food need

Sophie Hillmeyer
December 6, 2018
A pile of snow accumulates on a snowy day near the PEIF and Superior Dome this week. Marquette recently broke a record for daily snowfall this November. Photo by Kat Torreano

NMUPD raises awareness for winter safety

Sophie Hillmeyer
November 29, 2018
AAUW invites students to network with local professionals

AAUW invites students to network with local professionals

Sophie Hillmeyer
November 8, 2018
Junior speech language and hearing sciences major Jessica Podlesak reach- es for an item on a shelf with junior sports science major Maddie Hagg. Photo by: Kat Torreano

Food pantry continues to feed students

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 26, 2018
ASNMU President Cody Mayer leads a Student Finance Committee (SFC) meeting Wednesday as acting ASNMU Treasurer. An affirmative three-fourths vote of no confidence officially removed Norah Johnson as Treasurer. Photo by: Tim Eggert

ASNMU removes treasurer with vote of no confidence

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 18, 2018
SFC brings life to campus

SFC brings life to campus

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 4, 2018
An onlooker watches waves roll in near Black Rocks in Presque Isle Park. As the season changes, Lake Superior becomes more unpredictable and officials warn swimmers to enjoy the lake with caution. Last October, two visitors died after being swept off Black Rocks during a storm. Photo by Jacob Damer

Water incident sparks safety concerns

Sophie Hillmeyer
September 27, 2018
Private donations double

Private donations double

Sophie Hillmeyer
September 13, 2018
Sonderegger Symposium returns

Sonderegger Symposium returns

Sophie Hillmeyer
September 6, 2018
Marquette community members gather alongside NMU students to enjoy a day on the University Center’s lawn, learning about different organizations and businesses throughout their community. Photo Courtesy of ABC10

Fall Fest engages community

Sophie Hillmeyer
August 30, 2018
Pamphlets regarding healthy relationships, Condoms and other resources were made available at the Embrace Your Voice event by the Marquette Women’s Center and Planned Parenthood. Photo by: Kat Torreano

Embrace Your Voice event held at Ore Dock

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 26, 2018
First Presbyterian Church is located at 120 N. Front St., Marquette. Photo by: Neil Flavin

Church offers ACT resources

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 5, 2018
From left to right sit candidates James Pridemore, Connor Loftus, Cody Mayer and Anthony Rospierski. Photo by: Sophie Hillmeyer

ASNMU holds debate

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 29, 2018
Career services offers advice on upcoming job fair

Career services offers advice on upcoming job fair

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 20, 2018
The ASNMU office, located in the University Center, is currently working on a new NMU app.

ASNMU works to develop new NMU app, revamps old app

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 1, 2018

How to avoid the flu this season

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 8, 2018
NMU Institutional Research shows program trends

NMU Institutional Research shows program trends

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 18, 2019
New campaign aims to increase involvement

New campaign aims to increase involvement

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 4, 2019
The power of language: English grad student discusses microaggressions

The power of language: English grad student discusses microaggressions

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 21, 2019
University Center renovations on track

University Center renovations on track

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 21, 2019
Committee discusses new ideas for NMU’s future

Committee discusses new ideas for NMU’s future

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 7, 2019
Documentaries are stories, not facts

Documentaries are stories, not facts

Sophie Hillmeyer
January 30, 2019
ASNMU pres. runs for office

ASNMU pres. runs for office

Sophie Hillmeyer
January 24, 2019
Committee forms to collect new ideas

Committee forms to collect new ideas

Sophie Hillmeyer
December 6, 2018
Students show art

Students show art

Sophie Hillmeyer
November 15, 2018
Photo courtesy of Gaby Eyzaguirre Musicians from one of Michigan’s most popular Latin bands, Orquesta Tradición, play for attendees at a dance workshop during a Latino Heritage celebration sponsored by NMU’s Latino Student Union.

Latinx students hold event

Sophie Hillmeyer
November 1, 2018
Learning to redefine our comfort zone

Learning to redefine our comfort zone

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 26, 2018
Participants from the Youth Archaeology Field School explore Grand Island with rangers from the Hiawatha National Forest. Photo courtesy of Betsy Rutz

Annual Archaeology Fair returns to MQT

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 18, 2018
Erickson travels for EAN

Erickson travels for EAN

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 11, 2018
Substance abuse continues

Substance abuse continues

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 4, 2018
Firearm policy ‘absolutely works’

Firearm policy ‘absolutely works’

Sophie Hillmeyer
September 20, 2018
SFC seeking new members

SFC seeking new members

Sophie Hillmeyer
September 6, 2018
Junior environmental studies and sustainability majors Gwen Czarnik and Sam Lievense enjoy a paddle around Bunting Lake at the EcoReps orientation last week. Photo courtesy of Olivia Walcott

EcoReps organization sprouts from sustainability roots

Sophie Hillmeyer
August 30, 2018
Elise Walde, senior psychology major, Natalie Brown, senior environmental studies and sustainability major, Patrick Gamble, junior environmental studies and sustainability major, Tiffani Schelske (back), junior environmental studies and sustainability major, Marissa Landstrom (front), junior environmental studies and sustainability major

Let’s talk sustainability

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 27, 2018
Referendum questions pass during ASNMU election

Referendum questions pass during ASNMU election

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 12, 2018
Two referendum questions to be featured on ASNMU ballot

Two referendum questions to be featured on ASNMU ballot

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 2, 2018
Students prepare with job fair

Students prepare with job fair

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 22, 2018
Forum to help NMU better welcome international students

Forum to help NMU better welcome international students

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 1, 2018
The sorority sisters of the NMU chapter of Kappa Xi Delta will be recruiting new members during Feb. 12 to 17 Photo coutesy of Caitlin Miner

New sorority looks to recruit more members

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 8, 2018
ASNMU votes tallied

ASNMU votes tallied

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 11, 2019

Female travelers should stay vigilant

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 4, 2019
Actualizing aspirations

Actualizing aspirations

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 28, 2019
Consent and relationships workshop to be held

Consent and relationships workshop to be held

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 28, 2019
Hemmila

Changes in legislature create new conversations

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 14, 2019
Three-minute thesis returns

Three-minute thesis returns

Sophie Hillmeyer
January 30, 2019
Cross-country skiers forge up a steep slope at last years Noquemanon Ski Marathon. This three-day event attracts over 1,500 cross-country skiers each year and is one of the top three largest in the nation. Photo courtesy of Andy Gregg at MQT Photo

Skiers travel cross-country for marathon

Sophie Hillmeyer
January 24, 2019
State approves proposal to renovate Jacobetti Complex

State approves proposal to renovate Jacobetti Complex

Sophie Hillmeyer
January 17, 2019
Senior art exhibition returns

Senior art exhibition returns

Sophie Hillmeyer
November 29, 2018
UMBTC offers free tours

UMBTC offers free tours

Sophie Hillmeyer
November 8, 2018
ASNMU appoints new treasurer

ASNMU appoints new treasurer

Sophie Hillmeyer
November 1, 2018
Cabin Research Underway

Cabin Research Underway

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 26, 2018
Nurses to donate socks to homeless

Nurses to donate socks to homeless

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 18, 2018
Doug Kozma and Mary Jukuri lead forum attendees through details of proposed changes to campus. Options such as relocating programs in the Jacobetti Center were proposed.

Campus planners seek input from students and faculty on campus improvements

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 10, 2018
NMU President Fritz Erickson and ASNMU President Cody Mayer reveal a bronze statue of a wildcat during homecoming week. Placed outside of Jamrich Hall, the statue was donated by the estate of Gil Ziegler. Photo by Kelsii Kyto

NMU unveils wildcat statue

Sophie Hillmeyer
September 27, 2018
The Marquette Area Blues Festival began with a night open to the community free of charge on Friday headlined by Chicago native singer/songwriter Jimmy Nick. Photo courtesy of Sophie Hillmeyer/NW

Bass strings wobble at 15th annual Blues Festival

Sophie Hillmeyer
September 6, 2018
The Walk for Alzheimer’s participants prepare for the event with the help of volunteers. Marquette is among the 600 different communities who walk two miles to raise awareness and create support for those with the disease. Photo courtest of Kristin Rossi

Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Marquette

Sophie Hillmeyer
September 6, 2018
Marquette residents from all walks of life will attend the fourth annual, two day event, Harbor Fest on August 24 and 25. HarborFest is not just for music, either. A classic car and motorcycle show, fishing competition and more will take place. Photo courtesy of Marquette West Rotary

HarborFest: a music festival for everyone

Sophie Hillmeyer
June 8, 2018
Community members march from the Berry Events Center to the Marquette Commons to promote activism and advocate for scienctific policy during Marquette’s March for Science. Photo courtesy of March for Science Marquette

Community gathers for second annual March for Science

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 19, 2018
Results are in for ASNMU election

Results are in for ASNMU election

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 5, 2018
ASNMU elections approaching

ASNMU elections approaching

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 27, 2018
Public servants offer advice

Public servants offer advice

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 15, 2018
Two NMU students were arrested after allegedly committing larceny from the locker rooms of the PEIF. Photo by: Emma Case

Larceny at PEIF results in student arrests

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 15, 2018
Lehmberg

Professors share reflections on communism

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 1, 2018
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