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OFFICIAL SIGNING — President Brock Tessman formally signs the Okanagan Charter on April 26. The charter is a commitment by NMU to support and implement holistic health programs and initiatives for students, staff and faculty.
Tessman signs Okanagan Charter, committing to holistic health for NMU
April 28, 2023
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
April 27, 2023
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
April 27, 2023
EARTH FEST — Environmental student organizations collaborated to host Earth Fest during the ninth annual Andertons Earth Week at NMU. Pictured: Jonas Trombetta, Hoop House (left) and Mary Kelly, Gamma Theta Upsilon and Hoop House (right).
GTU celebrates ninth annual Anderton’s Earth Week with Earth Fest
April 26, 2023
THE AMAN PROJECT — The Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas and NMUs philosophy department is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the Aman Project, a humanitarian organization located in Istanbul, Turkey, that supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers are in need of assistance. Donation are encouraged but not required to enter the events raffle.
Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas raises funds for Aman Project
April 26, 2023
HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.
Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?
May 5, 2023
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
May 2, 2023
Editorial — Best of The North Wind 22-23
Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23
April 26, 2023
REFLECTIONS — I am posing at South Haven beach during sunset. With graduation approaching swiftly, I wanted to reflect on my college experience and how it has positively impacted my character and outlook on life.
Opinion — Leaping into the unknown
April 26, 2023
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dances production of Grease
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dance’s production of “Grease”
April 25, 2023
HOCKEY FANS — Tessman and his family at a Red Wings hockey game in March. They are still rocking the NMU gear in Detroit.
Brock’s backstory: President Tessman’s journey through running, teaching and finding balance
April 21, 2023
Premier bridal show launches at NMU’s Northern Center
April 21, 2023
THE THEORY OF NOTHING — Up-and-coming hip hop artist, Sophia Gielniak, recently released her album The Theory of Nothing - PHI-3PO on YouTube and Soundcloud delving into nontraditional hip hop that uses academic and philosophical language.
The Theory of Nothing – PHI-3PO: an academic hip-hop album
April 12, 2023
AGAINST ALL ODDS — Joseph Calderon poses next to the land acknowledgment sign, located in the academic mall, that denotes that NMU is on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi Indians. Calderon enrolled at NMU in 2021, returning to higher education after failing at other institutions along the West Coast.
Exceeding expectations: Joseph Calderon’s return to higher education
April 12, 2023
GROUP PHOTO - Steve Burns with Platform Personalities. Burns sent a video of himself to the student organization to help promote the event.
Platform Personalities on Steve Burns: Mental health, childhood nostalgia, Marquette winters
April 12, 2023
TEE UP — Eric Yun finished the season with performances that are now in the NMU record book. He will return next year for his senior season.
M Golf: ‘Cats finish season strong, Sprecher ties GLIAC record 137
April 28, 2023
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
April 28, 2023
HUNTING — The Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)
Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games
April 21, 2023
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.
All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.
Midnight Madness at the PEIF
April 14, 2023

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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
NMU Institutional Research shows program trends

NMU Institutional Research shows program trends

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 18, 2019
ASNMU votes tallied

ASNMU votes tallied

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 11, 2019

Female travelers should stay vigilant

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 4, 2019
New campaign aims to increase involvement

New campaign aims to increase involvement

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 4, 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
Actualizing aspirations

Actualizing aspirations

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 28, 2019
The power of language: English grad student discusses microaggressions

The power of language: English grad student discusses microaggressions

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 21, 2019
Student livestreamers earn awards in sports broadcasting

Student livestreamers earn awards in sports broadcasting

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 14, 2019
Consent and relationships workshop to be held

Consent and relationships workshop to be held

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 28, 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
University Center renovations on track

University Center renovations on track

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 21, 2019
Hemmila

Changes in legislature create new conversations

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 14, 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

[email protected] hosts ‘New Year, New Ideas’

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 14, 2019
Committee discusses new ideas for NMU’s future

Committee discusses new ideas for NMU’s future

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 7, 2019
Three-minute thesis returns

Three-minute thesis returns

Sophie Hillmeyer
January 30, 2019
Economics professor co-edits book

Economics professor co-edits book

Sophie Hillmeyer
January 30, 2019
Documentaries are stories, not facts

Documentaries are stories, not facts

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
New grad programs proposed

New grad programs proposed

Sophie Hillmeyer
January 24, 2019
ASNMU pres. runs for office

ASNMU pres. runs for office

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

State approves proposal to renovate Jacobetti Complex

Sophie Hillmeyer
January 17, 2019
Volunteers prepare donated food at the Warming Center Photo by Kat Torreano

Winter food need

Sophie Hillmeyer
December 6, 2018
Committee forms to collect new ideas

Committee forms to collect new ideas

Sophie Hillmeyer
December 6, 2018
Senior art exhibition returns

Senior art exhibition returns

Sophie Hillmeyer
November 29, 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
Students show art

Students show art

Sophie Hillmeyer
November 15, 2018
UMBTC offers free tours

UMBTC offers free tours

Sophie Hillmeyer
November 8, 2018
AAUW invites students to network with local professionals

AAUW invites students to network with local professionals

Sophie Hillmeyer
November 8, 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
ASNMU appoints new treasurer

ASNMU appoints new treasurer

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

Learning to redefine our comfort zone

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 26, 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
Cabin Research Underway

Cabin Research Underway

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
Nurses to donate socks to homeless

Nurses to donate socks to homeless

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 18, 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
Erickson travels for EAN

Erickson travels for EAN

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 11, 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
SFC brings life to campus

SFC brings life to campus

Sophie Hillmeyer
October 4, 2018
Substance abuse continues

Substance abuse continues

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
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
Firearm policy ‘absolutely works’

Firearm policy ‘absolutely works’

Sophie Hillmeyer
September 20, 2018
Private donations double

Private donations double

Sophie Hillmeyer
September 13, 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
SFC seeking new members

SFC seeking new members

Sophie Hillmeyer
September 6, 2018
Sonderegger Symposium returns

Sonderegger Symposium returns

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Referendum questions pass during ASNMU election

Referendum questions pass during ASNMU election

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 12, 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
Results are in for ASNMU election

Results are in for ASNMU election

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 5, 2018
Two referendum questions to be featured on ASNMU ballot

Two referendum questions to be featured on ASNMU ballot

Sophie Hillmeyer
April 2, 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
ASNMU elections approaching

ASNMU elections approaching

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 27, 2018
Students prepare with job fair

Students prepare with job fair

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 22, 2018
Career services offers advice on upcoming job fair

Career services offers advice on upcoming job fair

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 20, 2018
Public servants offer advice

Public servants offer advice

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 15, 2018
Forum to help NMU better welcome international students

Forum to help NMU better welcome international students

Sophie Hillmeyer
March 1, 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
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
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

How to avoid the flu this season

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 8, 2018
Lehmberg

Professors share reflections on communism

Sophie Hillmeyer
February 1, 2018
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