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MUSIC CONFERENCE - NMU Jazz Combo (pictured below the staircase) performing after attending the collegiate reception at the 18th Annual Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids. NMU NAfME (pictured at the top of the stairs) also attended the collegiate reception.
NMU music students attend Annual Michigan Music Conference
January 26, 2023
Graphic of two ice skates on a light blue background
Winter Fest kicks off this Friday, features collaboration with student organizations
January 26, 2023
SLFP — Students interested in gaining leadership experience should stop by the Student Leader Fellowship Program’s upcoming informational hot chocolate tablings every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for the next three weeks from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Jamrich. SLFP is a two-year program building new leaders of NMU, the Marquette community and beyond.
SLFP encourages student leadership, gaining volunteer experience
January 24, 2023
NMU International Studies Program
Study abroad informational sessions to be hosted weekly
January 23, 2023
FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO - Students play bingo at a wild west themed bingo night in September. PrimeTime Productions to host Yooper Bingo tonight.
PrimeTime Productions to host U.P. themed bingo
January 20, 2023
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
January 26, 2023
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
January 25, 2023
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
January 24, 2023
Opinion — Is it me or is it my professor?
Opinion — Is it me or is it my professor?
January 20, 2023
Opinion — Review of “Skinamarink”
Opinion — Review of “Skinamarink”
January 20, 2023
Author Colin Clancy
NMU Alumni Releases Debut Novel “Ski Bum”
December 13, 2022
ART POSTER - Award winning poster for the SAG art competition. The pieces chosen to be in the display include submissions from students in many different majors.
SAG brings Monsters and Mythos to campus library
December 13, 2022
From right to left, Sarah ONeill and Alex Belz (Assistant News Editor).
The North Wind Celebrates 50 Years of student voices, independent journalism
December 9, 2022
Holiday Masquerade Ball raises funds for Families Against Narcotics
December 9, 2022
Warning Sign in Negaunees Old Town
Local Filmmakers Discuss Iron Town Documentary, Negaunee’s Abandoned Old Town
December 8, 2022
BOWING OUT—NMU sophomore guard Samantha Potter goes up for the contested layup over two Davenport defenders last season. The NMU Womens basketball team is going up against Lake State and Ferris State and hopes to improve both defense and offensive strategies.
W Basketball: ‘Cats looking forward, tough road trip ahead
January 26, 2023
FIERCE RIVALRY — NMU and Tech go head to head on the court last weekend. Next, they go up against the top four teams in the GLIAC, including Ferris State on the road.
M Basketball: Wildcats on the road, face tough test ahead
January 26, 2023
GEAR UP - Serkowski believes having basic knowledge of how to defend yourself is vital to your safety and teaches Self-Defense 101 in order to help students do just that.
Self-Defense 101 teaches students basic defense skills
January 24, 2023
LOOK AHEAD - Star guard Max Bjorklund led all scorers with 22 points in the win over Tech. Bjorklund is also on the Bevo Francis award top-100 watchlist.
M Basketball: NMU dominates Tech 90-65, Falls to GVST snapping 8-game win streak
January 18, 2023
GET READY - The Mens Hockey team warms up in the Berry to get ready for this weekend at Ferris State. The Cats are coming off a weekend split with the MIchigan Tech Huskies.
M Hockey: NMU splits with Tech, heads to Ferris before mid-season break
December 9, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Tim Eggert
NW archives

City Commission candidates file for election

April 25, 2019
Summers.

Whitmer appoints U.P. resident to BOT, fills vacancy

April 18, 2019
The North Wind reduces deficit by 20%

The North Wind reduces deficit by 20%

April 17, 2019
Caleb S. Anderson was arraigned March 21 upon six counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and released March 25 on a personal recognizance bond. Photo by Tim Eggert

Preliminary hearing to be held for man accused of serial criminal sexual conduct

April 11, 2019
Stabenow

Stabenow accepts invitation to speak

April 4, 2019
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and 109th District state representative Sara Cambensy. Photo by Tim Eggert

Democratic state officials host town hall

March 28, 2019
Caleb S. Anderson was arraigned March 21 upon six counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and released March 25 on a personal recognizance bond. Photo by Tim Eggert

Man accused of serial criminal sexual conduct released on bond

March 28, 2019
NMUPD and the Marquette Police Department arrested Caleb Scott Anderson Friday in relation to multiple reports of 4th degree criminal sexual conduct on NMUs campus and in the city of Marquette. NW Photo Archives

Arraignment set for man charged with butt-grabbings on campus

March 21, 2019
Reform free speech codes before executive order

Reform free speech codes before executive order

March 20, 2019
High temperatures and rainfall have caused increased runoff, leading to ponding on streets. A nearly two-feet deep puddle formed and was reported at the corner of Center Street and Ontario Avenue. Photo by Tim Eggert

Melt and rain increase runoff

March 14, 2019
Farrar

Letters claim ‘reasonable cause to believe’ female profs. paid less

February 28, 2019
NMU alumnus and past administrator dies

NMU alumnus and past administrator dies

February 28, 2019
NMU Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Mahaney gives a thumbs-up at a previous meeting. Tim Eggert/NW

BOT approves 1 percent increase in housing and dining rates

February 21, 2019
The NMU College of Business is located in Cohodas Hall. NW Photo Archives

Profs. file lawsuit against NMU

February 15, 2019
Recently appointed trustee dies

Recently appointed trustee dies

February 14, 2019
Guiancarlo “Carlo” Estupigan sketches in a notebook. The 25-year-old sophomore fish and wildlife management major was found dead Sunday near the Yellow Dog River after missing for three days. Photo courtesy of NMU Marketing and Communications Office.

NMU remembers deceased student

January 30, 2019
Guiancarlo B. Estupigan. Photo courtesy of Northern Michigan University.

NMU to honor deceased student by lowering flag

January 28, 2019
Guiancarlo B. Estupigan. Photo courtesy of Marquette County Sheriffs Office.

Missing NMU student found dead after 3-day search, 300 feet from road

January 28, 2019
Marchers gather on Pennsylvania Avenue for the third Women’s March. Photo by Tim Eggert

Third Women’s March on Washington D.C. brings smaller crowds, higher energy

January 24, 2019
Local homeless solutions falling short

Local homeless solutions falling short

January 17, 2019
NMU President Fritz Erickson explains details of the Strategic Resource Allocation Implementation Task Force Report to the Board of Trustees at its final meeting in December. Photo by: Tim Eggert

Erickson delivers ITF report

January 17, 2019
Then Republican National Committee Chair George Bush speaks to graduates at the 1973 fall commencement. The 41st president died on Friday after suffering from a form of Parkinson’s Disease. Photo courtesy of Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives

Remembering President Bush

December 6, 2018
LaPlante

Lawsuit alleges “retaliation” led to former student’s expulsion

November 29, 2018
Political science department head Carter Wilson stands with onlookers at the Marquette County Democrats watch party as election results trickle in. Michigan’s election received the highest voter turnout in 50 years. Photo by Sophie Hillmeyer

Michigan election results

November 8, 2018
NMU agrees to settle in mental health policy case

NMU agrees to settle in mental health policy case

November 1, 2018
Temple Beth Sholom board member Aaron Scholnik addresses community members who gathered Monday for a candlelight vigil. The vigil was held to honor the 11 lives lost in a mass shooting which took place Saturday at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Photo by: Kat Torreano

Community reacts to synagogue massacre

November 1, 2018
Former U.P. senator endorses Whitmer

Former U.P. senator endorses Whitmer

October 26, 2018
Young

Snyder appoints BOT replacements

October 23, 2018
Hart

BOT committee to continue sexual misconduct policy review

October 18, 2018
Cody Mayer

SRA open to students for comment

October 11, 2018
This map identifies where on campus specific cases took place. All 21 instances occurred on university property, but nine did not have locations listed in victims’ initial reports. Photo by Chloe Anderson

Annual data reveal increase in reported criminal sexual conduct

October 11, 2018
Courtesy of NMU College Dems

NMU college dems sue state over voter laws

October 4, 2018
NMU President Fritz Erickson addresses anxieties regarding the Strategic Resource Allocation (SRA) expressed by students and faculty at a university forum held Wednesday, Oct. 3. Photo by Tim Eggert

Forum reveals SRA concerns

October 4, 2018
Politicians continue exploiting Flint

Politicians continue exploiting Flint

September 27, 2018
Trustees’ terms to expire, Snyder will make appointments

Trustees’ terms to expire, Snyder will make appointments

September 27, 2018
Local Democratic candidates speak at town hall

Local Democratic candidates speak at town hall

September 20, 2018
First-time freshmen enrollment increases

First-time freshmen enrollment increases

September 13, 2018
Erickson

Board of Trustees gives Erickson contract extension, salary increase

August 30, 2018
A sign designates a sink in a Thomas Fine Arts bathroom to just hand washing. Sinks and water fountains in this facility, the PEIF and the Learning Resource Center were found to have high levels of lead after multiple rounds of testing were conducted by university officials and consultative groups. Photo by Tim Eggert

Water deemed safe for consumption

August 30, 2018
Mitchell

Board of Trustees approves undergraduate and graduate tuition increase

June 8, 2018
Not even Kanye takes Kanye seriously

Not even Kanye takes Kanye seriously

April 26, 2018
Kendrick Lamar deserves the Pulitzer

Kendrick Lamar deserves the Pulitzer

April 19, 2018
Class checks papers to raise money for Parkland

Class checks papers to raise money for Parkland

April 19, 2018
Mark Lilla, professor of humanities at Colombia University and author of “The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics,” specializes in intellectual history, with a particular focus on Western political thought. Photo by: Kat Torreano

Scholar Mark Lilla discusses identity politics

April 19, 2018
Yoopsplaining threatens shared state identity

Yoopsplaining threatens shared state identity

April 12, 2018
Scholar Mark Lilla to speak on campus

Scholar Mark Lilla to speak on campus

April 12, 2018
Four years later: The Flint Water Crisis isn’t over

Four years later: The Flint Water Crisis isn’t over

April 5, 2018
UC bar won’t end binge culture

UC bar won’t end binge culture

March 29, 2018
How to rewrite democracy: Unite the generations

How to rewrite democracy: Unite the generations

March 22, 2018
Pozega

Flag lowered to commemorate passing of student

March 22, 2018
“Royalty” doesn’t guarantee gender inclusivity

“Royalty” doesn’t guarantee gender inclusivity

March 1, 2018
Bannon has a point: It’s time to end the patriarchy

Bannon has a point: It’s time to end the patriarchy

February 15, 2018
Super Bowl ads remain political

Super Bowl ads remain political

February 8, 2018

Evolving campus: The Lodge has its limitations

February 1, 2018
One year of Trump: success or failure? (Pt. 1)

One year of Trump: success or failure? (Pt. 1)

January 25, 2018
Student suspension raises questions - Incident may set precedent for future firearm policy on campus

Student suspension raises questions – Incident may set precedent for future firearm policy on campus

January 25, 2018
Books aren’t immune to functional obsolescence

Books aren’t immune to functional obsolescence

January 18, 2018
Reducing monuments disrupts peace on the range

Reducing monuments disrupts peace on the range

December 7, 2017
GOP tax plan threatens higher ed.

GOP tax plan threatens higher ed.

November 30, 2017
Automatic intelligence compromises self-discovery

Automatic intelligence compromises self-discovery

November 16, 2017
Trump violates presidential pooch tradition

Trump violates presidential pooch tradition

November 2, 2017
Natural storms are the new norm

Natural storms are the new norm

October 26, 2017
El-Sayed needs more than authenticity for nomination

El-Sayed needs more than authenticity for nomination

October 19, 2017
Pro athletes have rights too

Pro athletes have rights too

September 28, 2017
Photo courtesy of Nic Fitzgerald and Rhett Fernsten

Documentary detailing creation of Mormonism, founder’s life set to broadcast on U.P. stations

September 28, 2017
Lindsey Eaton

Focusing on forensics: New major arrives to the anthropology department at NMU, boosts enrollment

September 21, 2017
NW archives

New major for a growing industry

September 14, 2017
Grant Rizzardi

Hashtags are forever

September 14, 2017
You say ‘hot,’ I say ‘spicy’

You say ‘hot,’ I say ‘spicy’

August 31, 2017
Bratless summer

Bratless summer

June 8, 2017

Content overload: dealing with evolving media

March 30, 2017

Fast food fallacies

February 2, 2017

Obama Blues

January 26, 2017

The literature is a-changin’

November 2, 2016

Is mail still mainstream?

October 5, 2016

Pills and pop culture

September 21, 2016

Butts vs. benefits

September 14, 2016
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