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Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
A picture of ASMUs logo with the words your student government underneath
Q&A with ASNMU presidential candidates
April 10, 2024
CHANGING SEASONS — As Marquette heads into summer, some experts say the implications of this warm winter could be long-lasting.
Analysis — UP scientists, businesses expect lingering effects after warm winter season
April 10, 2024
ASNMU ballot opens this week, allows students to voice their opinions
April 9, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
TELEVISION — Our fascination with reality TV is concerning.
Opinion — Our unethical consumption of ‘Human Interest’ TV
April 11, 2024
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
April 1, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
PHOTO OP — Boynton (back, third from left) poses with his swim and dive teammates. Photo courtesy of Logan Boynton
Resilience and determination in the deep end
April 11, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Lewis Goff
Mindfulness and Sustainability session to hold guided meditation
April 10, 2024
OPENING SOON - Katelyn Milano (left) and her father (right) outside of their new business, Milano Smokehouse Meats. Located in the old building of Glenns Smokehouse in Ishpeming, the shop is set to open in mid-April.
Alumni opens family-run Milano Smokehouse Meats in Ishpeming
April 9, 2024
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s spring soccer comes to an end this weekend
April 19, 2024
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT — All five Wildcat seniors start in Saturday game against Concordia St. Paul.
WLAX defeats Concordia St. Paul, honors 5 graduating seniors
April 19, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite
April 12, 2024
Photo Courtesy NMU Athletics
Driving Success: Russel Sprecher’s Path from Casper to NMU
April 5, 2024
LOCKED IN — The womens lacrosse team prepares for six games of conference play before closing out the season.
WLAX returns home after away series and bye week
April 5, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 6
Pizza Cat Vol. 6
March 25, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Tim Eggert
NW archives

City Commission candidates file for election

Tim Eggert
April 25, 2019
Summers.

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

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

The North Wind reduces deficit by 20%

Tim Eggert
April 18, 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

Tim Eggert
April 11, 2019
Stabenow

Stabenow accepts invitation to speak

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
March 21, 2019
Reform free speech codes before executive order

Reform free speech codes before executive order

Tim Eggert
March 21, 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

Tim Eggert
March 14, 2019
Farrar

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

Tim Eggert
February 28, 2019
NMU alumnus and past administrator dies

NMU alumnus and past administrator dies

Tim Eggert
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

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

Profs. file lawsuit against NMU

Tim Eggert
February 15, 2019
Recently appointed trustee dies

Recently appointed trustee dies

Tim Eggert
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

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

NMU to honor deceased student by lowering flag

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
January 24, 2019
Local homeless solutions falling short

Local homeless solutions falling short

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
December 6, 2018
LaPlante

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

Tim Eggert
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

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

NMU agrees to settle in mental health policy case

Tim Eggert
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

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

Former U.P. senator endorses Whitmer

Tim Eggert
October 26, 2018
Young

Snyder appoints BOT replacements

Tim Eggert
October 23, 2018
Hart

BOT committee to continue sexual misconduct policy review

Tim Eggert
October 18, 2018
Cody Mayer

SRA open to students for comment

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
October 11, 2018
Courtesy of NMU College Dems

NMU college dems sue state over voter laws

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
October 4, 2018
Politicians continue exploiting Flint

Politicians continue exploiting Flint

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

Trustees’ terms to expire, Snyder will make appointments

Tim Eggert
September 27, 2018
Local Democratic candidates speak at town hall

Local Democratic candidates speak at town hall

Tim Eggert
September 20, 2018
First-time freshmen enrollment increases

First-time freshmen enrollment increases

Tim Eggert
September 13, 2018
Erickson

Board of Trustees gives Erickson contract extension, salary increase

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
August 30, 2018
Mitchell

Board of Trustees approves undergraduate and graduate tuition increase

Tim Eggert
June 8, 2018
Not even Kanye takes Kanye seriously

Not even Kanye takes Kanye seriously

Tim Eggert
April 26, 2018
Kendrick Lamar deserves the Pulitzer

Kendrick Lamar deserves the Pulitzer

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

Class checks papers to raise money for Parkland

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
April 19, 2018
Yoopsplaining threatens shared state identity

Yoopsplaining threatens shared state identity

Tim Eggert
April 12, 2018
Scholar Mark Lilla to speak on campus

Scholar Mark Lilla to speak on campus

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

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

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

UC bar won’t end binge culture

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

How to rewrite democracy: Unite the generations

Tim Eggert
March 22, 2018
Pozega

Flag lowered to commemorate passing of student

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

“Royalty” doesn’t guarantee gender inclusivity

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
February 15, 2018
Super Bowl ads remain political

Super Bowl ads remain political

Tim Eggert
February 8, 2018

Evolving campus: The Lodge has its limitations

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

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

Tim Eggert
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

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

Books aren’t immune to functional obsolescence

Tim Eggert
January 18, 2018
Reducing monuments disrupts peace on the range

Reducing monuments disrupts peace on the range

Tim Eggert
December 7, 2017
GOP tax plan threatens higher ed.

GOP tax plan threatens higher ed.

Tim Eggert
November 30, 2017
Automatic intelligence compromises self-discovery

Automatic intelligence compromises self-discovery

Tim Eggert
November 16, 2017
Trump violates presidential pooch tradition

Trump violates presidential pooch tradition

Tim Eggert
November 2, 2017
Natural storms are the new norm

Natural storms are the new norm

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

El-Sayed needs more than authenticity for nomination

Tim Eggert
October 19, 2017
Pro athletes have rights too

Pro athletes have rights too

Tim Eggert
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

Tim Eggert
September 28, 2017
Lindsey Eaton

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

Tim Eggert
September 21, 2017
New major for a growing industry

New major for a growing industry

Tim Eggert
September 14, 2017
Grant Rizzardi

Hashtags are forever

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

You say ‘hot,’ I say ‘spicy’

Tim Eggert
August 31, 2017
Bratless summer

Bratless summer

Tim Eggert
June 8, 2017

Content overload: dealing with evolving media

Tim Eggert
March 30, 2017

Fast food fallacies

Tim Eggert
February 2, 2017

Obama Blues

Tim Eggert
January 26, 2017

The literature is a-changin’

Tim Eggert
November 2, 2016

Is mail still mainstream?

Tim Eggert
October 5, 2016

Pills and pop culture

Tim Eggert
September 21, 2016

Butts vs. benefits

Tim Eggert
September 14, 2016
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