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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
Sam Rush/NW
ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Trinity Carey
Pictured above is the Cleveland Cliff Mining Co. in 1960. The building is now the vacant Cliffs-Dow Chemical Co. which rests along the Lake Superior shoreline. The city intends to sell the property in the near future. Photo courtesy of Superior View

City to sell Cliffs-Dow

April 26, 2018
Lakeshore may move inland

Lakeshore may move inland

April 19, 2018
The Sustainable Garden Club acts to manage a completely student-run garden to empower and educate fellow students. They empathize sustainable practices such as permaculture. Photo by: Trinity Carey

Garden club plans project

April 12, 2018
‘Big Pitch’ new business contest selects winner

‘Big Pitch’ new business contest selects winner

April 5, 2018
Garden Bouquet and Design, lcoated on Spring Street, offers unique floral arrangements, build your own terrarium sets, home decorations, apothecary and more. Photo by: Trinity Carey

Garden Bouquet offers unique floral arrangements & more

March 29, 2018
Students to present business ideas at The Big Pitch

Students to present business ideas at The Big Pitch

March 27, 2018
Cosmetology students work at their styling stations in the cosmetology salon located in the Jacobetti Complex. Photo by: Trinity Carey

Cosmic cuts: NMU cosmetology students get hands-on professional experience styling hair, nails at Jacobetti Complex

March 22, 2018
A member of the Northern Michigan University chapter of Best Buddies sports mismatched socks to spread awareness about the unique personalities of individuals with Down Syndrome. Photo by: Trinity Carey

Odd socks for WDSD

March 22, 2018
NMU’s Best Buddies to become official chapter

NMU’s Best Buddies to become official chapter

March 15, 2018
Beers are bottled and available in the tasting room every Saturday. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Wish you were beer

March 1, 2018
Community members have decorated the statue of Phil Niemisto located in his pocket park.

Phil Niemisto: Window Washer, Gardener, Giver, Local Icon and Old Soul

February 27, 2018
Dravland

Community to spread goodness

February 22, 2018
Rochester

Student athlete administers CPR to save a life

February 8, 2018
The right to choose is still relevant

The right to choose is still relevant

February 1, 2018
Locals placed a chook hat on the statue after hearing about the vandalism. Photo by: Emma Case

Phil statue to be repaired

February 1, 2018

Professors shed light on communism

January 25, 2018
Junior early childhood ed. major Cassie Crooks and retail manager and partner Paul Vafa getting their caffeine fix. Photo by Lindsey Eaton

Coffee Made With Care

January 18, 2018
Medicinal plant major course now available

Medicinal plant major course now available

January 18, 2018
Photo by Trinity Carey: The newly formed Food Recovery Network at NMU discusses why food waste is a problem and the ways they plan to provide a solution to members of the campus community in a classroom in Jamrich Hall.

Local chapter forms to cut down food waste

December 7, 2017
Photo courtesy of Marquette City Public Works: The mouth of the Carp River, pictured above, is eroded due to the storm surge from October that also tore up asphalt in Shiras Park. The damage caused by the storm totals nearly $100,000 but repairs are being made.

Carp River mouth faces repairs after October storm

November 30, 2017
Former NMU professor seen as one of U.P.’s top writers

Former NMU professor seen as one of U.P.’s top writers

November 16, 2017
Photo by Emma Case: Lake Superior is experiencing a rise in water levels mostly due to a an increase in precipitation for this region over the last five years.

Lake Superior water levels reach historic high

November 9, 2017
Photo by Neil: Senior English writing major Alberto Flores runs with a Rugby ball also known as a “quanco.” A traditional quanco is made of pig bladder and is diamond shaped to make it easier to throw.

Moosemen ranked ninth

November 2, 2017
Local counties plan homeless awareness activities

Local counties plan homeless awareness activities

October 26, 2017
Photo by Neil Flavin: Phil Niemisto sits beside the newly unveiled statue of his own likeness in the downtown Marquette pocket park named in his honor during the public ceremony Tuesday, celebrating his local fame as an iconic window washer.

Statue honoring Marquette icon unveiled

October 19, 2017
Seasonal change improves the soul

Seasonal change improves the soul

October 12, 2017
UNITED offers array of talks on diversity

UNITED offers array of talks on diversity

September 21, 2017
Lindsey Eaton

Campus ministry group plans relief for Harvey, Irma victims

September 14, 2017
Discussing the problem: NMU preps for visiting poet

Discussing the problem: NMU preps for visiting poet

September 7, 2017
The man behind the metallic masterpieces

The man behind the metallic masterpieces

August 31, 2017
A Superior view: Kayak tours at Presque Isle offer a new sight-seeing perspective of the peninsula

A Superior view: Kayak tours at Presque Isle offer a new sight-seeing perspective of the peninsula

June 8, 2017
Can a mid-midlife crisis be a thing?

Can a mid-midlife crisis be a thing?

June 8, 2017
Looking north?

Looking north?

April 27, 2017
Get your Thill at Thill’s Fish Market

Get your Thill at Thill’s Fish Market

April 20, 2017
Making strikes toward sustainability

Making strikes toward sustainability

April 13, 2017

Stepping back into the roaring fashion of WWI

April 13, 2017
Winter Marketplace

Winter Marketplace

April 6, 2017
Rokerthon at NMU

Rokerthon at NMU

March 30, 2017
Professionally piercing the 906

Professionally piercing the 906

March 23, 2017

Dorms go dark to make a difference

March 23, 2017
Students exhibit at the Peter White

Students exhibit at the Peter White

March 16, 2017

Money means less to millennials

February 23, 2017
We’re all mad in Winterland

We’re all mad in Winterland

February 23, 2017
FRT goes mad

FRT goes mad

February 16, 2017
Lipstick, lashes, love

Lipstick, lashes, love

February 9, 2017
Two games. Zero waste.

Two games. Zero waste.

February 2, 2017

Meet Seeds & Spores

January 26, 2017

Forum of decorum

January 19, 2017

A Christmas classic coming to the community

November 30, 2016

Being undeclared isn’t a bad thing

November 9, 2016

Karlee Metzger: An Interview by Trinity Carey

November 2, 2016

‘Cirque Du Soleil’ meets Marquette

October 26, 2016

Fresh Coast Film Festival

October 19, 2016

NMU alumni take odyssey of lifetime

October 19, 2016

Former NMU professor writes thrilling theories

October 12, 2016

Music with a message coming to NMU

October 12, 2016

NMU alumnus shoots a photography first

October 5, 2016

Absentee voting deadline nears

October 5, 2016

Local boutique hosts fashion show

September 28, 2016

Vinyl show is one for the record

September 21, 2016

The reality of homelessness

September 21, 2016

Students prep for Homecoming Parade and bonfire

September 21, 2016

Art Exhibit

September 21, 2016

New professer from U of M to NMU

September 14, 2016

Marquette ranked amongst safest campuses

September 14, 2016

History of the Past(y)

September 14, 2016

Zero Degrees Art Gallery

September 7, 2016

Escape reality with Escape Marquette

September 7, 2016

Utility tricks and tips for college renters

August 24, 2016

The man next to Aoy

August 24, 2016

Major decision: Most undergrads change major multiple times

June 1, 2016

Coney dogs go mobile in Marquette

June 1, 2016
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