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USE YOUR VOICE – NMU students hold signs in protest of a guest lecture titled, “Men and Women are Different,” hosted by Turning Point USA in Jamrich Hall. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Students use their voices in on-campus protest
February 13, 2025
SAFE SEX - Students participate in the Condom Carnival on campus. (Caden Sierra/NW)
Student Equity and Engagement Center hosts Condom Carnival
February 11, 2025
CIVIE ENGAGEMENT - Panelists on the Civic Engagement Panel held by Voices United worked together to answer questions asked by students in attendence.
Voices United hosts first Civic Engagement Panel, promotes community involvement
February 9, 2025
QUALITY TIME — Students show off their talent on the ice at a Valentine's Day-themed open skate.
Students skate the night away at Valentine’s open skate
February 9, 2025
PREPPING FOR SUCCESS — The NMU Foundation and NMU WellBeing show students how to apply for the university's donor funded scholarships.
NMU Foundation, WellBeing host Skill Builder on donor funded scholarships
February 3, 2025
Why I think Valentine's Day needs more love
Why I think Valentine’s Day needs more love
February 14, 2025
This AI image posted on the NMU Career Services Website under Events, has sparked individual protests from students. (Courtesy photo)
Dear NMU Career Services, how dare you use AI
February 12, 2025
One of the last standing pieces of the old Marquette General Hospital, now destroyed. I hope whatever replaces it can connect with as many people as its predecessor.
My hope for the ruins of Marquette General
February 10, 2025
A message received by TikTok users on Jan. 19 at midnight.
The TikTok ban and what happened after
February 10, 2025
KEEP AN EYE OUT — Wherever you look, there is some form of journalism, you might just not recognize it.
Journalism isn’t dying, it’s adapting
February 10, 2025
NMU's Student Nurses Association holds organ walk
NMU’s Student Nurses Association holds organ walk
February 16, 2025
A SHOW TO REMEMBER — Student dancers from Co/Lab take over 906 Bar and Grill and turn it into Alice's Wonderland.
Co/Lab Dance Company offers immersive experience in ‘Alice in Wonderland’
February 13, 2025
TRUE HEROS - The SNA gathers with NMU and Marquette community members to support those who save lives through organ donation.
Student Nurses Association to host Organ Donation Honor Walk
February 13, 2025
WINTER FUN - Spectators gather to support local athletes at the annual Irontown Rail Jam.
Thrills and chills: A celebration of winter sports in Negaunee
February 11, 2025
BIG SMILES — Bauer takes a minute from climbing to turn and smile. She is surrounded by rock and an incredible overhead view.
Profile — A hands-on love for nature
February 9, 2025
Profile — Former NMU player heads to NHL
Profile — Former NMU player heads to NHL
February 17, 2025
Womens basketball has victorious weekend downstate
Womens basketball has victorious weekend downstate
February 17, 2025
NMU Swim and Dive take on LSSU for Senior Day
NMU Swim and Dive take on LSSU for Senior Day
February 17, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW—NMU runners 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 weekend victorious
February 17, 2025
Caden Sierra/NW
Wildcats fall short in close battle with Grand Valley State as regionals approach
February 13, 2025
Caden Sierra/NW
Wildcats fall short in close battle with Grand Valley State as regionals approach
February 13, 2025
SAFE SEX - Students participate in the Condom Carnival on campus. (Caden Sierra/NW)
Student Equity and Engagement Center hosts Condom Carnival
February 11, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 27
Pizza Cat — Vol. 27
February 10, 2025
Wildcats dominate in Vandament Arena
Wildcats dominate in Vandament Arena
February 10, 2025
GA! GA! BALL! — NMU students get competitive at Wildcat Field Day.
NMU Special Events hosts Wildcat Field Day with great success
February 6, 2025

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

Trinity Carey
April 26, 2018
Lakeshore may move inland

Lakeshore may move inland

Trinity Carey
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

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

‘Big Pitch’ new business contest selects winner

Trinity Carey
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

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

Students to present business ideas at The Big Pitch

Trinity Carey
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

Trinity Carey
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

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

NMU’s Best Buddies to become official chapter

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

Wish you were beer

Trinity Carey
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

Trinity Carey
February 27, 2018
Dravland

Community to spread goodness

Trinity Carey
February 22, 2018
Rochester

Student athlete administers CPR to save a life

Trinity Carey
February 8, 2018
The right to choose is still relevant

The right to choose is still relevant

Trinity Carey
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

Trinity Carey
February 1, 2018

Professors shed light on communism

Trinity Carey
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

Trinity Carey
January 18, 2018
Medicinal plant major course now available

Medicinal plant major course now available

Trinity Carey
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

Trinity Carey
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

Trinity Carey
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

Trinity Carey
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

Trinity Carey
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

Trinity Carey
November 2, 2017
Local counties plan homeless awareness activities

Local counties plan homeless awareness activities

Trinity Carey
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

Trinity Carey
October 19, 2017
Seasonal change improves the soul

Seasonal change improves the soul

Trinity Carey
October 12, 2017
UNITED offers array of talks on diversity

UNITED offers array of talks on diversity

Trinity Carey
September 21, 2017
Lindsey Eaton

Campus ministry group plans relief for Harvey, Irma victims

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

Discussing the problem: NMU preps for visiting poet

Trinity Carey
September 7, 2017
The man behind the metallic masterpieces

The man behind the metallic masterpieces

Trinity Carey
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

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

Can a mid-midlife crisis be a thing?

Trinity Carey
June 8, 2017
Looking north?

Looking north?

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

Get your Thill at Thill’s Fish Market

Trinity Carey
April 20, 2017
Making strikes toward sustainability

Making strikes toward sustainability

Trinity Carey
April 13, 2017

Stepping back into the roaring fashion of WWI

Trinity Carey
April 13, 2017
Winter Marketplace

Winter Marketplace

Trinity Carey
April 6, 2017
Rokerthon at NMU

Rokerthon at NMU

Trinity Carey
March 30, 2017
Professionally piercing the 906

Professionally piercing the 906

Trinity Carey
March 23, 2017

Dorms go dark to make a difference

Trinity Carey
March 23, 2017
Students exhibit at the Peter White

Students exhibit at the Peter White

Trinity Carey
March 16, 2017

Money means less to millennials

Trinity Carey
February 23, 2017
We’re all mad in Winterland

We’re all mad in Winterland

Trinity Carey
February 23, 2017
FRT goes mad

FRT goes mad

Trinity Carey
February 16, 2017
Lipstick, lashes, love

Lipstick, lashes, love

Trinity Carey
February 9, 2017
Two games. Zero waste.

Two games. Zero waste.

Trinity Carey
February 2, 2017

Meet Seeds & Spores

Trinity Carey
January 26, 2017

Forum of decorum

Trinity Carey
January 19, 2017

A Christmas classic coming to the community

Trinity Carey
November 30, 2016

Being undeclared isn’t a bad thing

Trinity Carey
November 9, 2016

Karlee Metzger: An Interview by Trinity Carey

Trinity Carey
November 2, 2016

‘Cirque Du Soleil’ meets Marquette

Trinity Carey
October 26, 2016

Fresh Coast Film Festival

Trinity Carey
October 19, 2016

NMU alumni take odyssey of lifetime

Trinity Carey
October 19, 2016

Former NMU professor writes thrilling theories

Trinity Carey
October 12, 2016

Music with a message coming to NMU

Trinity Carey
October 12, 2016

NMU alumnus shoots a photography first

Trinity Carey
October 5, 2016

Absentee voting deadline nears

Trinity Carey
October 5, 2016

Local boutique hosts fashion show

Trinity Carey
September 28, 2016

Vinyl show is one for the record

Trinity Carey
September 21, 2016

The reality of homelessness

Trinity Carey
September 21, 2016

Students prep for Homecoming Parade and bonfire

Trinity Carey
September 21, 2016

Art Exhibit

Trinity Carey
September 21, 2016

New professer from U of M to NMU

Trinity Carey
September 14, 2016

Marquette ranked amongst safest campuses

Trinity Carey
September 14, 2016

History of the Past(y)

Trinity Carey
September 14, 2016

Zero Degrees Art Gallery

Trinity Carey
September 7, 2016

Escape reality with Escape Marquette

Trinity Carey
September 7, 2016

Utility tricks and tips for college renters

Trinity Carey
August 24, 2016

The man next to Aoy

Trinity Carey
August 24, 2016

Major decision: Most undergrads change major multiple times

Trinity Carey
June 1, 2016

Coney dogs go mobile in Marquette

Trinity Carey
June 1, 2016
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