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Latinx Student Union holds cultural appropriation panel
October 25, 2021
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
October 22, 2021
NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel
NMU College Democrats holds reconciliation information panel
October 22, 2021
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NMU students draft emergency climate action resolution for city of Marquette
October 22, 2021
RED IS THE NEW GOLD—Members of the faculty union, AAUP, stand outside of the Northern Center on Friday to protest against the ongoing contract negotiation mediation.
AAUP votes no confidence in BOT, protest held Friday outside Northern Center
October 22, 2021
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
October 22, 2021
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
October 22, 2021
TAKE A STAND—Students, professors and community members gathered in front of the Northern Center on Oct. 19 to protest Enbridges harmful Line 5. The protest was organized in part by NMU professor Martin Reinhardt.
Opinion—Say no to Line 5
October 22, 2021
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester
October 20, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
STARTING YOUNG - Bazile Panek wins the written business plan and business plan presentation sections for NMU’s New Business Venture competition with his business Niim. Niim creates socks with traditional designs by Indigenous artists that combine Western and Indigenous professionalism.
Students start own businesses while still studying full time
October 22, 2021
Joe Pera interacts with the audience after the premiere of his new episode of “Joe Pera Talks With You on Saturday, Oct. 16. Peras show was one of many shown at the Fresh Coast Film Festival over the course of four days.
5th annual Fresh Coast Film Fest encourages climate awareness through film
October 22, 2021
Virtual reality stations in the library are available for students, faculty and staff but are left largely unused. The library is looking to increase awareness about their virtual reality devices and various ways students can use them to fit their interests.
Virtual reality offers gaming, educational resources
October 19, 2021
Students prepare to rake leaves in community for Make a Difference Day
Students prepare to rake leaves in community for Make a Difference Day
October 19, 2021
REBRANDING - Campus Cinema recently changed their logo as a part of their efforts to increase campus participation. They have been showing movies in a virtual and in-person formats to accommodate for COVID-19 precautions.
Campus Cinema prepares for Halloween season
October 19, 2021
CARDIAC CATS—NMU quarterback Drake Davis pitches the ball while being tackled to wide receiver Tyquan Cox during Saturdays 28-24 loss to Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Football’s upset bid comes up short against #8 Grand Valley State
October 26, 2021
SWEPT AT HOME—NMU forward Vincent de Meys shot sails wide left of the net during Saturdays 4-3 loss to Bemidji State. The Beavers also won Fridays match-up 5-4, sweeping the Wildcats in the process. Travis Nelson/NW
Wildcats’ hockey swept in CCHA series by #19 Bemidji State
October 26, 2021
PASSING OF A LEGEND—Long-time NMU hockey announcer Tim McIntosh passes away at age 74. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
NMU hockey announcing legend Tim McIntosh passes away at 74
October 22, 2021
TEAM CHEMISTRY—The NMU womens hockey team looks to improve over the next few weeks before traveling downstate to take on Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of Faith Delgado.
Women’s hockey looks to improve as season progresses
October 20, 2021
LUCK OF THE IRISH—NMU forward Connor Marritt and defenseman Trevor Cosgrove collide with Notre Dame forward Grant Silianoff in the first period of Saturday nights game. The Cats came up short 5-2 against the Fighting Irish, and didnt get good bounces throughout the game. Travis Nelson/NW
‘Cats hockey doesn’t get right bounces in 5-2 loss to No. 17 Notre Dame
October 19, 2021

The North Wind

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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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