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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Tyler Young
Volleyball season is over

Volleyball season is over

Tyler Young
November 8, 2018
Rival Huskies strike again

Rival Huskies strike again

Tyler Young
November 1, 2018
Photo by: Jacob Darner The Wildcat Volleyball team took a tight matchup against Lake Superior State down to the wire.

Volleyball playoff race winding to close finish

Tyler Young
October 26, 2018
Volleyball wins again, goes undefeated in tournament

Volleyball wins again, goes undefeated in tournament

Tyler Young
October 18, 2018
Volleyball stands tall, ends winless drought

Volleyball stands tall, ends winless drought

Tyler Young
October 11, 2018
Volleyball struggles continue

Volleyball struggles continue

Tyler Young
October 4, 2018
Wildcat Willy celebrates an NMU point during a team huddle. Photo by Jacob Darner

Struggles build

Tyler Young
September 27, 2018
Tight finish leads to match victory

Tight finish leads to match victory

Tyler Young
September 20, 2018
Senior outside hitter Maggie Liebeck (left) and sophomore outside hitter Cierra Martinez (right) rise up to defend a spike against Michigan Tech University. With the loss, the ‘Cats have now dropped back-to-back games. Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Perfect record hopes disappear

Tyler Young
September 13, 2018
Nation’s top team stunned

Nation’s top team stunned

Tyler Young
September 6, 2018
NMU athletics/NW Sophomore outside hitter Leticia Antunes rises up for a spike during the University of Illinois at Springfield Capitol City Tournament last weekend. Antunes finished the weekend with 50 kills, which tied her for second most on the team for the weekend.

Red hot season opener

Tyler Young
August 30, 2018
Lacrosse finishes road schedule, heads home

Lacrosse finishes road schedule, heads home

Tyler Young
April 26, 2018
Sophomore defenseman Nicole Smith juggles the ball this past weekend against Davenport University. Photo by: Emma Case

Wildcat Lacrosse snaps 7-game losing streak

Tyler Young
April 19, 2018
Freshman attack/midfielder Tess Kostelec looks to recieve a pass in an earlier contest this season at the Superior Dome. Kostelec this season has 13 points from 8 goals and 5 assists. Photo by: Emma Case

Offensive identity missing

Tyler Young
April 12, 2018
Laxers offense struggles

Laxers offense struggles

Tyler Young
March 29, 2018
Returning home a champion

Returning home a champion

Tyler Young
March 15, 2018
Senior forward Zach Diamantoni skates the puck into the offensive zone as he’s guarded by Michigan Tech freshman defender Seamus Donohue and his teammates eagerly look on. Dia- mantoni skated in 143 games in his four years at NMU, scoring 16 goals and tallying 43 assists, and currently has the sixth most points for the Wildcats this season with 19. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Wildcats continue dominance at home, another sellout crowd

Tyler Young
March 1, 2018
Skiers define perfection

Skiers define perfection

Tyler Young
February 22, 2018
Wildcat skiers continue dominance

Wildcat skiers continue dominance

Tyler Young
February 15, 2018

Nordic Skiing takes honors in Houghton

Tyler Young
February 8, 2018
NMU sets records in Saginaw

NMU sets records in Saginaw

Tyler Young
February 1, 2018
Sophomore guard Sam Taylor surveys the court during a past game against the Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals. Last season, Taylor played in all 26 games, started in 20 and totaled 726 minutes. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Men’s b-ball drops away game

Tyler Young
January 18, 2018
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Freshman defender Adam Roeder skates down the ice and surveys the area for a fellow Wildcat to pass to. Prior to NMU, Roeder played for the Janesville Jets where he was captain.

Wildcats prepare for Bemidji

Tyler Young
December 7, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Freshman forward Caleb Schroer skates down the rink with the puck in a game earlier in the season. Sophomore forward Darien Craighead cruises down the ice as a potential pass option.

Wildcats fall to Nebraska-Omaha

Tyler Young
November 30, 2017
Football ends season with loss against the Northwood Timberwolves

Football ends season with loss against the Northwood Timberwolves

Tyler Young
November 16, 2017
Women’s Soccer season ends in loss against Ashland

Women’s Soccer season ends in loss against Ashland

Tyler Young
November 2, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Junior defender Raven Mitchell steps up and makes a tackle on a Grand Valley Forward. Last season, Mitchell appeared in 17 games and started in 14. Mitchell had one shot on goal in the season.

GLIAC seed clinched: The Women’s Soccer team is bound for playoffs

Tyler Young
October 26, 2017
Women’s soccer loses at home

Women’s soccer loses at home

Tyler Young
October 19, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Junior defender Sophia Sachs dribbles around a Michigan Tech player, who is sitting down for whatever reason. Sachs appeared and started in 17 games last season and was named Newcomer of the Year the previous season.

Huskies defeat Women’s Soccer

Tyler Young
October 12, 2017
Women’s Soccer loses and ties

Women’s Soccer loses and ties

Tyler Young
October 5, 2017
An open letter to President Trump

An open letter to President Trump

Tyler Young
October 5, 2017
Wildcats finish fifth in Minnesota

Wildcats finish fifth in Minnesota

Tyler Young
September 28, 2017
First victory for women’s soccer

First victory for women’s soccer

Tyler Young
September 21, 2017
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