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ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
SUPPORT— In a press release sent out on April 8, AAUP says they will continue to support students.
NMU’s AAUP fights for students’ rights
April 8, 2025
PRESIDENT- NMU's President will be departing from the university July 1.
President Dr. Brock Tessman to leave NMU
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
VOTE- ASNMU encourages all Northern students to participate in this year's student government elections. (Graphic courtesy of ASNMU)
ASNMU election season begins
April 2, 2025
HARD WORK — NMU Green Athletics participants go out of their way to give back to their community, and the environment.
Letter to the editor — NMU athletics must be more sustainable
April 11, 2025
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
April 4, 2025
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
March 31, 2025
The Amuse Buche, for me it was a savory macron opener to the meal. Not suited for me in particular.
A review of the NMU’s North Fork
March 28, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
SAY CHEESE — Radiography students work the bake sale to raise money for their program.
Radiography Program holds bake sale
April 11, 2025
SMILE — Conservation team smiles with recently captured moose.
Leaving the classroom behind— Louis Good experiences a hands-on moose study
April 9, 2025
LETS BAKE— Students learn more about the French culture.
French Baking Seminar takes the cake
April 8, 2025
CAREER READINESS - NMU Wellbeing tabled with Career Services for a Resume Reboot edition of Toolkit Tuesdays.
NMU Wellbeing holds Toolkit Tuesday
April 7, 2025
TIME TO MOVE— TKE gets ready to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital with their annual tub push.
TKE to host tub push for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
April 3, 2025
Hailey Bolander sinks a putt at Sea Trail Golf Resort over spring break in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
Women’s golf plays on as men’s meet as cancelled 
April 11, 2025
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
April 11, 2025
Maggie Pietila tees it up at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club over spring break in Sunset beach, North Carolina.
Golf starts the week off at the Flyer Invite 
April 4, 2025
Lacrosse ends weekend in split
Lacrosse ends weekend in split
April 3, 2025
Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend
Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend
March 31, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025
NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI
NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI
April 1, 2025

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[Photo] Editorial—Initiative for LGBTQ+ priority housing a must

Akasha Khalsa
September 17, 2020
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[Photo] Women’s basketball team opens play at Butler University

Clairisa Laws
October 30, 2014
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[Photo] Tobacco Debate Still Smolders

Mike Klarin
October 2, 2014
NMU was picked sixth in the GLIAC in a recent poll voted on by the 13 GLIAC head coaches. Last season, the Wildcats ended the year with a conference record 5-4-3, and 5-10-3 overall, finishing in sixth place in the GLIAC. (NW File Photo)

[Photo] New opponents added for NMU soccer in 2014

Lauren Lee
September 4, 2014
Jennifer Ryan has spent 14 seasons with Northern Michigan University, and has served as the cross country head coach for the past seven seasons. (NW File Photo)

[Photo] Ryan named head coach of track and field team

Ray Bressette
August 28, 2014
The men’s basketball team finished the 2013-14 campaign with a 5-21 overall record in head coach Bill Sall’s first year at Northern Michigan University. Junior forward Justin Newell led the team in scoring with 324 points. (NW file photo)

[Photo] Wildcats head outdoors for Roundball Classic

Ray Bressette
June 5, 2014
The Northern Michigan University Division II football team held their annual Spring Game last weekend on Saturday, April 12. Nine players on the team were suspended prior to the game for violating team policy. (Anthony Viola/NW)

[Photo] Athletes face suspension

Luke Londo
April 17, 2014
Anthony Viola/NW Graduating senior George Cartwright completed his final season at NMU. He finished fourth in the home CCSA Championship classic Saturday, Feb. 8, in Ishpeming behind third-place Schwencke and second-place Bratrud.

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[Photo] Eagle Mine permit challenged

Mary Wardell
March 20, 2014
(NorthWind File Photo) Sophomore forward Alyson Matkovich (23), sophomore forward Nea Makela (20) and junior guard Lauren Gruber join senior forward Annie Rubendunst (15) in her final game with Michigan Tech, Thursday, Feb. 27.

[Photo] Wildcats host second-place MTU

Ray Bressette
February 26, 2014
(Anthony Viola/NW) Senior forward Erik Higby (26) scored the Wildcat’s only goal in the 5-1 loss to Minnesota State-Mankato Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Berry Events Center. Higby scored on a penalty shot at 18:23 in the second period. Redshirt freshman goaltender Mathias Dahlstrom (30) recorded the loss with 25 saves on 30 shots. Up next, the ’Cats travel to WCHA rival, No. 1 Ferris State University.

[Photo] ’Cats split with Mavericks, travel to No. 1 Ferris

Katie Bultman
February 6, 2014
Redshirt freshman goaltender Mathias Dahlstrom (30) tallied 51 saves on 59 shots over the weekend. NMU split the series against the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] Women take first home loss of 2013-14 season

Rebecca Morstad
January 23, 2014
Sophomore guard Terry Nash (3) had four assists and four points for NMU in the 61-59 victory over head coach Bill Sall’s former team, Ferris State. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] Sall victorious over former team

Ray Bressette
January 23, 2014
The men’s wrestling team was one of many NMU athletic teams that has volunteered their time at the Beacon House in Marquette to serve food to guests. Athletic teams will be volunteering every Tuesday this academic year. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] Athletes volunteer time at Beacon House

Katie Bultman
November 21, 2013
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[Photo] Football team heads into final weekend

Georgette Breen-Naylor
November 14, 2013
The ’Cats tallied their tenth 3-0 shutout of the season after defeating GLIAC teams Malone and Walsh to land a three-way tie for first in conference. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] Spikers rise to lead GLIAC

Rebecca Morstad
October 17, 2013
Senior leftside hitter Lina Lopes (12) tallied 29 kills for NMU over the past three games. Lopes also won the third set against Wayne State with a kill. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] NMU takes pair of GLIAC wins on road

Rebecca Morstad
October 10, 2013
Senior quarterback Cody Scepaniak (12) completed 298 passing yards and one touchdown in the Homecoming game against Ohio Dominican. The Wildcats are now 1-1 on the 2013 season. (Photo: Anthony Viola)

[Photo] Homecoming Football game lost in turnovers

Katie Bultman
September 26, 2013
Northern Michigan University sophomore mid fielder Gabriella Garza (27) goes in for the kick vs. Memidji State University freshman forward Bayley Ertl (9) (Photo: Anthony Viola)

[Photo] Granstrand confident team will succeed

Rebecca Morstad
September 19, 2013
The Women's soccer team entered a tournament in Europe, where they spent eight of the final days for summer preparing for the fall 2013 season. (Photo by: Anthony Viola)

[Photo] Cats gear up after team visits Europe

Katie Bultman
August 29, 2013
The Berry Events Center will host an open skate from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 as part of Winterfest.

[Photo] NMU Winterfest shines with ‘Winter Nights and Carnival Lights’

Nolan Krebs
February 7, 2013
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[Photo] Happy Thanksgiving from The North Wind

North Wind Staff
November 15, 2018
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[Photo] Newly-elected ASNMU assembly sworn in

Pat Pearson
March 26, 2015
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[Photo] ASNMU nearly fills general assembly

Chelsea Birdsall
October 1, 2014
ASNMU met twice since the new school year began, talking about topics such as homecoming. In the most recent meeting, four new members were sworn in: Briana Wright, Anne Marie Wellman, Sara Spragg and Teala Howell. (Anthony Viola/NW)

[Photo] ASNMU engages in image repair

Emma Finkbeiner
September 4, 2014
Last season, NMU defeated Northwood University 35-14 on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at the Dome. Northwood finished the 2013 season with a 1-8 conference record, 2-9 overall for eighth place in the GLIAC North division. (Anthony Viola/NW)

[Photo] Wildcats kick off season against Northwood

Katie Bultman
September 4, 2014
From left to right, sophomore theater majors Donavon Chambers and Laura Thompson and choreographer Jill Grundstrom rehearse for “Pippin,” which runs 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 through Sunday, July 13 and Wednesday, July 16 through Sunday, July 20 at Frazier Boat House. (Anthony Viola/NW)

[Photo] NMU students assist Marquette theater

Clairisa Laws
June 5, 2014
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[Photo] Up next: GLIAC Track Championships

Georgette Breen-Naylor
April 24, 2014
Fritz Erickson is a former professor of education and psychology at Michigan Tech and received his bachelor’s degree at Western Michigan.

[Photo] Presidential finalists discuss NMU future

Cody Boyer
April 10, 2014
Anthony Viola/NW ASNMU representatives vote on the dates of the referendum and ASNMU elections during the 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 meeting in the UC.

[Photo] ASNMU discusses referendum

Emily Pagel
March 20, 2014
Senior forward Michael Smith (12) had four points in the 74-66 NMU victory over Wayne State. Junior forward Chavis Mattison (23) had 17 points off the bench and junior guard Ethan Blackwell finished with eight points. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] Wildcats earn first win in four weeks, end losing skid

Ray Bressette
February 20, 2014
Junior guard Alyssa Colla (3) averages 16.3 points per game. Sophomore forward Nea Makela (20) averages 7.5 points per game and senior forward Annie Rubendunst (15) is averaging 8.5 points per game for the Wildcats. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] Wildcats drop one to MTU after halftime lead

Ray Bressette
February 6, 2014
Junior Sophia Garris competes in the 1 meter springboard diving competition during a recent home meet. (NW File Photo)

[Photo] Several Wildcats finish first against Division I competition

Georgette Breen-Naylor
January 30, 2014
Sophomore hospitality management major Holly Ward, right, pets a therapy dog on Tuesday, Dec. 3. to help ease the stress caused by finals. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] Dogs relieve stress during finals prep

Chelsea Ewaldt
December 5, 2013
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[Photo] Fence addition opens doors to enhances in outdoor research

Cody Boyer
November 21, 2013
Students prepare with warm up stretches during one of the ballet courses offered in NMU’s new dancing minor for the fall 2013 semester. The minor offers more than 28 electives to choose from in courses like acting and ballroom dancing. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] NMU offers dancing minor

Ashely Chouinard
October 31, 2013
Senior wide receiver Christian Jessie (3) had 20 receiving yards and a 20-yard kick-off return against the Huskies at the Michigan Tech home field. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] Huskies seize fourth straight Miner’s Cup

Georgette Breen-Naylor
October 17, 2013
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Senior middle hitter Sarah Hamilton (8) and senior left side/middle hitter Kalli Herron (17) go for the block. (Anthony Viola/NW)

[Photo] Spikers endure first GLIAC loss of season

Rebecca Morstad
October 3, 2013
The Wildcats tallied 507 offensive yards in the season opener at home on Saturday, while the defense forced four turnovers that resulted in three touchdowns for NMU to pick up the 41-31 victory over the Findlay Oilers. (Photo: Anthony Viola)

[Photo] Victory avenges last season’s opener

Katie Bultman
September 23, 2013
Head coach Matt Granstrand leads the women’s soccer team with experience taken from his years of playing soccer and past coaching experience. (Anthony Viola/NW)

[Photo] Granstrand leads the ’Cats

Rebecca Morstad
September 5, 2013
The Northern Michigan University football team has been practicing daily in the Superior Dome, implementing tea scrimmages and donning different color jerseys to keep track of which members are playing on each team

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[Photo] Earth Day: activities help NMU grow

James Dyer
April 22, 2010
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[Photo] Liewen rebounds from two-year injury

Ray Bressette
November 4, 2015
The NMU volleyball team will wrap up their four-weekend spring schedule this weekend when the ’Cats will host an NMU alumni team, Michigan Tech and LSSU beginning at 12 p.m. Saturday, April 11 in Vandament Arena. (Anthony Viola/NW)

[Photo] ’Cats host rivals in spring finale

Ray Bressette
April 9, 2015
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[Photo] Soccer team travels to Ohio opponents

Clairisa Laws
October 9, 2014
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[Photo] Young soccer team seeks first win at home

Gary Wartz
September 11, 2014
The ’Cats will open their season at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 against the nation’s No. 3-ranked Minnesota Duluth. NMU will then travel to Houghton this weekend to take part in the three-game Keweenaw Classic. (NW File Photo)

[Photo] Volleyball team opens with No. 3 Minnesota Duluth

Ray Bressette
September 4, 2014
NMU is coming off a 3-5 season, where sophomore quarterback Shaye Brown played in six games for the Wildcats. Brown was 94 for 184 in passing and threw for 1,194 yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions. (Anthony Viola/NW)

[Photo] Football closes fall camp sessions

Ray Bressette
August 28, 2014
Junior guard Alyssa Colla hit the 1,000-point mark during the 2013-14 basketball season for the ’Cats.

[Photo] Lead scorer prepares for senior season

Rebecca Morstad
April 24, 2014
Senior music education major Robert Strieter (left), freshman mechanical engineering technology major Brad O’Hagan (middle) and freshman environmental science and history major Elizabeth Rogers (right) practice trumpet during the jazz band rehearsal.

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[Photo] Runners prepare for outdoor meets

Georgette Breen-Naylor
March 27, 2014
(Anthony Viola/NW) Associate Professor Peter Pless works with students in the human centered design lab located in the Art and Design building at NMU.

[Photo] Art students collaborate to display furniture in Chicago

Anna Lang
March 20, 2014
Junior defender Kim Rietveld (21) started in all 17 games for the Wildcats and was also selected GLIAC Honorable Mention for the 2013-14 season. (NW File Photo)

[Photo] Women’s soccer team to hold open tryouts

Georgette Breen-Naylor
February 20, 2014
Greg Laskowski, junior environmental studies and sustainability major, sells wire-wrapped rocks and gems, which can then be used for jewelry. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] Market offers opportunity

Christine Hansen
January 30, 2014
Redshirt freshman goaltender Mathias Dahlstrom (30) tallied 51 saves on 59 shots over the weekend. NMU split the series against the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] ’Cats climb two spots in WCHA standings

Katie Bultman
January 23, 2014
NMU sophomore Sam Clemence, center, earned her first letter last season after competing at the Calvin Invitational and Border Battle Invitational. (Anthony Viola/NW)

[Photo] NMU prepares for St. Cloud

Dustin Anand
December 4, 2013
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[Photo] Season opener starts ’Cats off on good note

Ray Bressette
November 14, 2013
Freshman Julia Mead helped NMU win their home meet last weekend. (Anthony Viola NW)

[Photo] Women’s cross country ranked No. 20 in nation

Victoria Graham
October 24, 2013
Johnson summers in Marquette like a “12-year-old boy,” in a row boat drifting and writing. (Photo Amy Howko Courtesy)

[Photo] Alum returns with poetry, perspective

Mary Wardell
October 10, 2013
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Wildlcat Willy has been cheering on his fellow 'Cats and marching in NMU parades for over 30 years. Five secret students bring Willy to life at events. (Photo: Anthony Viola)

[Photo] Wildcat Willy: A Furry History in Green and Gold

Mary Wardell
September 19, 2013
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[Photo] Blackrocks Brewery sets can production in motion

Amanda Monthei
September 12, 2013
The Northern Michigan University Football team has been practicing daily in the superior dome, implementing team scrimmages and donning different colored jersey to keep track of who's playing on what team.

[Photo] Defensive coordinator brings experience

Georgette Breen-Naylor
August 29, 2013
Students get some quality study time in on the bottom level of the LRC in the campus study lounge. The LRC will now be open 24 hours with the exception of Fridays and Saturdays. Starbucks and Fieras will also stay open later. // James Dyer/NW

[Photo] 24-hour campus study lounge now open to students

John Berry
September 23, 2010
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