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ENROLLMENT - NMUs enrollment dashboard shows a total enrollment of 6,970 students, as of Sept. 12, 2022.
NMU enrollment numbers continue to fall
March 20, 2023
DEVELOPING EMPATHY - NMU students gather in a group for their assigned “family.” Each participant in the simulation is assigned a family to work with as they view what it’s like to experience poverty. The simulation lasts three hours, each hour acting as a month of living in poverty.
Poverty simulation helps participants develop empathy
March 20, 2023
VOLUNTEERING FOR VETERANS - CSE graduate assistant Mandy Bonesteel (left) and Volunteer Coordinator for the Veterans Center Sarah Johnson (right) pose with a thank you poster signed by NMU student volunteers. Behind them senior Chloe Garr plays cards with the veterans.
Volunteers spread goodness at Home for Veterans
March 16, 2023
ASNMU encourages student government participation
ASNMU encourages student government participation
March 16, 2023
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State Rep. Jenn Hill unveils “Michigan Saves” program
March 15, 2023
Opinion — Equality and equity: What’s the difference?
Opinion — Equality and equity: What’s the difference?
March 16, 2023
Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT
Editorial — Embracing innovation in education with ChatGPT
March 16, 2023
READING - Me, hooked on a chapter of Game of Thrones. George R.R. Martin has quickly become one of my favorite authors over the past few months.
Opinion — My dark descent into nerd status
March 14, 2023
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Opinion — The defining decade: Why do we put so much pressure on our 20s?
March 13, 2023
STOP THE ROCKET — Yard signs and stickers in protest of the proposed Granot Loma rocket launch site were created by Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior, an organization that works to protect the ecosystems and shorelines surrounding Lake Superior.
Letter to the Editor — Protect Lake Superior, oppose Granot Loma rocket launch site
March 2, 2023
CLOGGING — From left to right, Marisa Hoover, Halle Paternoster, Lizzie Kucharek, Asa Naigus and Peter Bowman. Learn the basics of clogging with Double Step Cloggers. The club meets from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays on the second floor of the Northern Center.
Learn how to double step clog: the basics
March 16, 2023
CHEERLEADER — Welles, the mascot of the NMU volleyball team, greets Wildcat Willy at a home match. As the team is introduced, the service dog will bark for each of the players to show his support.
Welles: Companion, confidant, service dog
March 13, 2023
ADVOCACY — EQMI is an LGBTQ + advocacy and victim advocate services organization nonprofit that is based in lower Michigan that advocates for the rights of LGBTQ + individuals and communities as well as providing victim services. Mandy Bonesteel is the current rural outreach coordinator based in the U.P. and is working to provide these services to community members.
Equality Michigan raises awareness for LGBTQ+, victim advocate services in U.P.
March 13, 2023
SOLO - Pressnell-Manceau performing mid-song. Pressnell-Manceau expressed her desire to perform and record her songs with a full band.
Her Name Is Lillian: Inside The Student Opener For Hippo Campus
March 3, 2023
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Suit Up: The unconventional style of Lachlan Mulholland
March 3, 2023
SPLIT - The Cats came away with a 2-2 split over the 8-game road trip. NMU will be back home this Friday March 17th at 5pm.
W Lacrosse: NMU back home, face off with rival Concordia-St. Paul
March 20, 2023
GREAT RUN - The Wildcats end their season with a loss to McKendree in the second round of the NCAA tournament 83-93. Senior guard Max Bjorklund (4) averaged 34 points per game in the tournament for his final season at NMU.
M Basketball: NMU ends season 25-8, captures first GLIAC Championship in 23 years
March 17, 2023
SHUTOUT - NMU won the second round of the Mason Cup over the Huskies 4-0. Beni Halasz posted 44 saves in the win.
M Hockey: NMU, Mankato face off in Mason Cup Finals
March 17, 2023
HOT START - After two great performances at home the success continued on the road with a 15-8 win of Lewis University. The Cats next home game will be March 17th against Concordia-St. Paul in the Superior Dome.
Lacrosse: NMU starts season 3-0, on the road at Quincy next
March 4, 2023
DUNK - Freshman Dylan Kuehl had 19 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Saginaw Valley in the first round of the GLIAC tournament.
M Basketball: NMU advances past SVST to face Ferris State next
March 3, 2023

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

September 17, 2020
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November 15, 2018
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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

April 9, 2015
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[Photo] Newly-elected ASNMU assembly sworn in

March 26, 2015
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[Photo] Women’s basketball team opens play at Butler University

October 30, 2014
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[Photo] Soccer team travels to Ohio opponents

October 9, 2014
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[Photo] ASNMU nearly fills general assembly

October 1, 2014
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[Photo] Tobacco Debate Still Smolders

October 2, 2014
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[Photo] Young soccer team seeks first win at home

September 11, 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

September 4, 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

September 4, 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

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

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

August 28, 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

August 28, 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

June 5, 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

June 5, 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

April 24, 2014
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[Photo] Up next: GLIAC Track Championships

April 24, 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

April 17, 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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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

April 10, 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] Runners prepare for outdoor meets

March 27, 2014
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[Photo] Eagle Mine permit challenged

March 20, 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

March 20, 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

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

February 26, 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

February 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

February 20, 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

February 6, 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

February 6, 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

January 30, 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

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] Women take first home loss of 2013-14 season

January 23, 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

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

January 23, 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

December 5, 2013
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

December 4, 2013
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

November 21, 2013
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[Photo] Season opener starts ’Cats off on good note

November 14, 2013
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[Photo] Football team heads into final weekend

November 14, 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

October 31, 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

October 24, 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

October 17, 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

October 10, 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

October 10, 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

October 3, 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

September 26, 2013
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

September 19, 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

September 23, 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

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

September 12, 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

September 5, 2013
The Womens 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

August 29, 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 whos playing on what team.

[Photo] Defensive coordinator brings experience

August 29, 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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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’

February 7, 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

September 23, 2010
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[Photo] Earth Day: activities help NMU grow

April 22, 2010
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