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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
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
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 2024
The Delft Bistro sign welcoming festival goers to the multitude of venues hosting the Fresh Coast Film Festival
Fresh Coast Film Festival, the freshest
November 6, 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
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 2024
The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Berry Events Center, but has since been moved. Graphic courtesy of NAE.
Northern Arts & Entertainment to host concert at Jamrich
November 12, 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
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Von Lanier
NMU leaves annual $300M impact on economy

NMU leaves annual $300M impact on economy

Von Lanier
December 7, 2017
Resident student parking lot expands

Resident student parking lot expands

Von Lanier
November 30, 2017
Photo by Emma Case: Left to right: Gavin Leach, vice president of finance and administration, Carol Johnson and David Wood, co-chairs of the Academic Task Force, Tricia Bush, co-chair of the Support Task Force and Kerri Schuiling, provost and vice president for academic affairs discuss the Strategic Resource Allocation process.

Planning for Distinction: SRA task forces present templates for review

Von Lanier
November 16, 2017
NMU officials give fall update

NMU officials give fall update

Von Lanier
November 16, 2017
Cambensy elected to 109th district

Cambensy elected to 109th district

Von Lanier
November 9, 2017
Photo by Neil Flavin: Sophomore guard Ian Hodges gets past a St. Norbert player in Saturday’s game and goes in for an easy layup off a fast break.

Men’s basketball starts season with wins

Von Lanier
November 2, 2017
Stan Wright

Man involved in child porn case pleads guilty

Von Lanier
November 2, 2017
Photo by Neil Flavin: Freshman defensive back Deantae Young tackles an SVSU receiver as sophomore defensive back Troy Mayon prepares to back him up. The Wildcats netted zero rushing yards against the Cardinals.

Saginaw Valley overcomes Wildcats 20-12

Von Lanier
October 26, 2017
Provost updates campus on recruitment efforts, SRA

Provost updates campus on recruitment efforts, SRA

Von Lanier
October 26, 2017
Photo by North Wind: A stormwatcher at Black Rocks escapes the pull of Lake Superior’s waves which, were caused by Tuesday’s gale windstorm.

Police continue search for two swept away in gale windstorm

Von Lanier
October 26, 2017
Photo by Kat Torreano: Rich Rossway stands opposite Sara Cambensy in Tuesday’s public debate held in the Jamrich Hall auditorium.

109th candidates debate at NMU

Von Lanier
October 26, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: A downed tree lies in the Academic Mall at NMU, one of many that was knocked down by high wind speeds around Marquette county on Tuesday. In other areas, downed trees have resulted in power outages for local residents.

High winds cause power outages around Marquette County

Von Lanier
October 24, 2017
Wildcats edged by Tiffin

Wildcats edged by Tiffin

Von Lanier
October 19, 2017
Suggitt deemed fit to stand trial

Suggitt deemed fit to stand trial

Von Lanier
October 19, 2017
Rossway

109th candidates call for clean campaign

Von Lanier
October 19, 2017
Court proceeds with child porn case involving former WNMU employee

Court proceeds with child porn case involving former WNMU employee

Von Lanier
October 12, 2017
2017 Red Bull Bracket Reel: Hip Hop Dance Crew earns a spot in national competition

2017 Red Bull Bracket Reel: Hip Hop Dance Crew earns a spot in national competition

Von Lanier
October 12, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Members of the student organization Creative Writers’ Club hand-made posters to advertise for their event “Speak Those Words You Wrote.”

Open-mic event will feature creative writing

Von Lanier
October 5, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: The Academic Mall, pictured above, contains an empty field where the old Jamrich Hall once stood. The desolate area will become reinvigorated with the arrival of native tree species that will be planted throughout fall.

NMU acquires native trees through private donor fund

Von Lanier
October 5, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Students use newly acquired cardio exercise equipment at the Wildcat Fit Zone, an extension of the PEIF into the housing and residence life part of campus. The Fit Zone will host a grand opening at the end of October.

New facility brings Stair Master, fitness room to rec pass carriers

Von Lanier
October 5, 2017
New retention tool serves as portal for student, faculty communication

New retention tool serves as portal for student, faculty communication

Von Lanier
September 28, 2017
Former WNMU-FM employee arrested on alleged child sexually abusive material charges

Former WNMU-FM employee arrested on alleged child sexually abusive material charges

Von Lanier
September 28, 2017
Nurse Strike UP Health Systems

Nurse Strike UP Health Systems

Von Lanier
September 26, 2017
New lab to explore non-traditional treatments

New lab to explore non-traditional treatments

Von Lanier
September 21, 2017
Neil Flavin

Empowering athletes: Marquette runs for Special Olympics cause

Von Lanier
September 14, 2017
Car crashes into nearby home

Car crashes into nearby home

Von Lanier
September 14, 2017
LSD lands one student in hospital

LSD lands one student in hospital

Von Lanier
September 14, 2017

Leaving NMU isn’t easy

Von Lanier
September 7, 2017
FRT takes auditions for rock show

FRT takes auditions for rock show

Von Lanier
September 7, 2017
Lindsey Eaton

The Woods build community from scratch

Von Lanier
September 7, 2017
New dorms bring difference in opinion for residents

New dorms bring difference in opinion for residents

Von Lanier
August 31, 2017
Creating a more user-friendly university: Students return to a like-new Northern

Creating a more user-friendly university: Students return to a like-new Northern

Von Lanier
August 31, 2017
New facility serves as training ground for behavior analysts

New facility serves as training ground for behavior analysts

Von Lanier
June 8, 2017
Construction to begin on first cold body research area

Construction to begin on first cold body research area

Von Lanier
June 8, 2017
Cyber security student takes 3rd in challenge at national conference

Cyber security student takes 3rd in challenge at national conference

Von Lanier
April 27, 2017

Campus update draws small number of students

Von Lanier
April 20, 2017

NMU switching to Google email platform

Von Lanier
April 13, 2017
NMU gets $6.5 mil for broadband expansion

NMU gets $6.5 mil for broadband expansion

Von Lanier
April 6, 2017
NMU public media faces loss under Trump

NMU public media faces loss under Trump

Von Lanier
March 30, 2017
Next step in court set for NMU professor arrested on eight felony charges

Next step in court set for NMU professor arrested on eight felony charges

Von Lanier
March 23, 2017

New task forces to access resource allocation in campus programs

Von Lanier
March 16, 2017

Talking politics shouldn’t be toxic

Von Lanier
March 2, 2017
NMU lands on FIRE anti-free speech list

NMU lands on FIRE anti-free speech list

Von Lanier
March 2, 2017
Relevant redesigns

Relevant redesigns

Von Lanier
March 2, 2017

Room, board rates set to rise

Von Lanier
February 23, 2017
Talks on race, history and politics mesh with Black History Month

Talks on race, history and politics mesh with Black History Month

Von Lanier
February 16, 2017
Local GOP leader resigns

Local GOP leader resigns

Von Lanier
February 9, 2017
Campus under construction

Campus under construction

Von Lanier
February 2, 2017

NMU aims for ‘distinctive’ mission vision

Von Lanier
January 26, 2017

Student input sought for upcoming renovation of UC

Von Lanier
January 19, 2017

NMU invests in faculty-driven ideas

Von Lanier
November 30, 2016

‘Mafia 3’ surpasses seniors

Von Lanier
November 30, 2016

Utility costs rise at Northern with new BLP energy rates

Von Lanier
November 16, 2016

Men’s Basketball aims for strong season

Von Lanier
November 16, 2016

NMU students assist with new housing project

Von Lanier
November 9, 2016

Forum looks to NMU’s future

Von Lanier
November 2, 2016

LED initiative brings savings

Von Lanier
October 26, 2016

MERC presents LGBT films

Von Lanier
October 26, 2016

Recovering from disaster: NMU offers solace to Southeastern students

Von Lanier
October 19, 2016

Committees look to restructure Academic Affairs

Von Lanier
October 19, 2016

Life after college shouldn’t be feared

Von Lanier
October 12, 2016

Candidates for Congress debate at NMU

Von Lanier
October 12, 2016

Wildcat-Spartan agreement offers an option for accelerated law degree

Von Lanier
October 5, 2016

Board gives Erickson raise, $20,000 bonus

Von Lanier
September 28, 2016

Innovative clinic to provide therapy services for children with autism

Von Lanier
September 28, 2016

Constitution Day acknowledged

Von Lanier
September 21, 2016

AAUP elects new president

Von Lanier
September 21, 2016

Budget cuts reviewed

Von Lanier
September 14, 2016

Trump discussion to drop anchor

Von Lanier
September 14, 2016

Transparency strengthened by new focus group

Von Lanier
September 7, 2016

Sometimes dinner is just a meal

Von Lanier
September 7, 2016

Reduction process begins

Von Lanier
August 31, 2016

Costs rise with the new semester

Von Lanier
August 24, 2016

The half-heartedness of social empathy in today’s society

Von Lanier
June 1, 2016

High-quality ed is the utmost priority

Von Lanier
April 20, 2016

WNMU-TV director re-elected as MAPB president

Von Lanier
April 20, 2016

Politically-incorrect beach ball coming to campus

Von Lanier
April 13, 2016

Michigan shouldn’t let Detroit kids suffer

Von Lanier
April 6, 2016

The association of culture across platforms

Von Lanier
March 23, 2016

Drug testing for welfare is a waste of money

Von Lanier
March 16, 2016

Video game series finale holds its own

Von Lanier
March 16, 2016

NMU revises search and entry policy

Von Lanier
March 16, 2016

Respect is a given, so look without touching

Von Lanier
March 9, 2016

Solar garden blooms at BLP

Von Lanier
February 24, 2016

Ethnic pride doesn’t always promote violence

Von Lanier
February 24, 2016

NMU welcomes chief diversity and inclusion officer

Von Lanier
February 17, 2016

Widen the lens on the political sharkpool

Von Lanier
February 17, 2016

Beauty shouldn’t get you the job

Von Lanier
February 17, 2016

WNMU slated for FCC auction

Von Lanier
January 27, 2016

Celebrity bashing has to stop: Free speech requires tolerance

Von Lanier
January 27, 2016

Northern gets motivated

Von Lanier
January 20, 2016

Online learning cost increased

Von Lanier
January 13, 2016

Santa’s coming to Northern

Von Lanier
December 2, 2015

BSU forum tackles race amongst other heavy issues

Von Lanier
November 18, 2015

Proposed legislation to stop tax diversion

Von Lanier
November 11, 2015

“Dark stores” place tax burden on residents

Von Lanier
November 11, 2015

NASA celebrates ‘Week of Indigenous Eating’ with Annual Food Taster

Von Lanier
November 4, 2015

Detroit Mayor Duggan delivers to a packed session

Von Lanier
November 4, 2015

‘Off the grid’ exhibit displayed at Beaumier

Von Lanier
October 21, 2015

NMU celebrates Archives Month

Von Lanier
October 7, 2015
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