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Photo courtesy of NMU WellBeing
A Q&A with WellBeing
December 4, 2023
LEAVE NO TRACE — Heather Vivian from Respect Marquette County educates on the impacts of outdoor recreation as part of the organizations mission of protecting natural resources.
Leave No Trace 101 workshop promotes protecting natural resources
December 1, 2023
LOCAL HOUSING — The city of Marquette has faced several challenges regarding affordability in the area.
Marquette city manager addresses affordable housing in the city
December 1, 2023
SHINE PROJECTS — Students gather to strategize and connect with NMU sustainability and all that plays a role in it. Photo courtesy of Jes Thompson
SHINE program provides sustainability progress, opportunities
December 1, 2023
NEW FEATURES - The plan for what the new Harden Hall should look like. Renovation should take about two years, and the library will be updated with many new features.
Harden Hall to receive two-year renovation
December 1, 2023
NEVER STOP RUNNING — Many people turn to the treadmill once temperatures start to drop. The truth is, with proper protection, you can keep running outside as long as youd like.
Opinion — Outdoor exercise in the chilly seasons
December 5, 2023
NOT A SOUND — A study area in Jamrich, almost devoid of people. Before covid, the halls would be packed with people socializing.
Opinion — The importance of socializing and discussion
December 1, 2023
LAYER UP — A fuzzy hat and large jacket, two essential parts of staying warm in the winter. Adding a few extra layers is highly encouraged, especially when temperatures start to drop into the negatives.
Editorial — Proper protection against cold weather
November 30, 2023
VERY, VERY COLD — A sheet of ice enveloping the land. The Upper Peninsula gets quite cold during the winter, and not enough people understand that.
Opinion — If you dislike winter, why go to Northern?
November 16, 2023
LIFE OF WORK — Me sitting at my desk, preparing for another shift of directing news. Other than the occasional complaint of having to leave for work, I welcome the idea of working for the rest of my life.
Opinion — Preparing to work for the rest of your life
November 14, 2023
SEVEN MINUTE ITCH — Noah Richardson and his band got the crowd screaming and shouting along during every song.
Anticipation to acclaim: NAE’s Noah Richardson concert with Iridescence owns the stage
December 5, 2023
LOCAL ART — Art hung on all the walls in The Crib so people could admire and purchase it as they worked.
COZEE Show art gallery takes over The Crib
December 5, 2023
FUN FACTS — Dallas Wiertella (far right) explains different misconceptions about reasons for food insecurity, including laziness, high unemployment or the economy, when accessibility is the main driver of food insecurity. The trivia night was hosted by Marquette Ending Hunger to raise awareness and donations for the NMU Food Pantry.
Trivia night raises awareness about food insecurity in the UP
December 4, 2023
TALENTED STYLING — With steady hands, a student focuses as she works on an intricate hairstyle.
Students learn in immersive cosmetology experience
November 30, 2023
PINK EXPLOSION — With the help of the Special Events Committee, Campus Cinema is showing the double feature Barbenheimer with a pink runway experience. Photo courtesy of Izabella Filippelli.
From science to fashion: Barbenheimer comes to NMU
November 30, 2023
CHAMPIONSHIP MIND — Wildcats dive into the Calvin College Invite this weekend looking for NCAA consideration.
Wildcats Swim & Dive into Calvin College Invite pursuing NCAA consideration, championship qualifications
December 1, 2023
WILDCAT GOAL — Goaltender Benni Halasz watches from his post as the team celebrates a goal. Halasz was named CCHA Goaltender of the week after the Cats swept Augustana at home last weekend.
M Hockey: Halasz earns Goaltender of the Week after weekend split against Falcons
December 1, 2023
COMPETE — The Cats end the regular season ranked five in the GLIAC.
Women’s Volleyball finishes GLIAC tournament season in Quarterfinals against MTU
November 17, 2023
HOME SPLIT — The Northern Michigan womens ice hockey team celebrates win against rival Bulldogs.
Women’s Hockey splits weekend against rival Adrian College
November 17, 2023
GAME WINNER — Josh Zinger with the game-winning goal on Saturday night to take the weekend sweep.
Men’s Hockey celebrates first weekend sweep of season against CCHA opponent LSSU
November 17, 2023
Campus Cinema hosts Barbenheimer double feature
Campus Cinema hosts ‘Barbenheimer’ double feature
December 3, 2023
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
December 1, 2023
Students can peruse and purchase plants propagated by teaching staff at the campus greenhouse. The sale runs through this week.
Campus greenhouse hosts plant sale at library
November 14, 2023
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
October 29, 2023
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
October 26, 2023

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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