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Photo courtesy to NMU Archives BLAST TO THE PAST—Located in the basement of the library, NMU Archives is home to all historical records from campus and the central U.P.
NMU Archives dives into past with Community History Workshop
October 15, 2021
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
Students to raise awareness for domestic violence
October 15, 2021
GIVING BACK—Morgan Hallenbeck (left, front), Loryn Burnette (farthest back, right), Lauren Smith (middle, right), and Analisa Ehli (front, right) Students from the School of Nursing helped out with the Blood Drive by taking vitals for those who were donating blood.
School of Nursing hosts annual blood drive with U.P. Regional Blood Center
October 15, 2021
Dreyma Beronja/NW 104—AAUP continue to work without a contract, pushing past the 100 day mark. AAUP have been without a contract since July 1, 2021.
NMU-AAUP continue working without contract
October 15, 2021
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN—Culture Shock Film Society will show the 1974 horror-comedy classic Young Frankenstein on Thursday. Posters throughout campus show this semesters film screenings with dates and times.
Culture Shock Film Society continues horror theme with ‘Young Frankenstein’
October 14, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table
Editorial—Administration has a lot on their plate; faculty just trying to put food on the table
October 13, 2021
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
Opinion—Drake’s new song “Girls Want Girls” fetishizes lesbians and queerbaits
October 13, 2021
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
Satire—Commuting from home? Here’s three great places to scream out your agony
October 8, 2021
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
Opinion—Erickson termination leaves NMU with unprecedented uncertainty
October 7, 2021
BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
October 15, 2021
HEALING CIRCLE - Members of Morning Thunder play a closing song after the unveiling of the NMU land acknowledgement at the morning ceremony for Indigenous Peoples Day 2021. The land acknowledgement sign and recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day were long processes that the Native community on NMUs campus strove to bring into existence.
Native groups on campus continued advocacy for Indigenous recognition
October 15, 2021
INSPIRED ART - Art student Ilah Wilson created icy turtles inspired by Greg Manchess art in Above the Timberline. The theater department is performing an adaptation of the book that will feature Manchess art in the background.
Artist and author of “Above the Timberline” visits NMU
October 15, 2021
Interns Sarah Huiber and Mandy Helppi (left to right) help restock the shelves in the NMU Food Pantry. The food pantry is open to any student, faculty or staff member that may require extra assistance getting food or personal items.
NMU Food Pantry assists students, faculty in need
October 13, 2021
Civic engagement skillbuilder postponed
Civic engagement skillbuilder postponed
October 12, 2021
WRAPPING UP THE WEEKEND—The NMU football team celebrates on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of its game against Wayne State on Saturday, Oct. 2. However, the Cats football team fell on the road to Davenport 18-13 to drop to 1-1 in conference play. Travis Nelson/NW
Weekend recap: women’s soccer dominates, football falls to Davenport
October 13, 2021
SWEET, SWEET SWEEP—The team celebrates after forward Connor Marritts first career goal put NMU in front 2-1 in the first period of Saturdays win over St. Thomas. The Cats averaged six goals per game on the weekend, and are looking good to start the season. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey uses five-goal third period to sweep St. Thomas
October 12, 2021
BACK IN A JAM-PACKED BEC—The NMU Hockey team celebrates a victory over Ferris State at home on January 30, 2021. That game was in front of barely any spectators, but the Berry Events Center will be full for the season opening series against St. Thomas this weekend. Travis Nelson/NW
‘Cats hockey prepares to host St. Thomas in front of expected large home crowd
October 8, 2021
FALL FISHING SEASON—A local fisher catches a small mouth bass. With the fall season in fall swing, its a prime time to fish in the Marquette area. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Plentiful fishing opportunities surround Marquette area
October 7, 2021
HOME SWEET HOME— The NMU Volleyball team huddles up after scoring a point while the bench celebrates behind them. A few of NMUs sports teams had an eventful weekend at home for homecoming. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Wildcats’ homecoming recap: Volleyball earns split, swim and dive breaks three pool records
October 7, 2021

The North Wind

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Admission applicants up for fall semester

Admission applicants up for fall semester

April 26, 2018
NMU officials disregard Flint water crisis

NMU officials disregard Flint water crisis

April 19, 2018
Northern Michigan students had the day off from school Monday and Tuesday thanks to an April snow shower. The unusual precipitation covered Marquette in 15.8 inches of snow. Photo by: Kat Torreano

Unusual storm hits MQT

April 19, 2018
Fourth annual Anderton’s Earth Week coming up

Fourth annual Anderton’s Earth Week coming up

April 12, 2018
International Food Festival to feature authentic, diverse foods

International Food Festival to feature authentic, diverse foods

April 3, 2018
Presenter Emily Stulz, an assistant director of social media communications at Central Michigan University and an NMU graduate, talked about how people present themselves on social media in the post-college stage of adulting versus reality, during the TEDxTalk even in Jamrich Hall on Saturday, March 24. Photo courtesy of J.L. Wells

TEDx NMU presents ‘ideas worth spreading’

March 29, 2018
Hundreds of students and community members gather in Marquette where the students lead the Marquette March for Our Lives, marching in solidarity with movements taking place nationwide. Photo by: Kat Torreano

March calls for action against gun violence

March 29, 2018
NMU offers students free counseling services

NMU offers students free counseling services

March 22, 2018
Career Service reps offer information on Handshake

Career Service reps offer information on Handshake

March 15, 2018
Ernest Rospierski and Andrea Kowalski-Rospierski graduated from NMU in 2005 and teach at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida where a school shooting took place two weeks ago.

NMU Alums return to teaching after Florida shooting

March 1, 2018
Power of the press comes from the people

Power of the press comes from the people

February 22, 2018

Fritz Forum

February 15, 2018
The Marquette Planned Parenthood, on Third Street, is not only the top abortion provider for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but also for Northern Wisconsin and Northern Minnesota. Photo by: Kat Torreano

Marquette Planned Parenthood among top providers in Midwest

February 15, 2018
Lead found in Jacobetti water

Lead found in Jacobetti water

February 15, 2018
Utych

Student arrested on charges of larceny

February 8, 2018
Harassment policy explained

Harassment policy explained

February 1, 2018
Whitaker

Former prof suspended for sexual misconduct

January 25, 2018
Negri

NMU honors passing of a student

January 25, 2018
Flag lowering to honor deceased student

Flag lowering to honor deceased student

January 18, 2018
The house that caught on fire at 1026 Lincoln Ave. on Monday, Jan. 8. The fire claimed the lives of Krista Urbanc and Zachary Johnson. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Investigation underway for cause of deadly house fire 

January 18, 2018
Yachty tickets to be refunded

Yachty tickets to be refunded

December 11, 2017
Former student and football player arrested on campus

Former student and football player arrested on campus

December 7, 2017
NMU receives 1.2M in donations

NMU receives 1.2M in donations

November 30, 2017
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder

Petition makes way to Erickson following Snyder invite

November 30, 2017
Cat Career Tracks replaces software

Cat Career Tracks replaces software

November 16, 2017
Photo by Winter Keefer: Students Laura Long and Nathan Frischkorn collect student signatures in opposition of Gov. Rick Snyder speaking at May commencement.

NMU community responds to Snyder invite

November 9, 2017
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder

Erickson to invite Snyder for May commencement

November 2, 2017
Photo courtesy of Meredith Heuer: Best-selling writer Daniel Handler a.k.a. Lemony Snicket, author of “A Series of Unfortunate Events” spoke on campus Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Lemony Snicket speaks

October 26, 2017
Photo by Winter Keefer: Student volunteers assist in collecting pledges to combat sexual assault on campus for the “It’s On Us” Campaign’s Week of Action.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, part three of a three-part series: Title IX applies for state police grant

October 26, 2017
Photo courtesy of The Health Promotion Society: Sophomore psychology major Jailin Kaiser stands with a whiteboard last semester to garner support for people affected by sexual harassment.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, part two of a three-part series: ‘It’s On Us’ campaign brings back Week of Action to NMU

October 19, 2017
Domestic Violence Awarness Month, part one of a three-part series: Sexual misconduct victims offered resources

Domestic Violence Awarness Month, part one of a three-part series: Sexual misconduct victims offered resources

October 12, 2017
Public Safety outlines active shooter guidelines

Public Safety outlines active shooter guidelines

October 5, 2017
Don’t underestimate print’s adaptability

Don’t underestimate print’s adaptability

September 28, 2017
Photo by Lindsey Eaton

Board leaves resolution off agenda

September 28, 2017
Teppo

Bad acid: Student faces five felonies after alleged drug-fueled rampage

September 21, 2017
Michael Wilson

First-time freshmen enrollment increases

September 14, 2017
Strong start to a finishing season

Strong start to a finishing season

September 7, 2017
Traffic woes increase with construction of roundabouts

Traffic woes increase with construction of roundabouts

August 31, 2017
FROST breaks ground with new director

FROST breaks ground with new director

August 31, 2017
Science buildings close after fire

Science buildings close after fire

July 31, 2017
Academic programs come and go, Erickson gets raise by BOT

Academic programs come and go, Erickson gets raise by BOT

June 8, 2017
Alumna auctioning lunar dust intends to donate funds

Alumna auctioning lunar dust intends to donate funds

June 8, 2017
Academic Senate votes on recording regulations

Academic Senate votes on recording regulations

April 27, 2017

Math, computer prof retires after 16 years

April 27, 2017

Google isn’t always the solution

April 20, 2017
Bidding A-dieu: New housing unit to replace aging A-frames

Bidding A-dieu: New housing unit to replace aging A-frames

April 20, 2017
DEA-certified botanist discusses history and politics of cannabis

DEA-certified botanist discusses history and politics of cannabis

April 6, 2017
Old Man Logan, a heartbreaking send-off

Old Man Logan, a heartbreaking send-off

March 30, 2017
Low student use puts shuttle at risk

Low student use puts shuttle at risk

March 23, 2017
A story of Standing Rock

A story of Standing Rock

March 16, 2017
NMU prof arrested at Standing Rock

NMU prof arrested at Standing Rock

February 23, 2017
Muslim prof offers perspective on current events

Muslim prof offers perspective on current events

February 23, 2017
Pro-life vs. pro-choice

Pro-life vs. pro-choice

February 16, 2017

‘Indigenous People’s Day’ passed by Academic Senate

February 9, 2017
‘Planning for Distinction’ talks sweep campus

‘Planning for Distinction’ talks sweep campus

February 2, 2017

Being part of a pair

January 26, 2017

NMU begins campus-wide assessment

January 26, 2017

NMU updates mass notification

January 19, 2017

In case of emergency

November 30, 2016

Michigan approves EAN expansion for entire U.P.

November 16, 2016

Pizza taste-off returns to NMU

November 9, 2016

Food taster shares culture

November 2, 2016

Know your vote: Student IDs valid at polls

November 2, 2016

NMU students get political

October 26, 2016

College isn’t the real world

October 19, 2016

Two sciences collide at forum with beer

October 12, 2016

Controversial policy up for review

October 5, 2016

Outrage reignited by FIRE

September 28, 2016

LTE Expansion plan approved by FCC

September 21, 2016

An open mind is necessary for progress

September 21, 2016

Security upgrades

September 14, 2016

A grocery store orgy with a deeper meaning

September 7, 2016

Sustainability deemed a priority

September 7, 2016

Invent welcomes new interim director

August 31, 2016

Dance away all your Blues at the Blues Festival

August 31, 2016

Payne demolished: New dorms emerge amidst rubble

August 24, 2016

NMU embraces new major and new prof

August 24, 2016

New dorms coming to campus

June 1, 2016

ASNMU approves petition

June 1, 2016

Concerns over buyout plans circulating campus

April 13, 2016

Faculty receive buyout packages

March 30, 2016

[email protected] aids inventors and entrepreneurs

March 23, 2016

NMU Baja: engineering, building, racing off-road

February 17, 2016

Kitwana brings hip-hop culture to NMU

February 3, 2016

Time running out to register

January 20, 2016
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