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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
Sam Rush/NW
ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
All content by Winter Keefer
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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