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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
Lily Gouin

Lily Gouin, Assistant Sports Editor

Hi! My name is Lily Gouin I am in my third year here at NMU. I am from Appleton, WI majoring in communications and double minoring in multimedia journalism and public relations. In my free time, I like to go thrifting, watch TV and sports, and do puzzles. Once I graduate from NMU I hope to work in sports as a sideline reporter!

All content by Lily Gouin
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses

Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses

Lily Gouin
November 15, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series

Men’s soccer ends season in road split series

Lily Gouin
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech

Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech

Lily Gouin
November 8, 2024
Volleyball goes 2-1 in away series

Volleyball goes 2-1 in away series

Lily Gouin
November 6, 2024
NW File Photo

Hockey ends home opener weekend in a split

Lily Gouin
October 25, 2024
Football remains winless on season as they head to Michigan Tech

Football remains winless on season as they head to Michigan Tech

Lily Gouin
October 25, 2024
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split

Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split

Lily Gouin
October 6, 2024
NW File Photo

Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend

Lily Gouin
September 20, 2024

Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships

Lily Gouin
April 26, 2024

From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend

Lily Gouin
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics

Profile — Beverly Harper talks goals for the end of the track season

Lily Gouin
April 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Women’s spring soccer comes to an end this weekend

Lily Gouin
April 19, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite

Lily Gouin
April 12, 2024
LOCKED IN — The women's lacrosse team prepares for six games of conference play before closing out the season.

WLAX returns home after away series and bye week

Lily Gouin
April 5, 2024
FILE PHOTO - The 'Cats take advantage of the warm weather and train outside. April 13, 2023, Photo courtesy of Elise Longley.

Track and Field prepares for remaining outdoor season

Lily Gouin
March 29, 2024
WINNING WILDCATS—The NMU Nordic Skiing team picked up a total of three gold medals this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Kjetil Baanerud.

Nordic Ski team wraps up season at National Championships

Lily Gouin
March 29, 2024
BALANCED — Guard Makaylee Kuhn drives to the basket. (NW File Photo - Feb., 16, 2023)

Women’s Basketball sets up for Nationals run

Lily Gouin
March 18, 2024
BYE WEEK — NMU looks to take a week off from games to prepare for the long road trip to Ohio.

Women’s LAX prepares to head to Ohio after an off week

Lily Gouin
March 15, 2024
GOAL 'CATS — The Wildcats started their season off strong, scoring 55 goals in the first three games.

Women’s Lacrosse sweeps weekend, names Minnie Bittell GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week

Lily Gouin
February 23, 2024
PLAY4KAY — The 'Cats head to Houghton to face off against the Michigan Tech Huskies and raise money for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Women’s basketball sets up to play Michigan Tech after back-to-back wins

Lily Gouin
February 16, 2024
HOME OPENER — Wildcats defeat Aquinas in a 19 goal lead to start the lacrosse season.

Women’s lacrosse comes up big in season opener against Aquinas

Lily Gouin
February 16, 2024
BROKEN RECORD — Several 'Cats swam record-breaking times to beat UW-Green Bay last weekend.

Swim and Dive teams victorious over Green Bay

Lily Gouin
January 26, 2024
Najashi Tolefree celebrates with Max Weisbrod.

Men’s Basketball heats up on winning streak heading into away series

Lily Gouin
January 19, 2024
Swim and Dive looks forward to first meet since November

Swim and Dive looks forward to first meet since November

Lily Gouin
January 18, 2024
COMPETE — The 'Cats end the regular season ranked five in the GLIAC.

Women’s Volleyball finishes GLIAC tournament season in Quarterfinals against MTU

Lily Gouin
November 17, 2023
RACE TO THE FINISH — Cross country runners make their way down a trail during a race.

Cross Country places top-10 at the NCAA Regional Championship

Lily Gouin
November 10, 2023
DOMINATE — Stiles and Bloser earn men and women's GLIAC Swimmer of the Week honors.

Swim and Dive breaks records to defeat Wayne State at home

Lily Gouin
November 10, 2023
CLOSING TIME — NMU Wildcats football is nearing the end of the season looking for a win.

Football falls to Wayne State as season runs down

Lily Gouin
November 3, 2023
TO THE END — Men's soccer completed their formal season this weekend and will be competing for a shot at the GLIAC Championship game on Saturday. Three graduating seniors were also recognized at the games for their contributions to the team over the years.

Men’s soccer closes out the regular season with tie at home, honors seniors

Lily Gouin
October 27, 2023
LOOKING FOR A WIN — NMU's football team has not won a single game this semester and only has three games left to secure a win.

Football falls short at home as season winds down

Lily Gouin
October 26, 2023
SENIOR NIGHT — Graduate Student Fernando Abascal (7) passes the ball down field at home. The Wildcats will host St. Cloud St. for senior night Oct. 22nd at 1 p.m.

M Soccer: Wildcats host St. Cloud for final match of regular season

Lily Gouin
October 20, 2023
STAYING FOCUSED — NMU will finish off the season at UW-Lacrosse before preparing for the post season.

Cross Country: Wildcats prepare for UW-Lacrosse, GLIAC championships approaching

Lily Gouin
October 13, 2023
WEEKEND SPLIT — After a shoulder injury sidelined Jacqueline Smith after the first game, resulting in a 1-8 start. Over the past five games the 'Cats are 3-2 heading into the Midwest Crossover.

Volleyball: ‘Cats Finding Momentum Heading into Final Stretch of the Season

Lily Gouin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2023
MOVING FORWARD — NMU was unable to get much going last weekend against the top ranked Bulldogs and with No. 16 Davenport coming to Marquette, the coaching staff will look for players to step up and play well against another tough conference opponent.

Football: ‘Cats suffer loss, shifting focus to No.16 Davenport

Lily Gouin
October 6, 2023
GOALS NEEDED — The Wildcats have lost five games in a row and four games were by a score of 0-1. The defense has only allowed 12 goals this season but have a hard time finishing their chances around the net.

M Soccer: NMU back home after tough road trip

Lily Gouin
October 6, 2023
GOALS NEEDED — NMU has scored just five goals all season and with four of their losses coming in one score matches.

M Soccer: Offensive struggles lead to three straight losses

Lily Gouin
September 29, 2023
SETTING IN — Transfer quarterback Mariano Valenti had a huge night against Quincy University throwing for 368 yards and scoring three touchdowns after having two turnovers in each of his first two starts.

Football: Fourth quarter woes continue to plague the Wildcats, start season 0-4

Lily Gouin
September 29, 2023
LONE GOAL — The 'Cats took a 1-0 win against the Panthers but were unable to find the back of the net against the Cardinals, taking a weekend split before the long road trip coming up.

M Soccer: NMU takes weekend split, long road trip ahead

Lily Gouin
September 22, 2023
BACK TO BACK — Sophomore Madi Szymanski and freshman Ava Maginity took first and second place respectively, leading NMU to a first-place finish in the Northwood Open.

NMU XC: Wildcats take first overall in Northwood Invite

Lily Gouin
September 15, 2023
SURGING — The Wildcats are following up their success from last season, starting the season 4-0 and landing the No.23 spot in the national rankings. NMU will look to continue their winning streak against UW-Parkside this weekend.

W Soccer: NMU heads home after two straight shutouts on the road

Lily Gouin
September 15, 2023
NW File Photo

W Soccer: ‘Cats kick season off with pair of wins

Lily Gouin
September 8, 2023
HUNTING — The 'Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)

Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games

Lily Gouin
April 21, 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

Lily Gouin
March 20, 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

Lily Gouin
March 4, 2023
NEXT TIME - NMU fell short to SVST in the first round of the GLIAC tournament. The 'Cats were 1-2 against the Cardinals this season.

W Basketball: ‘Cats fall short to Saginaw Valley, end season 15-13

Lily Gouin
March 3, 2023
FACEOFF - NMU ended the season 8-8 at home and sent the senior class of in style with 17 goals last weekend.

Men’s hockey sweeps Ferris State in the last series game of the season

Lily Gouin
February 24, 2023
PUCK DROP — The Wildcats will travel to Arizona this week to face off against the No.19 Sun Devils before heading home to play on the resized ice rink put in over the off season.

M Hockey: Wildcats, Ferris State face off in the Berry for final home weekend

Lily Gouin
February 22, 2023
During a previous home meet, members of the Wildcat track team bolt from the starting line in a competitive race.

W Track & Field: Wildcats find early success in Lake Michigan Open

Lily Gouin
January 31, 2023
BOUNCE BACK - After 2 tough losses at Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud St. the 'Cats look to get back on track as they head south for the start of conference play.

W Basketball: NMU heads south to start GLIAC conference play

Lily Gouin
December 2, 2022
SWEEPING — The 'Cats ended the regular season with four straight 3-0 sweeps of GLIAC opponents. NMU faces GVST in the GLIAC semifinals at home on Friday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m.

Volleyball: NMU, GVST to face off in GLIAC semifinals in Vandament Arena

Lily Gouin
November 11, 2022
RIVAL - The Cats' head to Sault Ste. Marie this weekend to face off against Lake Superior State.

Hockey: NMU, Alaska Fairbanks split weekend 1-1

Lily Gouin
November 4, 2022
PREPERATION - NMU will be facing defending champ Ferris St. this weekend in the dome. The offence will look to get back on track after scoring 10 total points over the last 2 weeks.

NMU Football falls to No.1 Grand Valley State 56-3

Lily Gouin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2022
SHUTOUT - The 'Cats shut out both opponents this weekend as they improved to 10-1-4 on the season. NMU starts a 3-game road trip before the GLIAC tournaments start.

Women’s Soccer honors seniors, earn double wins

Lily Gouin
October 25, 2022
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