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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
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Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 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
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 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
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 2024
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Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
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Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
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Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 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

The North Wind

The North Wind
Amelia Kashian

Amelia Kashian, Features Editor

All content by Amelia Kashian
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[Photo] Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech

Lily Gouin
November 8, 2024
Our Editor in Chief, Molly Birch, costumed as Coach Sue from Glee.

[Photo] Opinion — Coolest campus costumes

Antonio Anderson
November 7, 2024
NO PINK PLEASE — This is the raw burger I received from the Wildcat Den on Friday, Oct. 16, 2024.

Opinion — When will the Wildcat Den stop serving raw food?

Molly Birch
November 2, 2024
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[Photo] Hockey loses to Arizona ahead of rivalry game 

Emma Marotz
November 1, 2024
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[Photo] Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split

Lily Gouin
October 6, 2024

Opinion — NMU Guide to Partying

Antonio Anderson
September 25, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — The Men's Soccer team celebrates after a goal.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer starts season off strong

Isabelle Krepps
September 17, 2024
BATTLE FOR THE BALL - Alumni team members play rough and ready during Saturday's annual Alumni Rugby game.

Men’s rugby team celebrates 45th anniversary at alumni game

Molly Birch
September 4, 2024
LOCKED IN — The women's lacrosse team prepares for six games of conference play before closing out the season.

[Photo] WLAX returns home after away series and bye week

Lily Gouin
April 5, 2024
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[Photo] Men’s Hockey season comes to a close after loss in first round of CCHA playoffs

Chloe Everson
March 14, 2024
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[Photo] From mini sticks to major goals: Andre Ghantous’s pursuit of the NHL

Caden Sierra
February 23, 2024
HOME OPENER — Wildcats defeat Aquinas in a 19 goal lead to start the lacrosse season.

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

Lily Gouin
February 16, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — Slukynsky scores the first goal of the night for the 'Cats on Saturday.

[Photo] ‘Cats drop back-to-back games to Bemidji State Beavers

Chloe Everson
February 15, 2024

A call for ceasefire: Wildcats take action for Palestine

Amelia Kashian
February 7, 2024
CLEAN SWEEP — The NMU Wildcats increased their overall record after sweeping their rivals, the Michigan Tech Huskies.

[Photo] Men’s Hockey defeats UP rival Michigan Tech in weekend sweep

Chloe Everson
February 8, 2024
FOCUS — Captain Artem Shlaine readies for a faceoff.

[Photo] Men’s Hockey splits weekend with CCHA opponent St. Thomas

Chloe Everson
January 24, 2024
HOME ADVANTAGE — The Wildcats return home this weekend for the first regular-season home games of the new year.

[Photo] Men’s Hockey looks for redemption against St. Thomas Tommies

Chloe Everson
January 18, 2024
Home victories all around as Wildcat Husky split weekend hockey matchup wraps up

Home victories all around as Wildcat Husky split weekend hockey matchup wraps up

Molly Birch
December 9, 2023
AT WORK — My desk set-up in the North Wind office at 301 Gries Hall. I have worked at and decorated my desk area for the past year and a half.

[Photo] Opinion — The North Wind shaped my collegiate experience

Katarina Rothhorn
December 8, 2023
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[Photo] From Moscow to Michigan: Artem Shlaine’s unconventional hockey journey

Caden Sierra
December 8, 2023
U.P. BATTLE — The 'Cats take on their Upper Peninsula rival the Huskies after a weekend against the Vikings.

[Photo] M Hockey: ‘Cats face UP rival Michigan Tech Huskies in weekend split

Chloe Everson
December 7, 2023
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