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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
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
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
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
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
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
Nathan Kwapisz

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer

Nathan joined the Northwind staff writing for sports during this summer of 2022. Nathan is also a intern at Radio Results Network sales division. When not working He enjoys doing jiu jitsu and reading in his free-time.

All content by Nathan Kwapisz
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.

All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns

Nathan Kwapisz
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.

Midnight Madness at the PEIF

Nathan Kwapisz
April 14, 2023
ROCK CLIMBING - The PEIF is a place full of activities and classes to help the community be more active. Rock climbing is a fun way for students and community members to stay active with friends and family.

Rediscovering rock climbing

Nathan Kwapisz
April 7, 2023
HIIT! - Charise Baker hosts a high-intensity interval training session each week, which is a great way to get in shape and have some fun.

HIIT training with Charise Baker provides full body workout

Nathan Kwapisz
March 31, 2023
Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour

Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour

Nathan Kwapisz
March 24, 2023
GET ACTIVE - Two intramural volleyball players face off at the net. NMU's Club Volleyball is open to all students and encourages a friendly and active environment where you can meet new friends.

The friendly game of intramural volleyball

Nathan Kwapisz and Abbey Lamb
March 23, 2023
GAME TIME - Ethan Vadnais and Edward Shifflett officiate the tournament going on in the NMU gaming room.

Esports builds connections within NMU gaming community

Nathan Kwapisz
March 21, 2023
GET ACTIVE - NMU intramural basketball is a place where you can grow as a person and a team as you connect with others on campus for a great experience.

Excitement builds around intramural basketball as season kicks off

Nathan Kwapisz
March 1, 2023
GAMETIME — James Hagerman with his GoPro beside him recording while playing goalie for intramural soccer.

Intramural soccer kicks off new season

Nathan Kwapisz
February 20, 2023
SAFTEY FIRST - Anthony Clyne sits with a bear his team was able to capture easily due to the special techniques used by the DNR.

Profile – Carnivorous research with Anthony Clyne

Nathan Kwapisz
February 9, 2023
WINTER WAVES - Surfers catch the huge winter waves before the shore freezes over.

Surfs Up!

Nathan Kwapisz
February 8, 2023
GET FIT - Pilates is a great class for both new and experienced people to get into shape and have a great time.

Pilates provides unique exercise experience

Nathan Kwapisz
January 31, 2023
GEAR UP - Serkowski believes having basic knowledge of how to defend yourself is vital to your safety and teaches Self-Defense 101 in order to help students do just that.

Self-Defense 101 teaches students basic defense skills

Nathan Kwapisz
January 24, 2023
RELAX - Grace Rieger holds yoga classes each week on Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. The class is a great way to start a healthy lifestyle and meet like-minded people.

Yoga: A way to wind down and relax

Nathan Kwapisz
December 6, 2022
HERO — A photo of me holding Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber. The adaptation of Luke’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels has been a hotly debated topic by many generations of the franchise’s fans, some questioning whether their childhood hero would truly act in the way he did.

Opinion — A take on Luke Skywalker’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels

Nathan Kwapisz
December 2, 2022
SHIP SUNK — H2O Battleship is a great way to get into the water, have fun and meet new friends.

Battleship H2O is Anchors Aweigh!

Nathan Kwapisz
November 14, 2022
FREE AGENT — The intramural volleyball season is underway; players are still able to sign up on the IM school website to join teams as a free agent or to create a team.

Intramural volleyball fosters high energy environment

Nathan Kwapisz
November 2, 2022
1st DOWN - Colin Fussell under center as his team drives upfield.

Intramural flag football league is underway

Nathan Kwapisz
October 13, 2022
HUNTING SEASON - Curtis with a doe she shot during the fall season. Curtis attributes her love of hunting to her father, and wants to pass that love on to others.

Student shares experience, promotes safe hunting practices on campus

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
October 7, 2022
PAST VICTORIES - The NMU Men's Soccer team celebrates after scoring a goal in a game last fall. The Wildcats lost to Saginaw Valley last Friday, but Coach Fatovic is confident in the team's potential.

Men’s soccer falls to Saginaw, continues to push through midseason gauntlet

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 30, 2022
CLUB TEAM — Northstars crowd to the ball to make the tackle during the game against Eau Claire.

Women’s rugby comes out the chute for their first game

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 23, 2022
Men’s soccer moves forward to the midseason

Men’s soccer moves forward to the midseason

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 16, 2022
TOGETHER- The Wildcats work together to move the ball up the field against the Golden Eagles.

Women’s soccer maintains intensity at the start of the season

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 9, 2022
ON THE RUN - Anna Nagy runs the Queen City Half Marathon in Marquette. Nagy has been running since she was in high school and has volunteered at the Marquette Marathon previously.

NMU students prepare for Marquette Marathon

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer
September 1, 2022
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