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POPCORN SALE — Greek life sets up shop in Jamrich Hall ticketing booth to sell popcorn for a local cause.
NMU Greek life collaborates for Sexual Assault Awareness Month fundraiser
April 26, 2024
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.
Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus
April 26, 2024
ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
Biology student Grace Charles shares her ideas on how to protect our birds on campus. Photo courtesy of Grace Charles
Opinion–Protecting the birds at NMU
April 26, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
SPOTTED — A blue-spotted salamander stops in its tracks on a roadside of Presque Isle Park. Many salamanders could be seen migrating through the park, which caught the attention of students and led to further studies and protective measures.
Students and faculty block roads, conduct studies for blue-spotted salamander project in Marquette
April 26, 2024
ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.
Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
FINAL STRETCH — The Cats look to place second overall in the GLIAC before heading into playoffs.
WLAX hits the road to finish out impressive regular season run
April 26, 2024
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Rachel Pott

Rachel Pott, News Writer

All content by Rachel Pott
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.

Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus

Rachel Pott
April 26, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health

TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health

Rachel Pott
April 18, 2024

ASNMU ballot opens this week, allows students to voice their opinions

Rachel Pott
April 9, 2024
JAZZ FEST — The NMU Music Department hosts Ellen Rowe for the 2024 Jazz Festival. Photo courtesy of Mark Flaherty

Jazz Festival returns as 2-day event

Rachel Pott
April 5, 2024
DONATE BLOOD — SNA and MSNA bring the American Red Cross to campus to hold a blood drive for students and the community.

Blood Drive collects 30 pints of blood, combating national blood shortage

Rachel Pott
April 4, 2024

Increase in Student Activity Fee moves to ballot after passing ASNMU vote

Rachel Pott
March 22, 2024
LOCAL INTERNSHIPS — Partridge Creek Farms in Ispheming hosts tabling event in Jamrich Hall to encourage students to apply to upcoming fall and summer internships.

Partridge Creek Farms offers 6 internship opportunities

Rachel Pott
March 18, 2024
CHARITY BALL — Attendees dance at 2024 Charity Ball. The Ball raises funds for a local organization once again after a four year hiatus. Photo Courtesy of NMU University Marketing and Communications

Student Nurses Association holds first Charity Ball since 2019

Rachel Pott
March 1, 2024
WELLBEING WHEEL — CARE Team and Case Management Services uses Wellbeing Wheel to provide holistic care to students. Photo Courtesy of Emily Meier

CARE Team provides additional services alongside WellBeing Center

Rachel Pott
February 22, 2024
CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT — NMU announced it will receive state funding for the Northern Enterprise Center. This graphic is based on renderings posted by the university with their original announcement for the project.

NMU to receive state funding for new Northern Enterprise Center

Rachel Pott
February 16, 2024
5 of my all-time favorite books

5 of my all-time favorite books

Rachel Pott
February 9, 2024
SNA TABLING — Student Nurses Association Secretary, Phoebe Martin previews upcoming Charity Ball and Gift of Life challenge.

SNA raises awareness for Charity Ball and Gift of Life challenge

Rachel Pott
February 9, 2024
ADAPTING — The UP200 has been canceled for the second year in a row. Organizers are planning the Festival of the Sled Dog to celebrate instead. Photo Courtesy of Derek Hall

UP200 remains canceled this year, Festival of the Sled Dog returns

Rachel Pott
February 8, 2024
SUSTAINABILITY APPOINTMENT —Director of Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment, Jes Thompson, appointed to Assistant Vice President of Sustainability.

Jessica Thompson named Assistant Vice President of Sustainability

Rachel Pott
January 25, 2024
John Green to speak at sold out event

John Green to speak at sold out event

Rachel Pott
January 19, 2024
SUPPORT FOR SADVA — The SADVA bake sale featured baked goods like cookies, cake pops, bagels, muffins, rice krispies, brownies and more. 

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Awareness student group hosts first fundraiser in club’s history

Rachel Pott
December 8, 2023
Photo courtesy of NMU WellBeing

A Q&A with WellBeing

Rachel Pott
December 4, 2023
Campus-wide mental health survey returns to gather new data

Campus-wide mental health survey returns to gather new data

Rachel Pott
November 17, 2023
VERY, VERY COLD — A sheet of ice enveloping the land. The Upper Peninsula gets quite cold during the winter, and not enough people understand that.

Opinion — If you dislike winter, why go to Northern?

Rachel Pott
November 16, 2023
SIMULATION — Students run through poverty simulation on Nov. 7.

Student Nurses Association hosts simulation to aid understanding of poverty

Rachel Pott
November 9, 2023
Climate at Noon returns this month featuring NMU alum

Climate at Noon returns this month featuring NMU alum

Rachel Pott
November 3, 2023
56th Annual Fall Job Fair to feature 84 employers

56th Annual Fall Job Fair to feature 84 employers

Rachel Pott
October 25, 2023
APEX OFFICER — The VR simulation area in the Jacobetti Complex has plenty of space allowing trainees to safely participate in simulations.

First Apex Officer virtual reality in Michigan comes to Jacobetti Complex

Rachel Pott
October 18, 2023
SOCK DRIVE — Socktober donation boxes like these can be found throughout campus, including the Lydia M. Olson Library, The Science Building, Weston Hall, residence hall lobbies and the Northern Center.

Student Nurses Association hosts Socktober to give back to community

Rachel Pott
October 12, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Student activity fee increase to be on 2024 ASNMU general election ballot

Rachel Pott
October 5, 2023
CLAIMING MICHIGAN — The canoe showcased at the exhibit, Claiming Michigan: The 1820 Expedition of Lewis Cass, which is now on display at the The Beaumier Heritage Center until January.

Exploring the expedition of Lewis Cass at Beaumier

Rachel Pott
September 29, 2023
BUILT FOR TOMORROW — Jacobetti Complex renovated to include new spaces and new technology. A rededication ceremony was hosted Friday, Sept. 15 celebrating the complexs renovation.

Jacobetti Complex receives modern makeover

Rachel Pott
September 22, 2023
NURSING NETWORKING — Students talk with healthcare professionals during the Healthcare Career Fair hosted in the Whitman Commons. The fair allowed students to meet with employers and network for future career opportunities in the healthcare industry.

Healthcare Career Fair explores healthcare industry professions

Rachel Pott
September 13, 2023
NEW FACILITY — Department of Psychological Sciences opens Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center on Presque Isle Avenue. New space allows for more learning experiences for students and more adequate treatment for clients.

Behavior Education Assessment and Research Center relocation provides greater opportunities

Rachel Pott
September 8, 2023
TRUE LIKENESS — DeVos Art Museum hosts three new exhibits throughout fall semester. Range of videos, photographs, paintings and prints in the exhibits can be viewed by the public Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday from 12-5 p.m. and Thursday 12-8 p.m.

DeVos Art Museum to host new exhibits this semester

Rachel Pott
August 31, 2023
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