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Photo courtesy of NMU WellBeing
A Q&A with WellBeing
December 4, 2023
LEAVE NO TRACE — Heather Vivian from Respect Marquette County educates on the impacts of outdoor recreation as part of the organizations mission of protecting natural resources.
Leave No Trace 101 workshop promotes protecting natural resources
December 1, 2023
LOCAL HOUSING — The city of Marquette has faced several challenges regarding affordability in the area.
Marquette city manager addresses affordable housing in the city
December 1, 2023
SHINE PROJECTS — Students gather to strategize and connect with NMU sustainability and all that plays a role in it. Photo courtesy of Jes Thompson
SHINE program provides sustainability progress, opportunities
December 1, 2023
UPGRADE — Harden Hall is set to undergo a two-year renovation that will include a complete redesign of the Lydia M. Olson Library and will add a partial fourth floor. This addition will provide space for the academic offices and classrooms that are currently housed in Gries Hall, such as economics and political science. Rendering courtesy of NMU Facilities.
Harden Hall to receive two-year renovation
December 1, 2023
NOT A SOUND — A study area in Jamrich, almost devoid of people. Before covid, the halls would be packed with people socializing.
Opinion — The importance of socializing and discussion
December 1, 2023
LAYER UP — A fuzzy hat and large jacket, two essential parts of staying warm in the winter. Adding a few extra layers is highly encouraged, especially when temperatures start to drop into the negatives.
Editorial — Proper protection against cold weather
November 30, 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?
November 16, 2023
LIFE OF WORK — Me sitting at my desk, preparing for another shift of directing news. Other than the occasional complaint of having to leave for work, I welcome the idea of working for the rest of my life.
Opinion — Preparing to work for the rest of your life
November 14, 2023
TOO MANY HOLIDAYS — Christmas and Thanksgiving, two of the biggest holidays of the year, are only one month apart. With all the travel, scheduling and extra baggage attached, this often makes more stress than holiday cheer.
Opinion — The holidays are too stuffed
November 10, 2023
FUN FACTS — Dallas Wiertella (far right) explains different misconceptions about reasons for food insecurity, including laziness, high unemployment or the economy, when accessibility is the main driver of food insecurity. The trivia night was hosted by Marquette Ending Hunger to raise awareness and donations for the NMU Food Pantry.
Trivia night raises awareness about food insecurity in the UP
December 4, 2023
TALENTED STYLING — With steady hands, a student focuses as she works on an intricate hairstyle.
Students learn in immersive cosmetology experience
November 30, 2023
PINK EXPLOSION — With the help of the Special Events Committee, Campus Cinema is showing the double feature Barbenheimer with a pink runway experience. Photo courtesy of Izabella Filippelli.
From science to fashion: Barbenheimer comes to NMU
November 30, 2023
RIPPLES — From warm clothing to financial support for students, NMU Ripple Effect helps students overcome obstacles they may not be able to solve by themselves. Joleigh Martinez/NW
Ripple Effect: Providing winter clothing, support for NMU students
November 30, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW
On vs. off-campus jobs for NMU students
November 16, 2023
CHAMPIONSHIP MIND — Wildcats dive into the Calvin College Invite this weekend looking for NCAA consideration.
Wildcats Swim & Dive into Calvin College Invite pursuing NCAA consideration, championship qualifications
December 1, 2023
WILDCAT GOAL — Goaltender Benni Halasz watches from his post as the team celebrates a goal. Halasz was named CCHA Goaltender of the week after the Cats swept Augustana at home last weekend.
M Hockey: Halasz earns Goaltender of the Week after weekend split against Falcons
December 1, 2023
COMPETE — The Cats end the regular season ranked five in the GLIAC.
Women’s Volleyball finishes GLIAC tournament season in Quarterfinals against MTU
November 17, 2023
HOME SPLIT — The Northern Michigan womens ice hockey team celebrates win against rival Bulldogs.
Women’s Hockey splits weekend against rival Adrian College
November 17, 2023
GAME WINNER — Josh Zinger with the game-winning goal on Saturday night to take the weekend sweep.
Men’s Hockey celebrates first weekend sweep of season against CCHA opponent LSSU
November 17, 2023
Campus Cinema hosts Barbenheimer double feature
Campus Cinema hosts ‘Barbenheimer’ double feature
December 3, 2023
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
December 1, 2023
Students can peruse and purchase plants propagated by teaching staff at the campus greenhouse. The sale runs through this week.
Campus greenhouse hosts plant sale at library
November 14, 2023
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
October 29, 2023
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
October 26, 2023

The North Wind

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1820 AND BEYOND — Sonderegger Symposium expands on Lewis Cass exhibit currently on display at the Beaumier Heritage Center.

Sonderegger Symposium expands education of regional history

Ryley Wilcox • November 9, 2023

The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center and Center for Upper Peninsula Studies is presenting the 23rd Annual Sonderegger Symposium in the Northern Center Friday, Nov. 10 beginning at 8 a.m.  The theme of...

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

With great celebration, the Beaumier Heritage Center welcomed the opening of its newest exhibit, "Claiming Michigan: the 1820 Expedition of Lewis Cass." The exhibit opened on Sept. 16 with a ceremony and...

ITS ALL DOWNHILL — The Beaumier Heritage Center presents its current exhibit, Its All Downhill: Alpine Skiing in the U.P.

Skiing in the UP: It’s all downhill from here

Madoline Plattenberg • February 22, 2023

Dan Truckey grew up skiing in the Western U.P. and has always held a keen interest in the history behind ski resorts in the U.P. “There has been a lot of well-documented history done on ski jumping...

KARDEMIMMIT - The Finnish female quartet is returning to NMU with their modern spin on traditional Scandinavian music. Their performances include both singing and the music of the kantele, the Finnish national instrument.

Finnish band Kardemimmit explores womanhood through music

Madoline Plattenberg, Features Editor • September 16, 2022

Twin sisters Leeni and Anna Wegelius, the latter of whom is the producer of the Finnish band Kardemimmit, both recall the very first time they saw the Milky Way during their last U.S. tour. “We were...

SCOTTISH ROCK - Martin Gillespie from Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore plays the bagpipes at one of their shows. Skerryvore will be headlining the Winter Roots Festival on March 19 at the Forest Roberts Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Winter Roots Fest brings Finnish and Scottish music to Marquette

Olivia Apa, Features Writer • March 16, 2022

For four nights this week, bands will perform at a different location around Marquette for the Winter Roots Festival. It will feature music ranging from Finnish inspired reggae-pop to jazz and rock &...

JAMRICH—On Thursday, Feb. 17, located in Jamrich 1100, the Critical Race Theory forum will be held with a max capacity for in-person viewing at 100.

Beaumier to host Critical Race Theory forum, Q&A session to follow

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center will host a forum on critical race theory this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and feature faculty perspectives on how CRT has affected their fields of study and perspectives.
A beautiful location

Heritage Center holding exhibit on history of NMU architecture

August 27, 2021
Through photos, maps, architectural diagrams and artifacts, students can learn about pieces of the campus which no longer exist, including Kaye Hall, and about the significance of structures which are still present, such as Harden Hall.
HISTORICAL HYMNS— Pictured Anthony Brown performing for the fall 2019 showcase on labor. This event is meant to observe the industries and issues the workers had when they first came to the U.P. The performance will be played at the virtual event running from April 9 to April 30.

Beaumier Center showcases historical U.P. industry through performance

Sophia Huhta • April 8, 2021

As part of its showcase on labor in the Upper Peninsula, the Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center will host an online concert beginning Friday, on the life of Paul Robeson, a famous African American...

Pelkie

“Pelkie” explores Finnish communities in the U.P.

Akasha Khalsa • March 11, 2021
NMU’s Beaumier Heritage Center continues offering opportunities to explore U.P. history and culture through documentaries. This coming week the Center will be co-sponsoring the premier showing of "Pelkie: 100 Years of Finnishness in Michigan's North Woods," a 3-episode series produced by Dr. Michael M. Loukinen.
Sirkka

Heritage center to stream documentary “Sirkka”

Akasha Khalsa • February 25, 2021
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center museum on campus, in collaboration with WNMU-TV, will be showcasing the documentary “Sirkka: Past and Present” on Friday, Feb. 26 at 9 p.m.
Songs of Labor

Beaumier Heritage Center to hold virtual concert

Akasha Khalsa • February 4, 2021
"Songs of Labor": A Virtual Concert will take place online on Thursday, February 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. The event is planned as a collaboration between NMU’s Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center and Marquette’s Hiawatha Music co-op.
Dance will be a hop into history

Dance will be a hop into history

Jamie Glenn • November 2, 2017

The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center and the NMU Swinging Cats swing dance club are collaborating to host the “50s Sock Hop” dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 4 in the Great Lakes Rooms of the...

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