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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
Maria Hoenke
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
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
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
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
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
Alumnus and TikTok influencer to hold book reading

Alumnus and TikTok influencer to hold book reading

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • April 12, 2022
Murphy will be reading from his self-published children’s book It Only Takes 1, which tells the story of him becoming an entrepreneur at age 13.
Former NMU first lady to present her book at library

Former NMU first lady to present her book at library

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • March 29, 2022
Phyllis Michael Wong will be visiting the Lydia Olson library to present her novel We Kept Our Towns Going: The Gossard Girls of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Innovation Institute to hold micro-credential course and workshop

Innovation Institute to hold micro-credential course and workshop

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • March 16, 2022
Design thinking is a concept relating to user experiences, and can be applied by artists, programmers, scientists and entrepreneurs alike.
Graphic courtesy by Superior Watershed Partnership

Superior Watershed Partnership holds information table, job openings for students

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • March 16, 2022
The Superior Watershed Partnership will hold an information table today on current job postings for students interested in the field.
PolySci Department to host talk on Quad Alliance, tensions with China

PolySci Department to host talk on Quad Alliance, tensions with China

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • March 8, 2022
Rossow will discuss the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad Alliance, which includes Australia, India, Japan and the United States.
Graphic courtesy by Diversity Common Reader Program Committee

Diversity Common Reader Program holds book chat

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • February 23, 2022
The Diversity Common Reader Program will be hosting a book chat about this year's book, We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration, tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. over Zoom.
STUDY ON—Jamrich and Starbucks extends hours to open on Sunday for those looking to use the space.

Jamrich, Starbucks extends hours to open on Sundays

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • February 17, 2022
Starting Sunday, Feb. 20, Jamrich and Starbucks will now be open on Sundays for students, faculty and others to optimize the space.
English Dept. to hold webinar on ‘Remembering our Grandfather’s Exile’

English Dept. to hold webinar on ‘Remembering our Grandfather’s Exile’

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • February 15, 2022
As part of the English Department’s ongoing webinar series “Let’s Talk About Books at NMU,” Department Head Lynn Domina will discuss the book “Remembering Our Grandfather’s Exile: US Imprisonment of Hawai’i’s Japanese in World War II.”
Northern Now to host rural health panel

Northern Now to host rural health panel

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • February 9, 2022
The NMU Center for Rural Health will partner with Northern Now to host a panel discussion on rural health determinants on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Orchestral flutist to perform at Reynolds

Orchestral flutist to perform at Reynolds

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • February 6, 2022
Music enthusiasts will want to keep an eye on the calendar. As part of the upcoming series of concerts in the Reynold’s Recital Hall this semester, NMU will be bringing orchestral flutist Adam Sadberry to perform for students and community members.
Wildpups to comfort students throughout semester

Wildpups to comfort students throughout semester

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • January 27, 2022
Feeling particularly stressed or burned out as the Winter 2022 semester gets underway? There’s certainly a great many reasons to feel that way—ongoing COVID-19 concerns, zoom fatigue, isolation, dining hall food. But never fear, the Wildpups are coming to Lydia Olson Library regularly this semester, making a total of eight appearances.
Tour the library, know your resources

Tour the library, know your resources

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • January 18, 2022
For three consecutive Thursdays, the Lydia Olson Library will be hosting tours of the institution’s resources for anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of what is available.
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