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VOTE- ASNMU encourages all Northern students to participate in this year's student government elections. (Graphic courtesy of ASNMU)
ASNMU election season begins
April 2, 2025
NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI
NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI
April 1, 2025
ACADEMIC SENATE — Caroline LaPorte and Tyler Dettloff present on the Center for Native American Studies to the Academic Senate during Tuesday's meeting.
Headway made on ASNMU Bereavement Policy
March 28, 2025
TESSMAN- President Dr. Brock Tessman is a candidate for a presidential role at Montana State University.
President Tessman seeks Presidency role at other university
March 26, 2025
GROOVE — Students began with learning simple line dance steps before speeding up to match the tempo of the song.
SLFP event teaches students basics of line dancing
March 24, 2025
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
April 4, 2025
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
March 31, 2025
The Amuse Buche, for me it was a savory macron opener to the meal. Not suited for me in particular.
A review of the NMU’s North Fork
March 28, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
TIME TO MOVE— TKE gets ready to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital with their annual tub push.
TKE to host tub push for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
April 3, 2025
LET'S ROCK — The "Rock the Garden" concert stage was ready to go before start.
Rock the Garden— NoMAD hosts free concert for students
April 1, 2025
TEE TIME— Students get ready to play some mini golf in an immersive glow-in-the-dark experience.
Special Events hosts glow mini golf “Par-Tee”
March 31, 2025
SWISH — TKE sets up a game of pong to fundraise for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
TKE Week – Tau Kappa Epsilon hosts pong fundraiser
March 31, 2025
TIME TO BOOGIE —Students prepare to hit the stage in friendly competition at the Lip Sync Battle.
Special Events Committee, Student Athletic Advisory Council to host Lip Sync Battle
March 27, 2025
Maggie Pietila tees it up at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club over spring break in Sunset beach, North Carolina.
Golf starts the week off at the Flyer Invite 
April 4, 2025
Lacrosse ends weekend in split
Lacrosse ends weekend in split
April 3, 2025
Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend
Track and Field kicks off outdoor season this weekend
March 31, 2025
NMU Women’s Lacrosse celebrates a bounce-back win
NMU Women’s Lacrosse celebrates a bounce-back win
March 31, 2025
NMU swim ends week at NCAA Championship
NMU swim ends week at NCAA Championship
March 28, 2025
NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI
NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI
April 1, 2025
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
March 21, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
CLIMATE ACTION — Northern outlines its strategy to reduce carbon emissions. Northern plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, with various ideas outlined to reach that goal. Photo Courtesy of Northern Michigan University.

Editorial — Northern’s Carbon Neutrality Proposal

North Wind Editorial Staff • October 12, 2023

Northern has recently unveiled plans to reach carbon neutrality on campus by 2050. According to their Draft Carbon Neutrality Plan, the goal has been divided into three sub-targets, including a 25% reduction...

FREE TRANSPORTATION — The bike I now use to get campus, as parking has become too unreasonable for me. Biking is just one of many ways you can get around without having to cough up the change for gas money.

Opinion — Alternative means of getting around

Harry Stine • September 18, 2023

It almost goes without saying that parking on campus is rough. From my experience, if I don’t leave an hour before class, I have to park on a street off campus and walk a few extra blocks. Or if you’re...

Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club

Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • November 18, 2021
Sonia Geschwindt, UPHS-Marquette neurosurgeon, will speak to students about her education journey that led into her career today. The event will be held today and will follow up with a Q&A session.
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Q&A with President Fritz Erickson

Ashley Beronja • April 22, 2021
With NMU approaching the end of the first full year in the age of COVID-19, President Fritz Erickson sat with the North Wind to reflect on the school year.
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Conservation crew to hold Earth Week collaborating with groups for change

Akasha Khalsa • April 15, 2021
With Earth Day coming up on Thursday, April 22, the Conservation Crew plans to hold a more expansive celebration of sustainability initiatives: an entire week of education events.
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Opinion—Going green is a golden opportunity

John O’Bryan • February 5, 2021
A year ago, we saw mother Superior’s record waves crashing over Lakeshore Boulevard right up to Northern’s campus doorstep. Let’s learn from that, and strive to protect the environment by committing to a decarbonized campus.
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