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BAKE SALE - The NMU women's club lacrosse team sells out all their baked goods while raising money for their team.
Women’s club lacrosse team bakes success
October 21, 2024
QUESTION, PERSADE, REFER - Amy Poirier presents the National Suicide Prevention Hotline onscreen as a resource for students struggling with mental health issues and suicidal ideations.
Question, Persuade, Refer Skill Builder educates students on suicide prevention
October 17, 2024
BUILDING UP - Progress on the construction of the new NMU library can be seen from the faculty lot behind Jamrich Hall.
Lydia M. Olson construction continues, staff excited for new library
October 16, 2024
BRAINSTORM - Two students carefully design their sprigs that will be placed on Wildcat Willy’s shirt during the first of several workshops with artist George Rodriguez.
Students work with Artist George Rodriguez in workshops, artist talk
October 10, 2024
WORKING TOGETHER - Members and staff of the NMU music department donated an assortment of baked goods to be sold to help raise funds for the NAfME.
NAfME hosts bake sale to support future music educators
October 10, 2024
There is no line drawn in the sand.
Opinion — Terror against terror: is a line ever going to be drawn?
October 21, 2024
With the students not being allowed traditional discounts, the doors are closed to some. The game at the Superior Dome could set a bad precedent for future sports games.
Opinion — The Superior Showdown: is it prioritizing students?
October 17, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Teacher Compensation in Michigan: Recent Trends and Public Opinion report
Opinion — Legislators, voters must prioritize teacher shortage on the ballot
October 16, 2024
For environmentalists like me, studying and using these methods first-hand has provided me with a much deeper understanding of their use.
Opinion — Ecological Restoration or Destruction?
October 10, 2024
Harry, the stray cat that is depicted in this article, happily enjoying the sun.
Opinion- Adopt, don’t shop
October 4, 2024
MESSY SMILES — NMU students pose with whipped cream-covered faces after being pied.
Making a mess at the Greek Pie Contest
October 21, 2024
COSTUME CRAZE — Students show off their costumes to the crowd in the midst of a mysterious kidnapping investigation.
The curious case of the costumed kidnapping
October 17, 2024
LOUD AND CLEAR — Student Sami Brown opens for Maddie & Tae at NMU's Homecoming Concert.
Profile — Sami Brown takes the stage
October 10, 2024
REACHING OUT — Students attending a Wildpups event reach to pet Boris for comfort in between classes.
A closer look — The life of an NMU Wildpup
October 7, 2024
Cozy Cram Session - The waiting area of the Writing Center is decked out with lighting and wall decor to create a welcoming environment for students.
Cozy Cram Sessions offered at Writing Center
October 4, 2024
Men's Basketball Team fights hard during Superior Dome Showdown
Men’s Basketball Team fights hard during Superior Dome Showdown
October 17, 2024
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
October 6, 2024
NW File Photo
Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend
September 20, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — The Men's Soccer team celebrates after a goal.
Men’s Soccer starts season off strong
September 17, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer ends Minnesota weekend in split
September 16, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 17
Pizza Cat — Vol. 17
October 21, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 16
Pizza Cat — Vol. 16
October 17, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
October 7, 2024
Caden Sierra/NW
Plaid takes over campus as community gathers for 12th annual Plaidurday photo
October 7, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
September 30, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
TEAM UP - Students and community members work together to give feedback on past and future events held by the Northern Climate Network by writing their ideas on interactive timelines.

Climate @ Noon provides opportunities to improve climate change knowledge

Elizabeth Loy • September 19, 2024

Climate @ Noon is an event hosted by the Northern Climate Network (NCN) in hopes of educating the public and students about the efforts that they have made to improve the knowledge surrounding climate...

Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network

Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator

Megan Voorhees • April 18, 2024

Students collaborated using simulation software En-Roads to create a virtual plan for decreasing global temperatures at this academic year's last Climate@Noon, on Friday, April 12 in Jamrich Hall.  En-Roads...

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