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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
Peter Smedley/NW PRIDE MONTH— Although last year saw the cancellation of gender fair, the event has adjusted to a virtual format. 2020 marks the 4th annual gender fair at NMU.

Gender fair highlights equality, inclusion throughout March

Rayna Sherbinow • March 15, 2021

The fourth annual Gender Fair is underway. Throughout March, the NMU Gender and Sexuality Studies website is displaying multiple projects by students, as well as virtual presentations from faculty and...

Connecting one breakfast at a time

Connecting one breakfast at a time

Rayna Sherbinow • November 14, 2019

The Breakfast Club is a group for those who are looking for a group. The organization helps students find a place in the campus community by connecting them with other people. The process is simple....

Include baseball as varsity sport

NW Staff • April 25, 2013

Northern Michigan University’s range of athletic programs now includes America’s national pastime. After the NMU club baseball team earned the Organization of the Year award at the Leadership Recognition...

Members of club team earn spot on all-star team

Georgette Breen-Naylor • April 11, 2013

The Northern Michigan club hockey team ended their season after losing to Michigan State in a regional tournament game on Saturday, Feb. 23, but, for some members of the team, hockey is still being played. NMU...

’Cats drop Finlandia, gear up for road

Katie Bultman • December 6, 2012

The men’s club hockey team was handed two season wins on Friday, Nov.30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 when the University of Minnesota-Mankato forfeited the weekend series. NMU bounced back with a game...

Online Exclusive: Club hockey ’Cats split on the road

Katie Bultman • December 5, 2012

The men’s club hockey team faced off in a rematch with rival Saint Norbert College on the weekend of Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17. The first time the two teams met, back in October, the Wildcats...

Residence halls, student organizations compete in Can-a-Thon

Nolan Krebs • November 29, 2012

In celebration of the 30th year of the TV-6 Can-a-Thon, the NMU Volunteer Center will be holding the first collection date of its on-campus can-collecting competition on Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the Payne-Halverson...

Wildcats take weekend, aim at DePere

Katie Bultman • November 15, 2012

The men’s club hockey team swept the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs over the weekend on Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10 to add a pair of wins to their record. Friday night, Minnesota came out with...

Wildcats break out the brooms

Katie Bultman • November 8, 2012

The men’s club hockey team had a successful weekend in Minnesota Friday, Nov. 2 through Sunday, Nov. 4. The team picked up three wins to earn a No.10 Central Region ACHA ranking, along with earning...

Outdoor recreation clubs premiere climbing film

Amanda Monthei • November 8, 2012

To maintain the summer and fall climbing excitement, the South Superior Climbing Club (SSCC) will be partnering with organizations from all over the Midwest for Sender Films’ Reel Rock Film Tour movie...

’Cats cruise on road, earn convincing sweep

Katie Bultman • November 1, 2012

The men’s club hockey team returned home from Wisconsin with a pair of wins against the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh over the weekend of Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27. Seven Wildcats scored...

Weightlifting club expands membership

Jenean Zahran • November 1, 2012

The United States Olympic Education Center (USOEC) weightlifting team is extending their club membership to the people of the community that are interested in training for the sport. Vance Newgard,...

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