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ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
A picture of ASMUs logo with the words your student government underneath
Q&A with ASNMU presidential candidates
April 10, 2024
CHANGING SEASONS — As Marquette heads into summer, some experts say the implications of this warm winter could be long-lasting.
Analysis — UP scientists, businesses expect lingering effects after warm winter season
April 10, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
TELEVISION — Our fascination with reality TV is concerning.
Opinion — Our unethical consumption of ‘Human Interest’ TV
April 11, 2024
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
April 1, 2024
ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.
Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
PHOTO OP — Boynton (back, third from left) poses with his swim and dive teammates. Photo courtesy of Logan Boynton
Resilience and determination in the deep end
April 11, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Profile — Beverly Harper talks goals for the end of the track season
April 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s spring soccer comes to an end this weekend
April 19, 2024
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT — All five Wildcat seniors start in Saturday game against Concordia St. Paul.
WLAX defeats Concordia St. Paul, honors 5 graduating seniors
April 19, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite
April 12, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
REHEARSAL — CO/LAB dancers rehearse onstage for the upcoming annual performance. All shows are being presented at the Forest Roberts Theatre this Thursday, Feb. 2, Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday Feb. 4.

CO/LAB Co. showcases vibrant student choreography

Madoline Plattenberg • February 2, 2023

For student dancers and choreographer’s alike involved in CO/LAB Company’s annual performance, the opportunity to share work on stage and dance, has heightened the anticipation of its vibrant opening...

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY - NMU students gathered in the atrium of Hedcock to celebrate a queer prom on April 1. For many LGBTQ+ students, this was the first prom they were able to comfortably celebrate in their identity.

Students celebrate identity, music, dancing at Queer Prom

Andie Balenger, Staff Writer • April 7, 2022

When reflecting on her solo appearance at high school prom, Lilith Popour could only associate the event with feelings of sadness. Unaware of her gender identity in the harbored town of Jennison, Michigan,...

PROM NIGHT - Members of the LGBTQ+ community have been invited to attend Queer Prom. Queers and Allies are offering a safe space for queer students to dance, have fun, and be themselves in a traditional prom setting.

Queer Prom to provide night of inclusivity and fun

Andie Balenger, Staff Writer • March 30, 2022

In campaigning for the presidential position of Queers and Allies, Miranda Miller knew that there was a demand for a queer-specific prom on campus. For many queer community members, the word “prom”...

WAVE OF BODIES—Performing in Breathe are Josie Taylor, Thailey Leak, Christina Ferrera, Rose Goltz, Paige Myers, Eden Langlois, Madison Tasson, Kendalyn Persons, Kylie LHuillier, Ciara Witkowski, Isabella Bekkala, Skylar Taavola, Emma Sweet and Sylvia Gravel.

Opinion—Review: Save the date for CO/LAB Collective

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • September 30, 2021
Anyone interested in dance or performance arts should certainly consider attending the production when public performances begin on Sept. 30. Not only will this be the first in-person performance in the theater since the beginning of the COVID-19 quarantine in Dec. 2019, it features exciting student-led choreography.
tap and drum dance audition

Spotlight Variety Showcase opens on outdoor stage

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor • August 27, 2021

Only two weeks into the semester, the Department of Theatre and Dance will be hosting their first performance of the season with the Spotlight Variety Show. A combination of songs, monologues, dance routines...

North x North Coast

Check out North x North Coast virtual arts festival

Akasha Khalsa • November 19, 2020
Bored out of your mind or stuck in your room during these last weeks of online classes? Consider supporting fellow student artists and attending a virtual art festival.
Photo courtesy of Ryan Stevens THEATRE SEASON— Students are hard at work preparing for upcoming shows. Showings of War of the Worlds has finished and on Novemeber 17th the North X North Coast festival begins.

Theatre and dance prepares for the season

Faith King • November 9, 2020

Within today’s socially distanced society, many clubs and organizations have been forced to navigate COVID-19 with obligations of creating innovative safety precautions. These measures of public safety...

FORMING CHANGE—The performance “What We Leave Behind,” staged at the Forest Roberts Theatre used multimedia storytelling involving large screens, music and dance. Photo courtesy of Forest Roberts Theatre

Shifting bodies for shifting climate

Isabelle Tavares • November 14, 2019

Think about your loved ones. What will the environment look like for them in the future? Picture your favorite place. What will the landscape look like 30 years from now? The producers of “What We Leave...

Funky Dance kicks of annual U.P. Folklife Festival

Nolan Krebs • September 13, 2012

The sounds of the Mississippi Delta will be heard in Marquette on Friday, Sept. 21, as the U.P. Folklife Festival kicks off its fifth year with a Funky Folk Dance at the Ore Dock Brewing Company. The...

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