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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
ASNMU ballot opens this week, allows students to voice their opinions
April 9, 2024
JAZZ FEST — The NMU Music Department hosts Ellen Rowe for the 2024 Jazz Festival. Photo courtesy of Mark Flaherty
Jazz Festival returns as 2-day event
April 5, 2024
DONATE BLOOD — SNA and MSNA bring the American Red Cross to campus to hold a blood drive for students and the community.
Blood Drive collects 30 pints of blood, combating national blood shortage
April 4, 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
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 Lewis Goff
Mindfulness and Sustainability session to hold guided meditation
April 10, 2024
OPENING SOON - Katelyn Milano (left) and her father (right) outside of their new business, Milano Smokehouse Meats. Located in the old building of Glenns Smokehouse in Ishpeming, the shop is set to open in mid-April.
Alumni opens family-run Milano Smokehouse Meats in Ishpeming
April 9, 2024
A LEGACY - Elijah Bieri still keeps up on the Marquette salamander migration as well as he can from across the world in Sydney, Australia. He still has a fondness for the study craze he started six years ago. Photo courtesy of Elijah Bieri
Alum Elijah Bieri becomes savior of the salamanders
April 8, 2024
POSE — The womens lacrosse team poses at the end of their performance, lip syncing the song Thrift Shop.
Busting moves at the Lip Sync Battle
April 5, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite
April 12, 2024
Photo Courtesy NMU Athletics
Driving Success: Russel Sprecher’s Path from Casper to NMU
April 5, 2024
LOCKED IN — The womens lacrosse team prepares for six games of conference play before closing out the season.
WLAX returns home after away series and bye week
April 5, 2024
FILE PHOTO - The Cats take advantage of the warm weather and train outside. April 13, 2023, Photo courtesy of Elise Longley.
Track and Field prepares for remaining outdoor season
March 29, 2024
WINNING WILDCATS—The NMU Nordic Skiing team picked up a total of three gold medals this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Kjetil Baanerud.
Nordic Ski team wraps up season at National Championships
March 29, 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
Pizza Cat Vol. 6
Pizza Cat Vol. 6
March 25, 2024
ASNMU hosts friendship-bracelet ice cream social for Spread Goodness Week
ASNMU hosts friendship-bracelet ice cream social for Spread Goodness Week
March 20, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
TO THE END — Mens soccer completed their formal season this weekend and will be competing for a shot at the GLIAC Championship game on Saturday. Three graduating seniors were also recognized at the games for their contributions to the team over the years.

Men’s soccer closes out the regular season with tie at home, honors seniors

Lily Gouin • October 27, 2023

The NMU Men’s soccer team ended their regular season this past Sunday honoring their seniors and tying during their last regular season game. The team hosted St. Cloud and the game ended in 2-2.  With...

GOOD TIMES — The Wildcats kick off the season this weekend but not before the team competed in their annual green and gold meet to prepare the team for the upcoming season. This consists of many different events put together by the coaching staff in order to create a competitive and fun event for the team. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Swim & Dive: ‘Cats host Davenport, St. Cloud for first meet of season

Chris Anderson • October 6, 2023

NMU swim and dive teams kick off each season with a friendly yet competitive green and gold meet in which the NMU team breaks into green and gold teams and compete against each other to prepare for the...

MOVING FORWARD — NMU was unable to get much going last weekend against the top ranked Bulldogs and with No. 16 Davenport coming to Marquette, the coaching staff will look for players to step up and play well against another tough conference opponent.

Football: ‘Cats suffer loss, shifting focus to No.16 Davenport

Lily Gouin • October 6, 2023

This past Saturday the men's football team traveled to Big Rapids, MI to take on No.1 Ferris State hoping to get the first win of the season. Unfortunately, the Wildcats were not able to get the win with...

LONE GOAL — The Cats took a 1-0 win against the Panthers but were unable to find the back of the net against the Cardinals, taking a weekend split before the long road trip coming up.

M Soccer: NMU takes weekend split, long road trip ahead

Lily Gouin • September 22, 2023

This past weekend, the NMU men’s soccer team hosted Davenport and Saginaw Valley with the weekend coming to a split. The 'Cats took the win against Davenport on Friday but fell to Saginaw Valley 0-1...

HISTORY — Cats look to continue to dominate the national polls after hitting No.13 in the country for the first time in program history. NMU will be on the road this weekend against Ferris St and Saginaw Valley.

W Soccer: No. 13 NMU looks to continue dominance on the road

Chris Anderson • September 22, 2023

The NMU women’s soccer team has recently broken into the DII top 25 national polls for the second straight week after going 1-0-1 over the weekend to stay undefeated. NMU was ranked No.13 in the nation,...

GETTING READY — This week marks the start of GLIAC conference play and after a disappointing game on the road against the Saints last weekend, NMU will look to make a statement against Davenport and Saginaw this weekend.

M Soccer: ‘Cats look to bring energy against GLIAC rivals

Chris Anderson • September 15, 2023

After the ‘Cats started last week's road trip with a draw against a tough Lewis team, NMU was unable to follow up against Thomas More in the second match of the weekend. The Saints had complete control...

WELL RESTED - The Cats will have a week off before heading to Minneapolis to face off against the Auggies.

W Lacrosse: Wildcats take 1-1 split in conference play, Augsburg U. next

Chris Anderson • April 6, 2023

The Wildcats traveled to lower Michigan last weekend as they resumed conference play against Grand Valley State. NMU showed some signs of improvement against one of the top teams in the region but ultimately...

HEARTBREAKER - The Cats lost to Davenport 27-24 in overtime. This is the second game lost in OT this season for the Cats.

Football: Wildcats hope to bounce back against U.P. rival MTU

Chris Anderson • October 13, 2022

After NMU Football finally built on the momentum they had created, putting together a three-game win streak, the Cats lost a 24-27 heartbreaker in overtime against No. 6 Davenport. The Wildcats put together...

GETTING PHYSICAL - Things get heated at the Wildcats lose to Davenport 31-21.

NMU Football looks ahead to next week as they face off against Post University for homecoming

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor • September 22, 2022

After a hard-fought win against UW-Oshkosh, the Wildcats football team traveled to Grand Rapids to face off against Davenport University. After an early first quarter touchdown pass from NMU quarterback...

WINNING WITH OFFENSE—NMU guard Nick Wagner drives to the basket being guarded by Jarrin Randall in the Wildcats 91-79 win over Davenport. Northern has now won four of its last five games since the beginning of the new year. Travis Nelson/NW

Five Wildcats score in double figures in men’s basketball win over Davenport

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • January 22, 2022

Shots were falling inside of the Berry Events Center at a rapid rate on Thursday evening, with the Northern Michigan University men’s basketball team’s balanced attack leading to a 91-79 win over Davenport. Since...

WINNER, WINNER—NMU wide receiver Wyatt Davis lines up on the outside during Saturdays 20-14 win over Davenport. NMU is now 2-1, and will begin conference play next weekend. Travis Nelson/NW

Wildcat Football cleans up execution to defeat Davenport

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • September 21, 2021

The NMU Football team rebounded after last week’s disappointing result with a 20-14 victory over GLIAC foe Davenport on Saturday afternoon.  The three-headed offensive trio of quarterback Drake Davis,...

FINISHING STRONG—Sophomore midfielder Jessica Daniels looks to score against Concordia St. Paul inside of the Superior Dome earlier this season. The Wildcats will on the road this weekend when they face Davenport at DU Turf Field on Friday, April 23 and Sunday, April 25. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Lacrosse closes out regular season with trip to Davenport

Travis Nelson • April 20, 2021
As the regular season comes to a close, the Wildcats will face Davenport University for the opportunity to earn the second seed in the GLIAC Tournament.
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