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TALKING IT OUT — Politics are probably one of the trickiest topics out there. Remembering to keep your cool is the easiest way to prevent things from getting heated. Joleigh Martinez/NW

Editorial — Staying friendly when discussing politics

North Wind Editorial Staff September 21, 2023

If you’ve ever taken a political science class, you’d know that it’s only a matter of time before conversations start getting heated around certain topics. It happens to all of us, and you’ve seen...

GET OUTSIDE — Sometimes all you need is some sunlight and fresh air. Give yourself a little time outside every day, even if its only for a few minutes.

EDITORIAL — Managing Early Semester Stress

North Wind Editorial Staff September 1, 2023

For freshmen and seniors alike, the beginning of a new semester can be a very stressful time. From managing an ever-growing stack of assignments, navigating on-campus organizations, and moving into your...

Editorial — Best of The North Wind 22-23

Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23

North Wind Editorial Board April 26, 2023

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, The North Wind ends another year of publishing. In these final weeks of the 2022-2023 school year, we took some time to reflect on our favorite articles...

Editorial — Tennessee students have right to protest gun violence

Editorial — Tennessee students have right to protest gun violence

North Wind Editorial Board April 19, 2023

At the end of March, three children and three adults were killed in a mass shooting at the Covenant School, a private elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee. The shooter was equipped with three guns,...

Editorial — Registering for classes should not be this complicated

Editorial — Registering for classes should not be this complicated

North Wind Editorial Board April 13, 2023

While registration week has already come and gone, many students continue to struggle with the meticulous process of scheduling what their next semester will look like. Despite some students having no...

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Editorial — Tennessee drag ban is direct attack on LGBTQ+ community

North Wind Editorial Board April 6, 2023

In an era when LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance seemed to be on an upward trend, legislators in Tennessee decided to create and pass a bill that deliberately targets the community — particularly that...

Editorial — NMU Tuition Advantage: What’s the catch?

Editorial — NMU Tuition Advantage: What’s the catch?

North Wind Editorial Board March 28, 2023

At the beginning of March, Northern Michigan University unveiled NMU Tuition Advantage, a financial aid program that allows eligible students to attend the university with no tuition costs.  Considered...

Editorial — Procrastination: friend or foe?

Editorial — Procrastination: friend or foe?

North Wind Editorial Board March 1, 2023

We have once again reached that point in the semester where you are likely trying to cram loads of information into your head and hope that it all remains there until it is needed: midterms. As students,...

Editorial — Wildcats extend a hand in wake of MSU mass shooting

Editorial — Wildcats extend a hand in wake of MSU mass shooting

North Wind Editorial Board February 23, 2023

Just over a week ago, the students, faculty, staff and community members in and around Michigan State University fell victim to the most recent mass shooting in the United States. The act of violence claimed...

Editorial — George Santos: A lesson in truth telling

Editorial — George Santos: A lesson in truth telling

North Wind Editorial Board February 9, 2023

Just over a week ago, George Santos, a Republican from New York recently elected to the United States House of Representatives, recused himself from having a seat on any congressional committees for his...

Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college

Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college

North Wind Editorial Board January 26, 2023

After a long and relaxing winter break, returning to campus for a new semester may have felt like a fever dream for some students. Reverting to a hyper-scheduled week filled with classes, extracurriculars...

Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter

Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter

North Wind Editorial Board December 1, 2022

Although the snow that fell before Thanksgiving break has melted away, now is the best time to prepare yourself for the next four to five months of cold weather in Marquette.  Winter in the Upper Peninsula...

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