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COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
November 19, 2021
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
November 18, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club
Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’
November 18, 2021
PARKED—Northern Michigan Universitys parking lots will alternate throughout the winter semester for closing weather permitting. These weekend cleanups will help keep lots cleared of snow and ice for students, staff, faculty and visitors to make driving easier.
Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather
November 17, 2021
FIRST GENERATION—Students, faculty and staff at NMU kicked off the First Generation Student Day on Monday at the Wildcat Willy statute outside of Jamrich hall. The celebration was followed on the second floor of Hedgecock.
McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day
November 12, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
November 18, 2021
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
November 17, 2021
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
November 16, 2021
WHAT COULD BE LOST—Many are concerned that pieces of campus life such as the important gathering space in Whitman Hall may be lost due to facilities plans created with the aim of increasing university profit.
Letter to the Editor—Robert Mahaney’s conflicts of interest
November 11, 2021
Rachel Hauch creates paper snowflakes to hang up as decorations for the write-in on Tuesday and Wednesday. The write-in is designed as a time for students to work on their final papers in a fun and productive environment, but also as a way to inform students about the location of the Writing Center.
Writing Center hosts relaxing write-in event to destress
November 30, 2021
Brian Baumgartner will talk about his experiences on The Office as well as his two podcasts and recently published book.
“The Office” star Brian Baumgartner to help students de-stress before finals
November 30, 2021
Yrsala Peterson, Bazile Panek and Kateri Phillips share their perspectives on intergenerational trauma as Indigenous people. As college students, they emphasized the healing their generation is doing following the struggles and trauma the generations before them endured.
Student panel discusses intergenerational trauma for Native Americans
November 18, 2021
Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.
Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture
November 17, 2021
The Timekeepers, an NMU student jazz band, performs at the Small Business Sunday Crawl in the Marquette Commons. The event was organized by SLFP students as a part of their community service learning project.
Students organize event supporting Marquette small businesses
November 15, 2021
SCALING UPWARD—A pair of South Superior Climbing Club members climbing in the Marquette area. The club offers plenty of experiences for those looking to get into rock climbing. Photo courtesy of Micah Carroll.
South Superior Climbing Club gives students rock climbing experiences
November 18, 2021
GOING OUT ON TOP—NMU quarterback Zach Keen rolls out of the pocket to make a throw during Saturdays win over Northwood. Despite being shorthanded and trailing early, the Cats closed the season out strong. Travis Nelson/NW.
Football closes season with victory over Northwood
November 17, 2021
RIVALS GOING AT IT—NMU forward Joseph Nardi fights for the faceoff with Michigan Techs Arvid Caderoth during Saturday nights game. The Wildcats lost 5-2, but earned the series split with a win on Friday. Travis Nelson/NW.
Hockey misses opportunity to sweep Michigan Tech in home loss
November 16, 2021
BIG BUCK CHASE—NMU student Travis Bessner poses with one of his two bucks last year. Bessner said that he was lucky to get two a year ago, and time will tell if others can be as lucky this year when the season begins on Monday.
Rifle hunting nearly underway as season approaches
November 12, 2021
A GREAT HONOR—The current NMU team meets with the six former members of the 1991 national championship team who attended during the first intermission on Saturday night. NMU defeated Boston University 6-2. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey honors 1991 title team with scoring display
November 10, 2021

The North Wind

The North Wind
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ASNMU vice presidential candidates answer campaign questions

Peter Smedley • April 2, 2021

Online voting for the ASNMU elections begins April 5 at 8 a.m. and will conclude on April 7 at 5 p.m. Students can vote online through a platform that will be sent out to everyone in an email on Monday,...

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Student groups on the Capitol riots

Peter Smedley • January 21, 2021

On Jan. 6 a group of pro-Trump protestors stormed the U.S. Capitol with hopes of overturning the certification of the Electoral College votes. Students across the nation observed the events from afar,...

election results

Results of local, state elections in year with record turnout

Justin Van't Hof • November 20, 2020

With the 2020 election season coming to a close, a record number of voters cast their votes to decide the future of their communities. Michigan had an increase of 704,453 for a total of 5,579,072 from...

Graphic of voting boxes

Quick look at U.S. Senate Michigan candidates

Peter Smedley • October 30, 2020

WHERE TO VOTE– Students can go to the satellite clerk office in the Northern center, office 1205, Monday-Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voting online is now closed. The...

Graphic of a voter ballot

Proposals focused on conservation funding, security to appear on November ballot

Justin Van't Hof • October 21, 2020

When it comes to voting this November, everyone is focused on the presidential election, but there are a lot more than just candidates on the ballot. There are two proposals 20-1, Use of State and...

Graphic of voting boxes

Marquette Board of Light and Power election coming this fall

Jesse Wiederhold • October 7, 2020

Four candidates are running for open seats on the Marquette Board of Light and Power this fall. Among them are Edward Angeli, John Braamse, Matt Luttenberger and John Sonderegger. The Board of Light and...

sign directing voters to the polls

Opinion—The danger of casting doubt on an election

Justin Van't Hof • October 5, 2020

As the presidential election is approaching its end, questions about what election night might look like have puzzled many. COVID-19 has made the need for mail-in voting options essential and many states...

mailing a ballot

Editorial—Are young people responsible for taking political action?

Akasha Khalsa • September 24, 2020

As the time for political action approaches, namely going to the polls or filling out a mail-in or online ballot, many young people, especially students may feel conflicted about their role in our democracy....

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ASNMU reps should prioritize student interest

North Wind Staff • February 28, 2019

It’s official: ASNMU election season is underway. This week, ASNMU President Cody Mayer sent an email to the student body detailing the process to file to run. As candidates begin declaring, it offers...

Lopota, Roche win ASNMU election

Amanda Monthei • April 4, 2013

With 1,199 total votes tallied — the highest number since 2010 — former ASNMU Vice President Amber Lopota secured nearly half the vote to become the new ASNMU president on Wednesday, April 3. Her unofficial...

Candidates emphasize campus transparency

Amanda Monthei • March 28, 2013

The three ASNMU presidential candidates have been addressing past issues, establishing goals for the future and finding ways to relay those goals to students in preparation for the ASNMU elections, which...

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