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BLAZING THE TRAIL — The run/walk begins at the North Trail Head, where it will continue for a mile through campus.
Join President Tessman for Fun Run
September 20, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW
LGBTQ2S+ People of Faith Coffee Hour creates conversation and community
September 18, 2023
STARTING THINGS OFF — The Pick One promotion aims to help students transition to campus life, and increases involvement on campus at the same time. Students have until Monday, Oct. 9, to earn points for the promotion. Photo courtesy of Center for Student Enrichment
“Pick One” encourages campus engagement
September 15, 2023
UPDATE - There is now a new COVID-19 booster vaccine to be offered.
COVID-19 protocol update: new vaccine to be offered
September 14, 2023
NURSING NETWORKING — Students talk with healthcare professionals during the Healthcare Career Fair hosted in the Whitman Commons. The fair allowed students to meet with employers and network for future career opportunities in the healthcare industry.
Healthcare Career Fair explores healthcare industry professions
September 13, 2023
RELAX — Sometimes taking a minute by the lake can help clear your mind. When you have classes you dislike, its important to try and stay as positive as possible.
Opinion — What to do when you hate your classes
September 21, 2023
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
September 21, 2023
QUALITY TIME — Simon and Chili go squirrel watching together at their spots on the windowsill.
Opinion — It’s okay to ‘replace’ a pet
September 19, 2023
FREE TRANSPORTATION — The bike I now use to get campus, as parking has become too unreasonable for me. Biking is just one of many ways you can get around without having to cough up the change for gas money.
Opinion — Alternative means of getting around
September 18, 2023
OUTRAGE — NMU Barstool posted this photo to its Instagram story on Sept. 11, 2023.
Opinion — NLD must apologize for serving “sausage bomber” sandwich on 9/11
September 12, 2023
SLIDING INTO THE GAMES — Students dove in headfirst at this years Dead River Games.
Dive into the Dead River Games
September 21, 2023
BLAZING THE TRAIL — The run/walk begins at the North Trail Head, where it will continue for a mile through campus.
Join President Tessman for Fun Run
September 20, 2023
ALWAYS CLIMBING — Slugs Bluff became the first climber-owned rock-climbing area last year and this years first Slug Fest is a celebration of that milestone. The festival will include programs for climbers as well as community volunteer projects to continue the legacy of stewardship of Slugs Bluff. Photo courtesy of John Miller.
Climbers gear up to scale Slug’s Bluff
September 20, 2023
SOMETHING IS COOKING — The Hospitality Club hosted a cooking demo with Chef Alex Palzewicz, showing students how to use simple ingredients for simple recipes.
Ideas cooking in the NMU hospitality kitchen
September 19, 2023
CLOSER BONDS — Students gather to eat ice cream at one of the clubs first socials of the semester. Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
Diversity in Disability hosts inclusive ice cream social
September 18, 2023
ALWAYS CLIMBING — Slugs Bluff became the first climber-owned rock-climbing area last year and this years first Slug Fest is a celebration of that milestone. The festival will include programs for climbers as well as community volunteer projects to continue the legacy of stewardship of Slugs Bluff. Photo courtesy of John Miller.
Climbers gear up to scale Slug’s Bluff
September 20, 2023
BACK TO BACK — Sophomore Madi Szymanski and freshman Ava Maginity took first and second place respectively, leading NMU to a first-place finish in the Northwood Open.
NMU XC: Wildcats take first overall in Northwood Invite
September 15, 2023
NEW CHALLANGES — Faced with injuries, NMU has been gaining valuable experience while junior Jacqueline Smiths shoulder heals and other key players deal with injuries.
NMU Volleyball: ‘Cats look ahead as GLIAC play approaches
September 15, 2023
SURGING — The Wildcats are following up their success from last season, starting the season 4-0 and landing the No.23 spot in the national rankings. NMU will look to continue their winning streak against UW-Parkside this weekend.
W Soccer: NMU heads home after two straight shutouts on the road
September 15, 2023
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
September 15, 2023
Engines roar and spirits soar at NMU Homecoming parade
Engines roar and spirits soar at NMU Homecoming parade
September 16, 2023
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship hosts ultimate cantaloupe
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship hosts ultimate cantaloupe
September 3, 2023
The Story of Jake Witt
July 14, 2023
Divest NMU Climate Change Protest- April 20, 2023
July 14, 2023
NMU Student Gun Violence Protest – April 13, 2023
July 14, 2023

The North Wind

The North Wind
Opinion — Equality and equity: What’s the difference?

Opinion — Equality and equity: What’s the difference?

Andie Balenger • March 16, 2023

As a political science student at NMU, I have had just about every convoluted vocabulary term in my realm of study thrown at me. From utilitarianism to nihilism, trickle-down economics to political realism,...

Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay

Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay

Andie Balenger • November 28, 2022

Highlighting pay disparity within the United States workforce, Feminism For All will be hosting its annual Wage Gap Bake Sale on Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Baked goods, including cookies, Oreo balls...

Sam Rush/NW CHANGE FOR SALE—Senior graphic design majors Maya Aalsburg and Caroline Harvitt sell their original work at the Rise U.P. event put on by Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) that followed the women’s march on Jan. 18. This is the second year PRSSA has put on a female empowerment event after the march.

Women Rise U.P. for equal opportunity

Sam Rush and Maggie Duly • January 23, 2020

Women of all ages marched through the streets of Marquette on Saturday, Jan. 18 to celebrate the rising of women. This year’s women’s march emphasized that women deserve their rights and they need...

POET AND INSPIRATION—Martin Luther Kind Jr. touched the world with his passionate orations about equality between people and respect for human dignity, and he is honored as a hero.

March to honor MLK Jr.

Mary McDonough • January 16, 2020

NMU and Marquette will have the chance to take part in a full week of events geared toward diversity in the form of Martin Luther King Jr. Week: Diversity Through the Ages, which begins on Jan. 20. Brought...

Know where you stand on issue of gay marriage

Lee McClelland • April 11, 2013

While the United States Supreme Court makes its determinations on arguments heard in Hollingsworth v. Perry (the Proposition 8 case), the definition of marriage and its protection under the law has come...

Definition of marriage in society re-evaluated after Supreme Court hearings

Zac Cogley • April 4, 2013

Marriage is much in the news this week with the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in two cases that will help shape whether lesbians and gay men will have the legal right to marry. All this focus...

Editorial: ASNMU lacking judicial branch

Northwind Staff • March 14, 2013

NMU students have been without an ASNMU Judiciary (ASNMUJ) for far too long. The lack of members on the ASNMUJ became noticeable when the former articles of impeachment were filed during the Monday, Oct....

Scouting out equality for gays

Lee McClelland • February 7, 2013

On Monday, Jan. 28, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) made an announcement: the ban on gays in the Boy Scouts is up for elimination in May. Director of Public Relations for the BSA Deron Smith gave a...

How identity shaped Civil Rights

Lee McClelland • January 31, 2013

W.E.B. Du Bois asked in his 1897 essay “The Conservation of Races” a question that would split African American communities from then on: “What, after all, am I? Am I an American or am I a Negro?...

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