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Disability Services updates on-campus ESA procedures
Disability Services updates on-campus ESA procedures
October 3, 2023
MGH DEMOLITION — Above-grade demolition for the former Marquette General Hospital to begin in October. The former hospital is located south across West College Avenue from the Northern Center on Northern Michigan’s campus and just under half a mile from Marquette’s Third Street Business Center.
NMU Foundation details plans for former MGH site
October 3, 2023
IMPORTANT POINTS — Helen Bienek, president of Spooner Hall, discusses points to propose to NLD faculty.
Conversations to improve NMU Dining
September 29, 2023
CLAIMING MICHIGAN — The canoe showcased at the exhibit, Claiming Michigan: The 1820 Expedition of Lewis Cass, which is now on display at the The Beaumier Heritage Center until January.
Exploring the expedition of Lewis Cass at Beaumier
September 29, 2023
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Narcan training provides emergency response education
September 27, 2023
UNION AT WORK — A truck parked on campus during the faculty contract negotiations. Watching a union settle disputes in real time was a pretty big deal for me, and it spread across campus as well.
Opinion — The strength in union power
September 29, 2023
RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER — New Age Tattoo, one of the few places around town at which anyone can get a tattoo. While I have yet to get one myself, I cant say I havent looked up their prices online before.
Opinion — An outsider’s appreciation of tattoos and piercings
September 28, 2023
GETTING OUTSIDE — Taking a break from studying at Pebble Beach to breathe and enjoy one of the sunnier days in Marquette (with a coffee of course).
Opinion — An in-denial caffeine addict
September 27, 2023
COOKING — Having an oven is an easy way to make and prepare meals of almost any kind. If you live in the dorms, using the shared kitchen may be awkward, but it can lead to friendly interactions with your neighbors.
Editorial — Learning to cook for yourself
September 26, 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
EYES LOCKED — Students have their eyes on the prize of cash winnings for the tournament. Photo courtesy of Ethan Vadnais
A comeback for the eSports club
October 3, 2023
IMPORTANT POINTS — Helen Bienek, president of Spooner Hall, discusses points to propose to NLD faculty.
Conversations to improve NMU Dining
September 29, 2023
PURE PERFECTION — Sarah Saead, a manager at The Crib and an NMU alum, makes a beautiful latte with a foam leaf on top.
The perfect excuse to grab a cup of coffee
September 28, 2023
BRAINSTORMING — NAE members attend their weekly meeting to share ideas and begin planning. Photo courtesy of Brianna Weaver
Student org spotlight — Northern Arts and Entertainment plans big-ticket entertainment
September 27, 2023
SLIDING INTO THE GAMES — Students dove in headfirst at this years Dead River Games.
Dive into the Dead River Games
September 21, 2023
GOALS NEEDED — NMU has scored just five goals all season and with four of their losses coming in one score matches.
M Soccer: Offensive struggles lead to three straight losses
September 29, 2023
SETTING IN — Transfer quarterback Mariano Valenti had a huge night against Quincy University throwing for 368 yards and scoring three touchdowns after having two turnovers in each of his first two starts.
Football: Fourth quarter woes continue to plague the Wildcats, start season 0-4
September 29, 2023
NATIONALLY RANKED — No.18 NMU will look to make a jump in the national polls this weekend when they face No.13 Grand Valley in Marquette. NMU is 6-1-1 on the season after a tough loss to Saginaw Valley and will look to get back in the win column this weekend.
W Soccer: No. 18 NMU, No. 13 GVST to face off in top 25 battle
September 29, 2023
CELEBRATION — The Cats celebrate a long-awaited win after starting the season 2-10, performing a 3-0 sweep against Michigan Tech.
W Volleyball: ‘Cats get 3-0 sweep over Michigan Tech
September 27, 2023
TRADITION — Established in 1979, the Moosemen hold the distinction of being NMUs oldest campus club.
Moosemen rugby embracing tradition with new season underway
September 22, 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
Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students

Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students

Willow Rasch and Katarina Rothhorn • November 18, 2022

Randy Swaty’s interest in studying ecology first happened in a tire shop when he was 17.  “I was at a tire shop getting tires and I read this article about how The Nature Conservancy was working...

SUPPORT—After 131 days of negotiating for a new faculty contract, NMU-AAUP voted yes in ratifying on the most recent five-year contract.

AAUP votes yes for ratifying five-year contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • November 11, 2021
After 131 days of working without a contract and mediation between the administration, the faculty union, NMU-AAUP, finally voted in favor of ratifying the most recent five-year contract proposal.
STUDENT SUPPORT—The student organization, Student Supporting Professors, marched on Monday, Oct. 26, from The Woods to the University Center to show support for faculty with their ongoing contract mediations.

Student march and faculty action at university forum

Dreyma Beronja and Akasha Khalsa, News Editor and Opinion Editor • October 27, 2021
Students, faculty and community members gathered in Ballroom III of the University Center on Monday, Oct. 26 for the university forum to show support for the faculty with their ongoing contract mediation.
RED IS THE NEW GOLD—Members of the faculty union, AAUP, stand outside of the Northern Center on Friday to protest against the ongoing contract negotiation mediation.

AAUP votes no confidence in BOT, protest held Friday outside Northern Center

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • October 22, 2021
Northern Michigan University's faculty union, NMU-AAUP, continues to fight for a contract as they now cross over the 100-day mark without one.
Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester

Editorial—Campus burnout: just getting through this semester

North Wind Staff • October 20, 2021
It’s fairly normal for there to be some burnout at this time of the year. Many students and professors expect it. And we have to keep in mind that COVID-19 is still around as an additional stressor, along with ongoing tensions having to do with administrative upheaval and the faculty contract situation.
Dreyma Beronja/NW MOVING FORWARD—The ratification vote over the proposed contract held on Tuesday resulted in a down vote against the contract at a 137 to 92.

NMU-AAUP votes no on proposed contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • September 30, 2021
NMU-AAUP voted down on Sept. 28 for the proposed faculty contract.
SHOWING SUPPORT—Most years students can see greens and golds fill the city of Marquette, to display their NMU support. This year, students saw the town flood with red as signs saying support NMU faculty were displayed in windows, front yards and even in their cars.

Students show solidarity with tentative faculty contract agreement

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • September 9, 2021
Students share their thoughts on the recent faculty contract negotiation mediation and their hopes for the future of NMU.
YES OR NO—NMU-AAUP union members casted their votes on Thursday to decide whether or not the executive committee would be able to call a strike. Results came Saturday with an overwhelming favor of giving the committee permission to call for a strike at 183 to 35.

NMU-AAUP votes yes for strike authorization

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • September 4, 2021
Results from NMU-AAUP's strike authorization vote have revealed an overwhelming amount of support in favor of the executive committee being able to call a strike with a 183 to 35 vote.
Photo courtesy of Dwight Brady TAKING A VOTE—With contract negotiation mediations entering its second month, NMU-AAUP now are holding a strike authorization vote to decide whether or not they are able to go on strike.

NMU-AAUP hold strike authorization vote

Dreyma Beronja & Justin Van't Hof, News Editor, Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2021
NMU-AAUP voted on the possibility of going on strike Thursday evening during their regularly scheduled contract negotiation meeting. Ballot results are expected to be revealed on Saturday.
CONTRACT MEDIATION—The faculty union at NMU, NMU-AAUP, are still working without a contract. Recently the union responded to a clarification email sent out by President Fritz Erickson.

NMU-AAUP responds to clarification email from President Erickson

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • September 3, 2021
NMU-AAUP responds to the clarification email that was sent from President Erickson about the ongoing contract negotiation mediation.
Editorial—We stand behind faculty on contract dispute

Editorial—We stand behind faculty on contract dispute

North Wind Staff • August 31, 2021
If faculty choose to go on strike to secure a reasonable contract, NMU students must support them. We at the North Wind hope our instructors succeed in teaching administration a lesson.
Photo courtesy of Dwight Brady LET IT GO—During the Winter 2021 semester, community members gathered to rally from Jamrich to Cohodas Hall in response to the halt on financial negotiations.

NMU faculty continue to work without contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • August 23, 2021
As of July 19, NMU-AAUP and NMU have been under mediation to work towards a mutually acceptable agreement for the new contract.
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