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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
NMU Day of Giving hosts fifth annual fundraising event

NMU Day of Giving hosts fifth annual fundraising event

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • December 3, 2021
Nov. 30 is National Day of Giving and for the fifth year, NMU has held the event on campus for community members to help give back to the university and its students.
Photo courtesy of Lower Kuskokwim School District LEARNING—Alaskan's Lower Kuskokwim School District was established in 1991. For the last 18 years, the school district has came to NMU in hopes of recruiting new employees.

Career Services partners with Alaskan school for teaching opportunities

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • December 3, 2021
NMU students will get the chance to learn more about the Alaskan school district of Lower Kuskokwim and teaching opportunities today from 6-7 p.m. in Hedgcock.
TAKING A VOTE—NMU's Board of Trustees met virtually on Wednesday, Dec. 1, for a special session to discuss the presidential search firm as well as interim president's, Kerri Schuiling, contract. The next scheduled board meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 11:30 a.m. in the Northern Center.

BOT holds special meeting for presidential search firm, interim president’s contract

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • December 2, 2021
NMU's BOT held a special meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the presidential search firm proposal as well as interim president Schuiling's contract.
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

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • November 19, 2021
NMU is offering the $100 dining credit thank you to those who receive their vaccination once again until the end of the year and COVID-19 related cases see a rise as Michigan becomes a hot spot in the nation.
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season

NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season

Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer • November 18, 2021
With flu season approaching amidst the ongoing pandemic, NMU's Health Center is open for students, faculty, staff and community for health-related needs to keep safe during the time.
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club

Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • November 18, 2021
Sonia Geschwindt, UPHS-Marquette neurosurgeon, will speak to students about her education journey that led into her career today. The event will be held today and will follow up with a Q&A session.
PARKED—Northern Michigan University's 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

Joslin Brown, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2021
Experiencing your first U.P. winter can be intimidating, however, taking the extra time to know how to be safe will make the winter a little less scary.
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

Ryley Wilcox, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2021

The McNair Scholars program hosted First-Generation Student Day on Monday, Nov. 8 to celebrate the experiences and presence of first-generation students, faculty and staff at Northern Michigan University. The...

Marquette After Dusk invites vampires to campus with Friday Night LARP

Marquette After Dusk invites vampires to campus with Friday Night LARP

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • November 12, 2021

The fun doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down. In fact, for NMU’s vampire live-action roleplay, or LARP, group, Marquette After Dusk, the fun begins for them when the sun goes down. Sebastian...

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.
WILDCAT WELCOME—On Tuesday, Nov. 9, Michigan's General Attorney Dana Nessel visited campus and spoke with community members as part of her campaign tour.

Michigan Attorney General receives wildcat welcome

Olivia Apa and Maggie Duly, Staff Writer and Social Media Editor • November 11, 2021
Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel received a wildcat welcome on Tuesday, Nov. 9 as part of her campaign tour.
WEST SCIENCE—Luther S. West Science facility connects with the other science building on campus, Kathleen Shingler Weston Hall as part of the Seaborg Science Complex. The two buildings hosts many STEM related departments and classes.

NMU considers name change for West Science after eugenics involvement

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • November 4, 2021
After a recent discovery on Luther S. West's past with eugenics, NMU has considered changing West Science to be dedicated to someone that fits NMU's core values.
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