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The North Wind
WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
SUPPORT— In a press release sent out on April 8, AAUP says they will continue to support students.
NMU’s AAUP fights for students’ rights
April 8, 2025
PRESIDENT- NMU's President will be departing from the university July 1.
President Dr. Brock Tessman to leave NMU
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
HARD WORK — NMU Green Athletics participants go out of their way to give back to their community, and the environment.
Letter to the editor — NMU athletics must be more sustainable
April 11, 2025
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
NMU’s parking issues— something must be done
April 4, 2025
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
Wax On, Wax Off— How The Karate Kid Saved My College Career
March 31, 2025
TIME TO RELAX— Coloring pages of mandalas are displayed for students to enjoy and relax.
NMU Wellbeing helps students relieve stress from finals
April 17, 2025
LET'S CREATE — Students participate in the Student Art Gallery's pop-up show at the Ore Dock Brewery.
Art for all— Student Art Gallery hosts pop-up shop
April 15, 2025
ASNMU, Office of Diversity and Inclusion to host community picnic
ASNMU, Office of Diversity and Inclusion to host community picnic
April 14, 2025
SAY CHEESE — Radiography students work the bake sale to raise money for their program.
Radiography Program holds bake sale
April 11, 2025
SMILE — Conservation team smiles with recently captured moose.
Leaving the classroom behind— Louis Good experiences a hands-on moose study
April 9, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Wildcats roar at Ashton May Invitational
Wildcats roar at Ashton May Invitational
April 14, 2025
Hailey Bolander sinks a putt at Sea Trail Golf Resort over spring break in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
Women’s golf plays on as men’s meet is cancelled 
April 11, 2025
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
Lacrosse travels to Minnesota and ends weekend in split
April 11, 2025
Maggie Pietila tees it up at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club over spring break in Sunset beach, North Carolina.
Golf starts the week off at the Flyer Invite 
April 4, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025
NMU's response to the federal attacks on DEI
NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI
April 1, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
WINDING DOWN — 'Cats drop two weekend games to the Bemidji State Beavers as the end of the regular season nears.

‘Cats drop back-to-back games to Bemidji State Beavers

Chloe Everson • February 15, 2024

The Northern Michigan men’s hockey team suited up at home against the Bemidji State Beavers on Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10. The ‘Cats dropped the game to their GLIAC opponent on Friday night...

SENIOR STATUS — Senior captain Lauren Van Remortel earns GLIAC Setter of the Week honors.

W Volleyball: set to close out regular season on the road, honors seniors

Chloe Everson • November 9, 2023

This past weekend the Northern Michigan women’s volleyball team celebrated their four seniors Lauren Van Remortel, Evynn Layshock, Angelina Negron and Ania Hyatt with victory. The Wildcats hosted GLIAC...

HEATING UP — The 'Cats continue GLIAC tournament play into the weekend.

W Soccer: No. 8 Wildcats heat up going into playoffs

Chloe Everson • November 9, 2023

The Northern Michigan University women’s soccer team hosted Purdue Northwest in the GLIAC quarterfinals on Monday, Nov. 6. The Wildcats defeated the Pride in a 3-0 decision to advance to the semifinals...

HOME OPENER — The Wildcats clinch their first win of the season at home to split series with Ferris State Bulldogs.

M Hockey: Wildcats split weekend series with Ferris State

Caden Sierra • November 3, 2023

The Wildcats kicked off the 2023-24 CCHA season with a two-game series against the Ferris State Bulldogs. The Wildcats were able to secure a win in the second game following an overtime loss in the first. In...

MOVING FORWARD — NMU was unable to get much going last weekend against the top ranked Bulldogs and with No. 16 Davenport coming to Marquette, the coaching staff will look for players to step up and play well against another tough conference opponent.

Football: ‘Cats suffer loss, shifting focus to No.16 Davenport

Lily Gouin • October 6, 2023

This past Saturday the men's football team traveled to Big Rapids, MI to take on No.1 Ferris State hoping to get the first win of the season. Unfortunately, the Wildcats were not able to get the win with...

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

Lily Gouin • September 29, 2023

This past weekend the NMU men’s football team traveled to Illinois to face off against Quincy University. The ‘Cats were unable to get the win and despite being 0-4, the Wildcats are ready for the...

DUNK - Freshman Dylan Kuehl had 19 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Saginaw Valley in the first round of the GLIAC tournament.

M Basketball: NMU advances past SVST to face Ferris State next

Chris Anderson • March 3, 2023

Last week NMU traveled north to Houghton to face off against longtime rival Michigan Tech to wrap up the end of the season. The ‘Cats came away with a 65-57 win against them for the second time this...

PUCK DROP — The Wildcats will travel to Arizona this week to face off against the No.19 Sun Devils before heading home to play on the resized ice rink put in over the off season.

M Hockey: Wildcats, Ferris State face off in the Berry for final home weekend

Lily Gouin • February 22, 2023

NMU Men’s Hockey traveled to Mendota Heights, Minnesota to face off against the Tommies of St. Thomas University. The weekend ended in a split with the Wildcats winning the game on Friday 3-0 then falling...

FIERCE RIVALRY — NMU and Tech go head to head on the court last weekend. Next, they go up against the top four teams in the GLIAC, including Ferris State on the road.

M Basketball: Wildcats on the road, face tough test ahead

Chris Anderson • January 26, 2023

The Wildcats faced an eight-game win streak riding into last Thursday, when they faced a Grand Valley State team that is lower than normal in the standings this year. The ‘Cats were out played by the...

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