The Student News Site of Northern Michigan University

The North Wind
OFFICIAL SIGNING — President Brock Tessman formally signs the Okanagan Charter on April 26. The charter is a commitment by NMU to support and implement holistic health programs and initiatives for students, staff and faculty.
Tessman signs Okanagan Charter, committing to holistic health for NMU
April 28, 2023
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
April 27, 2023
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
April 27, 2023
EARTH FEST — Environmental student organizations collaborated to host Earth Fest during the ninth annual Andertons Earth Week at NMU. Pictured: Jonas Trombetta, Hoop House (left) and Mary Kelly, Gamma Theta Upsilon and Hoop House (right).
GTU celebrates ninth annual Anderton’s Earth Week with Earth Fest
April 26, 2023
THE AMAN PROJECT — The Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas and NMUs philosophy department is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the Aman Project, a humanitarian organization located in Istanbul, Turkey, that supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers are in need of assistance. Donation are encouraged but not required to enter the events raffle.
Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas raises funds for Aman Project
April 26, 2023
HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.
Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?
May 5, 2023
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
May 2, 2023
Editorial — Best of The North Wind 22-23
Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23
April 26, 2023
REFLECTIONS — I am posing at South Haven beach during sunset. With graduation approaching swiftly, I wanted to reflect on my college experience and how it has positively impacted my character and outlook on life.
Opinion — Leaping into the unknown
April 26, 2023
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dances production of Grease
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dance’s production of “Grease”
April 25, 2023
HOCKEY FANS — Tessman and his family at a Red Wings hockey game in March. They are still rocking the NMU gear in Detroit.
Brock’s backstory: President Tessman’s journey through running, teaching and finding balance
April 21, 2023
Premier bridal show launches at NMU’s Northern Center
April 21, 2023
THE THEORY OF NOTHING — Up-and-coming hip hop artist, Sophia Gielniak, recently released her album The Theory of Nothing - PHI-3PO on YouTube and Soundcloud delving into nontraditional hip hop that uses academic and philosophical language.
The Theory of Nothing – PHI-3PO: an academic hip-hop album
April 12, 2023
AGAINST ALL ODDS — Joseph Calderon poses next to the land acknowledgment sign, located in the academic mall, that denotes that NMU is on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi Indians. Calderon enrolled at NMU in 2021, returning to higher education after failing at other institutions along the West Coast.
Exceeding expectations: Joseph Calderon’s return to higher education
April 12, 2023
GROUP PHOTO - Steve Burns with Platform Personalities. Burns sent a video of himself to the student organization to help promote the event.
Platform Personalities on Steve Burns: Mental health, childhood nostalgia, Marquette winters
April 12, 2023
TEE UP — Eric Yun finished the season with performances that are now in the NMU record book. He will return next year for his senior season.
M Golf: ‘Cats finish season strong, Sprecher ties GLIAC record 137
April 28, 2023
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
April 28, 2023
HUNTING — The Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)
Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games
April 21, 2023
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.
All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.
Midnight Madness at the PEIF
April 14, 2023

The North Wind

The North Wind
TEE UP — Eric Yun finished the season with performances that are now in the NMU record book. He will return next year for his senior season.

M Golf: ‘Cats finish season strong, Sprecher ties GLIAC record 137

Chris Anderson • April 28, 2023

The men’s golf team came up huge in North Canton, Ohio with a win at the Cavalier classic to finish off the season taking first place before the GLIAC championships. The team came together and played...

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT - Chris Black practices his swings at the Marquette County Golf Club. Black has been playing golf since he was 12 when he learned with his father in Northern Ireland.

NMU Grad Student, Chris Black, wins UPGA Championship

Chris Anderson, Sports Editor • August 31, 2022

After the first round of the Upper Peninsula Golf Association Championship Tournament, Chris Black was four over par and on the back half of the leaderboard. However, after almost missing the cut in the...

Photo courtesy of Julius Reis

International athletes’ struggle with travel uncertainties

Katarina Rothhorn • September 8, 2020

Caro Els, a first-year graduate student studying exercise science and a member of the Women’s Golf team, wasn’t planning on attending NMU when she started college at the University of Pretoria in...

Golfers swing into spring, grip it and rip it

Golfers swing into spring, grip it and rip it

Alex Skinner • April 12, 2018

The Northern Michigan University Golf teams competed in tournaments over the weekend. The women’s golf team was in Blacklick, Ohio to compete in the NC4K College Classic. Senior Avery Rochester...

Tiger not withdrawing better for Master’s

William Burns • April 18, 2013

The Master’s  Tournament is one of the greatest golf tournaments to be played and, every year, I find just as much drama and excitement as you could find in any primetime television show. It just drives...

Golf swings into season

Angie Nellist • April 11, 2013

The NMU men’s golf team played their first match of the season this past weekend in Beavercreek, Ohio and Georgetown, Ky. The Wildcats finished fifth in the first tournament of the spring season at...

Men’s golf tees off for spring season

Angie Nellist • April 4, 2013

Following a season of zero wins and four losses, the NMU men’s golf team is gearing up for the new spring season. This weekend, the NMU men’s golf team will be starting the new season. The NMU golf...

Golfers conclude fall season

Karly Ratzenberger • October 18, 2012

The golf team packed their bags and made the long trip to Elyria, Ohio on Friday, Oct. 13 to compete in the GLIAC Championship. The Wildcats finished the tournament in 12th with a team score of 950. ...

Load More Stories
The North Wind is an independent student publication serving the Northern Michigan University community. It is partially funded by the Student Activity Fee. The North Wind digital paper is published every Friday during the fall and winter semesters except on university holidays and during exam weeks. The North Wind Board of Directors is composed of representatives of the student body, faculty, administration and area media.
© 2023 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in