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Photo courtesy of NMU WellBeing
A Q&A with WellBeing
December 4, 2023
LEAVE NO TRACE — Heather Vivian from Respect Marquette County educates on the impacts of outdoor recreation as part of the organizations mission of protecting natural resources.
Leave No Trace 101 workshop promotes protecting natural resources
December 1, 2023
LOCAL HOUSING — The city of Marquette has faced several challenges regarding affordability in the area.
Marquette city manager addresses affordable housing in the city
December 1, 2023
SHINE PROJECTS — Students gather to strategize and connect with NMU sustainability and all that plays a role in it. Photo courtesy of Jes Thompson
SHINE program provides sustainability progress, opportunities
December 1, 2023
UPGRADE — Harden Hall is set to undergo a two-year renovation that will include a complete redesign of the Lydia M. Olson Library and will add a partial fourth floor. This addition will provide space for the academic offices and classrooms that are currently housed in Gries Hall, such as economics and political science. Rendering courtesy of NMU Facilities.
Harden Hall to receive two-year renovation
December 1, 2023
NOT A SOUND — A study area in Jamrich, almost devoid of people. Before covid, the halls would be packed with people socializing.
Opinion — The importance of socializing and discussion
December 1, 2023
LAYER UP — A fuzzy hat and large jacket, two essential parts of staying warm in the winter. Adding a few extra layers is highly encouraged, especially when temperatures start to drop into the negatives.
Editorial — Proper protection against cold weather
November 30, 2023
VERY, VERY COLD — A sheet of ice enveloping the land. The Upper Peninsula gets quite cold during the winter, and not enough people understand that.
Opinion — If you dislike winter, why go to Northern?
November 16, 2023
LIFE OF WORK — Me sitting at my desk, preparing for another shift of directing news. Other than the occasional complaint of having to leave for work, I welcome the idea of working for the rest of my life.
Opinion — Preparing to work for the rest of your life
November 14, 2023
TOO MANY HOLIDAYS — Christmas and Thanksgiving, two of the biggest holidays of the year, are only one month apart. With all the travel, scheduling and extra baggage attached, this often makes more stress than holiday cheer.
Opinion — The holidays are too stuffed
November 10, 2023
FUN FACTS — Dallas Wiertella (far right) explains different misconceptions about reasons for food insecurity, including laziness, high unemployment or the economy, when accessibility is the main driver of food insecurity. The trivia night was hosted by Marquette Ending Hunger to raise awareness and donations for the NMU Food Pantry.
Trivia night raises awareness about food insecurity in the UP
December 4, 2023
TALENTED STYLING — With steady hands, a student focuses as she works on an intricate hairstyle.
Students learn in immersive cosmetology experience
November 30, 2023
PINK EXPLOSION — With the help of the Special Events Committee, Campus Cinema is showing the double feature Barbenheimer with a pink runway experience. Photo courtesy of Izabella Filippelli.
From science to fashion: Barbenheimer comes to NMU
November 30, 2023
RIPPLES — From warm clothing to financial support for students, NMU Ripple Effect helps students overcome obstacles they may not be able to solve by themselves. Joleigh Martinez/NW
Ripple Effect: Providing winter clothing, support for NMU students
November 30, 2023
Joleigh Martinez/NW
On vs. off-campus jobs for NMU students
November 16, 2023
CHAMPIONSHIP MIND — Wildcats dive into the Calvin College Invite this weekend looking for NCAA consideration.
Wildcats Swim & Dive into Calvin College Invite pursuing NCAA consideration, championship qualifications
December 1, 2023
WILDCAT GOAL — Goaltender Benni Halasz watches from his post as the team celebrates a goal. Halasz was named CCHA Goaltender of the week after the Cats swept Augustana at home last weekend.
M Hockey: Halasz earns Goaltender of the Week after weekend split against Falcons
December 1, 2023
COMPETE — The Cats end the regular season ranked five in the GLIAC.
Women’s Volleyball finishes GLIAC tournament season in Quarterfinals against MTU
November 17, 2023
HOME SPLIT — The Northern Michigan womens ice hockey team celebrates win against rival Bulldogs.
Women’s Hockey splits weekend against rival Adrian College
November 17, 2023
GAME WINNER — Josh Zinger with the game-winning goal on Saturday night to take the weekend sweep.
Men’s Hockey celebrates first weekend sweep of season against CCHA opponent LSSU
November 17, 2023
Campus Cinema hosts Barbenheimer double feature
Campus Cinema hosts ‘Barbenheimer’ double feature
December 3, 2023
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert
December 1, 2023
Students can peruse and purchase plants propagated by teaching staff at the campus greenhouse. The sale runs through this week.
Campus greenhouse hosts plant sale at library
November 14, 2023
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
Jamming the night away with NoMAD
October 29, 2023
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
Yellow and Green as far as one can see
October 26, 2023

The North Wind

The North Wind
FALL COLORS — A large tree in my yard that always explodes with color during the fall. While some people may view it as a chore, one of my favorite fall activities is spending a Sunday raking the leaves in my yard.

Editorial — Approaching autumn holidays

North Wind Editorial Board • October 19, 2023

As of the time of writing this article, we are well into fall, and plenty of trees have switched colors accordingly. Despite being a somewhat short season in the Upper Peninsula, fall highlights some of...

Opinion — Top 5 horror movies to watch on Halloween

Opinion — Top 5 horror movies to watch on Halloween

Jakob Ross, Contributing Writer • October 31, 2022

Of all film genres, horror just happens to be my favorite. So in honor of Halloween, here are my top five horror films. Suspiria (2018) directed by Luca Gudagnino  Based in the 1970s, “Suspiria”...

Opinion — The horror genre is too often overlooked

Opinion — The horror genre is too often overlooked

Quinn Alles, Contributing Writer • October 28, 2022

With Halloween fast approaching, the conversation around horror movies has heightened as many people try to decide which films to put on to get into the spooky season.  Films like 1978’s Halloween,...

Opinion — Review of “Hocus Pocus 2”

Opinion — Review of “Hocus Pocus 2”

Lilly Griebel • October 24, 2022

In the fall months of 2005, I was exposed to the first scary movie that I would ever watch. Well, scary at the time for a three-year-old.  Released roughly 12 years before, Kenny Ortega’s “Hocus...

TREATS GALORE — Students hand out candy to a passing vehicle at last year’s Trunk or Treat event. The Special Events Committee will be hosting its third annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 29, offering community members a twist on traditional trick-or-treating that is more convenient and accessible.

Special Events Committee to host third annual Trunk or Treat event

Andie Balenger • October 24, 2022

The Special Events Committee (SEC) will be hosting Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 29, offering community members a drive-through trick-or-treating experience from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student organizations...

Editorial—Why cultural appropriation harms

Editorial—Why cultural appropriation harms

North Wind Staff • November 11, 2021
Around this time of the year, we notice evidence of cultural appropriation most often in the Halloween costumes around us, and in the mascots and logos of our sports teams.
The five accused culprits of the fictional murder line up to give their testimonies including (left to right) Alicia played by Daisy Lupa, Pirate Jim Blade played by Duncan Muter, Queen Blacks ghost played by Abby Weatherholt, Princess Ice White played by AK Ikezoe, Pandella played by Leslie Warren and Magnificent played by Taylor Meyers.

Library hosts murder mystery event for first time

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor • October 28, 2021

Students dressed up in blood red capes, corsets, crowns and swords mingled outside of the locked library doors on Friday, Oct. 22 as the sun began to set behind them. When the doors finally opened, they...

Staying safe during the spooky season

Staying safe during the spooky season

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • October 28, 2021
Another year of COVID, another holiday staying safe. While staying safe is important, it doesn't mean not having fun during the holiday.
Graphic courtesy of Latinx Student Union

Latinx Student Union holds cultural appropriation panel

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • October 25, 2021
NMU's Latinx Student Union will hold a panel discussing Halloween and cultural appropriation that is seen throughout the holiday on Monday, Oct. 25.
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween

Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween

Justin Van't Hof, Editor-in-chief • October 22, 2021
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, and it’s easy to see why. I mean, what other holiday has activities such as the carving of pumpkins, dressing up in costumes and most important of all, spooky movies with friends?
REBRANDING - Campus Cinema recently changed their logo as a part of their efforts to increase campus participation. They have been showing movies in a virtual and in-person formats to accommodate for COVID-19 precautions.

Campus Cinema prepares for Halloween season

Andie Balenger, Contributing writer • October 19, 2021

As the countdown to Oct. 31 slowly creeps away, Campus Cinema has been preparing for the season with a selection of horror films waiting to be screened.  Campus Cinema, a student-led and university-funded...

Halloween books

Opinion—Books you should read this spooky season

Peter Smedley • November 4, 2020
Spooky season is upon us and this year the scariest entity is not a ghost in the basement, but a virus preventing further in-person scares. While those Halloween party invites are flooding your DMs, it may be worth considering sitting out this season and staying inside with a scary book or two.
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