The North Wind

Opinion — The holidays are too stuffed

Abigail Faix • November 10, 2023

When you are younger, the holidays are this magical time of the year. Now, for me, it is just a pain. I personally have a hard time going home for the holidays, and there are a few reasons why. For...

Opinion — Be extra kind to service industry workers this holiday season

Andie Balenger • December 5, 2022

The holiday season is a busy time for everyone, but those working in the service industry are set to be working triple time this year. According to the National Retail Federation, sales within November...

Opinion — Dear holidays, you suck

Dallas Wiertella • November 18, 2022

I wake up in a cold sweat to the ding of my phone and multiple messages from family members. They are all reaching out to wish me a happy Thanksgiving. I groggily get out of bed. It is 3 p.m. and...

Editorial — A better way to celebrate Thanksgiving

North Wind Editorial Board • November 16, 2022

As we near Thanksgiving break, many of us are longing to return to our hometowns and reunite with family and friends for the holiday. The longstanding tradition in American society is to clasp hands with...

Opinion—2020 is dead, long live 2021

Nicholas Conroy • November 27, 2020

On Dec. 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. we will all collectively (with or without the help of Ryan Seacrest) count down the remaining seconds of the year and breathe a sigh of relief as the year 2020 is vanquished, slain like the ferocious dragon that we all imagine it to have been, wreaking havoc upon our daily lives and sending us in turmoil.

Northern hosts holiday event

Katie Buda • November 29, 2012

With help from ASNMU, public safety and Golden Z, the University Center will be holding its 24th annual Christmas-time event, Lighting Up the Holidays Wednesday, Dec. 5. The event will include horse-drawn...