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ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
A picture of ASMUs logo with the words your student government underneath
Q&A with ASNMU presidential candidates
April 10, 2024
CHANGING SEASONS — As Marquette heads into summer, some experts say the implications of this warm winter could be long-lasting.
Analysis — UP scientists, businesses expect lingering effects after warm winter season
April 10, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
TELEVISION — Our fascination with reality TV is concerning.
Opinion — Our unethical consumption of ‘Human Interest’ TV
April 11, 2024
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
April 1, 2024
ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.
Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
PHOTO OP — Boynton (back, third from left) poses with his swim and dive teammates. Photo courtesy of Logan Boynton
Resilience and determination in the deep end
April 11, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Profile — Beverly Harper talks goals for the end of the track season
April 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s spring soccer comes to an end this weekend
April 19, 2024
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT — All five Wildcat seniors start in Saturday game against Concordia St. Paul.
WLAX defeats Concordia St. Paul, honors 5 graduating seniors
April 19, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite
April 12, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
RIVALRY BATTLE—NMU guard Justin Brookens surveys the Michigan Tech defense during the 64-62 rivalry loss on Monday night. Travis Nelson/NW

Men’s basketball fights until final buzzer in 64-62 defeat to Michigan Tech

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • February 3, 2022

The fans at the Berry Events Center were treated to a back-and-forth rivalry barnburner on Monday evening, where the Northern Michigan University men’s basketball team hosted Michigan Tech. It was the...

RUNNING THE SHOW—NMU point guard Justin Brookens looks to attack the Davenport defense during the Wildcats 91-79 win over the Panthers on Thursday night. Brookens will have a big role to play if the Cats want to continue their recent successes. Travis Nelson/NW

Column: men’s basketball’s potential rests on Justin Brookens’ shoulders

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • January 23, 2022

The NMU men’s basketball team has been on fire as of late offensively, and it’s no secret why. The ‘Cats are starting to get more practice time together and develop chemistry, but junior point guard...

WINNING WITH OFFENSE—NMU guard Nick Wagner drives to the basket being guarded by Jarrin Randall in the Wildcats 91-79 win over Davenport. Northern has now won four of its last five games since the beginning of the new year. Travis Nelson/NW

Five Wildcats score in double figures in men’s basketball win over Davenport

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • January 22, 2022

Shots were falling inside of the Berry Events Center at a rapid rate on Thursday evening, with the Northern Michigan University men’s basketball team’s balanced attack leading to a 91-79 win over Davenport. Since...

GOING OUT TO CAMP—NMU Mens Basketball hosts an elite camp this weekend. The coaching staff is on the lookout for the newest Wildcat players. Travis Nelson/NW

Wildcats host elite basketball camp

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • August 27, 2021

NMU Basketball is back, but not in the way that one would think. The Men’s Basketball program and Head Coach Matt Majkrzak are hosting an elite camp for high school-aged players tomorrow afternoon. The...

SEASON OF CHALLENGES—NMU junior guard Max Bjorklund looks to score against the Lake Superior State defense on Sunday, Jan. 31. He led the Wildcats in scoring with 14.8 points per game this season, and the campaign came to an abrupt end when the program had multiple COVID-19 cases. Travis Nelson/NW

Men’s Basketball reflects on COVID-19 shortened season

Travis Nelson • March 11, 2021
NMU Men's Basketball Head Coach Matt Majkrzak and Wildcats' junior guard Max Bjorklund reflect on the 'Cats' season that abruptly ended due to COVID-19.
PRACTICE PAWS-E—Most NMU teams are currently in a pause of practices due to increased COVID-19 numbers on campus and in the community. However for Matt Majkrzak and the mens basketball team, the newly released schedule gives them hope. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Wildcat hoops await any, all upcoming challenges

Travis Nelson • November 19, 2020

Due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the Marquette community, all NMU athletic teams not in the midst of preparing for competition in the month of November (exceptions are Hockey and Greco-Roman Wrestling)...

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