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COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
November 19, 2021
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
November 18, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club
Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’
November 18, 2021
PARKED—Northern Michigan Universitys parking lots will alternate throughout the winter semester for closing weather permitting. These weekend cleanups will help keep lots cleared of snow and ice for students, staff, faculty and visitors to make driving easier.
Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather
November 17, 2021
FIRST GENERATION—Students, faculty and staff at NMU kicked off the First Generation Student Day on Monday at the Wildcat Willy statute outside of Jamrich hall. The celebration was followed on the second floor of Hedgecock.
McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day
November 12, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
November 18, 2021
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
November 17, 2021
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
November 16, 2021
WHAT COULD BE LOST—Many are concerned that pieces of campus life such as the important gathering space in Whitman Hall may be lost due to facilities plans created with the aim of increasing university profit.
Letter to the Editor—Robert Mahaney’s conflicts of interest
November 11, 2021
Members of the NMU Jazz Combo, including Owen Edwards soloing on alto saxophone, perform during an NMU jazz concert. A group of five students will perform in the library on Tuesday to provide more relaxing studying music for students.
NMU Jazz Combo to provide live study music before finals
November 30, 2021
Rachel Hauch creates paper snowflakes to hang up as decorations for the write-in on Tuesday and Wednesday. The write-in is designed as a time for students to work on their final papers in a fun and productive environment, but also as a way to inform students about the location of the Writing Center.
Writing Center hosts relaxing write-in event to destress
November 30, 2021
Brian Baumgartner will talk about his experiences on The Office as well as his two podcasts and recently published book.
“The Office” star Brian Baumgartner to help students de-stress before finals
November 30, 2021
Yrsala Peterson, Bazile Panek and Kateri Phillips share their perspectives on intergenerational trauma as Indigenous people. As college students, they emphasized the healing their generation is doing following the struggles and trauma the generations before them endured.
Student panel discusses intergenerational trauma for Native Americans
November 18, 2021
Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.
Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture
November 17, 2021
SCALING UPWARD—A pair of South Superior Climbing Club members climbing in the Marquette area. The club offers plenty of experiences for those looking to get into rock climbing. Photo courtesy of Micah Carroll.
South Superior Climbing Club gives students rock climbing experiences
November 18, 2021
GOING OUT ON TOP—NMU quarterback Zach Keen rolls out of the pocket to make a throw during Saturdays win over Northwood. Despite being shorthanded and trailing early, the Cats closed the season out strong. Travis Nelson/NW.
Football closes season with victory over Northwood
November 17, 2021
RIVALS GOING AT IT—NMU forward Joseph Nardi fights for the faceoff with Michigan Techs Arvid Caderoth during Saturday nights game. The Wildcats lost 5-2, but earned the series split with a win on Friday. Travis Nelson/NW.
Hockey misses opportunity to sweep Michigan Tech in home loss
November 16, 2021
BIG BUCK CHASE—NMU student Travis Bessner poses with one of his two bucks last year. Bessner said that he was lucky to get two a year ago, and time will tell if others can be as lucky this year when the season begins on Monday.
Rifle hunting nearly underway as season approaches
November 12, 2021
A GREAT HONOR—The current NMU team meets with the six former members of the 1991 national championship team who attended during the first intermission on Saturday night. NMU defeated Boston University 6-2. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey honors 1991 title team with scoring display
November 10, 2021

The North Wind

The North Wind
FRESH SEASONS MEETS FRESH HIRES—After beginning his coaching tenure at NMU a year ago, Head Coach Matt Majkrzak is trying to get the Wildcats over the hump in the GLIAC with the two Assistant Coach additions of Kyle Sorenson and Charlie Wallrapp. Photo courtesy of NMU Mens Basketball.

NMU Men’s Basketball adds two to coaching staff in attempt to make GLIAC push

Travis Nelson • October 13, 2020

After starting behind the eight-ball a year ago by taking the NMU Men’s Basketball coaching job in June, Head Coach Matt Majkrzak is ahead of the game this time around with the hirings of Assistant...

Sophomore guard Sam Taylor sets up a play from a previous home game at the Berry Events Center. Taylor is one of the players that coach Sall will rely on next year to carry the ’Cats back to the GLIAC tournament and beyond. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Men’s basketball looks ahead to next season

Nate Bellville • March 15, 2018

While students were out on spring break, the first winning season, and most successful in 10 years for the Northern Michigan Men’s Basketball team, came to a close in the GLIAC Tournament as they lost...

Sophomore center Myles Howard rises for a rebound against Ferris State as junior guard Isaiah Johnson looks on in a previous game at the Berry Events Center. NMU wrapped up their regular season with a 15-13 record. Photo by: Emma Case

Wildcat basketball wraps up regular season

Nate Bellville • March 1, 2018

The Northern Michigan Men’s Basketball team saw their chance of hosting a potential playoff game in the GLIAC tournament slip away going into their last homestand of the season. NMU finished the regular...

Junior guard/forward Isaiah Johnson dribbles around a trio of GVSU defenders Saturday at the Berry Events Center. Photo by Emma Case

Wildcats finally return home

Nate Bellville • February 8, 2018

The Northern Michigan Men’s Basketball team returned home with a statement-making sweep as they defeated the Purdue Northwest University Pride 90- 74 and the Grand Valley State University Lakers 85-75...

Guard Sam Taylor dribbles near halfcourt. This photo was taken from a previous home game. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Men’s basketball sweeps down-state roadtrip

Nate Bellville • January 25, 2018

On the road with a three-game losing streak stretching from last weekend, the Northern Michigan Men’s Basketball team rebounded with a sweep at Wayne State University (83-74) and at Davenport University...

Sophomore guard Sam Taylor surveys the court during a past game against the Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals. Last season, Taylor played in all 26 games, started in 20 and totaled 726 minutes. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Men’s b-ball drops away game

Tyler Young • January 18, 2018

The Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball team dropped a pair of away contests last week, losing 78-60 on Thursday, Jan. 11 to Lake Superior State and 74-71 on Saturday, Jan. 13 to Ferris State. Thursday’s...

Men’s basketball is 2-0

Men’s basketball is 2-0

Levi Erkkila • November 16, 2017

For the first time since the 2008-09 season, Northern Michigan University Men’s Basketball got off to a 2-0 start, getting victories at the GLIAC/GLVC Challenge against Lewis University and University...

Men’s basketball ready for season

Men’s basketball ready for season

Nate Bellville • November 9, 2017

The Northern Michigan Men’s Basketball team wrapped up their regular season preparations as they hosted the Alma College Scots in a scrimmage game last Saturday, which they won 85-73. They also won their...

Photo by Neil Flavin: Sophomore guard Ian Hodges gets past a St. Norbert player in Saturday’s game and goes in for an easy layup off a fast break.

Men’s basketball starts season with wins

Von Lanier • November 2, 2017

The NMU Men’s Basketball team dominated both of their home exhibition games this past weekend, defeating St. Norbert College 73-58 on Saturday afternoon and then following up on Sunday with a 107-68...

Men’s basketball wraps up season with twin losses

Katie Bultman • February 28, 2013

The NMU men’s basketball team hosted the final home game of the season on Saturday, Feb. 23, marking the last time on the Berry Events Center floor for two Wildcat seniors. On Thursday, Feb. 21,...

Weekend losses lead up to last series

Katie Bultman • February 21, 2013

The men’s basketball team will host the final home series of regular season this weekend after coming off of a couple losses to Saginaw Valley State and top-ranked Wayne State University. On Saturday,...

Offensive rally seals upset over Tech

Katie Bultman • February 7, 2013

The men’s basketball team has faced injuries throughout much of the season, and with only eight members eligible to play, the ’Cats overcame that setback and took advantage of the home crowd to earn...

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