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WINTER FAIR - The Winter Student Organization Fair gives student organizations an opportunity to share their clubs with other students and recruit new members.
Center for Student Enrichment hosts Winter Student Organization Fair
January 27, 2023
BLOOD DRIVE - NMU nursing students Lauren Smith (left) and Megan Hendrickson (right) check in student blood donors. On Jan. 26, the American Red Cross held a blood drive in the Olson Library with help from NMU School of Nursing.
Campus blood drive encourages students to donate amidst blood shortage
January 27, 2023
FACULTY BIENNIAL — DeVos Art Museum hosts gallery of works by NMU Art and Design department faculty. The display can be viewed until March 31 during the gallerys hours, Mondays-Wednesdays 12-5 p.m., Thursdays 12-8 p.m. and Fridays 12-5 p.m.
Faculty Biennial exhibition opens at DeVos Art Museum
January 27, 2023
MUSIC CONFERENCE - NMU Jazz Combo (pictured below the staircase) performing after attending the collegiate reception at the 18th Annual Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids. NMU NAfME (pictured at the top of the stairs) also attended the collegiate reception.
NMU music students attend Annual Michigan Music Conference
January 26, 2023
Graphic of two ice skates on a light blue background
Winter Fest kicks off this Friday, features collaboration with student organizations
January 26, 2023
FRESH FROM THE OVEN - Cinnamon rolls straight from the oven are a luxury everyone should experience at least once this semester. Even if its not from this recipe that includes sourdough, look up a recipe that fits ingredients in your kitchen and make some this weekend!
Cooking with Kata — Sunday Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
January 27, 2023
MEMORY BOX — For the chances I did not take, the people I did not meet and the places I did not go. A little fear meant nothing in comparison to that regret. Life is short, but man is it full when you look back at all the things you were too scared to do, but did it anyways.
Opinion – The everyday life of your average hermit
January 27, 2023
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college
January 26, 2023
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic
January 25, 2023
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
Opinion — How Ticketmaster is ruining live music
January 24, 2023
TV-19 — A look inside Marquettes newest TV station. WZMQ TV-19 is Marquette’s newest CBS affiliate news station, one that several graduates and current students work for and has only recently begun broadcasting live.
Profile — A look inside the studio: WZMQ TV-19
January 27, 2023
ICE CLIMBING - Rodriguez enjoys the view during a winter climb. Rodriguez is a PR Major in his last semester at Northern, and is currently president of South Superior Climbing Club.
Profile — Ice and Graduation: Vaughn Rodriguez’s Final Months at Northern
January 27, 2023
Author Colin Clancy
NMU Alumni Releases Debut Novel “Ski Bum”
December 13, 2022
ART POSTER - Award winning poster for the SAG art competition. The pieces chosen to be in the display include submissions from students in many different majors.
SAG brings Monsters and Mythos to campus library
December 13, 2022
From right to left, Sarah ONeill and Alex Belz (Assistant News Editor).
The North Wind Celebrates 50 Years of student voices, independent journalism
December 9, 2022
BOWING OUT—NMU sophomore guard Samantha Potter goes up for the contested layup over two Davenport defenders last season. The NMU Womens basketball team is going up against Lake State and Ferris State and hopes to improve both defense and offensive strategies.
W Basketball: ‘Cats looking forward, tough road trip ahead
January 26, 2023
FIERCE RIVALRY — NMU and Tech go head to head on the court last weekend. Next, they go up against the top four teams in the GLIAC, including Ferris State on the road.
M Basketball: Wildcats on the road, face tough test ahead
January 26, 2023
GEAR UP - Serkowski believes having basic knowledge of how to defend yourself is vital to your safety and teaches Self-Defense 101 in order to help students do just that.
Self-Defense 101 teaches students basic defense skills
January 24, 2023
LOOK AHEAD - Star guard Max Bjorklund led all scorers with 22 points in the win over Tech. Bjorklund is also on the Bevo Francis award top-100 watchlist.
M Basketball: NMU dominates Tech 90-65, Falls to GVST snapping 8-game win streak
January 18, 2023
GET READY - The Mens Hockey team warms up in the Berry to get ready for this weekend at Ferris State. The Cats are coming off a weekend split with the MIchigan Tech Huskies.
M Hockey: NMU splits with Tech, heads to Ferris before mid-season break
December 9, 2022

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EcoReps Compost Bins

EcoReps Zero Waste Event Turns Hockey Rivalry into Waste Reduction

Harry Stine • November 30, 2022

EcoReps, NMU’s student branch of the Sustainability Advisory Council, has a new event up their sleeve. On Dec. 2, twelve stations will be set up around the Berry Events Center during the Northern...

TOGETHER- The Wildcats work together to move the ball up the field against the Golden Eagles.

Women’s soccer maintains intensity at the start of the season

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer • September 9, 2022

The NMU women's soccer team won against the Golden Eagles this past Saturday. Justina L’Esperance, sophomore pre-nursing major, has scored for her fourth straight game in the season with two goals notched...

TECH OVERPOWERS CATS—NMU forward Connor Marritt shoots a shot for the Wildcats during the 8-1 loss to Michigan Tech on Tuesday. The Cats have four regular season games left to make ground in CCHA standings. Travis Nelson/NW

Shorthanded hockey whitewashed by #14 Michigan Tech

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • February 11, 2022

The Northern Michigan University hockey team was behind the 8-ball missing players to injury, including the Wildcats’ two Hobey Baker nominees and top two goalies, and #14 Michigan Tech made them pay...

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...

TIRED LEGS—NMU center Ana Rhude goes up for the jumper during the Wildcats 68-49 loss to Michigan Tech on Monday, Jan. 31. Travis Nelson/NW

Women’s basketball runs out of gas in loss to Michigan Tech

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • February 2, 2022

Fresh off of a high-scoring battle with Northwood on Saturday, the Northern Michigan University women’s basketball team looked like a team with only one day of rest in a 68-49 defeat to rival Michigan...

PAST RIVALRY — The Wildcats celebrate a goal against Michigan Tech last year on Saturday, Nov. 13. The rivalry will continue this weekend on Dec. 2 and 3.

NMU-Michigan Tech hockey series rescheduled to Feb. 1 and Feb. 8

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • January 24, 2022

After being postponed due to health and safety precautions, the hockey series between NMU and Michigan Tech has been rescheduled by the CCHA to Tuesday, Feb. 1 in Houghton, and Tuesday, Feb. 8 in Marquette.  The...

RIVALRY POSTPONED—NMU forward Hank Crone scores a goal against Michigan Tech goaltender Blake Pietila on Saturday, Nov. 13 in the teams last meeting. This weekends series between the two teams has been postponed, and both schools are attempting to re-schedule the series for later in the season. Travis Nelson/NW

NMU-Michigan Tech hockey series postponed due to COVID-19

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • January 20, 2022

This weekend’s rivalry hockey series between NMU and Michigan Tech is postponed due to health and safety precautions within the Wildcats' program, the Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced...

TRYING TO BEAT YOUR RIVAL—The NMU volleyball team celebrates a point against Ferris State on Friday, Sept. 17. The newest edition of the U.P.s biggest rivalry between NMU and MTU will commence on Saturday inside of Vandament Arena. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Volleyball hosts Michigan Tech in anticipated rivalry rematch

Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer • October 28, 2021

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team is coming in hot into a rematch against the Michigan Tech Huskies at home this Saturday at 4 p.m. inside of Vandament Arena. Rolling with a three-match...

TOUGH BLOW—NMU quarterback Drake Davis drops back to pass during Saturdays 21-14 loss to Michigan Tech. The Wildcats have now lost 11 straight meetings against the Huskies dating back to 2010. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Wildcats’ football loses 11th straight Miner’s Cup in heartbreaker to Michigan Tech

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • October 18, 2021

It seems whenever Northern Michigan and Michigan Tech lock horns on the football field, the Wildcats find a new way to fall short. The same can be said for this year’s edition of the U.P. rivalry, as...

HUSKIES TOO MUCH—The NMU Hockey team hasnt won a game since Wednesday, Dec. 30, and have now lost eight straight after a 4-1 loss to Michigan Tech. Travis Nelson/NW

Wildcats’ hockey drops eighth straight game with 4-1 loss to Michigan Tech

Travis Nelson • January 26, 2021

The NMU Hockey team got off to a strong start and didn’t give up any power play goals- two major rivals that have haunted the ‘Cats so far this season. However, despite doing those things and playing...

SERIES SWEEP—The Wildcats loss two straight games to Michigan Tech this past weekend in a two-game, nonconference series. Travis Nelson/NW

‘Cats hockey swept by Michigan Tech, fall 3-1 at home in second game

Travis Nelson • December 20, 2020

The NMU Hockey team followed up a season-opening victory over Ferris State with back-to-back losses to Michigan Tech in a home-and-home series on Friday, Dec. 18 and Saturday, Dec. 19. The Wildcats followed...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: On Saturday’s game against Michigan Tech, senior forward and captain Robbie Payne makes a cut towards the puck and prepares to go to the net. Payne currently has nine goals this season.

Hockey splits with Tech

Trevor Drew • November 16, 2017

The Wildcats bounced back from a 4-1 loss the night before to blow out the Michigan Tech Huskies 4-0 in front of a 4,260 home crowd in their second game of the rival series, Saturday,  Nov. 11. “That’s...

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