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Holiday open skate hosted by NMU Special Events Committee, plans for Winter Fest
Holiday open skate hosted by NMU Special Events Committee, plans for Winter Fest
December 9, 2022
SELF-CARE — Students can create their own self-care plan at the Build a Self-care Plan Skill Builder hosted by the Student Leader Fellowship Program this Thursday, Dec. 8 from 3 to 4 p.m. in TSB 2812 at the Northern Center. Attendees can expect to learn the five different types of self-care and will have the opportunity to take an individual assessment to indicate how well they are doing in each of those areas.
Create your own self-care plan before finals
December 7, 2022
PAY WHAT YOU MAKE - Feminism For All members sell homemade and store bought goodies. They have gluten free and vegan options.
Feminism for All hosts ‘pay what you make’ bake sale
December 6, 2022
DIVEST - NMU students gather around the wildcat statue during the protest against fossil fuels.
Protest held demanding NMU divest from fossil fuel industry
December 2, 2022
FUNDRAISER FOR FOOD — Marquette Ending Hunger members Dallas Wiertella (left), Patrick Myers (center) and Sydney Butler (right) sell goodie bags in Jamrich on Nov. 29 for the TV6 canathon. All the money and food donated to the canathon go to support food pantries and families in need throughout the UP.
Students raise funds, food to battle food insecurity during canathon
December 1, 2022
Editorial — Graduating seniors encouraged to celebrate achievements uniquely
Editorial — Graduating seniors encouraged to celebrate achievements uniquely
December 8, 2022
Opinion — My top five films of 2022
Opinion — My top five films of 2022
December 7, 2022
Opinion — Be extra kind to service industry workers this holiday season
Opinion — Be extra kind to service industry workers this holiday season
December 5, 2022
HERO — A photo of me holding Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber. The adaptation of Luke’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels has been a hotly debated topic by many generations of the franchise’s fans, some questioning whether their childhood hero would truly act in the way he did.
Opinion — A take on Luke Skywalker’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels
December 2, 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
December 1, 2022
The North Wind Celebrates 50 Years of student voices, independent journalism
December 9, 2022
Holiday Masquerade Ball raises funds for Families Against Narcotics
December 9, 2022
Warning Sign in Negaunees Old Town
Local Filmmakers Discuss Iron Town Documentary, Negaunee’s Abandoned Old Town
December 8, 2022
EcoReps Compost Bins
EcoReps Zero Waste Event Turns Hockey Rivalry into Waste Reduction
November 30, 2022
Group of Students in CJ 495
Out of the archives, into the classroom: NMU’s cold cases class
November 29, 2022
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
DEER SEASON - NMU student and hunter Sydney Kapp with the deer she shot this season.
Michigan DNR Releases Statistics on 2022 Firearm Season
December 9, 2022
AND ONE - Freshman Dylan Kuehl hits a free-throw after a tough foul. NMU heads home after this weekend for a four-game stand in the Berry.
Men’s Basketball: NMU wins 2 in a row after tough loss
December 6, 2022
RELAX - Grace Rieger holds yoga classes each week on Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. The class is a great way to start a healthy lifestyle and meet like-minded people.
Yoga: A way to wind down and relax
December 6, 2022
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.
M Hockey: NMU, Michigan Tech to face off in heated rivalry
December 2, 2022

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31 bucks

Opinion—If I had $31

Maggie Duly • March 1, 2021

I often walk through stores and look at all the things I’d love to have but can’t afford, thinking to myself ... if only I had $31 burning a hole in my pocket. What I could do with $31.  Once...

MONEY TALKS—Author Diedre McCloskey advertises for her newest book, titled, “Why Liberalism Works” before her discussion and Q&A session. Denali Drake/NW

Liberalism Talk

Denali Drake • October 31, 2019

Is it really better to be rich? Author, economics professor and transgender advocate Diedre McCloskey spoke upon her newest book, “Why Liberalism Works” and why it is indeed good to be among the wealthy. The...

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Hey NCAA, accept new era of college athletics

Travis Nelson • October 2, 2019

In 2023, the makeup of what we know today in NCAA Division I athletics is going to change forever. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is trying to stop it, but instead, they just need...

Students paying for school on own strive for a balance

Sam Banks • February 21, 2013

For students who have little or no help from parents, scholarships or other funds that would otherwise assist in getting them through school, loans and full-time jobs become some of the only options for...

Students get ready for April tax-filing deadline

Amanda Monthei • February 14, 2013

With the IRS tax filing deadline looming on Monday, April 15, NMU students are searching for ways to file their taxes from the past year that is both easy on a student budget and compatible with a college...

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