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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
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Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Opinion – Review of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”

Opinion – Review of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”

Jakob Ross • April 18, 2023

This may come as a shock, but “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” has got to be one of the best video game movies to ever hit the big screen. There, I said it. Both the beautiful animation and the movie’s...

Opinion – We are all suffering from Marvel fatigue

Opinion – We are all suffering from Marvel fatigue

Jakob Ross • March 23, 2023

In the past months, I have watched nearly every Marvel film that hit the big screen: “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” “Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness,” “Thor: Love and Thunder,”...

DISAPPOINTING - Olivia Wilde's much-anticipated film, "Don't Worry Darling" has fallen short of expectations. One actor's brilliant performance and the movie's arthouse aesthetics fail to make up for a costar's poor acting and a lack of substance in the plot.

Opinion — Review of “Don’t Worry Darling”

Jakob Ross, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2022

Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling” is a puzzle without any connecting pieces.  The horror/thriller has been ranked high on my list of anticipated movies for this year since filming began...

Opinion—Review of Denis Villeneuve’s 'Dune'

Opinion—Review of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’

Andie Balenger, contributing writer • October 28, 2021
As the previews began to roll, there were only a few things I knew for certain: “Dune” would contain a lot of sand, a painful box, and a blue-eyed Zendaya.
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween

Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween

Justin Van't Hof, Editor-in-chief • October 22, 2021
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, and it’s easy to see why. I mean, what other holiday has activities such as the carving of pumpkins, dressing up in costumes and most important of all, spooky movies with friends?
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Opinion—Finding solace in familiar stories

Sam Rush • October 19, 2020
The other day, I was watching the series finale of the classic early 2000s sitcom, Gilmore Girls, with a friend. When the credits began to roll, to my friend's horror and surprise, without skipping a beat, I scrolled all the way back to the beginning to press play on episode one, season one.
YOUR FRIEND, CHUCKY—Junior graphic design major Ali Davis displays his work “Chucky” based on the film series “Child’s Play.” Photo courtesy of Ali Davis

Culture of Cult presents spooky pop-up show

Rachel Haggerty • October 30, 2019

Ever feel like you’re being watched? The ninth semi-annual Culture of Cult installation ‘Bump in the Night’ was full of everything horror and thrill. Artworks of your favorite and most-feared characters...

Thriller lives up to novels

Savanna Hennig • December 4, 2013

Smashing through Thanksgiving box office records and shooting into the No. 1 spot in box offices all over the world, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” is a successful sequel to the first film in the...

Bond franchise finds fresh new style in ‘Skyfall’

Jordan Beck • November 15, 2012

After half a century, some might wonder if we still need James Bond. In a nutshell, that is the question at the heart of “Skyfall.” As the 23rd official Bond movie, it’d certainly be understandable...

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