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SCHOLARSHIP — Jamrich Hall was packed with students, faculty and community members eager to see the research NMU students have done this year. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Students show research at annual Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 22, 2025
TRASH CLEAN-UP — Students gather together with the Conservation Crew to collect trash around campus.
Conservation Crew organizes community clean-up
April 21, 2025
TREAT- The first 90 students who went to Career Services during National Student Employment Week were given a chocolate Willy bar made by Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts. (Elizabeth Loy/NW)
Career Services offers gifts, prizes to students during National Student Employment week
April 18, 2025
WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
April 28, 2025
Opinion — AI and I
Opinion — AI and I
April 21, 2025
SOAK IT IN — Photo of the inland lake I call home.
Opinion — Why I love being a Midwest Princess
April 21, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
WORTHY OF LOVE—Students get hand-on experiences with less cuddly, but still lovable critters.
Animals take over Jamrich for “Critter Classroom” event
April 28, 2025
POSE — Students pose with their maps during the event.
Gamma Theta Upsilon tests students with trivia
April 28, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
TIME TO GROW— A look into some seedlings sprouted by the Hoop House.
Growing Together— Hoop House celebrates Earth Week
April 24, 2025
SWOOSH— Students wait for their time to shine at the Greek Council's Pong Tournament for charity.
Pong and Philanthropy
April 23, 2025
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
April 25, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
STOP AND LOOK— A doe stops in her tracks in the middle of the UP woods. The forests are filled with all types of wildlife that are currently threatened by a variety of different things.
Responses to threats on UP wildlife
April 24, 2025
NMU football hosts spring game
NMU football hosts spring game
April 21, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
April 28, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
Hockey falls to Tech

Hockey falls to Tech

Lily Gouin, Sports Editor • January 31, 2025

This past weekend, NMU fans geared up to watch the Wildcats take on their biggest rival, Michigan Tech. Unfortunately for fans, the Wildcats were unable to get a win either night. However, the team...

TRADITION — Established in 1979, the Moosemen hold the distinction of being NMU's oldest campus club.

Moosemen rugby embracing tradition with new season underway

Caden Sierra • September 22, 2023

The men’s rec sports rugby team, also known as the Moosemen, stand as a beacon of tradition, unity and unwavering camaraderie. Junior Gavin Klein and the head of the men's club rugby team offered insight...

SHUTOUT - NMU won the second round of the Mason Cup over the Huskies 4-0. Beni Halasz posted 44 saves in the win.

M Hockey: NMU, Mankato face off in Mason Cup Finals

Chris Anderson • March 17, 2023

After a two-game sweep of the Bemidji State Beavers in the first round of the Mason Cup playoffs, freshman goalie Beni Halasz posted a 44 save shutout in the semi-final round against rival Michigan Tech. “What...

UP AND OVER - Star NMU guard Max Bjorklund drives to the basket for the three-point play against the pride. Bjorklund had 24 in the game.

M Basketball: NMU vies for first place in GLIAC, celebrates 20-win season

Chris Anderson • February 22, 2023

The ‘Cats were on the outside looking in last week after a big loss to Grand Valley put them a game and a half back outside of UW-Parkside for first place in the GLIAC. NMU took advantage of a match...

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

Chris Anderson • January 18, 2023

Northern Michigan University’s men’s basketball’s first matchup of the season with longtime rival Michigan Tech, took place in the Berry Events Center last Saturday with a crowd of 1,169 fans in...

GET READY - The Men's 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

Chris Anderson • December 9, 2022

The men's hockey team was able to sneak away with a win at home in a 4-3 overtime win last weekend over the Michigan Tech Huskies. The ‘Cats were down 3-2 in the third period and with about 90 seconds...

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

Chris Anderson • December 2, 2022

The ‘Cats went on the road to face off against the No. 11 ranked Minnesota St. Mavericks that had seen the last 26 games at home go their way for a streak that was the longest home game win streak in...

Photo of NMU Archives

Evening at the Archives ends for the year, future events planned

Ayanna Allen • November 11, 2022

Many students may pass by the Archives every day and not even realize what it is. The NMU Archives, located in the basement of Harden Hall, hold a wealth of history. According to their homepage, the...

REVENGE - The 'Cats will head to Wayne St. on Oct. 29 for the second match of the season. The Warriors won 3-2 in the Vandament Arena in the first match.

Volleyball: NMU falls to M. Tech in 3-0 sweep

Chris Anderson • October 27, 2022

Women's Volleyball started a five-game road trip that started in Grand Rapids, MI last Friday night as they were set to face off against Davenport University. The teams battled the first two sets with...

GOAL LINE - The Cats fell short in the 21-7 loss at Michigan Tech. The touchdown came from a two-yard rush by Tyshon King, which was his fifth of the season.

Football: NMU on the road at No.1 Grand Valley

Chris Anderson • October 21, 2022

NMU was hoping to bring home the Miner’s Cup this year as they traveled to Houghton to face off against the Huskies this past Saturday, Oct. 15. They fell short as Michigan Tech put together a 21-7 win...

HEARTBREAKER - The Cats lost to Davenport 27-24 in overtime. This is the second game lost in OT this season for the Cats.

Football: Wildcats hope to bounce back against U.P. rival MTU

Chris Anderson • October 13, 2022

After NMU Football finally built on the momentum they had created, putting together a three-game win streak, the Cats lost a 24-27 heartbreaker in overtime against No. 6 Davenport. The Wildcats put together...

Baja team competes at Tech: Student engineers finish first among 45 teams

Ellen Holmes • February 28, 2013

While most college Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Baja teams are made up from students that are enrolled in engineering classes, Northern’s Baja team, which has recently received much recognition,...

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