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RAIL JAM - Skier flips off of a feature during the finals of last year’s rail jam held in 2022. The Irontown Rail Jam returns Friday, Feb. 3, during the Heikki Lunta Winter Festival in downtown Negaunee.
Second annual Irontown Rail Jam to return during Heikki Lunta Winter Festival
February 3, 2023
Statement regarding “Alpha Kappa Alpha welcomed as new sorority on campus”
February 2, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING — NMUs Board of Trustees met on Thursday morning for an eleven-minute special meeting to discuss the UAW Memorandum Number Four asking for an acceleration in the 2021-2026 contract pay scale. This increase in the pay scale affects roughly 70% of the union members.
Board of Trustees approves UAW pay scale acceleration in special meeting
February 2, 2023
WELCOME TESSMAN - Brock Tessman started his first day as NMUs 17th President on Feb. 1, 2023.
Tessman begins role as NMU President
February 1, 2023
Wildpups bring happiness on campus during first visit of winter semester
Wildpups bring happiness on campus during first visit of winter semester
February 1, 2023
MELODIOUS MEMORIES - This is me on my fourth birthday, proudly holding one of my most iconic gifts. This plastic pink Barbie guitar played a set of preloaded songs, the most memorable of which was What a Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera. I remember singing along to all the songs, citing every word at four. My life is riddled with memories set to song, thanks to my family members sharing their passion for music.
Opinion — Generational mixtapes
February 2, 2023
TRASH OR TREASURE — Customers flip through racks of clothing at the Marquette Goodwill. Not only is thrift shopping an incredibly relaxing experience, but buying items second-hand is great for our environment.
Opinion — Why you should thrift more
February 1, 2023
Divest NMU and the Keweenaw Youth Climate Action Group of MTU protest from their seats at the NMU vs MTU hockey game this Saturday at the Berry Events Center. The club has been advocating for NMU to phase out its investments in the fossil fuel industry and reinvest in sustainable projects since October 2021.
Editorial — NMU must divest from the fossil fuel industry
February 1, 2023
Opinion — Navigating college as a first-gen student
Opinion — Navigating college as a first-gen student
February 1, 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
Statement regarding “Alpha Kappa Alpha welcomed as new sorority on campus”
February 2, 2023
CONFERENCE - NMUs PRSSA chapter in Dallas, gaining insight from professionals and building connections with other members over the course of a few days. PRSSA meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Jamrich 3100 and is open to students of all majors.
NMU PRSSA members discuss most rewarding aspects of club
February 2, 2023
REHEARSAL — CO/LAB dancers rehearse onstage for the upcoming annual performance. All shows are being presented at the Forest Roberts Theatre this Thursday, Feb. 2, Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday Feb. 4.
CO/LAB Co. showcases vibrant student choreography
February 2, 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
LOOKING AHEAD - NMU will be looking to put it all together down the final stretch of the season.
W Basketball: NMU takes a split, Saginaw Valley up next
February 3, 2023
Students had out drinks and snacks to skiers as they complete their route. Different student organizations set up volunteer stations and sometimes stayed until 2 a.m. to catch all the competitors.
Conservation Crew provides provisions at Noque ski race
February 3, 2023
GET BACK - The Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.
M Basketball: ‘Cats drop to third in GLIAC after tough weekend
February 3, 2023
During a previous home meet, members of the Wildcat track team bolt from the starting line in a competitive race.
W Track & Field: Wildcats find early success in Lake Michigan Open
January 31, 2023
GET FIT - Pilates is a great class for both new and experienced people to get into shape and have a great time.
Pilates provides unique exercise experience
January 31, 2023

The North Wind

The North Wind
Athletes at all levels, whether students or Olympians, struggle with their wellbeing just like everyone else.

Editorial—Athletes and mental health: even our heroes are human

North Wind Staff • August 26, 2021
We view athletes as heroes and idols, even statues representing our values as a collective. And perhaps that goes for anyone in the spotlight: we see them on a pedestal and forget they are just people. But they still have a life. They’re not invincible; they do the same things everyone else does. 
Photo courtesy of NMU Esports Club

Esports: The newest team on campus

Sadie Brink • September 22, 2020

Over the past year, NMU has added yet another team to its varsity athletics: Esports.  The Esports team started as a club that over time has gotten permission to start up an actual team and be...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: In an earlier game against Ashland, senior setter and co-captain Jami Hogeboom sets the ball for an attack. The team is tied with Michigan Tech for second in the GLIAC.

Volleyball sweeps foes

Ryan Spitza • October 26, 2017

The Northern Michigan Volleyball team continued with its winning ways last week after returning home to defeat GLIAC foes Purdue Northwest and Davenport by set scores of 3-0. The Wildcats now have four...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Photo taken during the Wildcats opening weekend against Lake Superior State.

Wildcats split weekend against Badgers

Trevor Drew • October 26, 2017

In a non-conference series over the weekend, the Northern Michigan Wildcat Hockey team had day-and-night results against the Big Ten’s University of Wisconsin Badgers, grabbing a 5-4 overtime victory...

Photo by Neil Flavin: Freshman defensive back Deantae Young tackles an SVSU receiver as sophomore defensive back Troy Mayon prepares to back him up. The Wildcats netted zero rushing yards against the Cardinals.

Saginaw Valley overcomes Wildcats 20-12

Von Lanier • October 26, 2017

With only three games left in the season, the NMU Wildcats look to earn their second win after this weekend’s loss to the Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals. The Cardinals halted the Wildcat’s...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Junior defender Raven Mitchell steps up and makes a tackle on a Grand Valley Forward. Last season, Mitchell appeared in 17 games and started in 14. Mitchell had one shot on goal in the season.

GLIAC seed clinched: The Women’s Soccer team is bound for playoffs

Tyler Young • October 26, 2017

The NMU Women’s Soccer team split their two home games this weekend, defeating the Ferris State University Bulldogs 2-1 on Friday before falling 3-1 to the Grand Valley State University Lakers on Sunday. ...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Photo taken during the Wildcats victory over the Purdue Northwest Pride.

Men’s soccer looks for playoff spot

Nate Bellville • October 26, 2017

With one game left in the regular season, the Northern Michigan Men’s Soccer team’s hope for a playoff spot hangs in the balance after settling for a 3-3 draw to the Ashland Eagles and lost 2-0 to...

Swim and Dive team makes splash

Swim and Dive team makes splash

Benny Garbacz • October 26, 2017

The NMU Men’s and Women’s swimming and diving teams emerged victorious last weekend at St. Cloud State University before their two week break leading up to their meets at Grand Valley State University. The...

Cross Country takes second at GLIAC: Five Wildcats earn all-conference records

Cross Country takes second at GLIAC: Five Wildcats earn all-conference records

Mason Wallace • October 26, 2017

Northern Michigan University’s Cross-Country team took second at the GLIAC Conference Championship Saturday in Marquette with five runners earning all All-GLIAC Conference honors. Senior Kameron Burmeister...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: In the previous week’s series, senior forward and alternate captain Zach Diamantoni and sophomore forward Darien Craighead try to maneuver around an LSSU defender.

’Cats sweep Ferris Bulldogs

Trevor Drew • October 19, 2017

The 2017 edition of the Northern Michigan Hockey team kicked off their first weekend of WCHA play with a 3-2 victory over Ferris State University in the first game of the series and, thanks to...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Sophomore midfielder Callum Olpin dribbles the ball past Purdue players, looking for a fellow Wildcat to pass it off to. Olpin has started 13 of the 14 games he has played this season.

Men’s Soccer splits home

Mason Wallace • October 19, 2017

Friday the 13th brought little luck to Northern Michigan University’s Men’s Soccer team as it split its final home series last weekend, falling to the Davenport Panthers while dominating the Purdue...

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