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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
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
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 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
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 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
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
LOOKING AHEAD — Junior Olivia Webber added eight points in the season opening win. The 'Cats dropped the final three matches of the tournament, falling to 1-3.

Volleyball: ‘Cats look ahead as Duluth Open nears

Caden Sierra, Sports Writer • September 5, 2023

As the first week of classes kick off on campus, the energy within the Wildcats' locker room is filled with excitement. With the season opener in the books, the team is in high spirits and eager to hit...

NEXT TIME — The Wildcats will look to bounce back against Quincy University after a 4-2 loss against Northwood.

M Soccer: ‘Cats drop home opener

Chris Anderson • September 1, 2023

The NMU men’s soccer team struggled to finish games last season resulting in a 5-8-4 record and a first-round exit in the GLIAC tournament. This season, the Wildcats are in their second year under Head...

BRING ON THE TIMBERWOLVES—NMU guard Makaylee Kuhn drives to the rim during the womens' tight home loss to Ferris State on Thursday, Dec. 8. Both Wildcat squads look to get back on track in GLIAC play against Northwood on Saturday. Travis Nelson/NW

Both basketball teams enter crucial GLIAC contest with Northwood

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • January 28, 2022

Both of the NMU men’s and women’s basketball teams are looking to back on the winning side of things this weekend with a conference match-up against Northwood on Saturday. Facing Grand Valley State...

CLAWING FOR CONTENTION—The NMU Women's Basketball team travels across the bridge to Midland to face Northwood in a crucial series between two 6-3 teams. Travis Nelson/NW

Wildcat Women’s Basketball heads downstate to battle Northwood in GLIAC clash

Travis Nelson • February 5, 2021
The NMU Women's Basketball heads downstate to Midland for a GLIAC showdown against the Northwood Timberwolves. Both teams are tied for third place in the conference at 6-3, so this series could have major postseason implications.

NMU stuffs Northwood to hault road drought

Jon Young • November 1, 2012

When the NMU football team lost to Michigan Tech on Saturday, Oct. 6 they were 1-5 and still in search of their first GLIAC win. “We really didn’t feel like we were in as bad as shape as everyone...

Comeback falls short

Jon Young • October 25, 2012

A furious fourth quarter rally fell just short as NMU dropped a 38-31 road battle to Wayne State on Saturday, Oct. 20. Senior quarterback Cody Scepaniak said the Wildcats weren’t intimidated by...

NMU looks to bounce back after roadtrip

Karly Ratzenberger • October 11, 2012

The NMU women’s soccer team took too the road last weekend, but couldn’t bring home a win. On Friday, Sept. 5, the ’Cats were defeated by Northwood University, 1-2, and on Sunday, Sept. 7 by...

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