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QUESTION, PERSADE, REFER - Amy Poirier presents the National Suicide Prevention Hotline onscreen as a resource for students struggling with mental health issues and suicidal ideations.
Question, Persuade, Refer Skill Builder educates students on suicide prevention
October 17, 2024
BUILDING UP - Progress on the construction of the new NMU library can be seen from the faculty lot behind Jamrich Hall.
Lydia M. Olson construction continues, staff excited for new library
October 16, 2024
BRAINSTORM - Two students carefully design their sprigs that will be placed on Wildcat Willy’s shirt during the first of several workshops with artist George Rodriguez.
Students work with Artist George Rodriguez in workshops, artist talk
October 10, 2024
WORKING TOGETHER - Members and staff of the NMU music department donated an assortment of baked goods to be sold to help raise funds for the NAfME.
NAfME hosts bake sale to support future music educators
October 10, 2024
NMU WellBeing promotes its Wildcat World Mental Health Day and related events. (Graphic courtesy of NMU Marketing.)
NMU WellBeing to host Wildcat World Mental Health Day
October 6, 2024
With the students not being allowed traditional discounts, the doors are closed to some. The game at the Superior Dome could set a bad precedent for future sports games.
Opinion — The Superior Showdown: is it prioritizing students?
October 17, 2024
Opinion — Legislators, voters must prioritize teacher shortage on the ballot
Opinion — Legislators, voters must prioritize teacher shortage on the ballot
October 16, 2024
For environmentalists like me, studying and using these methods first-hand has provided me with a much deeper understanding of their use.
Opinion — Ecological Restoration or Destruction?
October 10, 2024
Harry, the stray cat that is depicted in this article, happily enjoying the sun.
Opinion- Adopt, don’t shop
October 4, 2024
DICHOTOMY- One news paper relies solely on the web and the other nearly solely on print. Are they dying?
Is the paper being killed off?
October 3, 2024
COSTUME CRAZE — Students show off their costumes to the crowd in the midst of a mysterious kidnapping investigation.
The curious case of the costumed kidnapping
October 17, 2024
LOUD AND CLEAR — Student Sami Brown opens for Maddie & Tae at NMU's Homecoming Concert.
Profile — Sami Brown takes the stage
October 10, 2024
REACHING OUT — Students attending a Wildpups event reach to pet Boris for comfort in between classes.
A closer look — The life of an NMU Wildpup
October 7, 2024
Cozy Cram Session - The waiting area of the Writing Center is decked out with lighting and wall decor to create a welcoming environment for students.
Cozy Cram Sessions offered at Writing Center
October 4, 2024
BIG STEPS — A student walks into NMU's WellBeing Center, one of many places a student can utilize in order to make their college transition smoother.
Managing homesickness, loneliness, wellbeing in college
October 3, 2024
Men's Basketball Team fights hard during Superior Dome Showdown
Men’s Basketball Team fights hard during Superior Dome Showdown
October 17, 2024
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
Men’s soccer ends weekend at home with split
October 6, 2024
NW File Photo
Wildcats remain winless heading into homecoming weekend
September 20, 2024
WILDCAT GOAL — The Men's Soccer team celebrates after a goal.
Men’s Soccer starts season off strong
September 17, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer ends Minnesota weekend in split
September 16, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 16
Pizza Cat — Vol. 16
October 17, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
Pizza Cat — Vol. 15
October 7, 2024
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Plaid takes over campus as community gathers for 12th annual Plaidurday photo
October 7, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
Pizza Cat — Vol. 14
September 30, 2024
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
Golf carts, candy and campus pride shine at 125th Homecoming Parade
September 24, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
REACHING OUT — Students attending a Wildpups event reach to pet Boris for comfort in between classes.

A closer look — The life of an NMU Wildpup

Maggie Franzen • October 7, 2024

The Wildpup program at Northern Michigan University has a beloved presence on campus. The program brings comfort and joy to students passing through Jamrich, especially those who really need a pick-me-up...

Who is Kerri Schuiling?

Who is Kerri Schuiling?

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor • April 15, 2022

Kerri Schuiling didn’t plan on becoming NMU’s interim president when she graduated from high school in Grand Rapids. She hardly even planned to attend college at all.  As a first-generation college...

Northern student nurses holding second annual function for charity

Emily Pagel • March 14, 2013

The Student Nursing Association (SNA) will be holding their second annual charity event for the Medical Care Access Coalition (MCAC) from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 15 at the Ramada Inn Ballroom in...

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