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Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
A picture of ASMUs logo with the words your student government underneath
Q&A with ASNMU presidential candidates
April 10, 2024
CHANGING SEASONS — As Marquette heads into summer, some experts say the implications of this warm winter could be long-lasting.
Analysis — UP scientists, businesses expect lingering effects after warm winter season
April 10, 2024
ASNMU ballot opens this week, allows students to voice their opinions
April 9, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
TELEVISION — Our fascination with reality TV is concerning.
Opinion — Our unethical consumption of ‘Human Interest’ TV
April 11, 2024
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
Editorial — Is March Madness a gateway to sports gambling?
April 1, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
PHOTO OP — Boynton (back, third from left) poses with his swim and dive teammates. Photo courtesy of Logan Boynton
Resilience and determination in the deep end
April 11, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Lewis Goff
Mindfulness and Sustainability session to hold guided meditation
April 10, 2024
OPENING SOON - Katelyn Milano (left) and her father (right) outside of their new business, Milano Smokehouse Meats. Located in the old building of Glenns Smokehouse in Ishpeming, the shop is set to open in mid-April.
Alumni opens family-run Milano Smokehouse Meats in Ishpeming
April 9, 2024
A LEGACY - Elijah Bieri still keeps up on the Marquette salamander migration as well as he can from across the world in Sydney, Australia. He still has a fondness for the study craze he started six years ago. Photo courtesy of Elijah Bieri
Alum Elijah Bieri becomes savior of the salamanders
April 8, 2024
(North Wind File Photo) Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Women’s golf takes first in Lewis Spring Flyer Invite
April 12, 2024
Photo Courtesy NMU Athletics
Driving Success: Russel Sprecher’s Path from Casper to NMU
April 5, 2024
LOCKED IN — The womens lacrosse team prepares for six games of conference play before closing out the season.
WLAX returns home after away series and bye week
April 5, 2024
FILE PHOTO - The Cats take advantage of the warm weather and train outside. April 13, 2023, Photo courtesy of Elise Longley.
Track and Field prepares for remaining outdoor season
March 29, 2024
WINNING WILDCATS—The NMU Nordic Skiing team picked up a total of three gold medals this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Kjetil Baanerud.
Nordic Ski team wraps up season at National Championships
March 29, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 6
Pizza Cat Vol. 6
March 25, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Online learning is the way to go right now

Opinion—Please don’t force students and professors to go through another semester in person

Sam Rush • November 27, 2020
I am deeply worried by Northern Michigan University’s plan to return to in-person classes for the winter semester. I cannot, in good conscience, let another term continue in this manner without expressing my unease about the current situation.
online class

Editorial—What’s better? Synchronous or Asynchronous classes

North Wind Staff • November 27, 2020
You have probably had a variety of class formats in the last two semesters, and you have likely formed some preferences as to what you like in an online class, and what just doesn’t do it for you. There are many benefits and drawbacks to both synchronous online classes and asynchronous online classes, and among us the verdict is split as to which is better overall.

Men’s golf tees off for spring season

Angie Nellist • April 4, 2013

Following a season of zero wins and four losses, the NMU men’s golf team is gearing up for the new spring season. This weekend, the NMU men’s golf team will be starting the new season. The NMU golf...

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