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NMU Day of Giving hosts fifth annual fundraising event
NMU Day of Giving hosts fifth annual fundraising event
December 3, 2021
Photo courtesy of Lower Kuskokwim School District LEARNING—Alaskans Lower Kuskokwim School District was established in 1991. For the last 18 years, the school district has came to NMU in hopes of recruiting new employees.
Career Services partners with Alaskan school for teaching opportunities
December 3, 2021
TAKING A VOTE—NMUs Board of Trustees met virtually on Wednesday, Dec. 1, for a special session to discuss the presidential search firm as well as interim presidents, Kerri Schuiling, contract. The next scheduled board meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 11:30 a.m. in the Northern Center.
BOT holds special meeting for presidential search firm, interim president’s contract
December 2, 2021
NMU Wildpups to provide comfort during finals
NMU Wildpups to provide comfort during finals
December 2, 2021
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
November 19, 2021
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Letter to the Editor—Luther West is not blameless
December 3, 2021
Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays
Editorial—Generation Z and the holidays
December 3, 2021
BEAT THE STRESS-Half of the trouble with dealing with stress is knowing when to push yourself to finish your task, and when to give yourself a little break to recharge.
Opinion—Self-care during finals
December 2, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
November 18, 2021
Tips to succeed during finals mentally, physically and academically
Tips to succeed during finals mentally, physically and academically
December 3, 2021
Carisa LaFernier and Ginger Shelifoe from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community answer questions about victim services or about domestic violence awareness in the Indigenous community. Other resources at the Domestic Violence Awareness and Wellness Workshop included a storytelling workshop and yoga.
Walking the Path Together hosts workshop focused on healing from domestic violence
December 1, 2021
Cast members of the Elf the Musical show prepare for opening night which is Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. The show will run until Dec. 11 and include a matinee performance specifically for those with audio and visual sensitivity.
Don’t be a cotton headed ninny-muggins, see ‘Elf the Musical’
December 1, 2021
Members of the NMU Jazz Combo, including Owen Edwards soloing on alto saxophone, perform during an NMU jazz concert. A group of five students will perform in the library on Tuesday to provide more relaxing studying music for students.
NMU Jazz Combo to provide live study music before finals
November 30, 2021
Rachel Hauch creates paper snowflakes to hang up as decorations for the write-in on Tuesday and Wednesday. The write-in is designed as a time for students to work on their final papers in a fun and productive environment, but also as a way to inform students about the location of the Writing Center.
Writing Center hosts relaxing write-in event to destress
November 30, 2021
FACING NATIONS BEST—NMU forward Mikey Colella scores a goal in a 6-3 win over Bowling Green last Friday. The Wildcats now welcome in top ranked Minnesota Duluth, where a big opportunity awaits. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey faces big challenge against top-ranked Minnesota Duluth
December 3, 2021
TWO WINS AWAY—The NMU Northstar womens rugby celebrates with their regional championship trophy after a lopsided victory against Minnesota State-Moorhead. The team now heads to Tennessee to face Wayne State College in the national semifinals, and are two wins away from winning it all. Photo courtesy of Rachel Placeway.
Northstar rugby’s historic season continues into national championships
December 3, 2021
HEADING INTO GLIAC PLAY—NMU mens forward John Kerr hammers down a dunk during the Wildcats exhibition win over Bay College on October 28. Both the mens and womens basketball teams for Northern hit the road this upcoming weekend to begin conference play against Northwood on Thursday, and Michigan Tech on Monday. Travis Nelson/NW
Basketball jumps into conference play after Minnesota clashes
December 1, 2021
SCALING UPWARD—A pair of South Superior Climbing Club members climbing in the Marquette area. The club offers plenty of experiences for those looking to get into rock climbing. Photo courtesy of Micah Carroll.
South Superior Climbing Club gives students rock climbing experiences
November 18, 2021
GOING OUT ON TOP—NMU quarterback Zach Keen rolls out of the pocket to make a throw during Saturdays win over Northwood. Despite being shorthanded and trailing early, the Cats closed the season out strong. Travis Nelson/NW.
Football closes season with victory over Northwood
November 17, 2021

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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...

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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...

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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