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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
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 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
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 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
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 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

The North Wind

The North Wind
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN—Culture Shock Film Society will show the 1974 horror-comedy classic "Young Frankenstein" on Thursday. Posters throughout campus show this semester's film screenings with dates and times.

Culture Shock Film Society continues horror theme with ‘Young Frankenstein’

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • October 14, 2021
Culture Shock Film Society will continue the horror movie screenings trend with the 1974 horror-comedy classic, "Young Frankenstein".
Joleigh Martinez/NW

NMU Mycology Club continues to enjoy fall season with foraging

Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer • September 24, 2021
NMU's Mycology Club offers students a community to share quality time outdoors foraging and studying the natural organisms of the area.
Joleigh Martinez/NW

PRSSA offers leadership, networking opportunities for students

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • September 23, 2021
Public Relations Student Society of America offers students in the public relations and communications field a network for leadership building skills and network opportunities.
Joleigh Martinez/NW

Cosplayers Unite with weekly meetings

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor • September 22, 2021
Cosplayers Unite come together every Thursday to discuss personal interests and the shared craft of cosplaying. The club is open to all no matter body size, skin color or gender.
Peter Smedley/NW PRIDE MONTH— Although last year saw the cancellation of gender fair, the event has adjusted to a virtual format. 2020 marks the 4th annual gender fair at NMU.

Gender fair highlights equality, inclusion throughout March

Rayna Sherbinow • March 15, 2021

The fourth annual Gender Fair is underway. Throughout March, the NMU Gender and Sexuality Studies website is displaying multiple projects by students, as well as virtual presentations from faculty and...

Photo of the student art gallery

Student art gallery shares upcoming events, history

Sophia Huhta • February 8, 2021

Whether it’s a pathway from one building to the next or an area to study, the Olson Library has offered students an outlet in more ways than one. A little known escape for students is the Student Art...

Wildlife pre-professionals network

Wildlife pre-professionals network

Rayna Sherbinow • October 17, 2019

The Environmental and Conservation Law Club exists to introduce students to the careers available with degrees in wildlife policing, biology and fish and wildlife. The organization is designed to help...

Organizations educate students

NW Staff • December 6, 2012

Saturday, Dec. 1, was World AIDS Day, and thanks to the efforts of the Health Promotions Office, OUTlook, Latino Student Union and Black Student Union, students were provided with a myriad of opportunities...

Join on-campus organizations

Braden Linick • November 8, 2012

While many students concern themselves with enduring a four-day week of classes just to make it out on Thursday night for some drinks with friends, they miss the reason why students go to college in the...

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