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FIND A SPOT—  Sometimes fitting in on campus is hard, finding a parking spot is harder. (North Wind Archive)

Megan’s guide to commuter parking

Megan Voorhees September 26, 2025

Northern Michigan University has a parking problem.  Any student on this campus with a car, and even some of those who don’t, know just how bad the parking problem is.  My first year on NMU’s...

Editorial—Housing and parking experiencing growing pains

Editorial—Housing and parking experiencing growing pains

North Wind Staff September 16, 2021
As we settle into the semester, a few changes have become noticeable on campus. Perhaps foremost are the full dorms and parking lots. While we’re pleased for the university that more parking passes and housing contracts were purchased this year than last, thus bringing in greater revenue, the sudden growth from the emptiness of COVID-19 also causes some discomfort.
Scarce parking crisis plagues NMU

Scarce parking crisis plagues NMU

Jessica Parsons August 30, 2018

On Monday morning, there were three things I was trying to avoid: pedestrians, other drivers, and being late to my first class. These three things were also what I dealt with. Dealing with pedestrians...

Resident student parking lot expands

Resident student parking lot expands

Von Lanier November 30, 2017

One hundred new parking spaces are available for resident students to use that will serve as an expansion of Parking Lot 14, located along Tracy Avenue at NMU. The new lot is fully functional with a...

Photo by Kat Torreano: A car circles Lot 11. Lot 11 holds parking space sections for students, faculty and staff, according to the most recent parking map.

Parking problems persist on campus

Jake Bekemeyer October 19, 2017

Crowded parking lots on campus this semester are forcing students to park far from their dorms, causing frustration among some of the student body, but the university is taking steps to provide more spots. Decreased...

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