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FRIENDLY COMPETITION — The track and field contestants all receive trophies after competing against each other in the SAAC's jeopardy event.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosts family feud
March 21, 2025
MAKING ART— Rebecca Daly discusses protest art with students interested in creating their own.
Student Leader Fellowship Program teaches students about protest art, history
March 21, 2025
BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
March 18, 2025
TELL YOUR STORY - Hanif Abdurraqib stands before his audience, inspiring them with his words.
Writer Hanif Abdurraqib visits NMU
March 12, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
ALL SET UP — The Dungeons and Wildcats table for Fall Fest in the 2024 fall semester.
Being in a club makes college better
March 19, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Spring break is a time to enjoy the weather, as the wind warms and the grass grows through the snow.
The boons and banes of spring break
March 19, 2025
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
February 27, 2025
DIVING IN — Students share laughs in the pool during the movie.
Dive-in— Interactive movie showing of Moana 2
March 21, 2025
BE WELL— A Wildpup poses while participating in the WellBeing Fair.
WellBeing Fair promotes campus, community resources
March 21, 2025
LOVE FOR LANGUAGE — Marquette community members join NMU students and faculty on campus for Poetry without Borders.
Poetry without Borders exceeds expectations
March 20, 2025
LET'S PARTY — Hunt Hall's 21st Annual Root Beer Bash will take place this Friday.
Hunt Hall to host Root Beer Bash
March 20, 2025
COOKING UP A STORM — A table filled with home made dishes.
Hoop Soup — Hoop House enjoys recent harvest
March 17, 2025
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
March 21, 2025
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
March 21, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
March 19, 2025
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT — Chris Black practices his swings at the Marquette County Golf Club. Black has been playing golf since he was 12 when he learned with his father in Northern Ireland.
The NMU golf teams put up solid numbers over spring break
March 19, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
Kinomoaage translates to "education" or more directly, "Earth shows us the way" in Anishinaabemowin. (Joleigh Martinez/NW)

Opinion — Should NMU divest from fossil fuels?

Katarina Rothhorn • April 20, 2023

As we celebrate Earth Week at NMU, I am proud to participate in the various activities that help us appreciate and give back to the land. Even if this is just picking up trash or going on a hike to learn...

A graphic of a frozen air turbine.

Editorial—Renewable energy not to blame for power failures

North Wind Staff • March 11, 2021
Following the disastrous power outages experienced by Texas residents in mid-February, a national conversation highlighted the blame placed on renewable energy for the failure of the Texas power grid.
HERE TO HELP—The Superior Watershed Partnership’s location at 2 Peter White Drive on Presque Isle is home to the initiative which aids impoverished families in the U.P. with financial assistance to help cover the energy costs of heating their homes during the brutal northern winters.

Low-income households receive energy assistance

Jackie Jahfetson • November 21, 2019

With cooler temperatures already settling in the U.P., low-income households will be eligble to apply for financial energy assistance to help heat their homes this winter. The Superior Watershed Partnership...

RES proposes renewable energy for Baraga

RES proposes renewable energy for Baraga

Jackie Jahfetson • February 22, 2018

A wind farm with the capacity to power approximately 54,000 Michigan average-size homes is proposed to start construction in 2020 near Marquette. The recently proposed Summit Lake Wind Project will...

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