![BIG SMILES —Evie Weiszhaar poses in a vibrant flower garden.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/7913079C-9F3B-4DDC-90DC-9F93B2A9A8D4.jpg)
Profile — A freshman’s unique first semester at NMU
Amelia Kashian
• January 18, 2024
![TRADITION — Established in 1979, the Moosemen hold the distinction of being NMUs oldest campus club.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_5132-1200x800.jpg)
Moosemen rugby embracing tradition with new season underway
Caden Sierra
• September 22, 2023
![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.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Image-from-iOS-14-900x628.jpg)
Northstar rugby’s historic season continues into national championships
Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer
• December 3, 2021
![REGIONAL RUGBY—The NMU Northstar rugby team huddles up during an earlier game this season. After defeating the University of Chicago 43-0, the team heads to Elkhart, Indiana for the Midwest Regionals this weekend. Photo courtesy of Rachel Placeway.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Image-from-iOS-11-900x604.jpg)
Northstar rugby heads to Indiana for Midwest Regional championship
Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer
• November 9, 2021
![WILDCAT TOUGHNESS—The NMU Womens Rugby team poses for a team picture. The Rugby squad is coming on its first match of the season with the University of Wisconsin-Stout on Saturday, Sept. 18. Photo courtesy of Mandie Kytola.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/snapchat-592251356-900x675.jpg)
Rugby gears up for new season and players
Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer
• August 30, 2021
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Photo courtesy of Steve Nemeckay](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/unnamed-3-1024x576.jpg)
Brotherhood, tradition and resilience
Denali Drake
• September 5, 2019
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Moosemen ranked ninth
Trinity Carey
• November 2, 2017
Rugby men hit road for season opener
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• September 20, 2012
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