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OFFICIAL SIGNING — President Brock Tessman formally signs the Okanagan Charter on April 26. The charter is a commitment by NMU to support and implement holistic health programs and initiatives for students, staff and faculty.
Tessman signs Okanagan Charter, committing to holistic health for NMU
April 28, 2023
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
April 27, 2023
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
April 27, 2023
EARTH FEST — Environmental student organizations collaborated to host Earth Fest during the ninth annual Andertons Earth Week at NMU. Pictured: Jonas Trombetta, Hoop House (left) and Mary Kelly, Gamma Theta Upsilon and Hoop House (right).
GTU celebrates ninth annual Anderton’s Earth Week with Earth Fest
April 26, 2023
THE AMAN PROJECT — The Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas and NMUs philosophy department is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the Aman Project, a humanitarian organization located in Istanbul, Turkey, that supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers are in need of assistance. Donation are encouraged but not required to enter the events raffle.
Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas raises funds for Aman Project
April 26, 2023
HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.
Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?
May 5, 2023
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
May 2, 2023
Editorial — Best of The North Wind 22-23
Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23
April 26, 2023
REFLECTIONS — I am posing at South Haven beach during sunset. With graduation approaching swiftly, I wanted to reflect on my college experience and how it has positively impacted my character and outlook on life.
Opinion — Leaping into the unknown
April 26, 2023
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dances production of Grease
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dance’s production of “Grease”
April 25, 2023
HOCKEY FANS — Tessman and his family at a Red Wings hockey game in March. They are still rocking the NMU gear in Detroit.
Brock’s backstory: President Tessman’s journey through running, teaching and finding balance
April 21, 2023
Premier bridal show launches at NMU’s Northern Center
April 21, 2023
THE THEORY OF NOTHING — Up-and-coming hip hop artist, Sophia Gielniak, recently released her album The Theory of Nothing - PHI-3PO on YouTube and Soundcloud delving into nontraditional hip hop that uses academic and philosophical language.
The Theory of Nothing – PHI-3PO: an academic hip-hop album
April 12, 2023
AGAINST ALL ODDS — Joseph Calderon poses next to the land acknowledgment sign, located in the academic mall, that denotes that NMU is on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi Indians. Calderon enrolled at NMU in 2021, returning to higher education after failing at other institutions along the West Coast.
Exceeding expectations: Joseph Calderon’s return to higher education
April 12, 2023
GROUP PHOTO - Steve Burns with Platform Personalities. Burns sent a video of himself to the student organization to help promote the event.
Platform Personalities on Steve Burns: Mental health, childhood nostalgia, Marquette winters
April 12, 2023
TEE UP — Eric Yun finished the season with performances that are now in the NMU record book. He will return next year for his senior season.
M Golf: ‘Cats finish season strong, Sprecher ties GLIAC record 137
April 28, 2023
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
April 28, 2023
HUNTING — The Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)
Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games
April 21, 2023
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.
All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.
Midnight Madness at the PEIF
April 14, 2023

The North Wind

The North Wind
REFLECTIONS — I am posing at South Haven beach during sunset. With graduation approaching swiftly, I wanted to reflect on my college experience and how it has positively impacted my character and outlook on life.

Opinion — Leaping into the unknown

Madoline Plattenberg • April 26, 2023

As I sit down to reflect on the past four years of my life, I want to start from the beginning.  During my first year of college, everything and everyone was new. I wanted a completely fresh start...

DESK EDITOR — A picture of me sitting at my desk in The North Wind office, fully equipped with a black coffee that is spilled and a bag of Fritos — a seemingly natural sight as a journalist. When I first walked into the newsroom, I was completely unaware of the transformation this work experience would have on me.

Opinion – Reflecting on my experience as a student journalist

Andie Balenger • April 24, 2023

Today marks the last week of publishing for the semester at The North Wind. For an institution that I never imagined myself working for when I first stepped on campus, my turning of a new leaf is bittersweet....

ICE CLIMBING - Rodriguez enjoys the view during a winter climb. Rodriguez is a PR Major in his last semester at Northern, and is currently president of South Superior Climbing Club.

Profile — Ice and Graduation: Vaughn Rodriguez’s Final Months at Northern

Harry Stine • January 27, 2023

Vaughn Rodriguez didn’t know much about Northern before enrolling. All he knew was that he had a friend that needed a roommate at NMU, and before he knew it, he left Grand Rapids and found himself in...

RECOGNITION — A picture of my awards for the fall 2022 publishing season at The North Wind.

Opinion – I did not want to be a journalist

Ayanna Allen • December 13, 2022

Every English major hears the words, “What are you going to do with that?” at least once in their lives. The phrase loomed in the back of my mind since I transferred to NMU in the fall semester of...

Graduating class reflects, prepares for future

Graduating class reflects, prepares for future

Ryan McChesney • April 23, 2021

The graduating class of 2021 has had an unexpected final year. Due to COVID-19, commencement will be virtual. NMU will host its spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 10 a.m. and...

A SEASON’S END—With the school year coming to a close, the official sign-off from sports is here. The season might’ve ending abruptly for winter and spring athletes, but there were highlights from this season to look back on. Pictured: senior swimmer Rachel Helm (left), junior skier Kjetil Baanerud, sophomore goalie Nolan Kent and junior guard Alec Fruin. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Wildcat sports year in review

Travis Nelson • April 22, 2020

WOMEN’S SWIMMING For the first time since 2002, the NMU Women’s Swim and Dive team was named the GLIAC champions back in February. It was the first time that Head Coach Heidi Voigt’s team...

Senior capstone project features one-man theatre production

Nolan Krebs • December 6, 2012

Forest Roberts Theatre will be invoking the spirit of the holidays with “Santaland Diaries,” a play based on an essay by David Sedaris, on Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8. “Santaland Diaries”...

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