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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
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
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 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
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 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
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
DONATE BLOOD — SNA and MSNA bring the American Red Cross to campus to hold a blood drive for students and the community.

Blood Drive collects 30 pints of blood, combating national blood shortage

Rachel Pott • April 4, 2024

The Student Nurses Association (SNA), along with the Multicultural Student Nurses Association (MSNA), held a blood drive on Mar. 28 with the help of the American Red Cross. The blood drive was held in...

CHARITY BALL — Attendees dance at 2024 Charity Ball. The Ball raises funds for a local organization once again after a four year hiatus. Photo Courtesy of NMU University Marketing and Communications

Student Nurses Association holds first Charity Ball since 2019

Rachel Pott • March 1, 2024

The Student Nurses Association (SNA) held its Charity Ball on Friday, Feb. 23, in the Northern Center Ballrooms. This event was held to help raise money for Bay Cliff Health Camp, a nonprofit camp for...

SIMULATION — Students run through poverty simulation on Nov. 7.

Student Nurses Association hosts simulation to aid understanding of poverty

Rachel Pott • November 9, 2023

In conjunction with the Student Nurses Association, Terry Delpier, a nursing professor, is running two Poverty Simulations, on Nov. 7 and Nov. 15, both held in the Northern Center Ballrooms II, III and...

SOCK DRIVE — Socktober donation boxes like these can be found throughout campus, including the Lydia M. Olson Library, The Science Building, Weston Hall, residence hall lobbies and the Northern Center.

Student Nurses Association hosts Socktober to give back to community

Rachel Pott • October 12, 2023

As the leaves begin to fall and temperatures begin to drop, people are starting to prepare for the colder weather. One preparation includes the Socktober sock drive, hosted by the Student Nurses Association...

Trivia night promotes organ donation registration

Trivia night promotes organ donation registration

Jackie Phillips • March 1, 2023

Gift of Life and the Student Nurses Association (SNA) will be hosting a Gift of Life Campus Challenge Trivia Night on Wednesday, March 1 at 6 p.m. The challenge will be held in the Science Building in...

Event flyer for the Gift of Life Campus Challenge

Student Nurses Association to participate in first Gift of Life Campus Challenge

Ashley Beronja • January 26, 2021
Student Nurses Association will participate in the 2021 Gift of Life Campus Challenge for the first time.
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