The North Wind

Opinion — Time spent with the snow god

Fischer Genau • February 22, 2023

Legend speaks of a god that lives deep in the frozen woods of Tapiola, Michigan, a remote village in the far reaches of the Upper Peninsula. Its name is Heikki Lunta. It is said there’s a magical song...

Opinion – Top 5 winter wonders of Marquette

Abbey Lamb, Contributing writer • February 14, 2023

Not only is Marquette home to some of the most fun activities in the summer and gorgeous colors in the fall, but it also has a lot to offer in the winter. If you are a person who is not really into recreational...

Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter

North Wind Editorial Board • December 1, 2022

Although the snow that fell before Thanksgiving break has melted away, now is the best time to prepare yourself for the next four to five months of cold weather in Marquette. Winter in the Upper Peninsula...

Twelfth Annual Plaidurday Brings Students, Staff Together With Coffee, Donuts and Plenty of Plaid

Harry Stine • October 10, 2022

“Cold, colorful and fun,” said Abby Knight, exercise major, summing up the latest annual celebration of Plaidurday, a U.P.-originated event, and the twelfth so far according to the Plaidurday website. Students,...

Bracing for blizzards

Akasha Khalsa • October 24, 2019

This winter may be just as difficult and dangerous as last year’s snowy season, and NMU Police Department (NMUPD) reminds students to be safe with their vehicles and prepare for the ice and snow to...

Global warming in context

Kelsey Routhier • February 28, 2019

Sometimes it seems like the snow never stops coming. A few weeks ago, we had temperatures nearing -50 degrees Fahrenheit with windchill. You’ve probably seen videos of people sledding off their roofs,...

Unusual storm hits MQT

Winter Keefer • April 19, 2018

NMU’s back-to-back Monday and Tuesday snow days were the latest winter semester weather related cancellations since April 11 of 2014, according to Chief Marketing Officer Derek Hall. From Sunday...

Snowed In

January 18, 2018

This Subaru Forester is covered in a pile of ice and snow in NMU’s resident student parking Lot 26. Snow is expected going into next week, according to the local weather forecast.

Grounds crew offers suggestions for winter parking

Ellen Holmes • March 14, 2013

With winter weather still upon us, the NMU groundskeeping staff continues to fulfill all snow removal needs on campus, and additionally urges students and staff to be mindful and conscious when driving...

WinterFest organizers work to overcome inclement weather

Emily Pagel • February 28, 2013

Last week, student organizations, faculty and residence hall houses bundled up and headed outside to show their school spirit for Northern Michigan University’s “Chilly Nights & Carnival Lights”...

Editorial: Thank you, NMU Grounds Crew

NW Staff • February 28, 2013

Winter is in full swing. The blistering winds, low temperatures and heavy snowfall have caused the university to cancel classes for four days during the Winter 2013 semester thus far. From Monday, Feb....

Editorial: Inclement weather policy lauded

Northwind Staff • February 7, 2013

There has been discussion among students as to whether or not NMU should have canceled classes on Tuesday, Jan. 22, and Wednesday, Jan. 23. While the conditions on Tuesday were severe, with temperatures...