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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

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The North Wind
PAST VICTORIES - The NMU Mens Soccer team celebrates after scoring a goal in a game last fall. The Wildcats lost to Saginaw Valley last Friday, but Coach Fatovic is confident in the teams potential.

Men’s soccer falls to Saginaw, continues to push through midseason gauntlet

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer • September 30, 2022

NMU Men's Soccer fell 0-1 to Saginaw Valley on Sept. 23 as Saginaw was able to score a goal in the final minute to take the win. Coach Alex Fatovic plans to make corrections to find more success as they...

Men’s soccer moves forward to the midseason

Men’s soccer moves forward to the midseason

Nathan Kwapisz, Sports Writer • September 16, 2022

Men’s soccer has started their season out with a 3-2-1 start. Coach Alex Fatovic hopes to maintain this intensity from last weekend's shutout win against St. Cloud State and comeback win from Upper Iowa.  “We're...

THE WOLVES - NMUs most recent production highlights the intricate struggles of teenage girls on a soccer team through their locker room conversations.

‘The Wolves’ captures essence of teenage hardships

Hannah Jenkins, Contributing writer • March 7, 2022

From Feb. 18 to 26, NMU’s Theatre and Dance department put on a unique production of “The Wolves.” Written by Sarah DeLappe, this play highlights the ups and downs of female teenage life by exploring...

ONTO THE POSTSEASON—NMU midfielder Logan Lazar and UW-Parksides midfielder/forward Nikola Kesich go up for a contested ball during Thursdays match. The Cats fell 3-0 in the regular season finale, and will face Saginaw Valley State in the first round of the GLIAC Tournament on Monday.

Men’s soccer tamed by UW-Parkside in regular season finale

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • November 8, 2021

It wasn’t how the Northern Michigan University men’s soccer team wanted to close out the regular season, but the Wildcats were shutout by visiting Wisconsin-Parkside 3-0 on Thursday afternoon. NMU...

BACK IN ACTION—The NMU Mens Soccer team huddles up together during a game last season. Northern will have its hands full with a loaded GLIAC, but the Wildcats are trying to make history and take home the title. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Men’s Soccer looks to claw to top of GLIAC standings

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • August 31, 2021

It was a historic and chaotic 2020-21 season for the NMU Men’s Soccer team, with a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs. The Wildcats finished 4-3-1 and earned the third seed in the GLIAC Tournament before...

QUITE AN OPENING TEST—The NMU Womens Soccer celebrates a goal. The Cats will have almost two weeks of practice and a scrimmage under their belts when they square off with Division I UWGB in an exhibition match on Friday, Aug. 27. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Women’s Soccer debuts season with UWGB exhibition

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • August 23, 2021

A surprise to many, the NMU Women’s Soccer team turned a lot of heads last season by making it to the GLIAC Tournament Championship. Despite falling short in that championship game, the Wildcats had...

NEARING THE END—The NMU Womens Soccer team celebrates a goal at home in a game earlier this season. The Wildcats look to close out the regular season with a pair of conference home games against Purdue Northwest and Wisconsin-Parkside. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Women’s soccer ends regular season with two home tilts

Dallas Wiertella • April 15, 2021
The NMU Women’s Soccer team comes off of a 1-0-1 record this past weekend with a 0-0 tie against Ferris State and a 1-0 victory against Northwood.
Junior midfielder Nick Metcalfe receives a pass while his teammates, senior defenseman Kevin Hoof (right) and junior goalkeeper Filippo Torelli (left) look on. Photo by: Lindsey Eaton

Men’s soccer prepares to enter third season

Alex Skinner • June 8, 2018

Entering its third season as a varsity sport, the Northern Michigan University Men’s Soccer team can finally begin to rely on upperclassman experience. The Wildcats returned every player from last...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Junior defender Raven Mitchell steps up and makes a tackle on a Grand Valley Forward. Last season, Mitchell appeared in 17 games and started in 14. Mitchell had one shot on goal in the season.

GLIAC seed clinched: The Women’s Soccer team is bound for playoffs

Tyler Young • October 26, 2017

The NMU Women’s Soccer team split their two home games this weekend, defeating the Ferris State University Bulldogs 2-1 on Friday before falling 3-1 to the Grand Valley State University Lakers on Sunday. ...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Photo taken during the Wildcats victory over the Purdue Northwest Pride.

Men’s soccer looks for playoff spot

Nate Bellville • October 26, 2017

With one game left in the regular season, the Northern Michigan Men’s Soccer team’s hope for a playoff spot hangs in the balance after settling for a 3-3 draw to the Ashland Eagles and lost 2-0 to...

’Cats thump Malone to finish season

Karly Ratzenberger • November 1, 2012

The NMU women’s soccer team split their final weekend of the season with a loss on Friday, Oct. 26 to Walsh University (0-1) and a Senior Day win on Sunday, Oct. 28 against Malone University (7-0). The...

Online Exclusive: Women’s club soccer drops rival Tech

Dustin Anand • October 25, 2012

The women’s club soccer team wrapped up their season at home this past weekend against Michigan Tech and University of Illinois at Chicago. The ’Cats pulled off a strong win over Michigan Tech on...

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