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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
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 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
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 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
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 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

The North Wind

The North Wind
Peter Smedley/NW PRIDE MONTH— Although last year saw the cancellation of gender fair, the event has adjusted to a virtual format. 2020 marks the 4th annual gender fair at NMU.

Gender fair highlights equality, inclusion throughout March

Rayna Sherbinow • March 15, 2021

The fourth annual Gender Fair is underway. Throughout March, the NMU Gender and Sexuality Studies website is displaying multiple projects by students, as well as virtual presentations from faculty and...

WHERE'S THE ISOLATION—Speaker Michelle Farrell Ph.D. comes to NMU Oct. 24 and 25 to present "Is Havana Isolated or is Washington? Media, Internet, Film, Distribution and Cuba Today." At the event she discusses the relationship between Cuban media and the U.S. Photo courtesy of the NMU events website

Professor to speak on Cuban media distribution

Justin Van't Hof • October 17, 2019

Michelle Farrell, Ph.D., an associate professor of Spanish at Fairfield University, Connecticut is holding a talk with help from the department of languages, literatures and international studies as well...

Jennifer Newsom speaks on fighting societal gender roles

Jennifer Newsom speaks on fighting societal gender roles

Leeza Long-Cash • November 16, 2017

Award and Emmy-winning documentarian and CEO of “The Representation Project,” Jennifer Newsom, spoke at NMU Wednesday, Nov. 15, discussed the harmful effects of American gender roles. The...

Speaker set to lecture in community and at NMU about effects of genocide

Emily Pagel • April 4, 2013

Lev Raphael will be visiting NMU’s campus and the Marquette community from Sunday, April 7 through Tuesday, April 9 to discuss second-generation Holocaust survivors and the effects of genocide on future...

Psychic celebrity visits campus

Chris Dittrick • March 14, 2013

Acclaimed psychic Chip Coffey will be visiting NMU on Saturday, March 16 in Jamrich 102. Coffey is known for his appearances on the A&E channel programs, “Paranormal State” and “Psychic Kids,”...

Nationally recognized social activist Sandra Fluke to speak at Northern

Amanda Monthei • March 14, 2013

As an attorney and social justice activist, 31-year-old Sandra Fluke has been one of the foremost female voices in the increasingly complex discussion regarding women’s rights issues, namely contraceptive...

Oh Yeah NMU! Tim Harris presents inspirational speech

Sam Banks • February 28, 2013

As audience members filed into the Great Lakes room on Monday, Feb. 25, motivational speaker Tim Harris was full of life, making his way through the aisles and stopping to chat with nearly everyone in...

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