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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
SPREADING SOUNDS - Local music legends Jim and Ray share their music with any and all passing through in the Lydia B. Olson Library basement.

Jim and Ray spread goodness through music at NMU

Antonio Anderson • March 18, 2024

This past Wednesday, students and faculty passed through the lower level of the Lydia Olson Library, grabbing something to eat at Fieras or enjoying the Commuter Lounge. More than 200 people experienced...

PrimeTime Productions to host Silent Disco for Spread Goodness Week

PrimeTime Productions to host Silent Disco for Spread Goodness Week

Ryley Wilcox • March 14, 2024

PrimeTime Productions, a student organization sponsored by Housing and Residence Life, is hosting a Silent Disco Friday, March 15 in the Hedgcock Atrium at 8 p.m. This event is part of Spread Goodness...

VOLUNTEERING FOR VETERANS - CSE graduate assistant Mandy Bonesteel (left) and Volunteer Coordinator for the Veterans Center Sarah Johnson (right) pose with a thank you poster signed by NMU student volunteers. Behind them senior Chloe Garr plays cards with the veterans.

Volunteers spread goodness at Home for Veterans

Fischer Genau • March 16, 2023

Northern students visited the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Monday, March 13, as part of Spread Goodness Week. They played cards and talked with several veterans after giving them a thank you poster...

Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Meyer GIFTING GOODNESS— Jakob Lippert (left), Dallas St. Onge, Mackenzie Meyer, Amber Essenmacher (right). The CSE staff has been planning Spread Goodness Week since January. The book drive is a way to spread goodness by spreading knowledge.

A week to spread goodness

Sophia Huhta • March 10, 2021

The Center for Student Enrichment is hosting Spread Goodness Week on campus March 8-12. Part of the week-long activities the CSE has organized is a collaborative Spotify playlist, aptly named “Radiate...

Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Meyer MERRY MARIGOLDS—Marigolds planted in old yogurt containers. One goal of the DIY Herb garden event is to promote sustainability by planting the seeds in reusable containers like old mugs and soup bowls.

DIY Herb Garden brings greenery to students during Spread Goodness Week

Katarina Rothhorn • March 8, 2021
This semester, amidst COVID-19 safety protocols, the planning has included fewer hands-on activities but still managed to create ideas like the DIY Herb Garden.
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