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Photo courtesy of New England Center for Children
The New England Center for Children recruits students for job, internship opportunities
October 28, 2021
Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair
Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair
October 27, 2021
STUDENT SUPPORT—The student organization, Student Supporting Professors, marched on Monday, Oct. 26, from The Woods to the University Center to show support for faculty with their ongoing contract mediations.
Student march and faculty action at university forum
October 27, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Latinx Student Union
Latinx Student Union holds cultural appropriation panel
October 25, 2021
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
October 22, 2021
Opinion—Review of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
Opinion—Review of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’
October 28, 2021
Staying safe during the spooky season
Staying safe during the spooky season
October 28, 2021
Editorial—Support city climate initiative
Editorial—Support city climate initiative
October 27, 2021
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
October 22, 2021
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
October 22, 2021
Hayes Corn Maze provides fun for all ages including a pumpkin patch, corn maze and hay ride.
Hayes Corn Maze finishes for fall season
October 28, 2021
The five accused culprits of the fictional murder line up to give their testimonies including (left to right) Alicia played by Daisy Lupa, Pirate Jim Blade played by Duncan Muter, Queen Blacks ghost played by Abby Weatherholt, Princess Ice White played by AK Ikezoe, Pandella played by Leslie Warren and Magnificent played by Taylor Meyers.
Library hosts murder mystery event for first time
October 28, 2021
KEEP WARM - NMUs Student Nurses Association collected new socks for those in need during the month of October. They placed collection boxes around campus including in Jamrich, West Science and the dorms.
Nursing students collect socks for those in need
October 28, 2021
EATING GREEN - Parsnip at Northern Lights Dining Hall offers vegetarian and vegan options, such as tofu burgers and snap peas. The Peas On Earth Challenge encouraged students to eat vegetarian and vegan to benefit the environment and their own health.
Peas on Earth project challenges students to eat vegetarian for a week
October 27, 2021
QUEER TREES - Mossy Schumann plants a young pine tree along the Lake Superior shoreline. Schumann organized the PRIDE Tree Planting Event which encouraged queer youth to plant trees together and help restore the eroding shoreline.
LGBTQ+ groups, Great Lakes Climate Corps plant 100 trees
October 27, 2021
WILDCATS WIN HONORS—Madison Malon and Elise Longley earned All-GLIAC honors at the GLIAC Championships this past Saturday. NMU finished in fifth out of 11 teams. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Cross country finishes fifth at GLIACs, two ‘Cats earn honors
October 28, 2021
CARDIAC CATS—NMU quarterback Drake Davis pitches the ball while being tackled to wide receiver Tyquan Cox during Saturdays 28-24 loss to Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Football’s upset bid comes up short against #8 Grand Valley State
October 26, 2021
SWEPT AT HOME—NMU forward Vincent de Meys shot sails wide left of the net during Saturdays 4-3 loss to Bemidji State. The Beavers also won Fridays match-up 5-4, sweeping the Wildcats in the process. Travis Nelson/NW
Wildcats’ hockey swept in CCHA series by #19 Bemidji State
October 26, 2021
PASSING OF A LEGEND—Long-time NMU hockey announcer Tim McIntosh passes away at age 74. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
NMU hockey announcing legend Tim McIntosh passes away at 74
October 22, 2021
TEAM CHEMISTRY—The NMU womens hockey team looks to improve over the next few weeks before traveling downstate to take on Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of Faith Delgado.
Women’s hockey looks to improve as season progresses
October 20, 2021

The North Wind

The North Wind

Online Exclusive: Seminar discusses good health

Ellen Holmes • December 6, 2012

Dr. Dean Sienko, associate dean for Prevention and Public Health College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University, will be holding a lecture titled “Good Health: It’s more than health care”...

One state solution for Israel, Palestine

Lee McClelland • December 6, 2012

In a contentious yet historic United Nations (UN) vote on Thursday, Nov. 29, the Palestinian Authority was granted an observer non-member status in the General Assembly, despite opposition from Israel...

Football ’Cats stunned in final seconds

Jon Young • November 15, 2012

A back and forth battle came down to the final seconds as the NMU football team lost their final game of the year, 32-31, against the Ferris State Bulldogs, on Saturday, Nov. 10. With nine seconds...

Comeback falls short

Jon Young • October 25, 2012

A furious fourth quarter rally fell just short as NMU dropped a 38-31 road battle to Wayne State on Saturday, Oct. 20. Senior quarterback Cody Scepaniak said the Wildcats weren’t intimidated by...

Wildcats demolish No. 14 ranked Lakers

Jon Young • October 18, 2012

The NMU football team went into the game on Saturday, Oct. 13 winless in the GLIAC and facing the No. 14-ranked Grand Valley State University Lakers. “This week our motto was believe,” said senior...

Brief 10/18/12

NW Staff • October 18, 2012

State News The Michigan Farm Bureau and Michigan United Conservation club are two of the groups that are pushing for an open hunting season on Gray Wolves in the U.P. The wolves have recently been taken...

NMU looks to bounce back after roadtrip

Karly Ratzenberger • October 11, 2012

The NMU women’s soccer team took too the road last weekend, but couldn’t bring home a win. On Friday, Sept. 5, the ’Cats were defeated by Northwood University, 1-2, and on Sunday, Sept. 7 by...

Voters to choose new state representative

Marcellino Signorelli • October 11, 2012

Election Day is approaching for voters and not only is there a president to vote for, but also a state representative for Michigan’s 109th district, which includes the city of Marquette. State representatives...

Briefs 10/11/12

NW Staff • October 11, 2012

State News Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has decided not to pursue filing an emergency appeal of a ruling which prevents a citizenship question from being asked on the ballot. U.S. District Judge...

Spikers lose two at home

Cody Boyer • October 4, 2012

The NMU volleyball team lost both of their games last weekend, losing on Friday, Sept. 28 against the Wayne State Warriors and on Saturday, Sept. 29 against the Findlay Oilers. The Wildcats experienced...

Golfers host only home match of the season

Karly Ratzenberger • September 13, 2012

The men’s golf team held their only home tournament of the season and finished in ninth out of 10 teams.The teams participating in the Greywalls tournament included Finlandia University, University of...

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