The North Wind

EDITORIAL — Managing Early Semester Stress

North Wind Editorial Staff • September 1, 2023

For freshmen and seniors alike, the beginning of a new semester can be a very stressful time. From managing an ever-growing stack of assignments, navigating on-campus organizations, and moving into your...

Editorial — How to prepare for the later years of college

North Wind Editorial Board • January 26, 2023

After a long and relaxing winter break, returning to campus for a new semester may have felt like a fever dream for some students. Reverting to a hyper-scheduled week filled with classes, extracurriculars...

Satire — Political science department unveils trailblazing and emotionally distressing class

Harry Stine • November 8, 2022

Gorbert Brandon from the political science department at NMU introduced a new class in a public forum last week for the winter semester. “I’m very excited about this,” Brandon said. “I spent...

Editorial — Mental health matters more than midterm exams

North Wind Editorial Board • October 20, 2022

If the potential for several inches of snowfall did not excite you enough this week, how does midterm exams coupled with the cold weather sound? Jokes aside, we have reached the halfway point of the...

Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week

North Wind Staff • April 19, 2022

Many of us are struggling with healthy studying habits and balancing well-being with productivity at this time of the year. So, we’ve collected some helpful ideas for getting things done during exam time.

Opinion—Outdoor recreation: preparedness, recommendations and rental options

Andie Balenger, contributing writer • January 28, 2022

For me, there is nothing quite like the boost of happiness that results from a deep breath of fresh air and the sun shining on your skin. However, the frigid temperatures that accompany Marquette’s winters may discourage many students from participating in any form of outdoor recreation. Thankfully, there are many ways to prepare yourself for the cold so you can enjoy your time spent outdoors.

Wildpups to comfort students throughout semester

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • January 27, 2022

Feeling particularly stressed or burned out as the Winter 2022 semester gets underway? There’s certainly a great many reasons to feel that way—ongoing COVID-19 concerns, zoom fatigue, isolation, dining hall food. But never fear, the Wildpups are coming to Lydia Olson Library regularly this semester, making a total of eight appearances.

Tips to succeed during finals mentally, physically and academically

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor • December 3, 2021

The few weeks surrounding finals are typically stereotyped as being a time when students are so stressed they willingly sacrifice their mental health in order to pass their final exams and finish final...

NMU Wildpups to provide comfort during finals

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • December 2, 2021

The Wildpups are returning to the Lydia Olson Library this exam season. Students can find the pups there on Monday Dec. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Opinion—Self-care during finals

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • December 2, 2021

At this time of the year, tensions are running high. Stress is peaking for many students, and much of that is a result of final exams. We all share the feeling of urgency and uncertainty about how we will measure up when comparing our performance to previous semesters.

Opinion—Searching for the life beyond the screen

Faith King • April 16, 2021

In recent weeks, I have felt that my life has become consumed by a virtual prison world, my only escape being the momentary breaks in which I dare to walk away from my desk.

Opinion—Finding solace in familiar stories

Sam Rush • October 19, 2020

The other day, I was watching the series finale of the classic early 2000s sitcom, Gilmore Girls, with a friend. When the credits began to roll, to my friend's horror and surprise, without skipping a beat, I scrolled all the way back to the beginning to press play on episode one, season one.