![RESEARCH — The Department of Psychological Science accepts volunteers to participate in research studies. Signing up for a study only takes a few minutes at most, and then youre able to find a time that works for you.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Psychological-Science.jpg)
Opinion — Becoming a human guinea pig for STEM
Harry Stine
• September 12, 2023
![Joleigh Martinez/NW](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Welcome-Weekend-pdf-1200x1200.jpg)
Welcome Home Party greets students during move-in weekend
Amelia Kashian
• August 28, 2023
![HIKE AND HANG — One of several panoramic views that can be seen along the hike to the hidden Wetmore Pond. Students from the ORLM department have planned a relaxing, yet educational, hiking event or people to attend.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_1113-900x506.jpeg)
Students lead hike to Wetmore Pond
Andie Balenger
• April 18, 2023
![Opinion — The dangers of toxic productivity](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/healthweek-01-1024x538.png)
Opinion — The dangers of toxic productivity
Olivia Dunn
• April 11, 2023
![Opinion — The benefits of yoga](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Yoga-class-pdf-900x900.jpg)
Opinion — The benefits of yoga
Andie Balenger
• April 4, 2023
![CLIMB ON — Despite bruised shins and jelly limbs, I (climbing on the right) reached the top of this 70-foot ice formation — affectionately named “The Dryer Hose” — with several words of encouragement and a few breaks. While physical strength is a must to reach the top, the mental roadblocks were much more complicated to conquer as I clung to the face of the ice.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/336188927_1262501574346677_783974466643923029_n-675x900.jpg)
Opinion — Ice climbing and the reward of perseverance
Andie Balenger
• March 21, 2023
![sustainable actions](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/eco-01-1024x538.png)
State Rep. Jenn Hill unveils “Michigan Saves” program
Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer
• March 15, 2023
![emotional vulnerability](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/heart-01-1024x538.png)
Opinion — The defining decade: Why do we put so much pressure on our 20s?
Olivia Dunn, Contributing writer
• March 13, 2023
![SECOND THOUGHTS — Me as I question whether or not choosing to pursue journalism was a good idea. While the field of journalism is wonderful in itself, it is definitely not for everyone.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-3152-656x900.jpg)
Opinion — So, you want to be a journalist?
Hannah Jenkins
• February 20, 2023
![SECOND HOME — My uncle’s camp sits quietly at the end of a clearing as my dogs race each other to the door. From sunny days spent on the lake to late night card games, cross-country skiing expenditures to bean bag tournaments, there was always fun to be had at camp.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_4622-900x485.jpg)
Opinion — Fond memories at a Yooper camp
Andie Balenger
• February 17, 2023
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