Latest
The Student News Site of Northern Michigan University

The North Wind
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 dining credit offered for second time, rise in COVID-19 cases
November 19, 2021
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
NMU Health Center reminds students to stay safe during flu season
November 18, 2021
Graphic courtesy of NMU Neuroscience Club
Neuroscience Club hosts ‘A Day in The Life of a Neurosurgeon’
November 18, 2021
PARKED—Northern Michigan Universitys parking lots will alternate throughout the winter semester for closing weather permitting. These weekend cleanups will help keep lots cleared of snow and ice for students, staff, faculty and visitors to make driving easier.
Winter parking mandates, staying safe during inclement weather
November 17, 2021
FIRST GENERATION—Students, faculty and staff at NMU kicked off the First Generation Student Day on Monday at the Wildcat Willy statute outside of Jamrich hall. The celebration was followed on the second floor of Hedgecock.
McNair Scholars celebrates First-Generation Student Day
November 12, 2021
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
Editorial—Get involved with fossil fuel divestment
November 18, 2021
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care
November 18, 2021
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
Satire—I will consume your soul in this course evaluation
November 17, 2021
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
Letter to the Editor—Renaming West Science the wrong call
November 16, 2021
WHAT COULD BE LOST—Many are concerned that pieces of campus life such as the important gathering space in Whitman Hall may be lost due to facilities plans created with the aim of increasing university profit.
Letter to the Editor—Robert Mahaney’s conflicts of interest
November 11, 2021
Yrsala Peterson, Bazile Panek and Kateri Phillips share their perspectives on intergenerational trauma as Indigenous people. As college students, they emphasized the healing their generation is doing following the struggles and trauma the generations before them endured.
Student panel discusses intergenerational trauma for Native Americans
November 18, 2021
Kateri Phillips serves sweet fern tea to participants at the Enlightenment of Indigenous Foods event. The goal of the event was to increase awareness around Native foods and their importance in Native culture.
Event highlights ties between Indigenous foods culture
November 17, 2021
The Timekeepers, an NMU student jazz band, performs at the Small Business Sunday Crawl in the Marquette Commons. The event was organized by SLFP students as a part of their community service learning project.
Students organize event supporting Marquette small businesses
November 15, 2021
Hannah Cajandig-Taylor, a local artist and NMU grad, talks about her experiences with finding inspiration in unexpected places, such as at her bartending job, at the Revolve CC. Cajandig-Taylor was one of many local artists who talked about the struggles of being a small artist and ways to discover success.
Local artists share creative opportunities at Revolve CC conference
November 11, 2021
Students in the Divest NMU organization meet to discuss future ways to increase awareness of fossil fuels on Nov. 9. Their current efforts include a petition to support NMUs complete divestment from fossil fuels, an informational table in Jamrich and posters.
Student-led petition aims to divest NMU from fossil fuels
November 10, 2021
SCALING UPWARD—A pair of South Superior Climbing Club members climbing in the Marquette area. The club offers plenty of experiences for those looking to get into rock climbing. Photo courtesy of Micah Carroll.
South Superior Climbing Club gives students rock climbing experiences
November 18, 2021
GOING OUT ON TOP—NMU quarterback Zach Keen rolls out of the pocket to make a throw during Saturdays win over Northwood. Despite being shorthanded and trailing early, the Cats closed the season out strong. Travis Nelson/NW.
Football closes season with victory over Northwood
November 17, 2021
RIVALS GOING AT IT—NMU forward Joseph Nardi fights for the faceoff with Michigan Techs Arvid Caderoth during Saturday nights game. The Wildcats lost 5-2, but earned the series split with a win on Friday. Travis Nelson/NW.
Hockey misses opportunity to sweep Michigan Tech in home loss
November 16, 2021
BIG BUCK CHASE—NMU student Travis Bessner poses with one of his two bucks last year. Bessner said that he was lucky to get two a year ago, and time will tell if others can be as lucky this year when the season begins on Monday.
Rifle hunting nearly underway as season approaches
November 12, 2021
A GREAT HONOR—The current NMU team meets with the six former members of the 1991 national championship team who attended during the first intermission on Saturday night. NMU defeated Boston University 6-2. Travis Nelson/NW
Hockey honors 1991 title team with scoring display
November 10, 2021

The North Wind

The North Wind
Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care

Letter to the Editor—NMU should have a day care

Travis Bessner • November 18, 2021
Now, if you don’t have a child please try to imagine if you did. We can all agree college can be hard, but imagine raising a child at the same time.
Satire—Actually, raising children in college is really easy

Satire—Actually, raising children in college is really easy

Harry Stine, contributing writer • September 27, 2021
After I got a little advice and money from my family, I discovered how cheap both college and apartments in the area are. Some apartments even go for as little as $1,300 a month. I can’t imagine living on campus is much worse. It’s probably only a couple thousand for a few months. That sounds like a good deal to me.

Comic—Testing the waters

Paul Leow, contributing artist • September 17, 2021

 

blossom bird

Opinion—Blossom Bird is here for tea drinkers and tea haters alike

Joshua La Gorio, contributing writer • September 4, 2021
I was a mix of nervous and curious as to what I’d think of the drink, considering my history with tea and all. I selected vanilla milk tea with chocolate boba.
photo of Native American students around a fire circle

Spotlight on Native American Student Association

Katarina Rothhorn • June 4, 2021

The Native American Student Association is an inclusive organization that strives to increase the appreciation and awareness of Native American culture, language and history, as well as provide support...

photo of participants carrying signs after Slut Walk

Spotlight on Women For Women

Katarina Rothhorn • June 4, 2021

Women for Women is centered around intersectional feminism and activism, not only on campus but in the surrounding Marquette community. Their weekly meetings start off with the question “what are y’all...

Radio X logo

Spotlight on Radio X

Katarina Rothhorn • June 4, 2021

NMU’s campus radio station, Radio X, is run by student and faculty volunteer DJs who can choose to broadcast music or simply talk during their hour-long time segment. DJs do not have to be majoring...

LSU decorating pumpkins this past fall.

Spotlight on Latinx Student Union

Katarina Rothhorn • June 4, 2021

Latinx Student Union was created to make a safe space for Latinx and Hispanic students on campus. While LSU is more of a social club, they also provide opportunities for members to be involved in events...

photo of BSU members at the end of one of their weekly meetings

Spotlight on BSU

Katarina Rothhorn • June 4, 2021

Black Student Union is a space for Black students on campus to come together, hang out and have understanding and constructive conversations about race. BSU has many of these conversations amongst themselves,...

Spotlight on Queers and Allies

Spotlight on Queers and Allies

Katarina Rothhorn • June 4, 2021

Queers and Allies aims to create a safe space for students and faculty of all different backgrounds and identities. They host weekly, non-mandatory meetings where members play games, make crafts and can...

Community cleanup for Earth Day

Spotlight on Conservation Crew

Katarina Rothhorn • June 4, 2021

The Conservation Crew is a sustainability organization on campus that focuses on protecting the natural environments surrounding Marquette. They host events that encourage local policy action, trail maintenance...

Members of Campus Cinema volunteer to rake leaves for Make a Difference Day

Spotlight on Campus Cinema

Katarina Rothhorn • June 3, 2021

Every weekend, Campus Cinema plays newly released movies that are out of theaters but not yet on DVD for students and community members, free of charge. Especially during COVID-19 when there are fewer...

Load More Stories
The North Wind is an independent student publication serving the Northern Michigan University community. It is partially funded by the Student Activity Fee. The North Wind digital paper is published every Friday during the fall and winter semesters except on university holidays and during exam weeks. The North Wind Board of Directors is composed of representatives of the student body, faculty, administration and area media.
© 2021 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in