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POPCORN SALE — Greek life sets up shop in Jamrich Hall ticketing booth to sell popcorn for a local cause.
NMU Greek life collaborates for Sexual Assault Awareness Month fundraiser
April 26, 2024
SHINRIN-YOKU — Jacquie Medina sits with students at shinrin-yoku, also known as forest bathing, event to focus on the nature present around them in order to relax.
Forest bathing event allows participants to relax in the middle of campus
April 26, 2024
ASNMU ASSEMBLY — Introducing ASNMU President Dana Hinckley (left) and Vice President Ruby Joseph (right). Photo courtesy of Dana Hinckley
NMU student body elects new ASNMU assembly, votes on referendums
April 25, 2024
Photo Courtesy of the Northern Climate Network
Students get hands-on experience with climate change simulator
April 18, 2024
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
TKE to host Wildcat Wellness event promoting mental health
April 18, 2024
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
The legend of Sal- Grand finale
April 26, 2024
Biology student Grace Charles shares her ideas on how to protect our birds on campus. Photo courtesy of Grace Charles
Opinion–Protecting the birds at NMU
April 26, 2024
Opinion — Its okay to outgrow your college friends
Opinion — It’s okay to outgrow your college friends
April 12, 2024
Opinion — Quiet on Set: Nickelodeon’s cycle of abuse
April 12, 2024
CONSENT — Amid the Gender Fair at NMU and the end of Women’s History Month, it’s time to discuss the danger of sexual coercion.
Opinion — Coercion is still sexual assault
April 11, 2024
SPOTTED — A blue-spotted salamander stops in its tracks on a roadside of Presque Isle Park. Many salamanders could be seen migrating through the park, which caught the attention of students and led to further studies and protective measures.
Students and faculty block roads, conduct studies for blue-spotted salamander project in Marquette
April 26, 2024
ON POINT — Undergraduate student Julia Lietz presents her study on Marquette transportation to an audience member.
Students’ work appreciated at Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 25, 2024
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
Gamma Theta Upsilon to host Earth Week Trivia Night
April 24, 2024
A PROUD COLLECTION — Carico (front) and Mary Kelly (back) pose in front of their food pantry collection. Photo Courtesy of Madison Carico
Profile — Education student Madison Carico explores all her passions at NMU
April 19, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Heather Maurer
4Reels club to host 24-Hour Film Challenge
April 18, 2024
Track and field holds success in recent meet preparing for GLIAC outdoor championships
April 26, 2024
From Wildcat to 2024 Olympian: Greco-Roman wrestling celebrates successful weekend
April 26, 2024
FINAL STRETCH — The Cats look to place second overall in the GLIAC before heading into playoffs.
WLAX hits the road to finish out impressive regular season run
April 26, 2024
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
Athletic Department set to get new turf roll in Superior Dome
April 26, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Mens Lacrosse
MLAX gears up to take on NIU Huskies at GLLL Championship Tournament
April 24, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
Pizza Cat Vol. 10
April 23, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
Pizza Cat Vol. 9
April 17, 2024
ACTION PACKED — NMU played its annual spring game last Saturday.
Northern Michigan Football’s annual spring game ends in landslide
April 11, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
Pizza Cat Vol. 8
April 8, 2024
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
Pizza Cat Vol. 7
April 1, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
BROKEN RECORD — Several Cats swam record-breaking times to beat UW-Green Bay last weekend.

Swim and Dive teams victorious over Green Bay

Lily Gouin • January 26, 2024

This past Saturday, the NMU men’s and women’s swim and dive teams both won at home in their first meet since November. The teams both faced off against UW-Green Bay. UW-GB is currently unranked. NMU...

BACK IN ACTION — NMU swim and dive returns home for their first meet in over a month.

Swim and Dive looks forward to first meet since November

Lily Gouin • January 18, 2024

This week, the NMU swim and dive teams will hit the water for a meet for the first time since the Calvin College Invite back on November 30, 2023. NMU will host UW-Green Bay on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m....

CHAMPIONSHIP MIND — Wildcats dive into the Calvin College Invite this weekend looking for NCAA consideration.

Wildcats Swim & Dive into Calvin College Invite pursuing NCAA consideration, championship qualifications

Caden Sierra • December 1, 2023

The Northern Michigan University Wildcats men's and women’s swim and dive teams are currently ranked nationally at No. 7 for the women's team and No. 14 for the men's team in the DII swim rankings. The...

DOMINATE — Stiles and Bloser earn men and womens GLIAC Swimmer of the Week honors.

Swim and Dive breaks records to defeat Wayne State at home

Lily Gouin • November 10, 2023

The NMU swim and dive team hosted the Wayne State Warriors on Saturday, Nov. 4, beating them with a 75-point lead to make the score 335.5-260.5 overall. The women scored 171.5 points and the men scored...

STARTING STRONG — Wildcats show just how deep the teams roster is with huge win over St. Cloud and Davenport this weekend. NMU will head to Saginaw Valley for the start of their road trip this weekend.

Swim and Dive: Wildcats dominate St. Cloud and Davenport to start off the Swim and Dive season

Caden Sierra, Sports Writer • October 13, 2023

The NMU Swim and Dive Team had an impressive start to their season competing against St. Cloud and Davenport University. In the meetings, the Wildcats emerged on top with a final score of 326.50-140.50...

GOOD TIMES — The Wildcats kick off the season this weekend but not before the team competed in their annual green and gold meet to prepare the team for the upcoming season. This consists of many different events put together by the coaching staff in order to create a competitive and fun event for the team. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Swim & Dive: ‘Cats host Davenport, St. Cloud for first meet of season

Chris Anderson • October 6, 2023

NMU swim and dive teams kick off each season with a friendly yet competitive green and gold meet in which the NMU team breaks into green and gold teams and compete against each other to prepare for the...

GOOD TIMES — The Wildcats kick off the season this weekend but not before the team competed in their annual green and gold meet to prepare the team for the upcoming season. This consists of many different events put together by the coaching staff in order to create a competitive and fun event for the team. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics

Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • April 20, 2022

The Northern Michigan University Swim and Dive Team faces plenty of pressure to perform at their best when it counts. However, after a successful season for both the men’s and women’s teams, the Wildcats...

CHAMPION CATS—Ondrej Zach poses after winning the National Championship in the 1650-yard freestyle. The Wildcats had a solid go at it at Nationals with 13 All-American recipients. Photo courtesy of Ondrej Zach.

Swim and Dive cherishes postseason accomplishments

Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer • March 24, 2022

Coming home with a first place title and 13 All-American awards, the NMU Swim and Dive team returns from the NCAA DII Championship held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Senior Ondrej Zach took first place...

SWIMMING PAST THE PROTOCOLS—Izzy McCabe poses during the Wildcats swim and dive home meet. The swim and dive team, and all athletics at NMU, are dealing with the challenge of the COVID-19 protocols. Dallas Wiertella/NW

Swim and dive, all NMU athletes dealing with COVID-19 protocols

Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer • January 31, 2022

The start of 2022 has already left many students in a sense of deja-vu as new policies have left a feeling of last year. For NMU athletics, the restraints are pulled a little tighter with practice and...

CHASING GREATNESS—NMU swimmer Ondrej Zach represents the Wildcats at the collegiate level, and his country of the Czech Republic on the national swimming stage. Photo courtesy of Ondrej Zach.

Czech student racks up swimming accolades

Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer • November 2, 2021

The Northern Michigan University swim and dive team is made up of a roster that boasts many high-profile athletes from across the globe. Among them is Ondrej Zach from the Czech Republic. A graduate...

COMING BACK CHAMPS—The NMU Mens Swim and Dive team won the CSCAA Open Water Nationals in Lawrence, Kansas this past weekend. Pictured is the winning team Grant Combs, Jasper Pullinen, Ondrej Zach and Thibault Auger. due to a lack of lifeguards

Wildcat swim and dive finds success despite adversity

Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer • September 30, 2021

The NMU Swim and Dive team have returned from the Open Water Nationals in Lawrence, Kansas taking home a first place victory in the CSCAA men's competition.  The winning men’s team consisted of four...

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Satire—Swim and dive welcomes expert new teammate

Ryan McChesney • March 11, 2021
Today Voigt announced NMU Swim & Dive team’s newest signee: Toby, a dolphin from Orlando, Florida.
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