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THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.
NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation
November 20, 2024
THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.
Students soar high at climbing event
November 18, 2024
CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.
Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth
November 15, 2024
CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.
Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview
November 15, 2024
A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.
Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill
November 11, 2024
Maria Hoenke
Opinion — How colloquialisms perpetuate stigmas around mental health diagnoses
December 9, 2024
KNOCK OUT — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson had their show down premier on the popular streaming app Netflix on Nov. 15.
Opinion — Jake Paul and Mike Tyson showdown leaves viewers unimpressed, wanting more
December 4, 2024
A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.
Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?
November 21, 2024
GO OUT AND VOTE — Ishpeming residents head inside the second voting station in their city, on the morning of Nov. 5. Much like I had, peacefully utilizing their rights as Americans.
Opinion — Ruminating on the day I voted
November 19, 2024
The bell pulled from the Edmund Fitzgerald in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
Opinion — The gales of November remember, so do we
November 19, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students check out hats and gloves that have been laid out for them to take.
Chilly days, warm hearts: First Impressions’ giveaway fosters community support
December 9, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
ALL SET UP — Clothing is laid out for a sustainable swap as part of the Green Friday event.
EcoReps celebrates sustainability
November 21, 2024
BIG SMILES — Tau Kappa Epsilon poses after their rush event with several potential new members. (Photo courtesy of TKE Instagram.)
Breaking Stereotypes — One fraternity’s journey
November 18, 2024
WITNESS AND ACT — The Refugee Outreach Collective ends their Refugee Voices of Resilience event with a call to action.
Students hear refugees’ powerful stories
November 15, 2024
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
Kuehl hits 1,000 points, leads Wildcats to Victory after break
December 9, 2024
NW File Photo
Women’s soccer wins GLIAC and heads to NCAA tournament
November 22, 2024
NW File Photo
Womens Basketball season starts with hot streak
November 22, 2024
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
Hockey ends home weekend in tough losses
November 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics
Women’s basketball opens 2024-25 season with tournament play
November 14, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
Pizza Cat — Vol. 22
December 2, 2024
STOP AND LOOK — Students are shown how to weave string through their dreamcatcher.
A day of dreamcatchers
November 22, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
Pizza Cat — Vol. 21
November 18, 2024
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
Tacky tourist vibes take over Lakeview Arena with themed open skate
November 12, 2024
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
Pizza Cat — Vol. 20
November 12, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
Lake safety refresher

Lake safety refresher

Abigail Faix, Contributing Writer • February 27, 2023

The body of an ice climber who recently went missing near Miner’s Castle at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore was recovered by local search and rescue teams this past week. The climber was discovered...

NMU swimming celebrates their seniors

Alex Skinner • January 25, 2018

The NMU Swimming and Diving teams met over the weekend to participate in the annual Intrasquad Meet and Skins competition as part of their Senior Day festivities. Three Wildcat senior swimmers were recognized...

Photo courtesy of NMU athletics

Wildcats make a splash

North Wind Staff • January 18, 2018

The Northern Michigan University Men’s Swimming and Diving team won 11 events on their way to a 166- 134 victory over Division I opponent University of Wisconsin Green Bay, while the Women’s squad...

Swimming and Diving teams topple Findlay

Swimming and Diving teams topple Findlay

Benny Garbacz • October 19, 2017

The men and women’s NMU swim teams both won against Findlay last Friday and Saturday with records being broken at the PEIF by sophomore Rachel Helm and a women’s relay team.  “We were happy to...

Swim team earns honors in Alabama

William Burns • March 14, 2013

The Northern Michigan University swimming and diving team competed in the NCAA Championship and placed 20th, with two Wildcat athletes earning All-American titles. The Wildcats were in Birmingham, Ala....

’Cats take third place at GLIAC finals

Cody Boyer • February 14, 2013

After four days of competing on the road, the NMU swimming and diving team concluded their appearance at the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship with a third-place finish against...

Swimmers look toward GLIAC finals

Cody Boyer • February 7, 2013

After making national standings and taking part in a home meet celebrating their seniors, the NMU swimming and diving team is gearing up to attend the 2013 GLIAC Championships. The swim team will be...

Online Exclusive: Swimmers make splash at Calvin Invite

Dustin Anand • December 6, 2012

The Northern Michigan University swimming and diving team finished strong in the three-day Calvin Invite in Grand Rapids, Mich. Saturday, Dec. 1. The meet was against 12 teams from three different...

Swimmers jet past competition at home

Karly Ratzenberger • November 8, 2012

The swimming and diving team won their home meet last weekend on Saturday, Nov. 3 against University of Wisconsin Eau Claire 165-78. The Wildcats have won four out of their five meets and came in second...

Online Exclusive: Swimmers capture second in Minnesota

Tyler Markle • October 25, 2012

The NMU women’s swimming and diving team faced some tough opponents on Friday, Oct.19, and Saturday, Oct. 20 as they traveled to Moorehead, Minn. for their first road competition of the season. The...

NMU sweeps Hillsdale at home

Tyler Markle • October 18, 2012

On Friday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13, everything went swimmingly for the Wildcats as the women’s swimming and diving team started the season with a sweep over Hillsdale. On Friday the ’Cats...

Wildcats hit the water for 2012-13 Season

Dustin Anand • October 4, 2012

The NMU swimming and diving team began the season with their Green and Gold meet at the PEIF pool on Saturday, Sept. 29. The Green and Gold competition is a scrimmage where the team is split evenly...

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