Latest
The Student News Site of Northern Michigan University

The North Wind
Photo courtesy of New England Center for Children
The New England Center for Children recruits students for job, internship opportunities
October 28, 2021
Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair
Career Services hosts the 54th annual Fall Semester Job Fair
October 27, 2021
STUDENT SUPPORT—The student organization, Student Supporting Professors, marched on Monday, Oct. 26, from The Woods to the University Center to show support for faculty with their ongoing contract mediations.
Student march and faculty action at university forum
October 27, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Latinx Student Union
Latinx Student Union holds cultural appropriation panel
October 25, 2021
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
Coffee hour explores career opportunities in native communities
October 22, 2021
Opinion—Review of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
Opinion—Review of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’
October 28, 2021
Staying safe during the spooky season
Staying safe during the spooky season
October 28, 2021
Editorial—Support city climate initiative
Editorial—Support city climate initiative
October 27, 2021
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
Opinion—Spooky movies are the best way to celebrate Halloween
October 22, 2021
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
Dear North Wind, should I call the police on my ex?
October 22, 2021
Hayes Corn Maze provides fun for all ages including a pumpkin patch, corn maze and hay ride.
Hayes Corn Maze finishes for fall season
October 28, 2021
The five accused culprits of the fictional murder line up to give their testimonies including (left to right) Alicia played by Daisy Lupa, Pirate Jim Blade played by Duncan Muter, Queen Blacks ghost played by Abby Weatherholt, Princess Ice White played by AK Ikezoe, Pandella played by Leslie Warren and Magnificent played by Taylor Meyers.
Library hosts murder mystery event for first time
October 28, 2021
KEEP WARM - NMUs Student Nurses Association collected new socks for those in need during the month of October. They placed collection boxes around campus including in Jamrich, West Science and the dorms.
Nursing students collect socks for those in need
October 28, 2021
EATING GREEN - Parsnip at Northern Lights Dining Hall offers vegetarian and vegan options, such as tofu burgers and snap peas. The Peas On Earth Challenge encouraged students to eat vegetarian and vegan to benefit the environment and their own health.
Peas on Earth project challenges students to eat vegetarian for a week
October 27, 2021
QUEER TREES - Mossy Schumann plants a young pine tree along the Lake Superior shoreline. Schumann organized the PRIDE Tree Planting Event which encouraged queer youth to plant trees together and help restore the eroding shoreline.
LGBTQ+ groups, Great Lakes Climate Corps plant 100 trees
October 27, 2021
WILDCATS WIN HONORS—Madison Malon and Elise Longley earned All-GLIAC honors at the GLIAC Championships this past Saturday. NMU finished in fifth out of 11 teams. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Cross country finishes fifth at GLIACs, two ‘Cats earn honors
October 28, 2021
CARDIAC CATS—NMU quarterback Drake Davis pitches the ball while being tackled to wide receiver Tyquan Cox during Saturdays 28-24 loss to Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Football’s upset bid comes up short against #8 Grand Valley State
October 26, 2021
SWEPT AT HOME—NMU forward Vincent de Meys shot sails wide left of the net during Saturdays 4-3 loss to Bemidji State. The Beavers also won Fridays match-up 5-4, sweeping the Wildcats in the process. Travis Nelson/NW
Wildcats’ hockey swept in CCHA series by #19 Bemidji State
October 26, 2021
PASSING OF A LEGEND—Long-time NMU hockey announcer Tim McIntosh passes away at age 74. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
NMU hockey announcing legend Tim McIntosh passes away at 74
October 22, 2021
TEAM CHEMISTRY—The NMU womens hockey team looks to improve over the next few weeks before traveling downstate to take on Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of Faith Delgado.
Women’s hockey looks to improve as season progresses
October 20, 2021

The North Wind

The North Wind
Sam Rush/NW

A North Wind Thanksgiving

North Wind Staff • November 25, 2020

Fall semester did not seem to have an end; the overlying terrors of COVID-19 looming over students’ heads and the constant questions of whether classes would be fully online only added to an already...

Justin Vant Hof/NW STILL SHOPPING— Despite the pandemic many stores have chosen to stay open for black Friday. Many are offering month long sales rather than a single day.

Black Friday during a pandemic

Peter Smedley • November 16, 2020

Thanksgiving was once a time of family, charity and coming together. Recent years have found the holiday in the shadow of the following day, with sizable discounts Black Friday has caused numerous deaths,...

Weekly COVID-19 Update

Weekly COVID-19 update week of 11/8

Justin Van't Hof • November 13, 2020

As cases continue to see record increases in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged Michiganders to rethink the way they’re planning to hold the holidays. In a press conference on Nov. 12, she urged...

Say ‘thanks’ NMU, extend our break

NW Staff • November 15, 2012

Thanksgiving Break is just around the corner—a time when professors, staff and students will join their families for a home-cooked meal, some long-sought-after family bonding and a break from the rigors...

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