The North Wind

Opinion—Gov. Whitmer’s attempted kidnapping means more than you think

Travis Nelson • November 2, 2020

By now we’ve all heard the news that 13 men were charged with the attempted kidnapping of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The majority of these men were involved with the Wolverine Watchmen militia in this state, and let’s not mince words—it’s a domestic terrorist organization, which is a huge problem in the United States.

Writers to tell narratives of power, violence

Benny Garbacz • November 16, 2017

The Ore Dock Brewing Co. will host its monthly literary reading “Bards & Brews” at 7 p.m. tonight, Nov. 16 with the theme “Unquieting: Power, violence, and narratives that refuse to stay silent.”...

To prevent violence, break the cultural cycle

Noah Hausmann • November 9, 2017

Returning from church on Sunday, I set down my Bible and scrolled through social media. I saw the tragic headline: yet another mass shooting, this time in Sutherland Springs, Texas with 26 church-goers...

Violence in media affects youth

Nolan Krebs • January 17, 2013

Reigning in gun violence has become a focal point in the news coverage over the past year. The issue remains divisive; there are those who want stricter restrictions on guns or certain types of weapons,...