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TELL YOUR STORY - Hanif Abdurraqib stands before his audience, inspiring them with his words.
Writer Hanif Abdurraqib visits NMU
March 12, 2025
LISTEN AND LEARN - Marquette Ending Hunger hosts a trivia night using Quizzizz.
Marquette Ending Hunger hosts trivia night
March 11, 2025
BAKING TIME — Presenter Susan Robison explains what goes into sourdough starter at a Skill Builder called, "The Wonders of Sourdough."
SLFP holds Skill Builder, teaches ins and outs of sourdough making
February 27, 2025
CELEBRATE LOVE - The Black Student Union hosted a bake sale in the Jamrich ticket booth for Black Love Day.
Black Student Union hosts Black Love Day bake sale
February 24, 2025
SWEETS - Upon entering Hedgcock on Valentine's Day, students were met with a variety of sweet treats and homemade Valentines.
Student Support Services hosts festive Valentine’s Day bake sale
February 24, 2025
EXPRESS YOURSELF- News Editor Megan Voorhees puts herself out their in an odd way. Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer
Getting back out of my hermit shell
February 27, 2025
In February of 2024, community members and students gathered at the Lower Harbor bell tower in downtown Marquette to protest in support of Palestine.
NMU’s involvement in protesting
February 21, 2025
Beyoncé accepting a Grammy Award at the 2025 music award show. (photo courtesy of GRAMMY.com)
Drama at the Grammys
February 21, 2025
SCENE SETTING — The opening scene of Much Ado About Nothing, as a group of Yoopers sneak up on a deer. Highlighting the setting of the UP and the second week of deer camp.
Much Ado About Nothing — A review
February 20, 2025
Why I think Valentine's Day needs more love
Why I think Valentine’s Day needs more love
February 14, 2025
Wellbeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU PD
Wellbeing hosts Sip Smart with NMU PD
March 14, 2025
DONT MISS OUT - Join the South Superior Climbing Club to watch several climbing films and have the chance to win raffle prizes.
South Superior Climbing Club to host Reel Rock 19 showing
March 12, 2025
STOP AND SMILE — Jane Fitkin stops to admire Marquette's natural landscape, which she has gone on to advocate for in a variety of ways.
Profile — NMU alum becomes voice for environment
March 12, 2025
TIME TO JUDGE — Chili chefs get ready for students to judge their recipes at the annual cook-off.
Getting creative at the Annual Chili Cook-Off
February 27, 2025
WAY TO ROCK — Student band Total Head rocks the Northern Center during the Peak 25 Conference.
Total Head takes over Northern Center
February 27, 2025
GET BACK - The 'Cats are looking to get back to winning this week after dropping two close games. NMU is 15-6 (7-4 GLIAC) and is hoping to get to the top of the standings after this weekend.
Men’s basketball wins the GLIAC, heads to the dance
March 14, 2025
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
Lacrosse ends three game stretch with split
March 14, 2025
SPEEDING BY - Victoria Dybwad racing in the Nordic Ski team's NCAA race.
Nordic Ski takes home gold in NCAA Regionals
March 11, 2025
NMU Women’s Wrestling Boasts Successful Outing at Regional Qualifier
NMU Women’s Wrestling Boasts Successful Outing at Regional Qualifier
February 28, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
Pizza Cat — Vol. 29
March 11, 2025
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
St. Thomas hands NMU back-to-back losses in Wildcats’ home finale
February 27, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
Pizza Cat — Vol. 28
February 18, 2025
Caden Sierra/NW
Wildcats fall short in close battle with Grand Valley State as regionals approach
February 13, 2025
SAFE SEX - Students participate in the Condom Carnival on campus. (Caden Sierra/NW)
Student Equity and Engagement Center hosts Condom Carnival
February 11, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
Writer Ira Sukrungruang to visit NMU

Writer Ira Sukrungruang to visit NMU

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • October 1, 2021
Author of Southside Buddhist Ira Sukrungruang is set to visit campus this coming week. He will be holding a reading and discussion in the Peninsula Room V in the Northern Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 7.
Visiting Writers hosts journalist Tracy Ross

Visiting Writers hosts journalist Tracy Ross

Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor • September 9, 2021

The Visiting Writers program is bringing author and adventure journalist Tracy Ross to students virtually this semester. Ross will discuss her award-winning career and provide pointers from her experience...

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Visiting poets to electrify

Jake Bekemeyer • November 21, 2019

Two award-winning experimental writers will visit NMU this week to perform their new augmented and virtual reality show that incorporates poetry along with other forms of media. The NMU Visiting Writers...

TACKLING THE NOW—Poet Jericho Brown, recipient of prestigious awards such as the National Book Award and a 2009 American Book Award, is scheduled to present at NMU.

Poet finds art in current issues

Jake Bekemeyer • October 17, 2019

A critically-acclaimed poet who tackles complex societal topics and has recieved several awards for his writing will visit NMU this week. The NMU Visiting Writers series will host Jericho Brown at...

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