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PAY WHAT YOU MAKE - Feminism For All members sell homemade and store bought goodies. They have gluten free and vegan options.
Feminism for All hosts ‘pay what you make’ bake sale
December 6, 2022
DIVEST - NMU students gather around the wildcat statue during the protest against fossil fuels.
Protest held demanding NMU divest from fossil fuel industry
December 2, 2022
FUNDRAISER FOR FOOD — Marquette Ending Hunger members Dallas Wiertella (left), Patrick Myers (center) and Sydney Butler (right) sell goodie bags in Jamrich on Nov. 29 for the TV6 canathon. All the money and food donated to the canathon go to support food pantries and families in need throughout the UP.
Students raise funds, food to battle food insecurity during canathon
December 1, 2022
PLANTS FOR SALE — Three student greenhouse technicians help operate the NMU greenhouse plant sale. All the propagated plants were planted by the students and the funds from the sale support future greenhouse projets.
Plant sale raises funds for greenhouse from propagations
December 1, 2022
Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay
Feminism For All to sell baked goods in support of equal pay
November 28, 2022
Opinion — Be extra kind to service industry workers this holiday season
Opinion — Be extra kind to service industry workers this holiday season
December 5, 2022
HERO — A photo of me holding Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber. The adaptation of Luke’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels has been a hotly debated topic by many generations of the franchise’s fans, some questioning whether their childhood hero would truly act in the way he did.
Opinion — A take on Luke Skywalker’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels
December 2, 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
Opinion — My top four albums of 2022
December 1, 2022
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter
Editorial — How to survive the Upper Peninsula winter
December 1, 2022
Opinion — Song dissection of “Funny the Way It Is”
Opinion — Song dissection of “Funny the Way It Is”
November 30, 2022
EcoReps Compost Bins
EcoReps Zero Waste Event Turns Hockey Rivalry into Waste Reduction
November 30, 2022
Group of Students in CJ 495
Out of the archives, into the classroom: NMU’s cold cases class
November 29, 2022
Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students
Conservation Data Lab encourages conservation contributions from NMU Students
November 18, 2022
Actors onstage huddling up
NMU students present “Finding Home”
November 11, 2022
DONATION BASED — All of the kombucha Vancheck makes, she offers on the side of the road and uses an honor system to accept donations in exchange for the drink. She prints the labels and processes the kombucha herself, but the longevity of the kombucha stand is a community effort.
Kombucha? You Betcha
November 10, 2022
AND ONE - Freshman Dylan Kuehl hits a free-throw after a tough foul. NMU heads home after this weekend for a four-game stand in the Berry.
Men’s Basketball: NMU wins 2 in a row after tough loss
December 6, 2022
RELAX - Grace Rieger holds yoga classes each week on Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. The class is a great way to start a healthy lifestyle and meet like-minded people.
Yoga: A way to wind down and relax
December 6, 2022
PAST RIVALRY — The Wildcats celebrate a goal against Michigan Tech last year on Saturday, Nov. 13. The rivalry will continue this weekend on Dec. 2 and 3.
M Hockey: NMU, Michigan Tech to face off in heated rivalry
December 2, 2022
BOUNCE BACK - After 2 tough losses at Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud St. the Cats look to get back on track as they head south for the start of conference play.
W Basketball: NMU heads south to start GLIAC conference play
December 2, 2022
ON FIRE - NMU Guard Brian Parzych warms up at half time. Parzych scored 22 of his 30 points in the second half alongside teammate Max Bjorklands second 30-point or more outing of the season in just 3 games.
Men’s Basketball: NMU dominates in home opener, start season 3-0
November 18, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
GO VOTE — Attendees at “Anatomy of an Election” pose questions to Marie Wicks, a Michigan election official, regarding the voting process. Northern Votes, a student organization, hosted “Anatomy of an Election” to explain the intricacies of casting a ballot on election day.

“Anatomy of an Election” dissects voting in Michigan

Andie Balenger • October 10, 2022

Students and community members gathered Wednesday night for “Anatomy of an Election,” a two-hour informational forum that discussed the ins and outs of voting mechanics in Michigan. The event featured...

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Online voter registration closed, consider in-person voting plan

Jesse Wiederhold • October 22, 2020

Oct. 19 marked the last day Michigan voters can register online to vote by mail. This can now be done by going to Michigan.gov/Vote. After Oct. 19, voters must get in touch with their local city clerk...

Graphic of a voter ballot

Proposals focused on conservation funding, security to appear on November ballot

Justin Van't Hof • October 21, 2020

When it comes to voting this November, everyone is focused on the presidential election, but there are a lot more than just candidates on the ballot. There are two proposals 20-1, Use of State and...

Come join Social Justice for Us and register to vote this Friday, Oct. 9. Photo courtesy of Autumn Coté.

Social Justice for Us to host voter registration rally Friday

Jesse Wiederhold • October 5, 2020

Social Justice for Us, a non-profit organization operating out of Marquette, is hosting a voter registration rally this Friday, Oct. 9. 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 148 W Washington St. Suite F. The event aims...

Mqt election brings young perspectives

Mqt election brings young perspectives

North Wind Staff • November 7, 2019

To recap the past Nov. 5 election for Marquette City Commission, youth dominated the votes. Evan Bonsall and Andrew Lorinser won Tuesday’s election out of four final candidates. Bonsall received...

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2018 ballot proposals: What to know before going to the polls

Kelsii Kyto • October 18, 2018

As midterm elections approach, voters will have their say on three major ballot proposals for the state of Michigan. Proposal 1 is a legislative change that would allow Michigan residents 21 and older...

Olympic board vote could leave USOEC with an uncertain future

Shaina James • February 21, 2013

Wrestling has been an Olympic sport since the ancient Olympic games, but the sport could be in jeopardy. After the International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board voted to eliminate wrestling...

Voter ID laws to disenfranchise Americans

Brian Westrick • October 4, 2012

American citizens are supremely fortunate to have the right to vote for governmental officials. We hold this right very dear and believe that it is the duty of every citizen to have their voices heard...

Voter registration made easy

Marcellino Signorelli • September 13, 2012

For many students, the presidential election coming up this November will be the first in which they can partake; however, becoming a registered voter can present confusion for those who have never previously...

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