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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
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
Opinion — Coolest campus costumes
November 7, 2024
Room For Improvement- The room students turn in their firearms. As shown, the shooting box lies facing the door, which can cause issues for people walking in to have a gun facing them.
Editorial — The Guns on Campus
November 7, 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
SMARTER, NOT HARDER — Students learn how AI can be used in academically honest ways. (AI-generated Graphic)
AI ate my homework
November 15, 2024
STOP AND SMILE — Student and Rocks and Mineral Club Vice President Thaden Weeks stops and poses in front of a waterfall. This is one of the many different places he stops to teach and learn about geology. (Photo courtesy of Thaden Weeks.)
Profile — Finding passion in geology
November 13, 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
Volleyball ends weekend in split
Volleyball ends weekend in split
November 14, 2024
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
Men’s soccer ends season in road split series
November 8, 2024
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
Hockey gets swept by rival Michigan Tech
November 8, 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
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
Pizza Cat — Vol. 19
November 7, 2024
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
NMU Students weigh future at the polls in unpredictable 2024 Presidential Election
November 4, 2024

The North Wind

The North Wind
'CATS FINISH AS RUNNER UP—NMU sophomore defenseman Michael Van Unen attempts to skate away from an LSSU Laker during Saturday's WCHA Championship game. The Wildcats lost 6-3, ending their with an 11-17-1 record. Northern defeated two high-quality opponents in Bowling Green and Mankato to reach the finals, but the 'Cats came up short. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Hockey’s heroic late season rally falls flat in WCHA Championship game

Travis Nelson • March 26, 2021
Going back to two months in late January, the NMU Hockey team was dead in the water. Sitting at 2-10, the Wildcats’ season was all but over.
WCHA SEMIFINAL TRIP—NMU scored two goals against Michigan Tech back on Feb. 27, and the Wildcats had no trouble scoring this past weekend against Bowling Green. Now with Minnesota State awaiting them in the WCHA Tournament Semifinals, a similar performance would do the 'Cats wonders. Travis Nelson/NW

Wildcats’ Hockey rides momentum into WCHA Semifinal game with No. 3 Mankato

Travis Nelson • March 19, 2021
NMU comes off of a big series win over Bowling Green in the first round of the WCHA Tournament, and the ‘Cats have confidence heading into the semis.
CONFIDENT 'CATS—The NMU Hockey goes for the puck in a Feb. 27 game against Michigan Tech. The Wildcats have played much better as of late, and are a confident bunch after defeating Bowling Green in the first round of the WCHA Tournament. Travis Nelson/NW

Hockey’s confidence growing after first round win at Bowling Green

Travis Nelson • March 19, 2021
Against the odds, the Wildcats took two out of three games from the Falcons to move on to the WCHA Semifinals.
HOCKEY MARCH MADNESS—The Wildcats looking to score against Michigan Tech back on Saturday, Feb. 27. NMU sets its sights on Bowling Green, who they meet in the first round of the WCHA Tournament. Travis Nelson/NW

Hockey heads to Bowling Green for first round of WCHA Tournament

Travis Nelson • March 12, 2021
The NMU Hockey team heads down to Bowling Green for the first round of the 2021 WCHA Tournament.
BATTLING BOWLING GREEN—NMU senior forward and captain Joseph Nardi possesses the puck for the Wildcats around a couple of Bowling Green defenders. The Wildcats lost 6-2, and end the regular season with weekend with a series against the Huskies of Michigan Tech. Travis Nelson/NW

‘Cats fall apart in 6-2 loss to Bowling Green

Travis Nelson • February 22, 2021
The NMU Hockey team welcomed in Bowling Green for a series this past weekend, and walked away with a record of 0-1-1. After tying on Saturday night in a 0-0 game, the Wildcats collapsed in the third period in Sunday's match-up, resulting in a 6-2 loss.
Travis Nelson/NW

NMU athletics hosting hockey, Women’s Basketball doubleheader on Tuesday

Travis Nelson • February 16, 2021
4:37 p.m.: Alabama-Huntsville @ Northern Michigan (WCHA HOCKEY) 7:30 p.m.: Michigan Tech @ Northern Michigan (GLIAC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL)
Travis Nelson/NW

NMU Hockey searches for points in road trip to No. 17 Bemidji State

Travis Nelson • February 12, 2021
The NMU Hockey team goes on the hunt for a pair of wins in a series with Bemidji State this weekend.
'CATS SWEEP THE 'DOGS—The NMU Hockey team got back on the winning side this past weekend with two wins over Ferris State inside of the Berry Events Center. Travis Nelson/NW

Wildcats’ hockey nets 5-3 win to sweep Ferris State

Travis Nelson • January 31, 2021
The NMU Hockey team went through a struggle in the month of January, losing eight straight games. However in the final two games of the month, the Wildcats swept its home series with Ferris State to even their record to 2-2 in WCHA play.
HUSKIES TOO MUCH—The NMU Hockey team hasn't won a game since Wednesday, Dec. 30, and have now lost eight straight after a 4-1 loss to Michigan Tech. Travis Nelson/NW

Wildcats’ hockey drops eighth straight game with 4-1 loss to Michigan Tech

Travis Nelson • January 26, 2021
NMU Hockey continues to struggle with another loss to rival Michigan Tech, 4-1. That's eight losses in a row for the Wildcats with Ferris State coming up this weekend.
RIVALRY REDO—The Wildcats will now face Michigan Tech this weekend after both teams' scheduled opponents postponed due to COVID-19. Travis Nelson/NW

Hockey playing this weekend after all, schedules home-and-home series with Michigan Tech

Travis Nelson • January 22, 2021
NMU Hockey gets its rematch against Michigan Tech earlier than they thought. Saturday, Jan. 23 and Monday, Jan. 25, the Wildcats and Huskies will go at it.
COVID-19 POSTPONES NMU-HUNTSVILLE SERIES—A COVID-19 pause in Alabama-Huntsville program has postponed the series between the Wildcats and Chargers. Travis Nelson/NW

‘Cats hockey series against Alabama-Huntsville postponed due to COVID-19

Travis Nelson • January 20, 2021

The NMU Hockey team will have to wait even longer to avenge its six-game losing streak. The Wildcats’ series against the University of Alabama-Huntsville on Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23 has...

COLLAPSING 'CATS—NMU was in complete control of Saturday's night until penalties and a furious Lakers' comeback did them in. Travis Nelson/NW

‘Cats collapse down home stretch, fall 3-2 in overtime to Lake Superior State

Travis Nelson • January 10, 2021

Starting strong has been a problem all season for the NMU Hockey team, and they did that on Saturday night against Lake Superior State University. After leading 2-0 with 13 minutes left in the third period,...

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