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OFFICIAL SIGNING — President Brock Tessman formally signs the Okanagan Charter on April 26. The charter is a commitment by NMU to support and implement holistic health programs and initiatives for students, staff and faculty.
Tessman signs Okanagan Charter, committing to holistic health for NMU
April 28, 2023
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
Graduate Studies and Research office holds Coffee and Chat
April 27, 2023
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
NMU administration details plans for campus mental health, wellbeing
April 27, 2023
EARTH FEST — Environmental student organizations collaborated to host Earth Fest during the ninth annual Andertons Earth Week at NMU. Pictured: Jonas Trombetta, Hoop House (left) and Mary Kelly, Gamma Theta Upsilon and Hoop House (right).
GTU celebrates ninth annual Anderton’s Earth Week with Earth Fest
April 26, 2023
THE AMAN PROJECT — The Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas and NMUs philosophy department is hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the Aman Project, a humanitarian organization located in Istanbul, Turkey, that supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers are in need of assistance. Donation are encouraged but not required to enter the events raffle.
Refugee Outreach Collective Humanitas raises funds for Aman Project
April 26, 2023
HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.
Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?
May 5, 2023
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
Satire — Please stop making movies about me
May 2, 2023
Editorial — Best of The North Wind 22-23
Editorial — Best of The North Wind ’22-’23
April 26, 2023
REFLECTIONS — I am posing at South Haven beach during sunset. With graduation approaching swiftly, I wanted to reflect on my college experience and how it has positively impacted my character and outlook on life.
Opinion — Leaping into the unknown
April 26, 2023
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dances production of Grease
Opinion — Review of NMU Theatre and Dance’s production of “Grease”
April 25, 2023
HOCKEY FANS — Tessman and his family at a Red Wings hockey game in March. They are still rocking the NMU gear in Detroit.
Brock’s backstory: President Tessman’s journey through running, teaching and finding balance
April 21, 2023
Premier bridal show launches at NMU’s Northern Center
April 21, 2023
THE THEORY OF NOTHING — Up-and-coming hip hop artist, Sophia Gielniak, recently released her album The Theory of Nothing - PHI-3PO on YouTube and Soundcloud delving into nontraditional hip hop that uses academic and philosophical language.
The Theory of Nothing – PHI-3PO: an academic hip-hop album
April 12, 2023
AGAINST ALL ODDS — Joseph Calderon poses next to the land acknowledgment sign, located in the academic mall, that denotes that NMU is on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi Indians. Calderon enrolled at NMU in 2021, returning to higher education after failing at other institutions along the West Coast.
Exceeding expectations: Joseph Calderon’s return to higher education
April 12, 2023
GROUP PHOTO - Steve Burns with Platform Personalities. Burns sent a video of himself to the student organization to help promote the event.
Platform Personalities on Steve Burns: Mental health, childhood nostalgia, Marquette winters
April 12, 2023
TEE UP — Eric Yun finished the season with performances that are now in the NMU record book. He will return next year for his senior season.
M Golf: ‘Cats finish season strong, Sprecher ties GLIAC record 137
April 28, 2023
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
Lacrosse: Wildcats, CSP to face off in first round of GLIAC tournament
April 28, 2023
HUNTING — The Cats are second in the GLIAC and will host Davenport and GVSU this weekend to finish the season with a chance at first place. (Photo courtesy of the NMU athletics department)
Lacrosse: ‘Cats win three straight, back home for final two games
April 21, 2023
Battleship H2O - The event only takes place once a semester, but Battleship H2O is a fun and competitive sport for everyone on campus.
All hands on deck: Battleship H2O returns
April 21, 2023
CLIMB - Korfker and DeVries help each other climbing during Midnight Madness.
Midnight Madness at the PEIF
April 14, 2023

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CATS FINISH AS RUNNER UP—NMU sophomore defenseman Michael Van Unen attempts to skate away from an LSSU Laker during Saturdays 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)
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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 hasnt 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 23, 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 Saturdays 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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