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FRIENDLY COMPETITION — The track and field contestants all receive trophies after competing against each other in the SAAC's jeopardy event.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee hosts family feud
March 21, 2025
MAKING ART— Rebecca Daly discusses protest art with students interested in creating their own.
Student Leader Fellowship Program teaches students about protest art, history
March 21, 2025
BAKE SALE — NMU's Entomology Club hosted a two-day bake sale in Jamrich Hall.
Students get buggy at on-campus bake sale
March 18, 2025
TEACH — NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.
Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically
March 18, 2025
TELL YOUR STORY - Hanif Abdurraqib stands before his audience, inspiring them with his words.
Writer Hanif Abdurraqib visits NMU
March 12, 2025
From left: Executive Chef Derek Estes and student employees Evie McCully and Teiolla Harvey present a mango Noba freeze with boba. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
New drinks on campus: Boba
March 20, 2025
TOO MUCH SNOW — The blizzard that ravaged the U.P. on March 5, just a few days prior grass was starting to come out. Once again I believe the Upper Peninsula's Fake Spring.
The greatest slight of winter, False Spring
March 19, 2025
ALL SET UP — The Dungeons and Wildcats table for Fall Fest in the 2024 fall semester.
Being in a club makes college better
March 19, 2025
STOP AND LOOK — Spring break is a time to enjoy the weather, as the wind warms and the grass grows through the snow.
The boons and banes of spring break
March 19, 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
DIVING IN — Students share laughs in the pool during the movie.
Dive-in— Interactive movie showing of Moana 2
March 21, 2025
BE WELL— A Wildpup poses while participating in the WellBeing Fair.
WellBeing Fair promotes campus, community resources
March 21, 2025
LOVE FOR LANGUAGE — Marquette community members join NMU students and faculty on campus for Poetry without Borders.
Poetry without Borders exceeds expectations
March 20, 2025
LET'S PARTY — Hunt Hall's 21st Annual Root Beer Bash will take place this Friday.
Hunt Hall to host Root Beer Bash
March 20, 2025
COOKING UP A STORM — A table filled with home made dishes.
Hoop Soup — Hoop House enjoys recent harvest
March 17, 2025
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
Women’s basketball comes to an end after tournament run
March 21, 2025
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
Josie Lakosky Leads NMU Women’s Lacrosse Team
March 21, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
Women’s wrestling season comes to an end after the championships
March 19, 2025
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT — Chris Black practices his swings at the Marquette County Golf Club. Black has been playing golf since he was 12 when he learned with his father in Northern Ireland.
The NMU golf teams put up solid numbers over spring break
March 19, 2025
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
Wildcats show promise in first game of season under Head Coach Erin Egolf
March 20, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
Pizza Cat — Vol. 30
March 19, 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

The North Wind

The North Wind
MUSIC IN THE AIR -— Students gather for some midday music at a "pop-in" concert hosted by the NMU WellBeing Club and the Superior String Alliance.

Superior String Alliance performs at “pop-in” concert

Morgan DeJager • February 20, 2025

It's no secret that Marquette is a musical city. From major artists like Ross Lynch to local bands and orchestras, there is always music to be heard. In this spirit, NMU's WellBeing Club hosted the Superior...

RIBBON CUTTING - NMU WellBeing Center staff cut the ribbon to officially open the new ice rink.

Ice rink grand opening hosted by NMU WellBeing

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor • February 5, 2025

In a winter scene that could fit the big screen, a plethora of NMU students, staff and community members gathered for some cold weather festivities. The sound of laughter and fun conversation filled the...

PREPPING FOR SUCCESS — The NMU Foundation and NMU WellBeing show students how to apply for the university's donor funded scholarships.

NMU Foundation, WellBeing host Skill Builder on donor funded scholarships

Lindsey Hollander • February 3, 2025

On Wednesday, Jan. 29 in Jamrich Hall, the NMU Foundation and NMU WellBeing hosted a Skill Builder focused on how to apply for donor funded scholarships. Last year, over $1.4 million in scholarships were...

GETTING CRAFTY — Students visualize goals and dreams for the new year by creating vision boards in the NMU commuter lounge.

Getting creative with vision boards

Maggie Franzen • January 21, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 17, Northern WellBeing hosted a drop-in event for students to create their own vision boards, offering a unique opportunity to set goals for the new year with a crafty twist. Held in the...

JUST IN CASE — The NMU WellBeing Center offers boxes of Narcan nasal spray for students and community members to take as needed.

Saving lives with Narcan

Maggie Franzen • October 23, 2024

A resource that saves lives, Naloxone is available for Northern Michigan University students at all times at the WellBeing Center on campus. Naloxone, otherwise known as Narcan, is a lifesaving medication...

BIG STEPS — A student walks into NMU's WellBeing Center, one of many places a student can utilize in order to make their college transition smoother.

Managing homesickness, loneliness, wellbeing in college

Amelia Kashian • October 3, 2024

Picture this: a freshman walks into their dorm for the first time, their walls bare. They are filled with excitement, but overwhelming nerves, too. After a few hours of unpacking their things, they say...

HELPING HANDS - Student volunteers working for the NMU WellBeing Center set up tables throughout Jamrich to pass out pamphlets, fliers, bracelets and stress balls. Students could enter a raffle to win a variety of self-care items.

WellBeing Center hosts event to aid students’ dorm room cleanliness

Elizabeth Loy • September 11, 2024

Students gathered in Jamrich on Sept. 4 for the week’s Wednesday Drop-in. The aim of this week’s WellBeing Wednesday was educating students on dorm room cleanliness. “WellBeing Wednesday Drop-in...

John Green to speak at sold out event

John Green to speak at sold out event

Rachel Pott • January 19, 2024

John Green will be visiting Northern for a fireside chat and Q&A session with the audience. This event will be held in the Northern Center Ballrooms on Monday, January 22, at 7 p.m., with doors opening...

Campus-wide mental health survey returns to gather new data

Campus-wide mental health survey returns to gather new data

Rachel Pott • November 17, 2023

The WellBeing Department is currently distributing the Healthy Minds Survey to all NMU students, as well as faculty and staff. The survey opened on Oct. 23, 2023, and will close this Friday, Nov. 17.  The...

WELLBEING INITIATIVE — The new WellBeing Center, located near Northern Lights Dining and Spalding Hall, provides greater access to mental and physical health services. The center houses Counseling and Consultation Services, the Health Center and the NMU Pharmacy.

New WellBeing Center expands accessibility to health services

Ava Sehoyan • September 12, 2023

After the death of a student, and the following wellness report conducted on campus, NMU embarked on a mission to reform the conversation and culture around mental health last year. In April 2023,...

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