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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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Neil Flavin: In a game from last season, junior guard Darby Youngstrom lines up, and releases a shot from the charity stripe. Last season, Youngstrom started all 29 games, totaling 885 minutes played.

Women’s b-ball starts GLIAC

Nate Bellville • November 30, 2017

Northern Michigan’s Women’s Basketball team concluded their season-opening seven road game trek with a 63-55 comeback win over the Bellarmine University Knights, but lost 59-49 to the University of...

Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Junior defender Raven Mitchell steps up and makes a tackle on a Grand Valley Forward. Last season, Mitchell appeared in 17 games and started in 14. Mitchell had one shot on goal in the season.

GLIAC seed clinched: The Women’s Soccer team is bound for playoffs

Tyler Young • October 26, 2017

The NMU Women’s Soccer team split their two home games this weekend, defeating the Ferris State University Bulldogs 2-1 on Friday before falling 3-1 to the Grand Valley State University Lakers on Sunday. ...

’Cats stay hot, look to defend home court

Jon Young • December 6, 2012

There hasn’t been much time to rest for the NMU women’s basketball team as they made two separate trips to Ohio in a seven-day stretch. The good news for the ’Cats is they were able to win...

‘Hockey for Hope’ raises funds for shelter

Nolan Krebs • November 29, 2012

The Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP) will be teaming up with the Marquette Women’s Club on Saturday, Dec. 1 to host Hockey for Hope, a charity hockey tournament to raise money and supplies for...

’Cats snag three, gear up for Ohio trip

Jon Young • November 29, 2012

After a home-opening loss the NMU women’s basketball team has bounced back in a big way rattling off three straight wins. The ’Cats ran their win streak to three games with a 71-61 win on Sunday,...

Wildcats battle, fall in home opener

Jon Young • November 15, 2012

The NMU women’s basketball team got back to the hardwood as they kicked off their 2012-13 season with a 77-67 loss to Davenport University on Saturday, Nov. 10 at home. The ’Cats fell behind...

Spikers roll, face Ashland in GLIACs

Cody Boyer • November 15, 2012

The NMU volleyball team dominated their final weekend of regular season, defeating Saginaw Valley State University and Lake Superior State at home. The Wildcats took on the Saginaw Valley Cardinals...

’Cats thump Malone to finish season

Karly Ratzenberger • November 1, 2012

The NMU women’s soccer team split their final weekend of the season with a loss on Friday, Oct. 26 to Walsh University (0-1) and a Senior Day win on Sunday, Oct. 28 against Malone University (7-0). The...

Online Exclusive: Women’s club soccer drops rival Tech

Dustin Anand • October 25, 2012

The women’s club soccer team wrapped up their season at home this past weekend against Michigan Tech and University of Illinois at Chicago. The ’Cats pulled off a strong win over Michigan Tech on...

’Cats strive to finish year on high note

Karly Ratzenberger • October 25, 2012

Last weekend the Wildcats traveled down state to play two competitive matches against noteworthy teams, Ferris State University (5-4-2 GLIAC, 6-6-3 overall) and Grand Valley State University who is ranked...

’Cats cruise to fourth- place finish at conference

Jon Young • October 25, 2012

The NMU women’s cross country team has been able to use depth to their advantage all season and it showed at the GLIAC Championships on Saturday, Oct. 20. The ’Cats top five runners all finished...

Online Exclusive: ’Cats drop two at home, hit road this weekend

Karly Ratzenberger • October 18, 2012

The Wildcats had two disappointing match-ups at home last weekend adding two losses to their 3-10 record. On Friday, Oct. 12 the ’Cats were defeated by Ohio Dominican University 0-2 and on Sunday...

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