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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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SUCCESS OUTSIDE THE U.S.—NMU Greco-Roman Wrestling volunteer assistant coach Paul Tellgren poses with the three medalists Maxwell Diaz, Diego Romero and Jovan-Antonio Mercado. All three took home medals at the Eduardo Campbell Cup in Santiago, Panama on September 4. Photo courtesy of Paul Tellgren.

Greco-Roman wrestlers medal in Panama

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor • September 22, 2021

Three NMU Greco-Roman wrestlers medaled at the Eduardo Campbell Cup in Santiago, Panama earlier this month.  Jovan-Antonio Mercado and Maxwell Diaz placed first in the international meet, and Diego...

Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Greco-Roman Wrestling shows out at U23 national championships with two individual titles

Travis Nelson • November 18, 2020

A pair of seniors won U23 national championships for the NMU National Training Site Greco-Wrestling team this past weekend in Omaha, Nebraska. Jesse Porter and George Hooker won it all in their respective...

Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Tony DeAnda hired as women’s wrestling head coach for their inaugural season

Travis Nelson • November 4, 2020

NMU has hired its first ever women’s wrestling head coach in the program’s history; announcing Celso "Tony" DeAnda to lead the team in its inaugural season. Living in Marquette from 2005-11, DeAnda...

Perseverance in life and on the mat: Paul Tellgren’s long-awaited return to NMU Wrestling

Perseverance in life and on the mat: Paul Tellgren’s long-awaited return to NMU Wrestling

Travis Nelson • October 7, 2020

After eight long years of struggles and in the midst of a global pandemic, Paul Tellgren has found his way back onto the NMU Greco-Roman Wrestling team. Tellgren says that he has a much different...

Two wrestlers medal in Junior Open

Cody Boyer • March 21, 2013

Over the weekend, members of the USOEC Greco-Roman wrestling team traveled overseas to Austria to competed alongside Team USA, earning two medals. NMU’s USOEC wrestlers competed on Saturday, March...

USOEC beats All-Navy team at home

William Burns • February 28, 2013

The USOEC Greco-Roman wrestlers defeated the All-Navy wrestling team in both Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling. The USOEC hosted the event in the Vandament Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The teams began...

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...

Decision to remove wrestling from Olympics hurts NMU, USOEC

Delaney Lovett • February 21, 2013

Raise your hand if you have ever watched wrestling during the Olympics. OK, put your hands down. Now, raise your hand if you have ever watching the modern pentathlon during the Olympics. Raise your...

Wrestlers head to Cuba for Tourney

Cody Boyer • February 21, 2013

Over the weekend, the USOEC Greco-Roman wrestlers travelled to Havana, Cuba to compete in the Gramma Cup, leaving with one wrestler placing in his event. On Saturday, Feb. 16, the Greco wrestlers dueled...

Magazine recognizes USOEC athlete

Hannah Fermanich • November 15, 2012

One of NMU’s own United States Olympic Eduation Center (USOEC) athletes was featured in the Nov. 5 issue of Sports Illustrated. Greco-Roman wrestler Max Nowry was one of the athletes featured in an...

Online Exclusive: Greco-Roman wrestlers compete overseas

Laura Conway • October 18, 2012

Three USOEC Greco wrestlers placed in the top five at the University World Championships in Kourtane, Finland, on Saturday, Oct. 6. Placing first at the 55 kg weight class was junior Max Nowry. Not...

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