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The North Wind
SAFE SEX - Students participate in the Condom Carnival on campus. (Caden Sierra/NW)
Student Equity and Engagement Center hosts Condom Carnival
February 11, 2025
CIVIE ENGAGEMENT - Panelists on the Civic Engagement Panel held by Voices United worked together to answer questions asked by students in attendence.
Voices United hosts first Civic Engagement Panel, promotes community involvement
February 9, 2025
QUALITY TIME — Students show off their talent on the ice at a Valentine's Day-themed open skate.
Students skate the night away at Valentine’s open skate
February 9, 2025
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
February 3, 2025
ORGAN DONATION - The NMU Student Nurses Association set up an informational display in Jamrich Hall about organ donation for the Gift of Life Campus Challenge.
Student Nurses Association partners with Gift of Life Campus Challenge for community education
January 28, 2025
One of the last standing pieces of the old Marquette General Hospital, now destroyed. I hope whatever replaces it can connect with as many people as its predecessor.
My hope for the ruins of Marquette General
February 10, 2025
A message received by TikTok users on Jan. 19 at midnight.
The TikTok ban and what happened after
February 10, 2025
KEEP AN EYE OUT — Wherever you look, there is some form of journalism, you might just not recognize it.
Journalism isn’t dying, it’s adapting
February 10, 2025
WAITING IN AMBUSH — Sitting in a cold shack for hours doesn't appeal to many, but it is a way of life for those in the Upper Peninsula.
The importance of deer hunting
February 3, 2025
Opinion — I wish TikTok was banned
Opinion — I wish TikTok was banned
January 30, 2025
WINTER FUN - Spectators gather to support local athletes at the annual Irontown Rail Jam.
Thrills and chills: A celebration of winter sports in Negaunee
February 11, 2025
BIG SMILES — Bauer takes a minute from climbing to turn and smile. She is surrounded by rock and an incredible overhead view.
Profile — A hands-on love for nature
February 9, 2025
GA! GA! BALL! — NMU students get competitive at Wildcat Field Day.
NMU Special Events hosts Wildcat Field Day with great success
February 6, 2025
28 YEARS OF DRAG- professional drag proformers make their way to Northers campus.
Queers and Allies to host 28th Annual Drag Show
February 6, 2025
RIBBON CUTTING - NMU WellBeing Center staff cut the ribbon to officially open the new ice rink.
Ice rink grand opening hosted by NMU WellBeing
February 5, 2025
Swim and Dive leaps to the top in Green Bay
Swim and Dive leaps to the top in Green Bay
February 10, 2025
Wildcats dominate in Vandament Arena
Wildcats dominate in Vandament Arena
February 10, 2025
Hockey loses fourth bout against Bowling Green
Hockey loses fourth bout against Bowling Green
February 10, 2025
CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GRASP— After what has been a very successful start to the season, both skiing teams are pushing towards the NCAA Championships. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Both alpine ski teams place first
February 3, 2025
Men’s basketball falls to both Ferris State and LSSU
Men’s basketball falls to both Ferris State and LSSU
January 31, 2025
SAFE SEX - Students participate in the Condom Carnival on campus. (Caden Sierra/NW)
Student Equity and Engagement Center hosts Condom Carnival
February 11, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 27
Pizza Cat — Vol. 27
February 10, 2025
Wildcats dominate in Vandament Arena
Wildcats dominate in Vandament Arena
February 10, 2025
GA! GA! BALL! — NMU students get competitive at Wildcat Field Day.
NMU Special Events hosts Wildcat Field Day with great success
February 6, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 26
Pizza Cat — Vol. 26
February 4, 2025

The North Wind

The North Wind
FEELING THE ENERGY — A Zumba participant follows along with Mark as he leads the group with his energetic dancing. She and other participants had a great workout as they danced their hearts out.

Riding the high at Zumba

Amelia Kashian • October 26, 2023

In late October, it is easy for students to lose motivation as they await Thanksgiving break, which could be a great reason to join Mark Shevy, professor and head of the communication and media studies...

SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.

Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress

Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer • April 21, 2022
Students looking to shake off their stress before finals can head to the PEIF on Friday, April 22.
Maggie Duly/NW HIPS DON’T LIE—Multi-media production Professor Mark Shevy (left) leads Zumba class in the NMU Fit Zone packed with at least 20 students Tuesday, Feb. 4. The class followed Shevy’s handmade Superbowl half-time show inspired playlist including old and new music from Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.

Zumba class embraces Latin culture, fitness

Ashley Beronja • February 5, 2020

While many could not attend the Superbowl Halftime Show this year, multi-media production Professor Mark Shevy put on his own show with participants in his Zumba class on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Physical...

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