Articles By: Hannah Fermanich

Pipes pose problems

Pipes pose problems

Residents in Hunt Hall had an unexpected surprise when water made its way into their residences on Saturday, Dec. 1. A failure in the attic sprinkler system caused water to leak and saturate the insulation... 

The North Wind celebrates 40 years of print

The North Wind celebrates 40 years of print

As the last few weeks of the semester come to a close, so comes the last issue of The North Wind’s 40th anniversary of existence. The North Wind as we know it today was born in 1972, with its first issue... 

Administration examines bookstore options

Administration examines bookstore options

The Auxiliary Services Office on campus is taking a look into the university’s bookstore to see how best it can serve the needs of Northern’s students. The NMU Bookstore, located on the bottom floor... 

Snyder visits NMU

Snyder visits NMU

Governor Rick Snyder made a stop at NMU on Tuesday, Nov. 27 with executives from We Energies and Wolverine Power Cooperative to announce a new agreement that will ensure Marquette’s Presque Isle Power... 

Wolves should not be hunted

Wolves should not be hunted

A new bill in Michigan could change the fate of gray wolves. Senate Bill 1350 would designate gray wolves as a game species and authorize an open hunting season on these animals. Gray wolves were recently... 

Magazine recognizes USOEC athlete

Magazine recognizes USOEC athlete

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 article... 

Snyder appoints new NMU board members

Snyder appoints new NMU board members

Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of two new members to NMU’s Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Thomas Zurbuchen of Ann Arbor and NMU alumni Steve Mitchell of West Bloomfield will... 

UAW frustrated with negotiations

UAW frustrated with negotiations

Members of the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local 1950 are feeling the toll of facing over a year and a half of contract negotiations with the administration... 

Country moves forward with Obama

Country moves forward with Obama

Millions of Americans flocked to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6 to cast their votes in this year’s election, but after a close battle, President Barack Obama was re-elected to serve our country in a second...