The North Wind

External Affairs Committee

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Recently-elected ASNMU President Hobie Webster has taken the first steps towards fulfilling his vision for the future of the program, as he has filled vacant spots on the Associated Students of Northern Michigan University (ASNMU) board and worked to create the external affairs committee.

NMU professor honored with distinguished award

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Computer Information Systems professor Sandra Poindexter has received the Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year Award for her exemplary teaching.

Poindexter was nominated because of her amazing innovation and teaching style in the classroom, said Susan Koch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

ASNMU has a new website

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

One of the central issues of this spring's ASNMU election was the potential use of the ASNMU Web site as a tool for Northern students.

If all goes as planned the new redesigned site will be available to students before the start of the 2008-2009 school year begins.

Luehmann competes at NCAAs

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a record-breaking first place finish in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference (GLIAC) outdoor heptathlon, NMU junior Leslie Luehmann qualified for the Division II Nationals meet on May 22-24.

At Nationals, Luehmann finished 11th overall.

The NCAA heptathlon is a seven-part event, consisting of the 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter run, long jump, javelin throw and 800-meter run.

USOEC wrestlers head to Trials

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For more than a dozen United State Olympic Education Center (USOEC) wrestlers, the quest for Summer Olympics gold continues.

Over the course of this year, the USOEC greco-roman wrestling team has qualified 16 athletes for the Olympic Trials competition held June 13-15 in Las Vegas.

N45: North of the 45th Parallel

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered what Galileo's dreams are made of, or what birds see when they fly? At "North of the 45th," the latest exhibit in the DeVos Art Museum, you can see for yourself what some artists living north of the 45th parallel have envisioned. The exhibit features 26 different artists from Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin.

Welcome to Big Bay

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For most UP residents, county road 550 goes as far as Sugarloaf Mountain, a short hike which offers a great view of Marquette. But other than a quick stop at Phil's 550 Store for a souvenir, most never get to experience one of the true travel destinations of the UP - a small town 25 miles north of Marquette named Big Bay.

Indy's latest crusade falls short

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It wasn't long ago when George Lucas finished his controversial "Star Wars" prequels. And once those were complete, the unimaginative billionaire decided that, instead of working on something new, he would resurrect his only other franchise to milk it for more money.

Spanish gothic thriller surprisingly enjoyable

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The yearly "One Book, One Community" program was created as a way to facilitate discussion between NMU and Marquette county readers.

This year's selection, and first translated novel, "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, is sure to invite a vast array of discussion.

Spanish gothic thriller surprisingly enjoyable

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

NMU ready for change

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As orientation begins and new students start trickling in to the Marquette community, The North Wind would like to take the time to welcome all the incoming students to Northern Michigan University.

You may not know it yet, but you're beginning your NMU career at an exciting time in Northern's history.

Public transportation a resource

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gas prices were ridiculous long before I went to Europe to study abroad for two weeks. But when I returned, they had climbed to over four dollars a gallon. I was completely shocked.

During those two weeks, I spent nine days in Paris riding the Metro and not worrying about how I would afford to fill up my gas tank.

Perceptions gained through travel

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While traversing through the Emerald Isle on a recent vacation, I learned a few things, not only about myself, but some things about being an American as well.

For starters, while I was absolutely blown away by the beauty that Ireland held, the reported friendliness of the Irish people, which indeed was true, and the pure adventure of being in a foreign country - I couldn't help but feel a certain affinity towards my American heritage.