WNMU • 2nd April 2024

Downtown Marquette shops hoping for summer surge in tourism

MARQUETTE, MI— Marquette businesses have struggled over the past few months due to a lack of snow.

The warmer, dryer winter canceled several downtown events that businesses rely on to stay afloat. Tourism has been returning slowly to pre-COVID levels, but the shortfall of snow has been an issue.

Michael Bradford is the Business Outreach and Promotions Director for the Marquette Downtown Development Authority. He says attracting the community to local businesses is likely the key to helping the

WNMU • 15th March 2024

Baraga County Sheriff's Office to procure new equipment

BARAGA, MI— Equipment is getting upgraded at the Baraga County Sheriff’s Department.

County Commissioners approved the upgrade of tasers and computer systems this week. Tasers that will be given to deputies will now fire

10 shots instead of one before needing to recharge. The costs will be covered by COVID relief funds.

A new unified computer system will also be put in place rather than using multiple systems. Sheriff Joe Brogan says records are currently being kept in three separate systems.

WNMU • 12th March 2024

Vehicle crashes through Marquette Township business window

WLUC-TV says around 7:40 p.m. an SUV crashed into Wild Bill’s Tobacco. The vehicle was about 4 to 6 feet in the building before it was pulled out.

The cause of the crash is unknown.

Assisting at the scene were the Marquette County Sheriff’s office, Marquette EMS and Marquette Township Fire.

WNMU • 28th February 2024

Houghton Keweenaw Child Advocacy Center receives accreditation

HOUGHTON, MI— The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Houghton Keweenaw Child Advocacy Center this week.

The center aims to support children who are victims of sexual assault and physical abuse.

Michael Babcock is the Director of Communications and Relations for Copper Shores Community Health Foundation. He says the CAC will provide such services as forensic interviews, emotional support, and legal information.

Babcock says the CAC is a vital part of chil

The North Wind • 9th December 2023

Home victories all around as Wildcat Husky split weekend hockey matchup wraps up

Men’s hockey took on their Upper Peninsula rival the Michigan Tech Huskies in a weekend split starting in Houghton. Defenseman Colby Enns scored the first goal of the game, keeping a Wildcat lead through the first and second period. The Huskies came back with three goals in the second period, though Forward Reilly Funk fought back in the third with his first goal of the season. The ‘Cats ultimately fell 4-2 against the Huskies on the first night.

Continuing the series in Marquette, the ‘Cats st

The North Wind • 6th December 2023

Diversity in Disability brings awareness to epilepsy

Every month, the NMU student organization Diversity in Disability chooses a disability to shine a light on to spread awareness. On Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. Diversity in Disability is hosting an epilepsy awareness fun run/walk at the Superior Dome.

The educational awareness event will be a one mile walk and 5k run option. There will be over $200 in raffle prizes, activities afterward and t-shirts for sale. Everyone who attends is encouraged to wear purple and donate. Half of the proceeds will go to the

The North Wind • 5th December 2023

Anticipation to acclaim: NAE’s Noah Richardson concert with Iridescence owns the stage

The night finally came on Nov. 30 for the Northern Arts and Entertainment (NAE) Noah Richardson concert with Iridescence. From the announcement of the concert to weeks of planning and promoting, the excitement and anticipation paid off.

The concert began at 8 p.m. at the Northern Center, with Iridescence opening the show. The band that once started in Marquette came back for the NAE concert, which was their first concert of many that weekend. Kent Brock, Mackenzie Grace, Jake Tyler and Audree S

The North Wind • 3rd December 2023

Campus Cinema hosts ‘Barbenheimer’ double feature

On Sunday, Dec. 3, NMU Campus Cinema and Special Events Committee hosted the infamous double feature “Barbenheimer”.

Oppenheimer started at 3 p.m. with Barbie following at 6:30 p.m. Outside Jamrich 1100, pink and black decorations were spread all over the hallway with themed candy, snacks and refreshing strawberry lemonade. There was also a costume contest, with best-dressed awarded to the best Oppenheimer and Barbie dressed before each movie.

First year student Natalia Collins dressed up for

The North Wind • 1st December 2023

Noah Richardson, Iridescence rock the Northern Center at NAE concert

Excitement, laughing and screaming was spread throughout the evening at the Northern Arts and Entertainment (NAE) Noah Richardson Concert featuring Iridescence on Nov. 30 at the Northern Center Grand Ballrooms.

The two groups sang a collection of their own songs, along with a few covers mixed in. Iridescence brought party hats for their crowd and Noah Richardson passed around a disposable camera along with throwing his t-shirts into the audience.

Noah Richardson, the lead singer and guitarist

The North Wind • 30th November 2023

Ripple Effect: Providing winter clothing, support for NMU students

Adjusting to college life can come in waves, and it is not always easy. We all, at some point, come across an obstacle that we cannot overcome by ourselves. Northern Michigan University has an organization specifically designed for students who need help to overcome those obstacles.

NMU Ripple Effect allows students to focus on academic and community involvement. The volunteer organization recognizes and appreciate the value NMU students bring to the Northern community and seeks to promote a re

The North Wind • 30th November 2023

From science to fashion: Barbenheimer comes to NMU

On Sunday, Dec. 3, the famous double feature, “Barbenheimer” will be showing in Jamrich 1100. Campus Cinema, with help from the Special Events Committee, is putting on a pink runway with a Barbie-themed photo booth for the event.

The first movie, “Oppenheimer”, will be showing at 3 p.m. with “Barbie” following at 6:30p.m. Dressing up for the event is encouraged for a best-dressed contest, along with the usual concessions and a poster raffle for the two movie posters.

President of Campus Cinema

The North Wind • 14th November 2023

From local energy to indie pop: NAE presents Iridescence, Noah Richardson

On Thursday, Nov. 30, Northern Arts and Entertainment (NAE) will host a concert with artist Noah Richardson and featuring a local band, Iridescence. The performance will be at the Northern Center Grand Ballrooms with doors opening at 7:30 p.m.

Richardson is an upcoming artist from Philadelphia who sings indie pop music with a uniquely deep feeling list of songs that are also catchy. His number one song on Spotify is called “Tangerine”, a song about a heartbreak that seems to linger in one’s tho

The North Wind • 8th November 2023

A shrimp’s tale: a dive into the Jacobetti Complex aquaponic tank

Deep in the back of the newly renovated Jacobetti Complex is the Indoor Agriculture Lab, containing a room full of plants and a giant aquaponics tank full of shrimp. Aquaponics is a form of agriculture that combines raising fish in tanks with soil-less plant culture. Instead of traditional soil, plants grow in nutrient-rich water.

The 400-gallon tank has about 50 Malaysian prawns living in a closed ecosystem with a variety of plants like lettuce, beans and herbs floating on top.

The shrimp are

The North Wind • 31st October 2023

Dancing the night away with NoMAD

Halloween season is one that is taken seriously here at Northern Michigan University, and it is a time to dress up and have fun with friends and campus faculty. With much suspense about what NoMAD was going to put on for a concert this semester, that concert finally took place this weekend.

On Saturday evening, Oct. 28, The Witching Hour concert took over the Northern Center Ballrooms with three different groups performing. A local Indy rock band, Passed Out, Curbside, opened the show with some

The North Wind • 29th October 2023

Jamming the night away with NoMAD

Lights, music, cheering and dancing filled the Northern Center Ballroom on Saturday, Oct. 28 as Northern Michigan University’s NoMAD hosted their Halloween-themed concert, The Witching Hour. A mix of indie, rap, pop and surf-rock from three different bands filled the room and ears of attendees at the concert. Passed Out Curbside, Aint Afraid and Spooky Mansion put on a show that had everyone rocking.

Nicola Falco, the lead guitarist and vocalist of Passed Out, Curbside, is also a student at NMU

The North Wind • 19th October 2023

Wildcats unite to make a difference raking leaves

With every fall season in the Upper Peninsula, Northern Michigan University students come together to support the community they live in by raking leaves for those who are unable to. Saturday, Oct. 21 is Make a Difference Day (MADD) with over 100 student groups preparing to volunteer to rake leaves for the community.

The event is hosted by the NMU Volunteer Center and they’ve been getting calls about this day since the semester has started. Addi Pavlo is a second year student at NMU and is a co

The North Wind • 5th October 2023

Scratches, furry pets and less stress with the NMU Wildpups

The Lydia M. Olson Library hosted The Northern Michigan University Wildpups on Oct. 5. All the original furry friends were there, including Sal, Hugo, Madison, Ben, Boris, Ramsey, Rosie and Molly putting smiles on students’ faces and relieving everyone’s stress. The room was full of laughter, barks and dog hair as everyone went from dog to dog, getting as many pets and cuddles as possible.

Anna Gemar is Sal’s handler and says these are Sal’s favorite days.

“Students see any of the Wildpups, an

The North Wind • 28th September 2023

The perfect excuse to grab a cup of coffee

Friday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day and Sunday, Oct. 1 is International Coffee Day. This weekend makes for a great excuse to be highly caffeinated, which is perfect for a college town like Marquette and its love for coffee shops.

Marquette has 11 small, locally owned coffee shops around the downtown area alone. The Crib, for example, is a well-known coffee shop located on Third Street. They opened their doors in 2018 after renovating and restoring the 1890s Victorian house that is now the s

The North Wind • 21st September 2023

Dive into the Dead River Games

The final 2023 homecoming event, Dead River Games, took place on Sept. 17. The Dead River Games is a series of competitions, such as the ice cream drop and obstacle course, that take place at Clark Lambros Beach Park annually. This year also included volleyball for fun in between the usual competitions.

The first important event for some teams was the ice cream drop – where someone from the team stood on the top of a ladder while attempting to drop ice cream into five of their teammates’ mouths

The North Wind • 20th September 2023

Join President Tessman for Fun Run

On Saturday, Sept. 30, Northern Michigan University’s President Brock Tessman will be running a fun run/walk starting at the North Trail Head outside the Lodge. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with pre-run snacks and drinks provided in the Woods Lodge and the run/walk starting at 10 a.m.

This run/walk is not timed. The purpose of this event is to get participants into the mindset of the “wellbeing theme” highlighted at the Investiture Ceremony. The fun run will happen the day after President Tes

The North Wind • 16th September 2023

Engines roar and spirits soar at NMU Homecoming parade

The NMU Homecoming Parade toured through Third and Front Street on Friday. The parade consisted of floats built by Wildcats, from athletes to student organizations who showed up to show off their student pride.

“This is my third homecoming parade and I came in during COVID. It’s been kind of nice to see more people come out year after year and get involved. We have a lot of freshmen this year and they’re all pretty pumped about this so it’s really nice to have this team morale up,” Sydney Romps

The North Wind • 15th September 2023

Maneuvering a healthy beginning to the semester

It is that time of year again. Students are returning to school, fall is underway and flu season is back. With the mixing of students in a big, populated area and sharing common spaces, germs are bound to be passed around.

You can hear it all around campus, students and faculty sniffling and coughing in quiet classrooms and hallways. With the traditional flu season being Dec. through Feb. many people on campus may already have or are experiencing illness.

The Centers for Disease Control and Pr

The North Wind • 1st September 2023

Students flood Academic Mall for Fall Fest

Northern Michigan University’s annual Fall Fest took place on the first day of classes on Aug. 28. Fall Fest is a day where students, faculty and staff get a chance to see all the clubs on campus and resources they have access to.

While walking around and seeing all the tables and tents may be overwhelming, it is meaningful to see how many activities and events students can get engaged with. Clubs ranging from sports to science had plenty of goodies to offer like stickers and candy.

Businesses

The North Wind • 26th August 2023

Yellow and Green as far as one can see

Tis’ the beginning of hockey season with Northern Michigan University’s Helmet Night, hosted by NMU Puckheads. Students gathered in the Wildcat room at the Berry Event Center on Oct. 25 to celebrate the beginning of the season by decorating yellow helmets. The NMU hockey team was there, interacting with students and signing helmets as the evening went on.

Brooklyn Kluz a second year student at NMU expressed her excitement for the beginning of hockey season.

“I’m so excited, I love going to the