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Boston College is the only other university to have at least one player drafted in all four major sports leagues in 2024.

Meet the Gophers drafted in 2024

by Champ Howard
Published July 28, 2024

The University of Minnesota is one of two colleges to feature at least one player drafted to the MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL in the last year.Aside from those four leagues, the Gophers had three additional...

The annual Uptown Art Fair will showcase an eclectic selection of works by local artists, including this illustration by Brit Sigh.

Uptown Art Fair to highlight over one hundred local artists

by Ethan Lambert
Published July 28, 2024

The 60th annual Uptown Art Fair will showcase over 150 local artists who specialize in different mediums on Aug. 3 and 4. The fair is usually hosted outdoors on Hennepin Avenue but has been moved...

West Broadway Business and Area Coalition Crystal Porter and Lutungi from Lutungi’s Palate speaking at the Black Business Kickoff Event on Monday.

Black Business Week highlights local Black entrepreneurship

by Katrina Bailey
Published July 25, 2024

Laughter and chatter filled the room in the Minneapolis Events Center on Monday as the Black Business Kickoff Event began with vendors lining the room and people networking. At the event, Minneapolis...

University of Minnesota bathrooms can be a treacherous place.

Campus Caucus: The best and worst bathrooms on campus

by Riley Stern
Published July 25, 2024

For some, it may be of little significance, but like myself, many people have strong opinions about where they use the bathroom. Bathrooms on campus can hold some of our most vulnerable moments — both...

Head coach P.J. Fleck and players Max Brosmer, Cody Lindenberg, Darius Taylor and Dragan Kesich represented the Gophers at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis.

Gophers emphasize competitive mindset at Big Ten Media Days

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 25, 2024

Gophers football Head Coach P.J. Fleck summarized his team’s mindset in one word at the annual Big Ten Media Days on Thursday.“Competition,” Fleck said, standing at the podium.The Big Ten’s...

Club members are invited to participate in the Midwest Collegiate Taekwondo Conference.

UMN Taekwondo Club provides a space to learn and practice

by Sophie Eydis
Published July 25, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Taekwondo Club aims to create a community with shared interests, regardless of experience or background, both inside and outside of taekwondo.The club meets three times...

Put your headphones on and expand your playlist with these covers.

Cover Collab: The best song covers that exist

by Isabella Caswell and Sommer Wagen
Published July 25, 2024

Here is a list of five covers we think everyone should listen to. Edge of Midnight (Midnight Sky Remix) by Miley Cyrus, feat. Stevie NicksOur first pick is not necessarily a cover, but a reworking...

The course will be taught by Perry Hackett, Mary MacCarthy and Anne Cohen.

New course at UMN teaches students how to start biotech companies

by Georgia Jensen
Published July 25, 2024

Beginning this fall, the University of Minnesota will offer a new course teaching students how to start a biotech company. Called “What do you need to start a biotech company?” the course will...

Each counseling experience is uniquely tailored to the student seeking care.

UMN counseling services provide options for struggling students

by Georgia Jensen
Published July 25, 2024

As the fall semester approaches, the University of Minnesota offers several counseling services for students struggling with their mental health.Boynton Health and Student Counseling Services (SCS)...

In January 2022, the Public Health and Safety Committee created a study with recommendations for MPD to improve staffing.

Minneapolis police struggling to retain and recruit officers

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 25, 2024

Since the 2020 murder of George Floyd, the Minneapolis Police Department has struggled to retain and recruit staff. Now, city leaders are trying to improve other avenues to support the police department. The...

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