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Mya Hooten, courtesy of Bjorn Franke - Gopher Athletics.

‘Back for More’: Gophers gymnastics advances to the NCAA National Championships

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 3, 2022
Minnesota has clinched a spot in back-to-back NCAA National Championships appearances for the first time in the program’s history.
Minnesota guard Alexia Smith dribbles the ball through her leg in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday, Jan. 30 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. The Gophers won that game 57-55.

Looking ahead: Gophers women’s basketball offseason preview

by Tony Liebert
Published April 2, 2022
After a tumultuous 2021-22 campaign, Minnesota finished with a 15-18 record following a second-round exit from the WNIT.
Comparing Minnesota colleges' COVID-19 policies

Comparing Minnesota colleges’ COVID-19 policies

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published April 2, 2022
As COVID-19 cases begin to decline, the University and other colleges in Minnesota are easing mask requirements.
Minnesota guard Alexia Smith dribbles the ball through her leg in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday, Jan. 30 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. The Gophers won that game 57-55.

Alexia Smith becomes sixth from Gophers women’s basketball to enter transfer portal

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 1, 2022
Sophomore guard Alexia Smith is the sixth Minnesota player this year to enter their name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Walter F. Mondale Hall on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021.

New Racial Justice Clinic will begin next fall at the UMN Law School

by Gillian Haveman
Published April 1, 2022
With over 24 clinics at the University Law School, this will be the first to exclusively deal with issues of racial justice.
Natalie Denhartog waits for the pitch during the game against Iowa at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Friday, April 26.

DenHartog breaks softball program career home run record

by Matthew Kennedy
Published April 1, 2022
DenHartog breaks Jordanne Nygren’s previous record. Nygren played from 1999-2003.
Lindsay Whalen fields questions during a press conference at Williams Arena after her recent appointment to head coach on Friday, April 13, 2018 .

Minnesota legend Lindsay Whalen to be inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 1, 2022
After a long career in the WNBA and a transition into coaching, Lindsay Whalen will be recognized as a Hall-of-Famer. 
Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law on Thursday.

Proposed bill replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day

by Alex Steil
Published April 1, 2022
A bill to replace Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the state level passed out of the State Government Committee and will be voted on by the full House in the future.
Courtesy of Tony Kamel

UMN student Tobiloba Taiwo remembered by friends after recent death

by Bella Carpentier and Claire Nelson
Published April 1, 2022
Friends recall fond memories of Tobi and reflect on his character following his death on Feb. 21, 2022.
24 activities to embrace spring’s slow, crawling approach

24 activities to embrace spring’s slow, crawling approach

by Bel Moran
Published April 1, 2022
Brave the awkward winter-spring transition with spring festivals, Earth Day clean-ups and plenty of celebrations of local food, art and booze.

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