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Goaltender Jack LaFontaine composes himself during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

BREAKING: Gophers men’s hockey’s Jack LaFontaine signs with Carolina Hurricanes

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 9, 2022
The Hurricanes selected LaFontaine in the third round and 75th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft.
Junior Bryce Brodzinski celebrates with senior Captain Sammy Walker in a game against the University of Notre Dame  on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey scores five unanswered goals in 6-3 win to sweep Michigan State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 8, 2022
The Gophers now sit atop the Big Ten with 25 points after their comeback win.
Gophers Forward Ben Meyers chases the puck in the 3M Arena on Friday, Oct. 25.  The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota - Duluth.

The “nine” line leads Gophers men’s hockey to a 4-1 win over Michigan State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 7, 2022
Junior co-captain Ben Meyers recorded three points - two goals and one assist - in Minnesota’s victory.
Running back Ky Thomas escapes a tackle during the Gophers' game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. The Gophers won 18-6.

Gophers leading rusher Ky Thomas enters name into transfer portal

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 3, 2022
Redshirt-freshman Minnesota running back Ky Thomas entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal Monday.
Defensive Player of the Game Tyler Nubin, Coach P.J. Fleck and Offensive Player of the Game Ky Thomas hoist the Guaranteed Rate Trophy following the Gophers' victory against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. The Gophers won 18-6.

Gophers win in Phoenix, take Guaranteed Rate Bowl 18-6 over West Virginia

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published December 29, 2021
The win marks the tenth Bowl Game win in team history
Sarah Mai

UMN students voice opinions on Gabel’s salary increase

by Madison Roth
Published December 24, 2021
The Minnesota Student Association released a statement opposing the pay raise, which will amount to over $1.1 million by 2026.
UMN and Minneapolis Public Schools partner to develop learning and teaching strategies

UMN and Minneapolis Public Schools partner to develop learning and teaching strategies

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published December 23, 2021
The Minneapolis Foundation funded the partnership to improve educational experiences in the Minneapolis school district.
Morgan La Casse

College of Biological Sciences raises wages to $15 an hour for some student employment opportunities

by Bella Carpentier
Published December 22, 2021
CBS announced in a recent email that the school is set to increase wages for some student positions, which will go into effect in January.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

UMN employees voice disapproval on Gabel’s salary increase

by Maia Irvin
Published December 20, 2021
Many University of Minnesota staff and faculty members did not support President Gabel’s recent salary and benefits increase, especially because they said they have not received fair compensation for working through the pandemic.
Left: Photo courtesy of U.J. Bhowmik, the Professional Student Government (PSG) president. Right: Photo courtesy of Victoria Anderson, the PSG vice president.

PSG Congress passes resolution for expanded accessibility for students

by Roque Wood-Sinclair and Smile Tongkaw
Published December 19, 2021
PSG Congress is recommitting on the current standardized policy for the University to allow students to attend remotely if they have a legitimate reason.

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