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Students participating in the fall 2021 lettuce eating competition raise their heads of lettuce in the air. The meeting, hosted by the University of Minnesota Lettuce Club, is semi-annual.

By the strength of the mighty iceberg, University of Minnesota Lettuce Club brings heads together at semi annual meeting

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published November 29, 2021
The Lettuce Club’s fall 2021 meeting was marked by fierce competition and a shared appetite for leafy greens.
Five things Minnesota Daily A&E writers are loving right now

Five things Minnesota Daily A&E writers are loving right now

by A&E Staff
Published November 29, 2021
A new coffee shop, “Gossip Girl” reboot, resumed and “tick, tick… BOOM!” on Netflix should get you through the week.
Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck walks back to the sidelines after checking on an injured player mid-game at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The Gophers defeated Illinois 24-17 during the homecoming game.

Gophers offensive coordinator Mike Sanford Jr. not expected to return after two seasons

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 29, 2021
After two seasons with the program, Minnesota is expected to move on from offensive coordinator Mike Sanford Jr.
Defenseman Jackson Lacombe fights for the puck at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 18 2019. The Gophers defeated Niagara 3-2.

Gophers men’s hockey splits series against North Dakota

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 28, 2021
The Gophers have scored at least one power-play goal in each of their last five games.
Eyes ahead, quarterback Tanner Morgan looks to pass the ball during the Gophers football game against Bowling Green at Huntington Bank Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 25. The Gophers fell to the Falcons, 14-10.

Tanner Morgan to return for sixth season with Gophers football

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 28, 2021
Due to the NCAA granting an extra season of eligibility as a result from the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgan is able to return to Minnesota for a sixth season.
The Gophers take a group picture at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, Nov. 24. The Gophers beat the Badgers 37-15 for the first time since 2003.

Gophers win the Axe for the first time since 2018

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published November 28, 2021

Since 2003, Minnesota has been walloped by Wisconsin who has dominated ownership of Paul Bunyan’s Axe in the 21st century. On Saturday, the Gophers threw away all of that wretched history and beat the...

Running back Mohamed Ibrahim runs down the field in the 2021 season opener against Ohio State at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 2, 2021.

Mohamed Ibrahim to return in 2022 football season

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published November 24, 2021
The star running back suffered a severe leg injury against Ohio State in Week One
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Gophers were defeated by Wisconsin 72-62.

Gophers take home sixth place in first-ever women’s Battle 4 Atlantis

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 24, 2021
 After suffering an opening-round loss to No. 2 UConn, Minnesota defeated Syracuse fell short against Oklahoma, taking home sixth place at the Battle 4 Atlantis.
University committee introduces new website to cater campus resources and connections to varying student identities

University committee introduces new website to cater campus resources and connections to varying student identities

by Smile Tongkaw
Published November 24, 2021
The newly launched website is intended for students who struggle to feel like they belong on campus.
Exterior of the Indigenous Roots Culture Arts Center on Saturday, Nov 13. The center is currently hosting the "Spirit Dolls" exhibit, created to honor the 215+ Indigenous children that were discovered in residential and boarding institutions.

Reclaiming seeds for change, Indigenous Roots presents “215+” exhibit

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published November 24, 2021
The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 30 at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in St. Paul.

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