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Intentionally inflammatory events unwelcome here

by Matt Howard, University student
Published September 27, 2012

While walking near Coffman Union recently, I noticed that the Campus Atheists, Skeptics, and Humanists club is hosting “Everyone Draw Mohammed Day.” It shocks me that a group that is quoted...

Culture Compass: Wallflowers, fire and preschool

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 27, 2012
A&E plans your weekend. You’re welcome, dearies.
Designer Oskar Ly displays one of her vibrant pieces at her studio in St. Paul. The skirt she has the traditional vibrant colors of Hmong culture. Ly will be displaying her looks with other designers at the upcoming Hmong Fresh Traditions fashion show.

A breath of fresh air

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 27, 2012
Corset tops and wild mini-skirts aren’t traditional Hmong fashions, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be modeled at the Fresh Traditions Fashion Show.

Text and the city

by Griffin Fillipitch
Published September 27, 2012
University of Minnesota alumna Janet Groth worked as the receptionist at the New Yorker for 20 years. Now she’s written a book about it.

Don’t reduce religion to a caricature

I was saddened to see sidewalk chalk encouraging people to draw pictures of Mohammed. In a university community, we ought to use our best energy to foster dialogue and knowledge about deeply held beliefs....

Democratic congressional Candidate Brian Barnes speaks to students Sept. 19 at Normandale Community College. Barnes is running against Republican incumbent Rep. Erik Paulsen in Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District.

Rookie takes on Paulsen

Published September 27, 2012
Marketing manager Brian Barnes will challenge Rep. Erik Paulsen for District 3.

The crazy world of presidential fundraisers

by Hemang Sharma
Published September 27, 2012
This election has revealed the extreme donations candidates receive.

Get yourself a piece

by Spencer Doar
Published September 27, 2012
The Food Experiments’ Minneapolis stop means pie, pie and more pie for hungry event-goers.

New season, same goal: Gophers enter 2012-13 with target on back

by Betsy Helfand
Published September 27, 2012
Minnesota opens its season Friday after winning last season’s NCAA title.
Minnesota outside hitter Katherine Harms spikes against Miami Ohio on Sept. 1 at the Sports Pavilion.

Top-ranked PSU, OSU visit Gophers

by Megan Ryan
Published September 27, 2012
Minnesota will play No. 22 Ohio State and No. 1 Penn State this weekend.

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