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The Minnesota Daily

An Ocean of doubt in hip-hop

by Leah Lancaster
Published August 1, 2012
The hip-hop community supports Frank Ocean despite a rocky history with LGBT culture.
Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien speaks to reporters during Big Ten Football Media Days on Thursday in Chicago. O'Brien answered questions about the NCAA's sanctions on the program resulting from the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse scandal.

Coaches offer mixed opinions on potential Penn State transfers

by Dane Mizutani
Published August 1, 2012
Gophers head coach Jerry Kill said his team has "enough problems" moving forward to worry about contacting Penn State players.

Review: “Ruby Sparks”

by Sarah Harper
Published August 1, 2012
The road to cinematic hell is paved with smart intentions. Need proof? Watch “Ruby Sparks.”

Tyler’s Olympic dream ends early

by Megan Ryan
Published August 1, 2012

Former Gophers swimmer Jillian Tyler’s second chance at an Olympic medal ended in the semifinals Sunday in London. Tyler competed for the Canadian national team in the 100-meter breaststroke. She...

PSU’s history tarnished

by Daily Editorial Board
Published August 1, 2012
Recent events at Penn State reveal a more complex problem.
Canae Weiss, who plays the character of a deaf dancer named Abby, signs Sunday at the Cowles Center during rehearsal of the musical “Silence.” The performance features a cast of actors that sign, speak, sing and interpret.

Break the silence

by Tony
Published August 1, 2012
University of Minnesota students created a musical that can be enjoyed equally by the deaf and the hearing.
Stub and Herbs, a bar and restaurant, is one of the many businesses on Washington Avenue that has been negatively affected by Central Corridor light-rail construction. Stub and Herbs has seen a 30 percent decrease in revenue.

Loan program tries to keep Stadium Village afloat

by Bryna Godar
Published August 1, 2012
Thirty-one Minneapolis small businesses have received forgivable loans.

Whalen, Berg begin Olympics 2-0

by Megan Ryan
Published August 1, 2012
Ex-Gophers basketball star Lindsay Whalen and ex-Gophers volleyball star Lindsey Berg helped their U.S. Olympic teams start on the right foot.

Interview: Sharon Van Etten

by Tony
Published August 1, 2012
A&E caught up with the singer-songwriter before her latest tour to talk about her heart-stopping album, “Tramp.”
Charissa Peterson shapes a bulb of molten glass into a bowl Thursday at FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts. FOCI, located in a building complex that used to be a General Mills research and development complex, is the only open studio for glass blowing in Minnesota where hobbyists can take classes and rent studio time.

An arts haven on Hennepin

by Sarah Harper
Published August 1, 2012
Artists have collected in a former General Mills research and development complex. A&E explores.

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