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Protesters marched through campus on Saturday, April 17. The protest, organized by the Black Student Union and Students for a Democratic Society, was in response to the deployment of UMPD officers to Brooklyn Center.

Students march in protest of UMPD involvement in West Command Task Force

by Kyra Barbot
Published April 19, 2021
Hundreds of students gathered at the UMPD station on Saturday to demand the University cut ties with the countywide policing task force.
Brankin: Something needs to change

Brankin: Something needs to change

by Tara Brankin
Published April 19, 2021
How many people need to die before major gun reform happens?
Visual Black Justice President Tay Elhindi and Founder Athena Papagiannopoulos pose for a portrait in Minneapolis on Saturday, April 17. Visual Black Justice works to amplify Black voices and show that art can also be a form of activism.

Art as resistance: A Q&A with Visual Black Justice

by Nina Raemont
Published April 19, 2021
A&E spoke with the president and founder of Visual Black Justice to learn about what justice looks like during and after the Chauvin trial.
Books that have gained popularity on TikTok are on display at Barnes & Noble near Uptown on Friday, April 16. The store manager said TikTok has increased sales in the store.

2021 Summer Reading Guide: Booktok Edition

by Megan Phillips
Published April 19, 2021
Looking for your next read? Check out these recommendations straight from Booktok.
The Gophers huddle to celebrate defeating Oral Roberts three sets to none at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.

Minnesota volleyball falls to Pittsburgh in Sweet 16

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 19, 2021
In their third loss of the season, the Gophers see their season come to an end in the Sweet 16.
Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate AJ Awed poses in front of Minneapolis City Hall on Sunday, April 18.

A.J. Awed announces candidacy for Minneapolis mayor

by Lydia Morrell
Published April 19, 2021
Awed, co-director of the Cedar-Riverside Community Council, said he would be able to better represent communities of color for issues like policing and housing.
Senior Gymnast Shane Wiskus does his routine on the vault at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, March 6. The Gophers won against Penn State.

Gophers men’s gymnastics takes fifth in NCAA championships

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 19, 2021
Gophers senior Shane Wiskus became the first Gopher since 2002 to win multiple individual titles at the same NCAA championship.
Students to Board of Regents: Withdraw UMPD from Brooklyn Center protests

Students to Board of Regents: Withdraw UMPD from Brooklyn Center protests

by Ethan Fine, Campus Administration Reporter
Published April 18, 2021
A listening session hosted by the Minnesota Student Association with the Board of Regents gave students the opportunity to voice their concerns regarding the West Command Task Force.
Coach Lindsay Whalen watches a play intently at the Gopher women's basketball practice on Monday, Oct. 9, 2018 in the Cunningham Basketball Performance Center.

Gophers women’s basketball adds Bailey Helgren as graduate transfer

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 18, 2021
Former Kansas post player and Edina native Bailey Helgren will be playing for Minnesota next season, the school announced Saturday.
Ona Loper performs her balance beam routine at the Big Ten Women's Gymnastics Championships at Maturi Pavillion on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Gophers women’s gymnastics finishes fourth in NCAA semifinals, signaling the end of season

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 18, 2021
Senior Ona Loper had a career night, achieving a new career-high total of 39.6375 in the all-around.

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