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Self-described grease monkey Brent Fuqua uses parts from other cycles that have been abandoned or confiscated to put together a bike Tuesday in front of Northrop. Re-Cycle assembles these “Frankenstein” bikes and sells them to the public at a cheap price.

ReUse-A-Palooza offers used bikes at low cost

by Molly Novak
Published April 17, 2012
The ReUse Program takes donations of office, classroom and lab furniture from University of Minnesota departments and resells it to individuals.

Stem cell researcher to leave the U

by Kali Dingman
Published April 17, 2012
The director of the Stem Cell Institute will step down at the end of 2012.

Building a culture of caring

by Melanie Williams
Published April 17, 2012
Yesterday's suicide attempt on I-94 reminds us that we need to support and care for each other.
Kappa Kappa Gamma senior Saidee Duffy competes in Spring Jam's opening tug-of-war competition Monday night at the Field House.  The Field House was home to Campus Carnival, Spring Jam's predecessor.

Spring Jam has long history centered on campus interaction

by Nickalas Tabbert
Published April 17, 2012
The roots of the annual event extend back almost a century.

Gophers athletics will outsource ticket sales

by Andrew Krammer
Published April 17, 2012
Minnesota’s athletics department announced Monday a partnership with The Aspire Group to sell tickets by calling or contacting potential customers.
Family members of University of Minnesota student Ben Van Handel speak with members of the media after a judge sentenced Timothy Bakdash to 40 years in prison in his death last April on Monday morning at the Hennepin County Government Center.

Judge sentences Bakdash to 40 years in prison for hit-and-run

by Branden Largent
Published April 17, 2012
The Hennepin County attorney previously guessed the sentence would be 25 years in prison.
Aaron Isaacs, historian for the Minnesota Street Car Museum, operates a mile-long stretch of streetcar line along Lake Harriet along with other volunteers. Streetcars run throughout the summer.

Minneapolis continues debate over benefits of adding streetcars to city’s north side

by Nick Sudheimer
Published April 17, 2012
The city recently applied for a federal grant to study streetcar feasibility.

Following up with The Brick

by Tony
Published April 17, 2012
After last month’s disastrous opening and a slew of relocated shows, A&E headed over to The Brick to see how they plan to win back Twin Cities concertgoers.
Undergraduate student body president Lizzy Shay, a finance junior, writes out checks Monday afternoon in her Coffman Memorial Union office. Shay has been president for the 2011-12 academic year and will step down June 30.

Shay looks back on MSA presidency

by Jenna Wilcox
Published April 17, 2012
She represented more than 30,000 undergrads and managed MSA.

Make your necklaces

by Sarah Harper
Published April 17, 2012
It’s too warm for scarves, but that doesn’t mean our necks should be naked.

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