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Kueppers: Lights, Camera, Zoom!

Kueppers: Lights, Camera, Zoom!

by Henry Kueppers
Published March 17, 2021
Technology has saved performing arts, but when COVID-19 is old news, I hope digital performing is, too.
Thomasina Topbear poses for a portrait in front of her mural in the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in St. Paul on Monday, March 15. Topbear is a part of City Mischief Murals, a BIPOC artist collective that plans and creates murals in the Twin Cities area.

Indigenous Roots presents new “Reclaimed Spaces” graffiti exhibit

by Megan Phillips, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published March 17, 2021
The exhibit will be on display starting April 3 at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Art Center in St. Paul.
Courtesy photo of Danez Smith.

Poet and St. Paul native Danez Smith joins the Walker for virtual showcase

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published March 17, 2021
Smith, joined by the members of their poetry collective, Dark Noise, will perform an evening of poems available on the Walker’s website March 26.
Minnesota’s goalie Jack LaFontaine blocks an attempted goal from Notre Dame’s Graham Slaggert on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the 3M arena at Marriucci.

LaFontaine named Big Ten Goaltender of the Year, First Team All-Big Ten

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published March 16, 2021
While also being in the running for the Hobey Baker and Mike Richter Award, Gophers goalie Jack LaFontaine has put up some of the best numbers in program history in his senior season
Gopher Batter Jack Wassel follows through his swing in U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

Minnesota baseball drops series, wins finale

by AJ Condon
Published March 16, 2021
It was another series featuring offensive struggles for the Gophers baseball team, but a defensive effort in the finale helped ignite enough offense to avoid a sweep.
Forward Sammy Walker looks to control the puck during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. The Gophers won 4-1.

Comeback kids: Gophers men’s hockey wins semifinal game in overtime 3-2 against Michigan

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published March 16, 2021
Overcoming a two-goal lead by Michigan, captain Sammy Walker scored in extra minutes to help his team advance to the Big Ten Championship game.
Gophers Junior Henry Meeker performs a routine on the still rings at Maturi Pavilion on Feb. 7, 2020. The Gophers went on to a 398-375.55 victory over the Washington Huskies.

Wolverines’ dominating performances too much for Gophers men’s gymnastics

by Michael Lyne
Published March 16, 2021
Sophomore Victor Perez earned career-highs on the floor, the high bar and parallel bars.
Drew Kinkade poses for a portrait in his studio in St. Paul on Saturday, March 6. Kinkade is the creator of Flavorworld, a  clothing brand.

Meet the man behind the sticker that seems to be everywhere

by Nina Raemont
Published March 16, 2021
Drew Kinkade, the artist behind Flavor World, doesn’t take his art too seriously and exists to create or inspire others to create, whether in the form of clothing, paintings or rugs.
Gophers defenseman Matt Staudacher steers the puck at 3M Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. The Gophers defeated Michigan State, 5-1.

Sampo Ranta scores in overtime to send Gophers men’s hockey to Big Ten semifinal

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published March 16, 2021
In its first game of the Big Ten Tournament, Minnesota rallied from behind to beat Michigan State 2-1.
Senior Emily Heslin handles the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Gophers soccer takes down Iowa 1-0 for third win in four games

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published March 16, 2021
Freshman midfielder Sophia Boman scored her first collegiate goal to secure the win.

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