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Shane Wiskus performs on the rings during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

Gophers men’s gymnasts Wiskus, Moran and Bold shine at the Winter Cup

by Michael Lyne
Published March 2, 2021
Shane Wiskus notched the highest two-day all-around score, finishing the weekend at 165.200.
Gophers Brayton Lee fights a takedown at Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. The Gophers lost to Penn State 31-10.

U wrestling’s Brayton Lee talks moving up weight class and upcoming Big Ten championships

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published March 2, 2021
Lee moved up from the 149-pound class to 157 this year.
Fatima Altaf poses for a portrait in front of the TRIO office building on Monday, March 1. She is a TRIO SSS student who plans to continue to stay in the program for four years. She has been an office assistant in the program for about a year.

TRIO Student Support Services will extend to a four-year program next fall

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
The program, which supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds, received a grant last August to fund the extension.
Heat of the Week: WandaVision, YG and Black art

Heat of the Week: WandaVision, YG and Black art

by Jarrett George-Ballard
Published March 1, 2021
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
The Hennepin County Government Center on Sunday, Feb. 28. The trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd, will be held here starting on March 8.

The Chauvin trial: What you need to know

by Emalyn Muzzy, City Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
Derek Chauvin is charged with murdering George Floyd. Here’s what to expect in court next week.
People gather to listen to one of the performers during the "Living Celebration of Black History" event at George Floyd Square on Saturday, Feb. 27. Around 30 performers sung, spoke, rapped, and danced to express what Black joy feels like to them.

‘It feels human’: George Floyd Square celebrates Black joy with art

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
Nearing the end of Black History Month, community members at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue held space to celebrate life in a gathering with performing artists.
Antione Jenkins, the founder of Antz Creations, poses for a portrait in his apartment on Monday, Feb 22. The shoes, called "Loon Blazers," are Antz Creations' latest release.

Antione Jenkins, multifaceted creator, refuses to be boxed in

by Jarrett George-Ballard
Published March 1, 2021
Antz Creationz is a Minneapolis-based fashion brand creating waves in the Twin Cities fashion community.
Law students push for COVID-19 notation on transcript

Law students push for COVID-19 notation on transcript

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
The notation would serve as an acknowledgment of the pandemic’s impact on students' lives, and could apply beyond the spring 2021 semester.
University of Minnesota’s new Mobile Resuscitation Consortium truck.

UMN rolls out new medical truck to better help cardiac arrest patients

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published February 28, 2021
The medical truck aims to deliver ECMO and resuscitation services to refractory cardiac arrest patients.
Bethany and Megan Hasz run side by side at Les Bolstad Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.  The Hasz twins finished first and second overall for Gopher women's cross country at the 33rd annual Roy Griak Invitational.

Gophers women win 2021 Big Ten indoor track and field championships

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Editor
Published February 28, 2021
Eight first-place finishes carried the Gophers women’s track and field team to its first Big Ten title since 2018.

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