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Portraits for a Purpose founder Hossam Halaweish takes a photo of Connor Corsini on Friday, Sept. 25 in Minneapolis. “At the time COVID was starting, I knew a lot of people were struggling a lot harder than I was," Halaweish explains. He decided to start Portraits for a Purpose, a photography business that donates its proceeds to various nonprofits.

UMN student raises thousands of dollars for charity by capturing “Portraits for a Purpose”

by Emalyn Muzzy, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published October 1, 2020
Hossam Halawiesh’s photography business means more than just pictures.
Suspect assults several people at Oak Street Ramp

Suspect assults several people at Oak Street Ramp

by Tiffany Bui, Managing Editor
Published September 30, 2020
The male suspect was linked to three assaults after trying to break into a vehicle at the parking ramp.
Eaton: An entirely (un)presidential debate

Eaton: An entirely (un)presidential debate

by Emily Eaton
Published September 30, 2020
This could have been a turning point for undecided voters if it weren’t for the insults, interruptions and incomplete sentences.
Kueppers: An utter disgrace

Kueppers: An utter disgrace

by Henry Kueppers
Published September 30, 2020
Shock and awe don’t even scratch the surface of the “shitshow” that was last night’s debate.
Gophers Wide Receiver Rashod Bateman carries the ball at the 2020 Outback Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 1.  The Gophers went on to take the game 31-24 over the Auburn Tigers.

Bateman able to return to Gophers in 2020

by Brendan O'Brien
Published September 30, 2020
Gophers star receiver Rashod Bateman’s eligibility was restored by the NCAA after his initial opt out of the 2020 season.

Eaton: Broken precedent and broken promises

by Emily Eaton
Published September 30, 2020
The rules still apply to those who make them.
Gophers Defensive back Benjamin St-Juste leaps for an Auburn pass at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Gophers look to replace key players on defense

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published September 30, 2020
The Gophers lost a number of key contributors on the defensive end, including star safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and defensive end Carter Coughlin, and will call on returners to fill the void in 2020.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel speaks at a virtual town hall meeting to address the University's response to COVID-19 on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Gabel, University leaders address campus safety, COVID-19 and discipline during Tuesday’s town hall meeting

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 30, 2020
The town hall also covered the University’s finances, the hiring freeze and spring break.
Forward Destiny Pitts looks to pass the ball through a defender at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. The Gophers fell to Missouri State 69-77.

Minnesota women’s basketball added a commitment to its 2021-22 roster

by Brendan O'Brien
Published September 29, 2020
The Gophers added Alanna Micheaux, a highly recruited power forward to its 2021-22 class.
Minnesota Daily A&E Reporter Nina Raemont plates Ful Medames, a Sudanese dish using fava beans, in her apartment on Sunday, Sep. 27. The Sudanese Student Union lent Raemont the recipe as part of the Daily’s “Sharing Food” series.

Sharing Food: Ful Medames

by Nina Raemont
Published September 29, 2020
“Sharing Food,” a series by A&E, hopes to bring together students and their own cultural cuisines to discuss their recipes and stories, letting no meal go unshared.

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