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Venkata: A smart ALEC

by Uma Venkata
Published May 6, 2019
A nonprofit knows how to stay off your radar.
Nancy Swanson prepares to place a handful of tobacco in the Mississippi as part of a sunrise ceremony on Wednesday, May 1 to commemorate the beginning of American Indian Month. The ceremony concluded with a special tribute to missing and murdered indigenous women.

Remembering the women the world forgot

by Dylan Miettinen
Published May 6, 2019
University members are becoming more vocal about unsolved murders and disappearances.
Alex Pieczynski and Kathy Patino browse the shelves of The Book House on Thursday, May 2 2019. Pieczynski and Patino are members of Chicago band "GIRL K." 

Judging a book by more than its cover

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published May 6, 2019
Rare book sellers and collectors look to preserve our past and our present, for our future.
The app Parkpoolr founders are conduct a test run during an event at Allianz Field on Saturday, May 4. The founders hope to expand the company to other events like the Minnesota State Fair or during Gopher football games.

UMN student’s startup helps address parking problems

by Miguel Octavio
Published May 6, 2019
The company ParkPoolr allows users to earn money by renting out their parking spaces online.
Noah Berghammer explains his music production setup in 17th Avenue Residence Hall on Wednesday, May 1. Berghammer sees music as a complimentary hobby to baseball, noting that one doesn't detract from the other.

Noah Berghammer: the singing, book-writing infielder

by Jack Warrick
Published May 6, 2019
Berghammer has used his redshirt season to work on two other passions of his: music and writing.
Senior Marino Alpeza competes in his singles match on Friday, March 22 at the Baseline Tennis Center. 

Gophers end season in first round of the NCAA Tournament

by David Mullen
Published May 6, 2019
The Gophers lost to the University of San Diego 4-1.
Wally Sakallah poses for a portrait inside Wally's Falafel and Hummus, one of the businesses he owns, on Wednesday, May 1. "It's all the about the family business," he said. "The family recipes they used back home, they brought here, and didn’t change anything so it tastes like home.”

Wally’s brings a piece of the Middle East to Dinkytown

by Becca Most
Published May 6, 2019
The well-loved restaurant celebrates Palestinian identity and culture.
Jordan Kozicky eyes the ball during the game against Illinois on Sunday, April 14 at Siebert Field in Minneapolis. The Gophers lost 3-13.

Gophers finish sweep of Ohio State

by Paul Hodowanic
Published May 6, 2019
The Gophers secured their second Big Ten sweep of the season on Sunday.
Junior Eric Walker hurdles on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Men's track Twilight meet at the Minneapolis Track and Field Stadium.

Minnesota track coaches preview upcoming Big Ten meet

by Babatunde Jinadu
Published May 6, 2019
The women's team took first first place in the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in 2018.
President Eric Kaler speaks during a meeting of the University Senate on Thursday, May 2 at Mondale Hall. The group discussed policy, budgeting and administrative matters. 

President Kaler’s final conversation with the Minnesota Daily

by Austen Macalus
Published May 6, 2019
President Eric Kaler discussed failed efforts to rename buildings on campus, the legislative session and his final stretch as president.

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