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University student Bella* shows an example of what navigating the SeekingArrangement website looks like on Monday, Jan. 14 in her apartment near campus. Ava communicated with several men on the website, getting compensated to spend time with them. 

The bittersweet life of sugar babies at the University of Minnesota

by Natalie Rademacher
Published January 21, 2019
A growing number of college students are using the service SeekingArrangement to meet sugar daddies and mommies, who financially support them.
The Northern Research Station is seen on Saturday, Jan. 19, in Saint Paul. The building, administrated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has been empty since the government shutdown in December. Researchers with offices in the building have moved to makeshift workspaces on campus to conduct their work.

Shutdown stirs uncertainty for UMN researchers

by Jake Steinberg
Published January 21, 2019
Longest government shutdown in history puts University in untested waters with consequences looming.
President Eric Kaler fields questions in his office in Morrill Hall on Thursday, Oct. 18.

University of Minnesota sexual misconduct prevention efforts show signs of success

by Austen Macalus
Published January 21, 2019
After two years, University officials say the campaign is moving in the right direction, but solving sexual misconduct on campus won’t happen overnight.
Crystal Compton, a wearable technology Ph.D. student,  demonstrates a virtual reality headset at the Goldstein Museum of Design in Saint Paul on Friday, Jan. 18. The museum is bringing the exhibits outside their walls by making virtual exhibits available to communities who may not be able to visit the site in person.

UMN museum plans to use VR to increase accessibility for the elderly

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published January 21, 2019
Research indicates virtual reality can increase the wellness of those living in senior care facilities.
Employees sort waste into different recycling categories at the Como Recycling Facility on Friday, Jan. 18 in Minneapolis.

New program aims to cut research waste

by Natalie Rademacher
Published January 21, 2019
The recycling program launched a pilot initiative in Nils Hasselmo Hall this month.
Forward Sammy Walker eyes the puck during the game against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Mariucci Arena.

Minnesota swept at Michigan State

by Jack Warrick
Published January 21, 2019
The Gophers lost each game of the two-game series 5-3 in East Lansing, Michigan.
Forward Eric Curry shoots the ball at Williams Arena on Saturday, Jan. 19,2019. The Gophers defeated Penn State 65-64.

Curry’s return an important addition for the Gophers

by Nick Jungheim
Published January 21, 2019
The forward is back on the court and playing well after missing over a year with injuries.
Freshman Gable Steveson at 197 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

Gophers bounce back with two victories in Illinois

by David Mullen
Published January 21, 2019
After falling to Iowa last weekend, the Gophers bounced back by winning two duals, beating Illinois and Northwestern.
A Minneapolis Police officer patrols Dinkytown on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

DWI arrests spike statewide over holiday season

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published January 21, 2019
Through a statewide public safety effort, UMPD arrested an individual with the highest recorded blood alcohol content.
Freshman Lexy Ramler competes in the uneven parallel bars at the Regional NCAA Gymnastics Championship on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Minneapolis.

Gymnastics sees strong start to season behind Ramler, Kan

by Paul Hodowanic
Published January 21, 2019
Strong performances by Lexy Ramler of the women's team and Vitali Kan of the men's have led the way for Minnesota.

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