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Professional Puppeteer Liz Howls' puppet is seen on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. Howls performs shows in the Minneapolis area.

Minneapolis puppeteer talks shop

by Syd Stratman
Published November 1, 2018
University alumni Liz Howls made a career out of puppeteering.
Mohammed Noor speaks during a forum for candidates for the 60B Senate seat formerly held by Ilhan Omar on Monday, July 16 at Cowles Auditorium.

A student guide to the 60B, 5th Congressional District, gubernatorial and Senate races

by Isabella Murray
Published November 1, 2018
Minnesotans will vote on numerous statewide and national races on Nov. 6.
Siouxsie Steengrafe plays a game of Overwatch with the University ESports team on Sunday, Oct. 28. Steengrafe uses the computer game as a creative outlet for her competitive nature.

‘Overwatch’ team dominates growing campus esports scene

by Jordan Willauer
Published November 1, 2018
The team is nationally ranked in their preseason.
Campus Organizer with the DFL Youth-Coordinated Campaign, Michaela Muza, waits for a resident of a Como home to answer the door on Tuesday, Oct. 23 during a door knocking session.

Student political engagement surges before midterms

by Isabella Murray
Published November 1, 2018
Around campus, more are door-knocking, phone-banking and working on campaigns.
5th St SE in Dinkytown as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Student government advocates for street lighting in Dinkytown

by Michelle Griffith
Published November 1, 2018
MSA aims to add lighting for streets in the greater-Dinkytown area to increase a sense of safety among pedestrians.
Sophomore guard Amir Coffey reaches out to block Northwestern forward Vick Law during a game at Williams Arena on Tuesday.

Gophers basketball set to start season after eventful training camp

by Nick Jungheim
Published November 1, 2018
The men's basketball team has focused on competition and chemistry during offseason.
Defenseman Sophie Skarzynski passes the puck during a game against Bemidji State on Dec. 1, 2017.

Sophie Skarzynski returns to her natural position of defense

by Erik Nelson
Published November 1, 2018
Skarzynski has spent most of her Minnesota career as a forward.
Linebacker Blake Cashman calls to his teammates on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska defeated the Gophers with a final score of 53-28.

Gophers still learning how to close games

by Paul Hodowanic
Published November 1, 2018
Minnesota relinquished a 22-point lead against Indiana but scored in the final minutes to win 38-31.
Junior Caitlyn Merzbacher returns the ball during her singles match against the University of South Dakota at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 9.

Women’s tennis looks to capitalize on their time off between seasons

by Danielle Pederson
Published November 1, 2018
The Gophers' women's tennis team closes out their season in November and looks forward to the spring season.
Lauren Barnes serves during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The Gophers beat Northwestern in all three sets.

Barnes’ concentration evident not only in results

by David Mullen
Published November 1, 2018
Defensive specialist Lauren Barnes worked extremely hard to improve her game for this volleyball season.

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