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They may seem pointless, but the new food delivery robots are an exciting addition to campus life.

Opinion: Robots on campus are dystopian, funny

by Leo Huppke
Published October 30, 2024

I sat outside Walter Library, basking in the hot October sun, but the unseasonably warm weather wasn’t the only thing that felt dystopian.After all, a robot was on the way.I’d just ordered...

America’s soul died the day “circus” became a dirty word.

Satire: Bring back the circus

by Jasmine Shackleford
Published October 30, 2024

The circus is the epitome of American culture.When I was a child, nothing brought me more joy than packing a rickety circus grandstand and emptying my wallet for overpriced glow sticks and popcorn.Or...

The rule has been in effect since 1983.

Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule goes into effect

by Katrina Bailey
Published October 30, 2024

Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule, which prevents utility companies from shutting off customers’ natural gas and electricity, went into effect in October and goes until April 30.Under the rule, a payment...

Visual Caption: Students participate in a coffee-making competition at the end of the semester.

UMN coffee class explores the science and art of coffee

by Sophie Eydis
Published October 30, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Coffee from the Ground Up class teaches everything from the history of coffee to its processing and brewing.The class is a freshman seminar exploring coffee’s origins...

The East Bank Neighborhood Partnership interim board awaits legal verification from the state before it can act as an official organization.

What’s next for the East Bank Neighborhood Associations

by Grace Aigner
Published October 30, 2024

A month after voting to merge, the Marcy-Holmes, Southeast Como and Nicollet Island community groups are looking to establish logistics while cultivating a shared community for the East Bank Neighborhood...

The University uses the Good Neighbor Fund to finance beautification efforts in the surrounding neighborhoods.

University opens Good Neighbor Fund for 2025

by Maya Bell
Published October 30, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s 17-year-old Good Neighbor Fund lives on as a way for the University to support neighborhood organizations’ efforts to beautify the neighborhoods.Local neighborhood...

No matter what genre a reader is pulled to, fall is a great time to settle down and read a new book as the days become shorter and nights are longer.

Fall book recommendations

by Sophia Arndt
Published October 30, 2024

As November draws closer and before the onslaught of snow promised by meteorologists hits campus signifying the beginning of winter, it is important for readers to select their next book for the season.In...

Costumes aren’t required to celebrate Halloween, but they definitely make a spooky night out more fun.

A guide to last-minute Halloween costumes

by Sommer Wagen
Published October 30, 2024

Every Oct. 1, I concoct an elaborate plan for a Halloween costume, and once Halloween rolls around, my plan falls apart, and I’m scrambling to find a new costume.While wearing a costume isn’t required...

The Gophers outscored St. Thomas 13-3 during the weekend and were three-for-ten on power play opportunities.

Gophers men’s hockey sweep Tommies in brewing Twin Cities rivalry

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 30, 2024

Minnesota nice was left off the ice as the Gophers took on their cross-town rivals St. Thomas at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday.Purple foam glow sticks held by St. Thomas students illuminated the arena...

Around 30 people attended the rally in St. Paul to show solidarity with Minnesota’s laws protecting those providing gender-affirming care in Minnesota.

Trans activists protest at the capitol to support trans protections

by Maya Bell
Published October 28, 2024

Through rain and lightning, OutFront Minnesota and other LGBTQ+ activists organized the “Protect our Trans Refugee State” rally outside the Minnesota State Capitol building on Thursday.About 30...

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