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Most insecticides were found in the Twin Cities and Karst region.

University study finds insecticides in natural springs and shallow groundwater

by Rachel Hoppe
Published December 9, 2024

A study conducted by the University of Minnesota Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo-Engineering and the Department of Natural Resources of Minnesota found high levels of insecticide in springs...

The band composes a variety of rock and roll music. Courtesy of Beck Lobben.

UMN student band builds bonds between band members and music lovers

by Sophie Eydis
Published December 9, 2024

In a small music practice room in Middlebrook Hall last fall, members of Toadstool began perfecting their craft.With a bass player, guitarist, drummer, keyboardist and lead singer, the band is composed...

UMN proposes core curriculum updates for 2027

UMN proposes core curriculum updates for 2027

by Mady Leick
Published December 9, 2024

A new plan for general education requirements for the University of Minnesota Twin Cities was introduced at the University Senate meeting on Dec. 5. The new Core Curriculum would simplify the current liberal...

Gophers senior captain Abbey Murphy is ranked second in the WCHA in goals this season (16).

Opening PWHL rosters feature nine Gophers hockey alumnae

by Emmett Laurent
Published December 9, 2024

The second season for the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) started Nov. 30 featuring nine former Gophers across the league. The nine players span across four teams including The Minnesota...

Junior forward Connor Kurth scored the Gophers’ sixth goal on Friday night and his ninth of the season.

Gophers men’s hockey beats Michigan in physical home series

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published December 9, 2024

Gophers men’s hockey shut out the No. 6 Michigan Wolverines in both games at 3M Arena at Mariucci in a matchup between two of the best offenses in the Big Ten.Only one team could leave 3M Arena undefeated...

VIAL guitarist/vocalist KT Branscom and bassist/vocalist Taylor Kraemer perform at Pissfest.

PISSFEST year two — a strong and steady stream

by Sommer Wagen
Published December 9, 2024

Watery yellow light bathed the stone walls and a crowd of punks of the Varsity Theater on Saturday at the second annual Pissfest, creating the feeling of being at the bottom of a toilet bowl.The self-identified...

The works of this semester’s eight-person graduating cohort will adorn the walls of the Regis West lobby until Dec. 12.

BA exhibition ‘Anamnesis’ shows layers of memory

by Sommer Wagen
Published December 9, 2024

Despite its obscure title, “Anamnesis,” this semester's studio art capstone exhibition, relates stories of memory that anyone can understand.The eight-person exhibition primarily consists of paintings...

First-year students reflect on their fall semester

by Hayden Lessiter
Published December 9, 2024

The end of the first semester is a very busy time for most students as they are preparing for finals and a particularly important time for students completing their first semester. Some University...

The club also curates monthly playlists with contributions from all members as well as from contest winners.

Music Sharing Club ends semester with album trading, music reviews

by Casey Marble
Published December 9, 2024

With the release of this year’s Spotify Wrapped on Wednesday, many music lovers have taken to social media to share their favorite artists, songs and genres of the past year. However, one student group...

Three different groups performed on stage Friday.

UMN Long-Form Improv gives final performance of semester

by Hayden Lessiter
Published December 9, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Long-Form Improv (MLFI) group had its final show of the fall semester on Friday evening. For its fourth and final performance of the semester, the group put on performances...

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