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UMN Bookstore reflects on Course Works program

UMN Bookstore reflects on Course Works program

by Mady Leick
Published September 22, 2024

The opt-out deadline for Course Works was Sept. 16, leaving students who opted in with the University of Minnesota’s new textbook service introduced this fall. With a flat rate of $279, the new...

Lovers of dance music rejoice, for Jamie xx is here to deliver us from the thralls of Fred Again.

Indie Sleaze is dead (again), and Jamie xx killed it (again)

by Gabriel Brito
Published September 22, 2024

“In Waves,” the second studio album by acclaimed British producer Jamie xx, released on Sept. 20, nearly 10 years after the release of his seminal debut, “In Colour.”  Subtle yet soulful,...

The Enchantments are a gender inclusive a cappella group on campus.

UMN a cappella groups find the perfect pitch

by Avery Vrieze
Published September 22, 2024

Auditions for many of the University of Minnesota’s a cappella groups started this week, in preparation for upcoming concerts and competitions. For all a cappella groups on campus, one of the biggest...

Iowa outscored Minnesota 24-0 in the second half.

Gophers crumbled in the second half as Hawkeyes ran rampant

by Andrew Cornelius
Published September 22, 2024

Iowa Hawkeye Kaleb Johnson ran away with the Floyd of Rosedale as Iowa rushed to a 31-14 win at Huntington Bank Stadium over the Gophers.The Hawkeyes lead tailback ran for over 206 yards and three...

Hanson played club volleyball with Northern Lights before joining the Gophers.

Julia Hanson reaches new heights with Gophers volleyball

by Emmett Laurent
Published September 20, 2024

Since 2022, the Gophers volleyball team has recruited the top in-state player each year. Two years ago, Prior Lake’s Julia Hanson traded her navy and gold threads for maroon and gold. Hanson joined...

The Gophers are nationally ranked as one of eight Big Ten teams in the Top 30.

Gopher’s soccer begins Big Ten play undefeated

by Champ Howard
Published September 20, 2024

The Gophers women’s soccer team faced off against Illinois and Michigan to begin conference play, defeating both of them and moving to 8-0-1 on the season. Through two games, the newly expanded...

OpEd: How the administration sabotaged the U’s academic credibility this summer

OpEd: How the administration sabotaged the U’s academic credibility this summer

Dear UMN students,This summer, the former Interim President and Provost of the University of Minnesota, with the support of the Board of Regents, bowed to outside political pressure and stopped a professor...

OpEd: How Vermont's drug policy revolution could inspire Minnesota

OpEd: How Vermont’s drug policy revolution could inspire Minnesota

by Ellis Raduenz
Published September 20, 2024

In the wake of the Institute for Quality of Life naming Minneapolis one of the happiest cities in the world, praising its art, culture and cuisine, it is essential to acknowledge Minnesota’s recent advances...

The basement may look a bit different, but it should feel the same. Courtesy of Iris Bolton

New owner, same Como Backdoor

by Alexis Letang
Published September 20, 2024

House venue Como Backdoor is returning from its summer hiatus on Sept. 28 for its first show under new owner Iris Bolton. Bolton is a senior studying electrical engineering at the University of Minnesota....

Campus Caucus: Is Course Works a scam?

Campus Caucus: Is Course Works a scam?

by Riley Stern
Published September 19, 2024

Editor's note: The use of the word "scam" in this column is meant hyperbolically. We are not implying that the University is engaged in large-scale fraud against its students.For returning students,...

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