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Actors on the set of "A School for Lies." Photo courtesy of Dan Norman.

“The School for Lies”: A glamorous comedy on love and authenticity

by Sarah Horner
Published April 25, 2022
In their final program, the UMN/Guthrie Theater’s Class of 2022 impressed and entertained through a series of larger-than-life performances.
Let’s talk turkey: the story of campus turkeys

Let’s talk turkey: the story of campus turkeys

by Leo Witzke
Published April 20, 2022
Once extirpated from Minnesota, UMN turkeys now have their own Instagram account.
Paulina Aparicio and Hattie Hodes perform "Romeo and Juliet" on Thursday, March 31 at Rarig Center.

Student actors explore gender in Shakespeare with two unique interpretations

by Sarah Horner
Published April 10, 2022
The UMN/Guthrie Theater’s class of 2024 explored timeless love and tragedy with a modern twist on “Romeo and Juliet” and “Hamlet.”
Photo of the University bus after it drove into Acadia Cafe located on located on the corner of Cedar Avenue and Riverside Avenue. Photo courtesy of KFAI A.M. Drive.

The memeification of a UMN bus crash

by Carly Quast
Published April 1, 2022
TikToks, memes and Tweets, oh my! After a University of Minnesota campus connector crashed into a restaurant, the accident made waves on University social media outlets.
Six things our A&E writers are loving this week

Six things our A&E writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published March 28, 2022
Jump into the week with six weekly faves.
Illustration by Harry Steffenhagen

Whole Music Club’s open mic night embraces its performers and audience

by Leo Witzke
Published March 24, 2022
What started as a way to engage students during the pandemic has emerged into a post-pandemic staple for UMN artists.
Photo courtesy of Rich Ryan.

“Man of God” questions the male gaze

by Carly Quast
Published February 18, 2022
On Stage is working to spark conversation about the Theater Mu's upcoming production of “Man of God,” both in the theater and on college campuses.
20 activities to warm the heart this February

20 activities to warm the heart this February

by Bel Moran
Published January 31, 2022
Support local artists and business owners, sip some beer in the snow and attend concerts galore this month.
Northrop Auditorium as seen on April 5, 2015.

BREAKING: Northrop receives $30,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts

by Macy Harder
Published January 21, 2022
The Grants for Arts Projects award will support the Northrop Dance Series’ presentation of dance performances and audience engagement activities.
UMN dance professors and choreographers Joanie Smith and Carl Flink curated the "Dancing Our Way Out" program, which premiered on Friday, Jan. 14 and will be available until Friday, Jan. 21. Photo Courtesy of UMN Dance Program and Northrop

Early pandemic dance film resonates nearly two years later

by Bel Moran
Published January 19, 2022
“Dancing Our Way Out” offers relevant reflections on living and creating art during a global pandemic.

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