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Local band The New 86 preforms during the More Local Than Local show at the Whole Music Club.

Celebrating fifty years of the Whole Music Club

by Liv Martin
Published October 11, 2018
The venue has seen it all from '70s folk to '90s punk and '00s hip-hop.
Vice President of the Comedy Club Caroline Skoog performs a standup bit at the Comedy Corner Underground on Thursday, Oct. 4.

Meet the UMN Comedy Club: Quirky people, stretchy shirts and tiny hands

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 11, 2018
Club members foster lasting friendships while developing their own comedic voices.
The downstairs salt cave at Salt Cave Minneapolis as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Combating the stress of college with … salt?

by Liv Martin
Published October 11, 2018
A&E takes a trip to Salt Cave Minnesota.

Culture compass: Reads, rarities and rutabagas

by Sophie Vilensky
Published October 11, 2018

CULTURE COMPASS Friday: Free day at The Coven Women and non-binary folks (over 21) rejoice! On Friday, Minneapolis’s own co-working space, The Coven, is opening its doors to non-members for the day....

Vice President of the Comedy Club Caroline Skoog performs a standup bit at the Comedy Corner Underground on Thursday, Oct. 4.

University Comedy Club creates space for laughter

by Gram Peterson
Published October 10, 2018
The Comedy Corner Underground holds open mic nights for students.
Alex Honnold star in the National Geographic movie Free Solo.

Review: ‘Free Solo’ sends inspiration

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published October 10, 2018
National Geographic’s new film documents a monumental climb, showcases breathtaking human spirit.
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga star together in the film A Star Is Born

This week in movies: ‘A Star is Born’ and ‘Private Life’

by Maddy Folstein
Published October 8, 2018
"A Star is Born" takes full advantage of its silver screen potential. "Private Life" is streaming on Netflix.
Illustrated by Jane Borstad

Review: 2018 homecoming concert was caked with good vibes

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published October 8, 2018
Bad weather, long lines and uncomfortable seating didn’t put a damper on the festivities.
Long Zhang, Shaojin Jin, Paige Grebin and Shawn Lee pose for photos outside of TCF Bank Stadium on Friday, Oct. 5.

Street style: Stunting at Steve Aoki

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published October 8, 2018
On Friday, students ditched the maroon and gold for the Homecoming Concert — we thank them.
The chamber strings from the University Symphony Orchestra backed up St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All Stars as they opened for the ceremony for honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Prince at Ted Mann Concert Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 26. An honorary degree is the highest award conferred by the University of Minnesota, recognizing achievements that have added to the betterment of society.

Prince inspires University music students, old and new

by Liv Martin
Published October 4, 2018
The University’s “Honoring Prince” event last Wednesday gave School of Music students the royal treatment.

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