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Library staff provide summer reading recommendations 

Library staff provide summer reading recommendations 

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published April 28, 2023
As the semester comes to an end, University of Minnesota libraries can help you find your new favorite book.
The Low documentary is called Cue the Strings. Photo courtesy of Kelly Nathe.

MSPIFF brings global cinema, local films to Main Cinema

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 27, 2023
The festival’s 2023 lineup featured films from around the world as well as local films, such as a documentary on the Duluth rock band Low.
The film was released last weekend, but still an entertaining movie to see.

Sight & Sound list: UMN edition

by Joshua Badroos
Published April 27, 2023
University of Minnesota cinema professors give their takes on the 10 greatest films of all time.
N.K. Jemisin is an award-winning science fiction author. Photo taken by Laura Hanifin (2015).

Science fiction author N.K. Jemisin visits UMN

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published April 25, 2023
Jemisin talked character building, creative process and dragons at the University of Minnesota Department of English’s special lecture.
Golden Magazine is a University of Minnesota student-run fashion and lifestyle magazine. The magazine will present its runway show Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of Greta Foster.

Golden Magazine presents ‘Dare 2 Be Golden’ at Fashion Week MN

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 25, 2023
The student-run fashion show aims to give young designers an opportunity to showcase their collections.
In addition to the Twin Cities area, Love Is Blind producers are scouting for singles in Washington D.C. and Denver. Photo courtesy of Kinetic Contents Instagram account.

I tried applying for ‘Love Is Blind.’ Here’s what happened

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 24, 2023
The popular Netflix show sent out an open casting call in the Twin Cities in March.
Laura Les and Dylan Brady make up the members of 100 Gecs.

Review: 100 Gecs cement status as great musical act

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 24, 2023
The hyperpop duo performed the entirety of their new album along with highlights from their debut LP at The Armory.
Yeat, originally from Portland, Oregon, rose to fame in 2021 through viral YouTube videos.

Yeat’s sinister production, distorted rapping spark fervor

by Cole Bursch
Published April 22, 2023
In support of his newest album, “AftërLyfe,” rapper Yeat brought chaos to The Armory on April 15.
“It feels like Spring Jam is the moment,” said Kailee Morgue, an artist performing her dark-pop style at the event later this month. Photo courtesy of Morgue

Preview: Spring Jam ‘23

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published April 21, 2023
After months of planning, the artists for Spring Jam have been announced, including Kailee Morgue and Durry.
“Cinemas First Nasty Women” is a DVD Blu-Ray set that focuses on the “nastiest” woman found in the archives of cinema. Image courtesy of Northrop.

Northrop hosts ‘Cinema’s First Nasty Women’

by Joshua Badroos
Published April 14, 2023
A University of Minnesota professor and a music composer duo brought the event to campus.

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