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Five Favorites: UMN basketball player Parker Fox shares his favs

Five Favorites: UMN basketball player Parker Fox shares his favs

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published August 2, 2022
In Five Favorites, the Minnesota Daily’s newest series, A&E catches up with some of campus’ more well-known figures to grab five quick recs.
Tomatoes, both a fruit and a vegetable, serve a multitude of purposes in the kitchen.

A&E Summer Produce Guide: Tomatoes

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published August 2, 2022
Hate it or love it, tomatoes are a vegetable and filled with fiber.
The "Reflections on Reality: Drawings and Paintings from the Weisberg Collection" exhibit is currently on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The exhibit runs from May 14, 2022 to December 10, 2023 and is free to the public.

UMN professor discusses personal collection at MIA

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published August 2, 2022
“Look and you will find”: a simple motto for aspiring art collectors, as explained by Gabriel Weisberg.
A&E reporter’s picks: Favorite local music acts

A&E reporter’s picks: Favorite local music acts

by A&E Staff
Published August 2, 2022
Four local music acts the A&E desk has been feeling this summer.
Protesters stood outside of Varsity Theater with signs while show attendees stood in line waiting for the show to start.

Dave Chappelle stand-up shows bring tension to Varsity Theater

by Bel Moran and James Schaak
Published July 26, 2022
Chappelle performed at Varsity Theater after First Avenue canceled his performances on Wednesday following backlash regarding his comments about transgender people, prompting community response.
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

Review: “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” almost says something about capitalism

by Bel Moran
Published July 26, 2022
“Mrs. Harris” is a joy to watch despite (or maybe because of) its haphazard commentary on the plight of the working class.
A&E reporter’s picks: Favorite Minnesota celebrities

A&E reporter’s picks: Favorite Minnesota celebrities

by A&E Staff
Published July 22, 2022
Many great entertainers have descended from the Land of 10,000 Lakes, here’s four of our favorites.
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

Review: Jordan Peele’s “Nope” enamors as awe-striking sci-fi horror blockbuster

by Bel Moran
Published July 22, 2022
Peele’s third time around as America’s leading horror auteur is out of this world, rife with references to sci-fi classics and modern day UFO-fueled paranoia. “Nope” comes to theaters Friday.
Michelle Zauner of "Japanese breakfast" bangs a gong during a performance of "Be Sweet" as her husband, Peter Bradley, plays piano at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Breaking down doors and holding them open

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published July 20, 2022
Japanese Breakfast and The Linda Lindas bring two generations of music to Minneapolis in one night. A conversation with the crowd at the Japanese Breakfast show in Minneapolis reveals what audiences love about the band and why teen band The Linda Lindas are catching audiences’ attention.
Review: “Where the Crawdads Sing” misses the murder-mystery mark

Review: “Where the Crawdads Sing” misses the murder-mystery mark

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published July 20, 2022
Even a Taylor Swift original is not enough to salvage the bestselling novel turned YA-esque feature film.

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