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Five things our A&E writers are loving this week

Five things our A&E writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published December 6, 2021
Push through the last bit of the semester with some new Phoebe, a coffee run in Uptown, a new HBO series and more.
The Aces perform in the band’s show at Fine Line on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Minneapolis is one stop on their tour for their album, Under My Influence, released in 2020.

The Aces bring queer indie-pop to Minneapolis, but opening act The Beaches ultimately upstage

by Macy Harder
Published December 6, 2021
Although the headlining band’s performance showcased each member’s musical talent, their energy and stage presence seemed to be a step down from the show’s opener.
Ten pop culture movements that defined 2021

Ten pop culture movements that defined 2021

by James Schaak
Published December 3, 2021
From Olivia Rodrigo to British royal family drama: here are ten pop culture trends that defined the year for better or worse.
20 things to do in the Twin Cities this December to close out the semester and celebrate winter break

20 things to do in the Twin Cities this December to close out the semester and celebrate winter break

by Macy Harder
Published December 3, 2021
Whether you need a break from cramming for finals or are looking for some holiday fun, keep these events in mind.
Rapper G Herbo performs at Muse Event Center on Sunday, Nov. 28. The performance was part of the Chicago artist’s first time on the road since the release of 25, his highest-charting album, which peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200.

G Herbo visits Minneapolis for a lackluster night

by James Schaak
Published December 2, 2021
The Chicago drill rapper’s show felt unprepared and tired, unlike the lively audience
Weisman Art Museum on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. The structure, completed in 1993, was designed by Frank Gehry.

Campus Contrived: The Weisman Art Museum

by Macy Harder
Published December 1, 2021
In Campus Contrived, the Minnesota Daily’s newest series, writers uncover the stories behind underappreciated works of art and architecture on the Twin Cities campus.
“House of Gucci” is a glamorous and gloriously inconsistent watch

“House of Gucci” is a glamorous and gloriously inconsistent watch

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published December 1, 2021
Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto and more work to tell the story of the Gucci family’s steady fall in the luxury fashion industry.
The ultimate Twin Cities gift guide to help you shop small this holiday season

The ultimate Twin Cities gift guide to help you shop small this holiday season

by Macy Harder
Published December 1, 2021
Support local businesses and treat all kinds of folks in your life with these gift ideas.
Professor Terresa Moses poses for a portrait in front of student designs in McNeal Hall on Thursday, Nov. 11. Moses has helped organize a College of Design initiative to create space, policies and practices that support the inclusion and retention of BIPOC artists.

The College of Design commits itself to anti-racism through a new initiative called Design Justice

by Bella Carpentier
Published November 29, 2021
Created in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Design Justice seeks to support the retention and inclusion of Black, Indigenous and students of color, starting with a cluster-hire this fall.
Students participating in the fall 2021 lettuce eating competition raise their heads of lettuce in the air. The meeting, hosted by the University of Minnesota Lettuce Club, is semi-annual.

By the strength of the mighty iceberg, University of Minnesota Lettuce Club brings heads together at semi annual meeting

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published November 29, 2021
The Lettuce Club’s fall 2021 meeting was marked by fierce competition and a shared appetite for leafy greens.

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