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Northrop Auditorium as seen on April 5, 2015.

Lights, wheelchairs and ramps: Northrop performance series takes dancing to new heights

by Meg Bishop
Published December 3, 2020
Kinetic Light tests the limits of what it means to be differently abled.
The Glam Doll Donuts street sign hangs in Northeast Minneapolis on Monday, Nov. 30.

Former Glam Doll Donuts employees reveal intimidating work environment, discrimination claims

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published December 3, 2020
What started as a few shared instances of alleged wrongful termination at Glam Doll Donuts evolved into several employees coming forward to detail their experience working at the iconic shop.
Elizabeth Abraha stitches a new mask at her home on Monday, Nov. 30. “I’ve always been a creative person, and now this is my way of making my thoughts real.”

Local artist stitches politics into handmade masks

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published December 1, 2020
Elizabeth Abraha started a business selling face coverings embroidered with powerful political statements on Instagram.
Photo Courtesy of Sarah Olson

Students turn on their camera to share what they’ve been wearing to “Zoom U”

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published November 30, 2020
A&E spoke to students about their stand-out “Zoom University” attire.
Students weigh in on “Emily in Paris” return

Students weigh in on “Emily in Paris” return

by Meg Bishop
Published November 24, 2020
Hate it or love it, “Emily in Paris” is headed for a second season. A&E talked to students to hear what they think about the Netflix original series.
Heat of the week: 6ix9ine, hop-hop holidays and an “ethereal bisexual”

Heat of the week: 6ix9ine, hop-hop holidays and an “ethereal bisexual”

by Alex Strangman
Published November 23, 2020
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
A digital image hangs on the wall of the Mineapolis Institue of Art on Saturday, Nov. 14.  The artist, Cara Romero, descends from the Chemehuevi people and comes from a family of potters. According to the museum’s description, the woman represents the spirit “Clay Lady,” who provides clay for potters.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month every month through Mia’s virtual offerings

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published November 21, 2020
Though November is nationally recognized as Native American Heritage Month, celebration and education of Indigenous art is available at the Minneapolis Institute of Art year-round.
Butter the Chemistry Corgi poses for a portrait near the St. Paul Student Center on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Nobody panic; Butter the chemistry corgi is doing alright during the pandemic

by Emalyn Muzzy, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published November 20, 2020
Despite restrictions, she’s able to go to the dog park, walk around campus and receive all the attention she’s used to.
Junior Wariboko Gabriel Semenitari poses for a portrait in Dinkytown on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Semenitari performed his play “Naija is Alive” with an audience over Zoom. The play is now available to watch on YouTube.

UMN acting student protests Nigerian Special Anti-Robbery Squad with original play

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published November 20, 2020
Wariboko Semenitari wrote and directed a virtual play giving voices to victims of police brutality in Nigeria titled, “Naija is Alive.”
St. Paul Winter Carnival is back this year with a totally new look

St. Paul Winter Carnival is back this year with a totally new look

by Meg Bishop
Published November 20, 2020
Walk around on a brewery tour or take a swing at the softball tournament for the 135th annual St. Paul Winter Carnival.

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