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Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Embracing your skin, even if it’s a little crusty

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 2, 2020
University student Trent Andersen has grown his skincare Instagram, @little_crusty, to more than 2,000 followers.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Review: Childish Gambino awakens more than just love on new album

by Alex Strangman
Published April 1, 2020
Childish Gambino’s fourth studio album, “3.15.20,” is finally here, proving to be one of the brightest works of 2020 to date.
Courtesy of Mark Eckelaert.

Gophers create “Goldycraft,” a replica of UMN Twin-Cities campus on Minecraft

by Meg Bishop
Published March 29, 2020
Students take to Minecraft to cope with nostalgia for on-campus days.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Topping 2,300 entries, theater “bakeoff” brings camaraderie to quarantine

by Alex Strangman
Published March 28, 2020
Hundreds of viewers tuned in for live readings of scripts from UMN theater students’ viral “Quarantine Playwriting Bake Off” competition.
Courtesy of Jane Ahmann.

Plain Jain: local, affordable and eco-friendly fashion

by Norah Kleven
Published March 27, 2020
Carlson student Jane Ahmann thrifts, tailors and sells vintage clothes on Instagram.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Advice from a tea expert: History, brewing and best practices

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 26, 2020
Northeast’s resident tea expert Bill Waddington gives tea steeping advice and shares the joy of tea.
Brode Benish, a first year student at the University of St. Thomas and Sophia Rossman, a first year student at St. Catherine University, sit on Bridge 1 over Minnehaha Falls in Minnehaha Regional Park in Minneapolis on Wednesday, March 25.

Wondering how to stay sane under quarantine?

by Alex Strangman
Published March 25, 2020
A&E’s guide to positive mental health practices designed to withstand even the toughest of pandemics.
Morgan La Casse

How to support local artists when concerts are canceled

by Alex Strangman
Published March 25, 2020
No live shows means no income for many local artists, but everyone can help out.
Flyers for events canceled in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic are seen outside the Rarig Center on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

The performing arts, without any performances

by Frankie Carlson
Published March 24, 2020
The cancellation of in-person classes and events brings uncertainty for performing arts programs at the University of Minnesota.
The exterior of Varsity Theater in Dinkytown on April 26, 2017.

Twin Cities live music venues will stay closed until at least April

by Alex Strangman
Published March 22, 2020
Music venues across the Twin Cities have postponed or canceled all shows for the foreseeable future as the COVID-19 lockdown ramps up.

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