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From left, Loring Collective board members Melissa Riper, Tony Burton and Izzy Voigt pose for a portrait on Friday, Feb. 7. The group aims to empower queer creatives in the Twin Cities by creating platforms for authentic expression and facilitating collaboration.

Emerging nonprofit ‘Loring Collective’ celebrates queer artistry

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 10, 2020
The Loring Collective is in the process of becoming a certified, queer-led arts nonprofit.
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Review: Lil Wayne’s “Funeral”

by Alex Strangman
Published February 10, 2020
A possible allusion to the death of a persona, or a relationship with Cash Money Records, we hope “Funeral” doesn’t mark the death of a prolific career.
Lady Midnight performs at The Southern Theater as part of  "Work in Progress," a show that showcases original music and written works about mental health and the creative process on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Creating to cope: University students uplifted by artistic hobbies

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 9, 2020
Students and alumni use creativity to keep mental health struggles at bay.
Elizabeth Groshens, a frequent United Noodles customer, shops on Thursday, Jan. 30. Groshens says that after returning from a recent trip to Japan, United Noodles offers the ingredients that a store like Cub Foods cannot.

Three local grocery stores worth your time and money

by Norah Kleven
Published February 6, 2020
These stores offer fresh meats and produce, alongside otherwise hard-to-find foreign food items.
Courtesy of  Sophina Saggau.

“MOTH”: using the stage to process trauma

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 6, 2020
The play will show at Bryant-Lake Bowl & Theater Feb. 28 – March 7.
Culture compass: bands, bonfires and brunch

Culture compass: bands, bonfires and brunch

by Meg Bishop and Frankie Carlson
Published February 6, 2020
Whether you’re looking for live music or to spend some time outdoors, this weekend in the Cities is full of events you won’t want to miss.
From left, Lilliana Loll, Arcadia Langmead and Harrison Browning pose for portraits on Friday, Jan. 31.

Street style: Students find a balance between staying warm and looking fresh

by Alex Strangman
Published February 2, 2020
These University of Minnesota students dressed to impress while also fighting the cold.
Dua Saleh poses for a portrait in Northrop Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Finding identity, Dua Saleh morphs poetry into lyricism

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 2, 2020
Saleh, a non-binary Sudani musician, mixes genres to find their own identity and sound.
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

Poppy trades pastel YouTube persona for heavy metal maven

by Meg Bishop
Published February 2, 2020
The artist played at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall on Thursday night.
Headshot of Wafaa Bilal. Courtesy of the artist.

Bringing books back to Baghdad

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 31, 2020
Iraqi-born artist Wafaa Bilal will begin his fellowship at the Weisman Art Museum next academic year.

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