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The band composes a variety of rock and roll music. Courtesy of Beck Lobben.

UMN student band builds bonds between band members and music lovers

by Sophie Eydis
Published December 9, 2024

In a small music practice room in Middlebrook Hall last fall, members of Toadstool began perfecting their craft.With a bass player, guitarist, drummer, keyboardist and lead singer, the band is composed...

The first semester is a large change to a student’s lifestyle transitioning from high school to college.

First-year students reflect on their fall semester

by Hayden Lessiter
Published December 9, 2024

The end of the first semester is a very busy time for most students as they are preparing for finals and a particularly important time for students completing their first semester. Some University...

The club also curates monthly playlists with contributions from all members as well as from contest winners.

Music Sharing Club ends semester with album trading, music reviews

by Casey Marble
Published December 9, 2024

With the release of this year’s Spotify Wrapped on Wednesday, many music lovers have taken to social media to share their favorite artists, songs and genres of the past year. However, one student group...

Three different groups performed on stage Friday.

UMN Long-Form Improv gives final performance of semester

by Hayden Lessiter
Published December 9, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Long-Form Improv (MLFI) group had its final show of the fall semester on Friday evening. For its fourth and final performance of the semester, the group put on performances...

Many of the classes are prerequisites for intermediate-level arts classes. Photo courtesy of Melissa Benson.

Introductory studio arts classes unleash creativity

by Avery Vrieze
Published December 9, 2024

Studio art classes offered at the University of Minnesota provide a creative outlet for students of all majors. There are a variety of introductory classes offered to students of all skill levels,...

The Long Night of Procrastination had over 100 students in attendance.

UMN students combat end of semester with night-long studying event

by Casey Marble
Published December 7, 2024

To combat end-of-semester stress, the University of Minnesota’s Wilson Library hosted the Long Night Against Procrastination, an event giving students structured time to study or finish homework.At...

Visual Caption: The club meets once a week to do a different project. Courtesy of UMN Art and Drawing Club.

UMN Art and Drawing Club fosters student artist connections

by Sophie Eydis
Published December 7, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Art and Drawing Club brings student artists together to build a strong artistic community on campus.This is their first semester as a club as they aim to help students...

The club welcomes all skill levels and involves various workouts. Courtesy of the University Ninja Club.

UMN students learn to overcome obstacles in Ninja Club

by Sophie Eydis
Published December 6, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Ninja Club encourages students to challenge themselves and beat obstacles like those seen on the TV series, American Ninja Warrior. The club meets weekly to practice...

Silver Dining hall plan went from $2,641.86 to $2,840, a Gold dining plan went from $2,734.88 to $2,940 and a Platinum plan went from $2,827.91 to $3,040.

UMN meal plans increased by 7.5% in 2024-25 school year

by Ahmed Hassan
Published December 4, 2024

University of Minnesota meal plan prices have been consistently rising for at least the last six years, though the rate at which they increase is lower this year than in the 2023-24 fiscal year.University...

Installed Nov. 22, the fence aims to curb suicides, which have occurred on the bridge for many years.

New fencing on Washington Avenue Bridge meant to prevent suicides

by Georgia Jensen and Sam Hill
Published December 4, 2024

The University of Minnesota installed temporary chain link fencing across its Washington Avenue Bridge on Nov. 22 to prevent suicides.The bridge connects the University’s east and west bank campuses...

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