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Robert Schwarz in Antarctica

After 14th Antarctic winter, UMN astrophysicist set to go home

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 24, 2018
Robert Schwarz, an astrophysicist from the University of Minnesota, broke the world record for the most winters spent in the South Pole.
The front of Coffman Union on Sept. 19, 2017.

University members question timeline of ongoing Coffman Union renaming

by Michelle Griffith
Published October 24, 2018
Renaming Coffman Union is one of University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler's priorities during his final year.
Hideaway's Dinkytown location, one of multiple shops in the area that sells tobacco products, as seen on March 29. By early fall, Minneapolis residents under the age of 21 may no longer be able to purchase tobacco products according to the City Council's newly proposed "Tobacco 21" ordinance.

CBD drinks to bring new energy to Dinkytown

by Imani Cruzen
Published October 24, 2018
Cosmic Beans Dispensary will move into the current Chatime location and sell energy drinks mixed with cannabidiol oil.
8th Street SE is partially closed for construction on Monday, June 12.

Protected bike lanes coming to busiest Dinkytown streets

by Tiffany Bui
Published October 23, 2018
University Avenue Southeast and Fourth Street Southeast see the most bicycle traffic in Hennepin County.

Police respond to arson in Marcy-Holmes

by Emma Dill
Published October 23, 2018
University and Minneapolis officers also responded to multiple thefts on and around campus this week.
From top left, Eva Dwyer, Peter Akal and Kaily Robinson. From bottom left, Joshua Mason, Maggie Madsen and Nathan Alemu.

Students across UMN look toward midterm elections

by Isabella Murray
Published October 22, 2018
University students discussed voting and issues impacting them ahead of the Nov. 6 general elections.
Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity members, alumni, family and friends of Aloma Kewana Gibson meet together at the Pourhouse in Uptown following his funeral on Saturday, Oct. 20. Gibson was the chef at Phi Sigma Epsilon for 23 years. Fraternity members raised $12,000 in six days on Go Fund Me to pay for Gibson's funeral expenses.

Fraternity celebrates chef of 23 years

by Jordan Willauer
Published October 22, 2018
Former and current members of Sigma Phi Epsilon celebrated Aloma "Gib" Gibson, who was a chef at Sigma Phi Epsilon for over 23 years.
Community members attend a workshop to plan the future of Dinkytown at University Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 20. Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association hosted the workshop.

UMN students envision ideal Dinkytown at workshop

by Tiffany Bui
Published October 22, 2018
Students joined the table with Marcy-Holmes residents Saturday to ask what Dinkytown should look like in the future.
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

University students sponsored to attend women engineer convention

by Nikki Pederson
Published October 22, 2018
WE18 brought in more than 14,000 people from around the world.
Communications PhD student Samira Musleh rides the Gopher Chauffeur on Sunday, Oct. 21, which was the first Sunday that the ride service has run as it will now serve students seven days a week.

Gopher Chauffeur extends hours to include weeknights

by Lew Blank
Published October 22, 2018
The student transport service is now available seven days a week.

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