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Senior wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky, right, addresses reporters at a news conference, announcing the end of the Gophers football team's boycott on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The team boycotted after 10 players were suspended in relation to a Sept. 2 alleged sexual assault.

Gophers football players end boycott over sexual assault suspensions

by Mike Hendrickson and Jessie Bekker
Published December 17, 2016
The team announced their decision at a Saturday morning news conference; they will play in the Holiday Bowl.
Senior wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky, right, recites a prepared statement for reporters on Thurs. Dec. 15, 2016 as quarterback Mitch Leidner, left, stands next to him at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex.

What you need to know about the Gophers football boycott

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 17, 2016
An explainer on why the team members were suspended, what's next and the events in between.
President Eric Kaler delivers his State of the University address at Coffman Union Theater on Thursday, March 7, 2016.

Kaler on boycott: ‘Every member of the University community deserves to be treated with respect’

by Nick Wicker
Published December 16, 2016
The Friday statement is the University president's second since the Gopher football boycott was announced Thursday night.
Screenshots of Twitter responses to the Gophers football team's decision to boycott. Fans, students, and those involved in the athletic program took to Twitter to voice their opinion on the situation.

On social media, survivors, advocates and fans divided over Gophers boycott

by Jessie Bekker
Published December 16, 2016
U President Eric Kaler and athletics director Mark Coyle suspended ten football players over a sexual assault investigation.

Reports: Minnesota football players plan to meet with two UMN regents

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 16, 2016
Drew Wolitarsky requested a meeting Thursday with regents Michael Hsu and Darrin Rosha Thursday.
The University's Board of Regents talk at a meeting on June 10, 2016.

U’s Board of Regents student reps plan agenda; talk campus housing

by Max Chao
Published December 16, 2016
The eight student representatives have solidified the topics they will cover discuss with the board in March.
Senior wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky addresses reporters at a news conference as his teammates fill the background Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex in Minneapolis.

Gophers players boycott football activities over sexual assault investigation

by Mike Hendrickson and Jessie Bekker
Published December 16, 2016
10 players were suspended Tuesday in relation to an alleged September sexual assault.

Graduate students to vote on mental health resolution

by David Clarey
Published December 15, 2016
The resolution is a follow-up from last year’s and requests expanded mental health services.

Student-athletes struggle with last minute training, meetings

by Rilyn Eischens
Published December 15, 2016
A proposed NCAA rule would require each sport to create a comprehensive schedule and avoid last-minute changes.
Minnesota defensive back KiAnte Hardin fends off Northwestern wide receiver Marcus McShepard at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 19, 2016. Minnesota won 29-12 over Northwestern at their last home game of the season.

Ten Gophers football players suspended indefinitely

by Mike Hendrickson
Published December 15, 2016
Five of the players face expulsion, their attorney Lee Hutton said Wednesday night.

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