City

Caucuses to kick off for Mpls. City Council

by Brian Arola
Published April 16, 2013

Two DFLers are vying for the Ward 3 nod in May.

U launches new Pack and Give Back program

by Meritte Dahl
Published April 8, 2013

A free store aims to reduce trash left on curbs during move-in and move-out.

University names dean candidates

by Cali Owings
Published April 2, 2013

The candidates are up for vice provost for student affairs, aka the dean of students.

High court likely to ax DOMA

by Kia Farhang
Published March 28, 2013

A majority of justices indicated they’d invalidate parts of the law.

Harvard cheats, loses quiz titles to U

by Roy Aker
Published March 26, 2013

The University of Minnesota was awarded the 2009 and 2011 titles.

Violence act includes campus safety laws

by Janice Bitters
Published March 7, 2013

Obama is expected to sign the new Violence Against Women Act today.

Consecutive wins boost confidence, NCAA résumé

by Andrew Krammer
Published March 4, 2013

Senior Trevor Mbakwe promised he’d repay his scholarship if the Gophers missed the NCAA tournament this year. He probably won’t have to. Minnesota is 5-5 against top-25 teams this season, a...

Teague confirms Borton’s unpublicized contract extension

by Samuel Gordon
Published March 4, 2013

Gophers head women’s basketball coach Pam Borton received a two-year contract extension shortly before former athletics director Joel Maturi’s tenure ended in June 2012, current AD Norwood...

Sequestration woes hit University research funds

by Brian Arola
Published February 28, 2013

The University is preparing for possible cuts to federal funding.

U to join MOOCs wave

by Kelsey Shirriff
Published February 25, 2013

The University will offer five MOOCs in various science fields.