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Former Gophers head coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

The Gophers men’s basketball team has begun its coaching search. Here’s a list of six potential candidates.

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published March 17, 2021
With Richard Pitino out, athletics director Mark Coyle has begun a nationwide coaching search to fill the void.
Thomasina Topbear poses for a portrait in front of her mural in the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in St. Paul on Monday, March 15. Topbear is a part of City Mischief Murals, a BIPOC artist collective that plans and creates murals in the Twin Cities area.

Indigenous Roots presents new “Reclaimed Spaces” graffiti exhibit

by Megan Phillips, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published March 17, 2021
The exhibit will be on display starting April 3 at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Art Center in St. Paul.
The University's Board of Regents convene at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

New regents selected to UMN’s Board of Regents; Hsu not reelected

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 15, 2021
The Minnesota State Legislature voted on the new board members Monday.
Gophers men's basketball head coach Richard Pitino speaks with media at the new Athlete's Village basketball facilities on Monday. The team held their first practice at the new facility on Jan. 9, 2018.

Gophers’ Richard Pitino out after eight seasons

by AJ Condon
Published March 15, 2021
In eight seasons, Richard Pitino held a 141-123 overall record for the Gophers, but a 55-97 record in conference play.
Protesters march by U.S. Bank Stadium as part of the Justice for George Floyd protest on Monday, March 8. A coalition of activist groups organized the protest for the first scheduled day of Derek Chauvin's trial.

After a long summer, UMN student activists persist

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 15, 2021
Facing academic challenges and trauma, University students continue to show up as the Derek Chauvin trial kicks off.
Courtesy of Abdulaziz Mohamed and Samiat Ajibola

Meet the candidates for undergraduate student body president and vice president

by Ava Thompson
Published March 15, 2021
In an unprecedented year, only one pair of candidates announced their campaign for president and vice president.
School of Public Health releases draft plan for diversity, equity and inclusion

School of Public Health releases draft plan for diversity, equity and inclusion

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 14, 2021
The finalized plan is set to be released by this spring or summer.
Body cameras sit in a charging cradle.

Regents hold public forum on body cameras for UMPD

by Ethan Fine
Published March 13, 2021
At the forum, students vocalized their thoughts on the potential for body cameras, a suggestion from Dr. Cedric Alexander’s report.
Social distancing signs flag down seats in Hanson lecture halls on Tuesday, July 28 at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. All classes during July-mester enforced social distance protocols.

University of Minnesota will return to in-person classes fall semester

by Emalyn Muzzy, City Reporter
Published March 12, 2021
Through studying vaccination and infection rates of COVID-19, University administration has decided it will be safe for students to return.
Courtesy of Dr. Rachel Hardeman

UMN School of Public Health establishes new center for anti-racism research

by Katelyn Vue
Published March 12, 2021
With a $5 million grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity will advance racial health equity through research and community-centered action.

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