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Assistant Professor in Learning Technologies Bodong Chen poses for portraits in the LT Media Lab in St. Paul on Wednesday, April 18.

[Photo] University of Minnesota professors use their free time to write free textbooks

Published April 19, 2018
Zachariah Little pours tea for Lauren Foley during a meeting of his tea club in Comstock Hall on Wednesday, April 11.

Zachariah Little, center, engages with Daymian Snowden, left, and Lauren Foley at his tea club in Comstock Hall on Wednesday, April 11. He runs this club every Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m.

[Photo] Residence hall student groups get funding for LaCroix, cereal and sushi

Published April 12, 2018
PHC President Kaela Juarez speaks to the Minnesota Daily on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.

[Photo] Political talk a split subject at Greek events

Published April 12, 2018
Senior and international student Prashasti Bhatnagar poses for portraits in Mondale Hall on Monday, April 9. She won the Josef Mestenhauser Student Award for Excellence in Campus Internationalization.

[Photo] UMN sociology student recognized for international impact

Published April 11, 2018
Junior Melissa Foster interacts with the dogs brought in from PAWS before her test in BIOL 1003 on Monday, April 2. She said the dogs helped reduce her stress.

Junior Melissa Foster interacts with the dogs brought in from PAWS before her test in BIOL 1003 on Monday, April 2. She said the dogs helped reduce her stress.

Junior Melissa Foster interacts with the dogs brought in from PAWS before her test in BIOL 1003 on Monday, April 2. She said that the dogs helped reduce her stress.

[Photo] University professor researches therapy dogs’ effect on test anxiety

Published April 3, 2018
A view of the Safety Center in Riverside Plaza on Monday, March 19. Residents of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood want to see more East African officers policing their community.

A view of the Cedar Riverside Community School on Monday, March 19. Residents of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood want to see more East African officers policing their community.

Two children walk past police cars parked outside Riverside Plaza on Monday, March 19.

[Photo] One dead after shooting in Cedar-Riverside

Published March 2, 2019
Macaroni and cheese pizza and a cherry malted milkshake.

[Photo] College kitchen: How to make your favorite Dinkytown items

Published March 22, 2018
A view of the Safety Center in Riverside Plaza on Monday, March 19. Residents of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood want to see more East African officers policing their community.

A view of the Cedar Riverside Community School on Monday, March 19. Residents of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood want to see more East African officers policing their community.

Two children walk past police cars parked outside Riverside Plaza on Monday, March 19. Residents of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood want to see more East African officers policing their community.

[Photo] Cedar-Riverside residents call for greater representation in Minneapolis Police Department

Published March 20, 2018
Senior Nick Wanzek at 165 wrestles against Fresno State's Isaiah Hokit at Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Dec 10, 2017.

Pedestrians pass by Stadium Village Flats on March 5. Recently, the Minneapolis Police Department has responded to many incidents of non-resident juveniles entering campus apartments and using their amenities.

[Photo] Loiterers cause headache for local businesses, residents

Published March 8, 2018
Artist and owner Nancy Waller poses for portraits at the Black Lodge gift shop on Tuesday, March 6. The shop is themed after David Lynch's television show "Twin Peaks."

[Photo] At Black Lodge, 'Twin Peaks' comes to life

Published March 8, 2018
Artist and owner Nancy Waller poses for portraits at the Black Lodge gift shop on Tuesday, March 6. The shop serves as a hub for fans of David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" to meet and analyze the show over coffee and cherry pie.

A recreation of the fictional town of Twin Peaks' welcome sign stands outside Nancy Waller's Black Lodge, a shop dedicated to David Lynch's series centered around the town.

University graduate student Noel Gordon Jr. speaks at the "White Supremacy in the Age of Trump" Anti-Racist Teach In at the Humphrey Forum on Monday, Feb. 26.

[Photo] Grad students host anti-racist teach-in during Shapiro event

Published February 27, 2018
Participants engage in conversation at the "White Supremacy in the Age of Trump" Anti-Racist Teach In at the Humphrey Forum on Monday, Feb. 26.

Participants engage in conversation at the "White Supremacy in the Age of Trump" Anti-Racist Teach In at the Humphrey Forum on Monday, Feb. 26.

Candidates for Professional Student Government President Sonya Ewert, left, Alanna Pawlowski, and Michael Sund chat while posing for portraits in Coffman Memorial Union on Monday.

[Photo] COGS and PSG see increased interest in elections

Published February 6, 2018
A view of the audience at the Startup Capital of the North Showcase in the McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

The members of Fountane accept their student startup award at the Startup Capital of the North Showcase in McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Sophomore Pierre Abillama from Lebanon portrays his disappointed reaction to the Superbowl by the Industrial & Systems Engineering Office on Sunday, Jan. 28. He's a football fan and was really hoping that the Vikings would get to play at the Superbowl.

[Photo] International students share their thoughts on the Super Bowl

Published February 1, 2018
The members of Fountane accept their student startup award at the Startup Capital of the North Showcase in McNamara on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

[Photo] UMN students showcase entrepreneurship at Super Bowl startup event

Published January 31, 2018
A view of the audience at the Startup Capital of the North Showcase in McNamara on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Sophomore Pierre Abillama poses for a portrait by the Industrial & Systems Engineering office on Sunday, January 28th. Abillama, a football fan, was really hoping that the Vikings would get to play at the Superbowl.

People from all over Minnesota gathered to attend the "Hear Our Voice" Women's March event at the Union Depot in St. Paul on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018.

[Photo] Women’s March Minnesota replaces annual march with indoor event

Published January 22, 2018
Spectators view Julie Reneé Benda's piece at the Land Body Industry art exhibition at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery in Regis Center for Art on Saturday, January 20.

A family views Josh K. Winkler's piece at the Land Body Industry art exhibition at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery in Regis Center for Art on Saturday, January 20.

Marlys Mandaville views a piece at the Land Body Industry art exhibition at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery in Regis Center for Art on Saturday, January 20.

Spectators view Alison Malone's pieces at the Land Body Industry art exhibition at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery in Regis Center for Art on Saturday, January 20.

[Photo] “Land Body Industry” explores the impact of industry on human lives

Published January 22, 2018
A display of Alexa Horochowski's piece at the Land Body Industry art exhibition at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery in Regis Center for Art on Saturday, January 20.

Senior Chris Pfarr at 174 wrestles against sophomore Dominic Kincaid in the match against Fresno State at Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Dec. 10.

[Photo] Minnesota dismantles Fresno State at home

Published December 11, 2017
The organics recycling question box at the Yudof Hall front entrance as shown on Friday, Dec. 8. The organics recycling pilot program at Yudof Hall was started by ESPM junior Claudia Althoen in collaboration with Dana Donatucci and Shane Stennes.

Environmental sciences, policy and management junior, Claudia Althoen, poses for portraits with an organics recycling bin at the Yudof Hall Club Room on Friday, Dec. 8. She started the organics recycling pilot program at Yudof Hall in collaboration with Dana Donatucci and Shane Stennes.

[Photo] Residence hall compost program planned for fall 2018

Published December 11, 2017
Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minneapolis, speaks to students at MSA's "Cookies with Constituents" event at the TCF Bank Stadium's Indoor Club Room on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

[Photo] Legislators, students discuss issues at MSA forum

Published December 6, 2017
Rep. Dario Anselmo, R-Edina, speaks to students at MSA's "Cookies with Constituents" event at the TCF Bank Stadium's Indoor Club Room on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Director of the Center for Drug Design Robert Vince and assistant professor at the Center for Drug Design Swati More pose for portraits with their retinal hyper-spectral imaging camera at the Phillips-Wangensteen Building on Friday, Dec. 1. This camera is used for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.

[Photo] UMN technology will aid Alzheimer's detection

Published December 5, 2017
Opposite hitter Stephanie Samedy hits the ball against Wisconsin at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 21.

[Photo] USC ends Gophers' season with sweep

Published December 9, 2017
First year Ph.D student in Computer Science, Matheus Araújo, poses for portraits on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

[Photo] International student TAs conquer language barriers

Published November 29, 2017
Participants engage in the University's Art Department's 31st annual Iron Pour at the Regis Foundry on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

Former assistant landscape professor Tony Siebenaler-Ransom and his daughter, Grae, create a mold design during the University's Art Department's 31st annual Iron Pour at the Regis Foundry on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

Participants engage in the University's Art Department's 31st annual Iron Pour at the Regis Foundry on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

[Photo] 31st Fall Iron Pour sparks teamwork

Published November 27, 2017
Participants engage in the University's Art Department's 31st annual Iron Pour at the Regis Foundry on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

Molds recently filled with hot iron during the University's Art Department's 31st annual Iron Pour at the Regis Foundry on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

Participants engage in the University's Art Department's 31st annual Iron Pour at the Regis Foundry on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

PHC President Kaela Juarez speaks to the Minnesota Daily on Friday, Nov. 17.

[Photo] New PHC president-elect promotes financial transparency program at UMN

Published November 30, 2017
PHC President Kaela Juarez speaks to the Minnesota Daily on Friday, Nov. 17.

[Photo] Greek councils elect new leadership

Published November 21, 2017
PHC President Kaela Juarez speaks to The Minnesota Daily on Friday, Nov. 17.

Middle Blocker Regan Pittman hits the ball at the volleyball game against the UW-Madison Badgers at the Maturi Pavilion on Oct 21, 2017. The Gophers beat the Badgers on Sunday for the first time since 2018.

[Photo] Gophers lose Big Ten Opener, sweep defending national champions same weekend

Published September 28, 2022
Guard Kenisha Bell prepares to shoot the ball in a game against Lehigh University at Williams Arena on Saturday, Nov. 11.

[Photo] She doesn't show 'too much emotion,' but Kenisha Bell leads with her offensive play

Published December 7, 2017
Guard Kenisha Bell prepares to throw the ball in the game against Lehigh University at Williams Arena on Saturday, Nov. 11.

[Photo] Gophers rely on Kenisha Bell in first road game

Published November 15, 2017
Guard Carlie Wagner dribbles the ball up the court during the Gophers' game against Lehigh at Williams Arena on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Gophers won 107-73.

[Photo] Minnesota Lynx pick Gophers guard Carlie Wagner in WNBA draft

Published April 13, 2018
Opposite hitter Stephanie Samedi hits the ball at the volleyball game against the UW-Madison at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Oct 21.

[Photo] Gophers finish road matches with three-set win, upset loss

Published November 13, 2017
A University student reported having his car stolen after his keys were taken from an unlocked room in his fraternity house at 1110 5th Street SE, as seen on Monday, Nov. 6.

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[Photo] Warsame clinches victory for Ward 6 seat

Published November 8, 2017
Ward 6 City Council Member Abdi Warsame speaks at his election party on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

[Photo] Warsame remains winner in Ward 6 race after recount

Published November 29, 2017
A University student reported having his car stolen after his keys were taken from an unlocked room in his fraternity house at 1110 5th Street SE, as seen on Monday, Nov. 6.

[Photo] Multiple thefts reported on and around campus

Published November 7, 2017
President of the MAVNI Advisory Committee Daniel Jung speaks about his personal concerns surrounding the MAVNI process in Heller Hall on Friday, Sept. 22.

[Photo] Campus troops could see easier citizenship path

Published November 6, 2017
Audience members enjoy the "Midnight Shit" comedy show at the Humble Cup on Friday, Oct 27.

Kate McCarthy engages the audience in a humorous Halloween themed pledge of allegiance as part of the "Midnight Shit" comedy show at the Humble Cup on Friday, Oct 27.

Steven Kreager and Andrew Friedman perform a skit as part of the "Midnight Shit" comedy show at the Humble Cup on Friday, Oct 27.

[Photo] University students launch weekly comedy showcase

Published November 2, 2017
Members of the Anti-Fascist group speak out against right-wing commentator Lauren Southern outside of Anderson Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

[Photo] Police break up West Bank protest of right-wing speaker

Published October 26, 2017
Protesters speak out against right-wing commentator Lauren Southern outside Anderson Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25th.

People gather on West Bank to protest right-wing commentator Lauren Southern on Wednesday.

Comedian and former SNL cast member, Vanessa Bayer, performed her stand-up routine at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

[Photo] The tragic punchline victim in this year’s homecoming comedy show? Communication studies.

Published October 23, 2017
Setter Samantha Seliger-Swenson sets the ball at the Gophers game against the Badgers at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 21.

[Photo] Gophers down Badgers for seventh consecutive win

Published October 23, 2017
UMPD Sergeant Long Xiong observes the scene of a collision that occurred between a pedestrian a semi truck near the Stadium Village light rail station Wednesday.

UMPD Sergeant Long Xiong observes the scene of a collision that occurred between a pedestrian and a semi truck at the Stadium Village light rail station on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

[Photo] Man killed after collision with semi truck near Stadium Village light rail station

Published October 19, 2017
University of Minnesota alumnus and third registered uesr to ever edit the text and photos of the UMN Wikipedia page, Mike Hicks, poses for portraits at Bruininks Hall on Sunday, Oct. 8. The text on the whiteboard represents some of the main topics that he has contributed to.

[Photo] The new historians: 'Wikipedians' chronicle UMN

Published October 16, 2017
Secretary of the Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Yengcha Lee, teaches Social Chair of the Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Zachary Keo, how to make tea at Bruininks Hall on Friday, Oct. 6. This was a tea ceremony event between the Pi Delta Psi Fraternity and the Japanese Student Association.

[Photo] Spreading cultural awareness through tea

Published October 9, 2017
Secretary of the Pi Delta Psi fraternity, Yengcha Lee, demonstrates the tea making process at Bruininks Hall on Friday, Oct. 6. This was a tea ceremony event between the Pi Delta Psi Fraternity and the Japanese Student Association.

Accomplished fashion designer and University of Minnesota student Ivan Gil showcases one of the unisex outfits he designed in McNeal Hall on Friday, Sept. 29.

Fashion designer and apparel design major Ivan Gil demonstrates his sewing machine skills in McNeal Hall on Friday, Sept. 29.

Fashion designer and apparel design major Ivan Gil demonstrates his knitting machine skills in McNeal Hall on Friday, Sept. 29.

Fashion designer and apparel design major Ivan Gil showcases one of the unisex coats that he designed in McNeal Hall on Friday, Sept. 29.

Fashion designer and apparel design major Ivan Gil speaks with the Minnesota Daily about his experiences in design in McNeal Hall on Friday, Sept. 29.

Fashion designer and apparel design major Ivan Gil showcases his unisex outfit that he designed in McNeal Hall on Friday, Sept. 29.

Accomplished fashion designer and University of Minnesota student Ivan Gil showcases one of the unisex outfits that he designed in McNeal Hall on Friday, Sept. 29th.

[Photo] 'Chic and fun': University student designs West Coast fashion line

Published October 4, 2017
President of the MAVNI Advisory Committee Daniel Jung speaks about his personal concerns surrounding the MAVNI process in Heller Hall on Friday, Sept. 22.

[Photo] Military program suspension hurts international University students

Published September 25, 2017
Student Legal Services Immigration Attorney Linda Aaker discusses issues surrounding the MAVNI process in Heller Hall on Friday, Sept. 22.

Joe Davis and the Poetic Diaspora freestyle a verse at the Powderhorn PorchFest on Saturday, Sept. 23.

The Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue Danzantes perform a traditional dance at the Powderhorn PorchFest on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Steven Hobert and Marcus Wise play Indian inspired music at the Powderhorn PorchFest on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Joe Davis and the Poetic Diaspora warm up before performing at the Powderhorn PorchFest on Saturday, Sept. 23.

[Photo] Porchfest highlights music, dance in Powderhorn

Published September 25, 2017
University of Minnesota graduate student and National Geographic's "Chasing Genius" finalist Andrew Carter demonstrates basic lab procedures at the Andrew Boss Laboratory of Meat Science on Thursday, Sept. 21.

[Photo] CFANS student seeks funding for research to synthesize dairy

Published September 25, 2017
Arab Film Festival Director and UMN PhD Student Michelle Baroody poses for portraits with Program Coordinator Jordan Lee Thompson outside of Pillsbury Hall on Tuesday.

[Photo] Reel Perspectives: The 12th Arab Film Festival

Published September 21, 2017
Actors Olivia Wilusz, left, and Dan Piering kiss while preforming the masquerade scene from "Romeo and Juliet" with BARd Shakes at Republic on West Bank on Sept. 4. BARd Shakes is a Minneapolis a theatre troupe that specializes in performing Shakespeare plays at local bars.

Actors Ashely Montondo, left, and Caroline Amos perform a scene from "Romeo and Juliet" with BARd Shakes as Benvolio and Mercutio at Republic on West Bank on Sept. 4. BARd Shakes is a Minneapolis a theatre troupe that specializes in performing Shakespeare plays at local bars.

Actors Olivia Wilusz, left, and Dan Piering share a kiss while preforming the masquerade scene from "Romeo and Juliet" with BARd Shakes at Republic on West Bank on Sept. 4. BARd Shakes is a Minneapolis a theatre troupe which specializes in preforming Shakespeare plays at local bars.

Actors Ashely Montondo, left, and Caroline Amos preform a scene from "Romeo and Juliet" with BARd Shakes as Benvolio and Mercutio at Republic on West Bank on Sept. 4. BARd Shakes is a Minneapolis a theatre troupe which specializes in preforming Shakespeare plays at local bars.

[Photo] UMN students take Shakespeare to the bars

Published September 6, 2017
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