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All content by Anthony Kwan
Michael Phelps competes in the championship final of the Men's 200m Individual Medley event during Minneapolis Grand Prix on Sunday at University Aquatic Center.

[Photo] Phelps continues his road to the Olympics at U Aquatic Center

Published November 14, 2011
Antony Kwan, Daily

Anthony Kwan, Daily

Anthony Kwan, Daily

Anthony Kwan, Daily

Anthony Kwan, Daily

Gophers setter Kellie McNeil serves against Michigan State on Wednesday at the Sports Pavilion. McNeil had four aces in Minnesota's 3-0 win.

Gophers outside hitter Katherine Harms spikes the ball against Michigan State on Wednesday at the Sports Pavilion. Harms had 10 kills in Minnesota's 3-0 win.

Gophers outside hitter Hailey Cowles hits against Michigan State's block on Wednesday at the Sports Pavilion.

[Photo] Gophers make easy work of Michigan State at home

Published November 10, 2011
Senior apparel design student Lizzie Hillman tailors her garment Wednesday at McNeal Hall in St. Paul.

Senior apparel design student Lizzie Hillman tailors her garment Wednesday at McNeal Hall in St. Paul.

Senior apparel design student Lizzie Hillman tailors her garment Wednesday at McNeal Hall in St. Paul.

[Photo] Design School confidential

Published November 10, 2011
Senior apparel design student Lizzie Hillman tailors her garment Wednesday at McNeal Hall in St. Paul.

Vancouver Canucks' Keith Ballard sits on the bench during a NHL hockey game Thursday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Ballard won two NCAA Championships in his three seasons with the Gophers.

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Keith Ballard skates back to the Canucks' bench after a fight in the third period of a NHL hockey game Thursday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

[Photo] The transition: Keith Ballard

Published November 9, 2011
Michigan State wide receiver B.J. Cunningham attempts to catch the ball for a touchdown under the pressure of Gophers defensive back Johnny Johnson Nov. 5, 2011 at the Spartan Stadium.

[Photo] Michigan State fires coach Mel Tucker for bringing ridicule to school, breaching his contract

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Second-year resident Victor Yam, left, discusses with medical doctor David Satin, right, which medication is best fitted for a patient Thursday at Smiley's Clinic.

[Photo] Med schools look to human interactions, not just GPA

Published November 7, 2011
Third ward councilwoman Diane Hofstede greets the Farview soccer players at the door of the neighborhoodfest Oct.12 at the Nicollet Island Pavillon.

Third ward councilwoman Diane Hofstede installs the last digit on the number plate, which will go on one of the apartment for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Oct. 12 at the Nicollet Island Pavillon.

[Photo] Representing the student bloc: Diane Hofstede

Published November 2, 2011
University President Eric Kaler and his wife Karen pose for a photo during their Halloween open house Monday evening at Eastcliff, the president's residence.

[Photo] Halloween at Eastcliff

Published November 1, 2011
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Anthony Kwan, Daily

Anthony Kwan, Daily

Anthony Kwan, Daily

Anthony Kwan, Daily

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[Photo] Iraqi delegates visit sister city of Minneapolis, share stories

Published October 28, 2011
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Women Underground: Ladies' Night is happening at Club Underground on Thursday 9:00p.m.

[Photo] Comedic Ladyland

Published October 27, 2011
Mechanical engineering major senior Troy Stegora takes a nap between classes Tuesday in the Veterans Transition Center at Johnson Hall. Student veterans find home with Student Veterans Association on campus.

First year computer science graduate student Mathew Ryden, who have been in Navy for years, studies between classes at Veterans Transition Center Tuesday. Student veterans spend time studying, chatting or playing video games with other veterans.

[Photo] From a war zone to the classroom

Published October 26, 2011
Junior Andrea Rediger was the first Gophers' first finisher at the Jack's Run on Saturday at Les Bolstad Golf Course. Gophers' head coach Gary Wilson said he is still unsure of who will earn the final roster spot for the Big Ten Championships next weekend in Champaign, IL.

[Photo] Gophers uncertain of final roster spot for Big Ten meet

Published October 24, 2011
Gophers' fans leave the TCF Bank Stadium during the third quarter of the game Saturday against Nebraska. Husker's fans filled up approximately two-thirds of the seats at the homecoming game.

[Photo] Nebraska fans take over TCF Bank Stadium

Published October 24, 2011
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Anthony Kwan, Daily

Anthony Kwan, Daily

Gophers forward Amanda Kessel fights for the puck Thursday night at Ridder Arena.

[Photo] Gophers sweep Minnesota State at home

Published October 24, 2011
Gophers forward Amanda Kessel fights for the puck Thursday night at Ridder Arena.

[Photo] Women's hockey defeats Minnesota State 7-0

Published October 21, 2011
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents finalized its capital request at its meeting in McNamara Alumni Center Friday.

[Photo] Board passes next capital request, new clinic absent

Published October 17, 2011
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents finalized its capital request at its meeting in McNamara Alumni Center Friday.

[Photo] Board finishes capital request, ambulatory clinic absent

Published October 14, 2011
Psychology major Luka Krmpotich peers at the notes on his laptop during his statistics class last week in Anderson Hall. Krmpotich is blind in one eye and has 20/200 vision in the other.

[Photo] A day through Luka’s eyes

Published October 13, 2011
Councilman Cam Gordon waits to see if anyone will visit Tuesday during his office hours at Muddsuckers Coffee in Dinkytown.

[Photo] Representing the student bloc: Cam Gordon

Published October 12, 2011
An estimated 4500 fans cheer for the WNBA champions Tuesday inside the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis.

Indoor turf samples live in nutrient solution in St. Paul's green house.

Horticultural Science research assistant Josh Freill talks about the salt tolerance of turf grass at the green house Saturday in St. Paul. University of Minnesota is working with MnDOT to find the most efficient turf mix.

[Photo] U works to develop salt-resistant grass for winter

Published October 11, 2011
Local designer Danielle Everine showcases her black dress Wednesday at her studio.

[Photo] Back in black

Published October 6, 2011
Dinkytown Wine & Spirits owner Irv Hershkovitz talks about the store expansion plan Saturday at Dinkytown. The construction is expected to begin in May and the store will re-open in July.

[Photo] Dinkytown liquor store gears up for massive expansion

Published October 4, 2011
Junior Emily Neighbors pours a lemonade for a customer Tuesday at Overflow Cafe on University Ave.

[Photo] Independent coffee shops suffer

Published September 14, 2011
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Gopher Towing tow operator Greg Chilton backs up to park the towed car in spot Tuesday at an auto shop in NE Minneapolis.

[Photo] Towing the line for 35 years

Published September 8, 2011
Kyle Sobczak, left, and Elliott Kozel, right practice Monday afternoon at uptown for their CD release show. Sleeping in the Aviary is having their CD release show at Triple Rock Social Club Thursday at 8 p.m.

[Photo] Sleeping in the Aviary’s Retro Rattle

Published September 8, 2011
The RFID device installed on Lee's helmet.

[Photo] U to implement bike reward system

Published September 8, 2011
Computer Science graduate student Jaya Kawale won a prestigious national award, the Explorations in Science Through Computation Student Award. Kawale will be receiving the award in Seattle on November 15.

[Photo] U student wins national computer science award

Published September 7, 2011
Sergeant Erik Stenemann shows a bag of plastic doll's legs which were connected to a past burglary in the UMPD's recovered property room.

First Transit Safety Manager John Garceau explains how the safety training program works Thursday on a Campus Connector.

Music Technology, Media Lab and Studios Specialist Michael Duffy demonstrates SmartMusic software on Friday in Ferguson Hall. Instructors are trying to find a balance in their use of technologies like SmartMusic, which automatically grade students' performances.

[Photo] App draws School of Music’s interest

Published August 10, 2011
Sergeant Erik Stenemann shows the second most impressive bong that has been taken into the University of Minnesota Police Department's recovered property room. The recovered property room contains all of the evidences and properties surrendered to the UMPD

[Photo] Warehouse for the lost and seized

Published August 10, 2011
Associate Vice President of Captial Planning and Project Management Mike Perkins does his routine inspection Friday at Folwell Hall. After eight years managing construction at the University of Minnesota, Perkins will retire in January.

[Photo] Construction: the man in charge

Published August 10, 2011
Campus Connector driver Joe Filey looks in the rear-view mirror to ensure the rear door is cleared. This fall will mark Filey's fourth year driving on campus.

[Photo] In training, drivers face long road

Published August 10, 2011
Business senior and No Static Records founder Jake Heinitz, left, and Audio Perm producer Taylor Madrigal, right, are the organizers of the first Audio Perm Block Party. "Audio Perm Block Party" is exposing a new underground hip-hop scene.

[Photo] Check the rhyme

Published August 10, 2011
Families and friends of I-35W bridge crash victims look at the survivor wall after the dedication ceremony for the Remembrance Garden in Minneapolis.

[Photo] 13 beams to immortalize the tragedy

Published August 3, 2011
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[Photo] Smooth sailing, then controversy

Published July 13, 2011
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Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Kurt Zellers speaks to members of the press Thursday at the Capitol.

[Photo] Experts: shutdown could last weeks

Published July 6, 2011
No Static Records owner Jake Heintz, left, promotes his label by traveling across the country. Rapper Niles Miller, right, is Heintz’s first client.

[Photo] Young rap label head hits the road

Published July 5, 2011
President Eric Kaler and his wife Karen join the University of Minnesota Marching Band at the Delano 4th of July Parade three days after Kaler takes the office as the 16th President of the University of Minnesota.

[Photo] Taking the helm: President Kaler starts his term at the University of Minnesota

Published July 6, 2011
Patrick Johnston of Orono completes at the class AA high school tournament at Ridges At Sand Creek golf course in Jordan, Minn.

[Photo] Future Gophers golfer Laorr wins girl's state 2A title

Published June 22, 2011
Ecology grad student Michael Wells holds a Downy Woodpecker in his hand at the Katharine Ordway Natural History Study Area Saturday in Inver Grove Heights. Bio Blitz is an intensive 24 hours race to find all the plants and animals at a specific location which helps biologists to identify different plants and animals.

[Photo] Ready ... set ... name that bird!

Published June 15, 2011
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[Photo] Fraternity may be forced to move

Published June 15, 2011
Charles Brown shows a Tesla Coil created by the Nikola Tesla Patent Producers on Monday.

[Photo] Group experiments to earn patent

Published June 15, 2011
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[Photo] Segway to Minneapolis history

Published June 29, 2011
Director of the University News Services Dan Wolter packs his belongings Friday in his office at Morrill Hall. Wolter is leaving his position to be the Director of Public Affairs at Pfizer.

[Photo] U searches for new spokesman

Published June 8, 2011
“Innuendo” by Abstract expressionist James Wrayge is happening at Rosalux Art Gallery now through June 25.

[Photo] Hidden in the hues

Published June 8, 2011
Pastor David Kind spends hours going through district documents Monday in the Concordia University Library. Kind tries to gather all the documents to convince the district not to sell the property to the campus ministry.

[Photo] Dinkytown church holds on to hope

Published June 8, 2011
Retired nurse Ellen Miele celebrates Humphrey’s 100th birthday at Hennepin County Government Center Plaza. Miele met Humphrey in Minnetonka when she was young.

Hubert “Skip” Humphrey III cut the birthday cake to celebrate his fathers 100th birthday. Hubert Humphrey celebration was at the Hennepin Country Government Center Plaza on May 26,2011.

[Photo] Humphrey is still state’s ‘favorite son’

Published June 1, 2011
Workers Bob Lucky, left, and Andre Johnson, right, fill a pothole with hot asphalt on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Cuts could force Minneapolis to slow its assault on potholes

Published May 4, 2011
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Kowsar Abdi, left, and Muna Ali, right, are students of the Minneapolis Police Department Somali Youth Citizens’ Academy. The police held a citizens’ academy to explain how they do their job and learn more about the community.

[Photo] Area youth take notes from Minneapolis cops

Published April 18, 2011
First year Christine Avery, right, helps first year Annie Testin to put on her orange band around her arm. Games rules require humans to wear a orange band around their arm and zombies to wear the band on their heads.

First year Noah Jackson practices shooting his Nerf gun before the start of Humans vs. Zombies Monday night outside of Northrop Auditorium.

[Photo] Zombies, humans clash on campus

Published April 13, 2011
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[Photo] Justice, in the balance

Published April 12, 2011
General manager Ray Gaves tweets about the daily special Saturday at the Big Ten on Washington Avenue. The golden gopher bar bird website uses local bars’ twitter feeds to help people know where they should go out for the night.

[Photo] New website links users and bars

Published April 10, 2011
Junior Rebekah LaBerge milks a cow in the milk maid contest Wednesday night at the Dairy Barn in St Paul.

[Photo] A week of agricultural events brings students out in herds

Published April 7, 2011
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Artist Emmy White paints at the studio Saturday at the Northrop King Building in Northeast Minneapolis.

Lief Nelson looks at paintings with her mom Danielle Nelson Saturday at the Northrop King Building in Northeast Minneapolis.

[Photo] Life intersects art in Northeast

Published April 4, 2011
Jimmy John’s employees and union supporters picket outside of the Cedar-Riverside Jimmy John’s Thursday.

[Photo] Jimmy John's union pickets

Published March 31, 2011
Boathouse manager Tom Perry helps putting the dock together Friday for the rowing team.

[Photo] Ice dam’s dock damage: $82,000

Published March 29, 2011
Volunteer Marea Clarke helps third year Phd student Aditya Pal prepare his taxes. MuslimBUDDY, Inc holds free weekly clinics on campus to help non-resident aliens for the taxes.

[Photo] Groups help international students file taxes

Published March 29, 2011
Junior Michael Srienc tightens the screw of the dock Friday by the Boathouse along the Mississippi River.

Chocolate Frogs keeper attempts to stop Goldy’s Army chaser to score in a game of the University’s Quidditch League Sunday at the East River Flat.

Swimmers compete in the 200-yard butterfly at the 2011 NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships Saturday at the University Aquatic Center.

[Photo] Men's string of NCAA top-15s reaches 20

Published March 28, 2011
Chocolate Frogs chaser Michael Becker tackles down GIL Broomsticks chaser Molly Woulfe in a game of the University’s Quidditch league Sunday at the East River Flat.

[Photo] Like magic, quidditch grows on campus

Published March 28, 2011
Local rapper Dylan Smith aka Mod Sun is one of the candidates of the cover of Rolling Stone this summer. The editors at the Rolling Stone picked 16 unsigned bands to compete for the most coveted prize in music – the cover of Rolling Stone.

[Photo] Nothin' but Sunshine

Published March 10, 2011
Brandy Mexcellent skins a goat Saturday night at the Full Moon Puppet show.

[Photo] Master of puppets

Published March 10, 2011
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