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Pioneer Hall dorms stand empty on Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020. Superblock, which includes Frontier, Territorial, Centennial and Pioneer Halls was evacuated March 8 due to a gas odor.

[Photo] Superblock residence halls allow student re-entry following evacuation due to a gas odor

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published March 8, 2021
Northrop Auditorium as seen on April 5, 2015.

[Photo] Lights, wheelchairs and ramps: Northrop performance series takes dancing to new heights

by Meg Bishop
Published December 3, 2020
A bomb threat was reported at TCF Bank Stadium at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.

[Photo] UMPD resolve bomb threat investigation at TCF Bank Stadium

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 12, 2020
Gophers football players sit on the sidelines during a game at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 3, 2015.

[Photo] Some Gopher football players remain undecided about 2020 return

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published October 7, 2020
A view of the retail spaces available for leasing underneath Wahu apartments on Tuesday, May 30.

[Photo] Prospect Park Association seeks to educate renters and students about their rights

by Lydia Morrell
Published October 5, 2020
Kinesiology senior Jared Antilla watches over the crowd from a balcony at the Sssdude-Fest Block Party on Saturday, April 22, 2017. "I haven't seen anything like this in three years," Antilla said. "All the homemade parties get broken up." 

[Photo] MPD, University offices work to prevent large Spring Jam gatherings

Published April 25, 2019
A light rail train departs from the Stadium Village station for downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 15, 2017.

[Photo] Changes to light rail prioritize safety, ridership

Published July 6, 2023
Gophers center Reggie Lynch reaches to block a shot against Indiana University on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Williams Arena.

[Photo] Reggie Lynch recommended for expulsion after third allegation of sexual misconduct, reports say

Published January 10, 2018
Senior center Jessie Edwards goes up to shoot at Williams Arena on Dec. 14, 2016.

Gophers forward Mike Szmatula looks for a passing outlet against Michigan on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] 'Bulldog' Szmatula serves important role for Gophers

Published October 5, 2017
Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Taylor Morgan blocks the ball from Wisconsin at Maturi Pavilion on Nov. 26, 2016.

[Photo] Taylor Morgan brings energy, enthusiasm from bench

Published September 28, 2017
Kesha performs on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 during the Homecoming Concert at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] Ty Dolla Sign to headline at the 2017 University of Minnesota homecoming concert

Published August 31, 2017
Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner winds up a throw on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 during a game against Rutgers at TCF Bank Stadium.

[Photo] The last time the Gophers were in a New Year's Day bowl game

Published December 12, 2019
Gophers sophomore Maddie Houlihan hits the ball against Purdue at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 30, 2017.

[Photo] Gophers sweep Cornhuskers in Nebraska

Published April 22, 2019
Gophers junior Danielle Parlich shows bunt against Purdue at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 30, 2017.

Kayla Selbitschka reacts to a trick performed by computer science freshman Arman Shah in Coffman Memorial Union on April 27, 2017. "It's too much for my brain," Selbitschka said.

Computer science freshman Arman Shah performs a magic trick in Coffman Memorial Union on April 27, 2017. Shah has been performing for 7 years after teaching himself from YouTube.

Asian Languages and Literatures and Physiology freshman Jacob Miller, left, and Microbiology and Biochemistry sophomore Tanoa Thome spread mulch outside Coffman Memorial Union on May 2, 2017.

[Photo] UMN landcare department struggles to find student-workers on campus

Published May 3, 2017
Asian Languages and Literatures and Physiology freshman Jacob Miller cleans up mulch outside Coffman Memorial Union on May 2, 2017. "A lot of it is a grind but working outside 40 hours a week is awesome," Miller said.

A cyclist crosses the Mississippi River on the Dinkytown Greenway on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

[Photo] Interactive: A look at bike traffic and growth at the University of Minnesota

Published May 4, 2017
Cyclists ride on West River Parkway on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Computer Science freshman Arman Shah performs a magic trick in Coffman Memorial Union on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Shah has been performing for 7 years after teaching himself on YouTube.

[Photo] 'I have never seen anything like it before': UMN student tests his magic tricks on campus

Published May 3, 2017
Kayla Selbitschka reacts to a trick performed by Computer Science freshman Arman Shah in Coffman Memorial Union on Thursday, April 27, 2017. "It's too much for my brain," Selbitschka said.

Computer Science freshman Arman Shah performs a magic trick in Coffman Memorial Union on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Shah has been performing for 7 years after teaching himself on YouTube.

Computer Science freshman Arman Shah performs a magic trick for Neuroscience Senior Cameron Gray in the Molecular and Cell Biology Building on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Shah has been performing for 7 years after teaching himself on YouTube.

Gophers senior Sam Macken hits the ball against Purdue at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 30, 2017.

[Photo] Minnesota softball sweeps Purdue during senior weekend

Published May 1, 2017
A prayer vigil is held for Chris Stanley at Oak Grove Lutheran Church on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

A prayer vigil is held for Chris Stanley at Oak Grove Lutheran Church on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

[Photo] Police: Search continues for missing UMN student who fell into Mississippi

Published May 1, 2017
Professor June Carbone teaches a property law course in Mondale Hall on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

[Photo] A new study shows 80 percent of UMN Law School faculty are liberal. Some say that could hurt education.

Published May 1, 2017
Professor June Carbone teaches a property law course in Mondale Hall on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

Associate Vice President for Budget and Finance Julie Tonneson, Dean of Undergraduate Education Robert McMaster, University of Minnesota Rochester Chancellor Stephen Lehmkuhle, and Faculty Consultative Committee Chair Colin Campbell address the Conference Committee on Higher Education at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.

[Photo] UMN officials voice concern over proposed higher education funding cuts

Published April 27, 2017
Bradley Taylor, owner of Sssdude Nutz, stands center-stage at the Sssdude-Fest Block Party on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

[Photo] Sssdude-Nutz owner has a new recipe for marketing — bringing doughnuts to college parties

Published April 24, 2017
A group parties on the roof of a house in Dinkytown at the Sssdude-Fest Block Party on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Kinesiology senior Jared Antilla watches over the crowd from a balcony at the Sssdude-Fest Block Party on Saturday, April 22, 2017. "I haven't seen anything like this in 3 years," Antilla said. "All the homemade parties get broken up."

Construction workers eat lunch on the corner of Washington Avenue and Church Street.

Cival Engineering sophomore Thomas Calhoon shaves Art Education junior Kourtney Culver's head in front of Northrup Auditorium.

A muslim prayer service is held in front of Coffman Memorial Union.

A construction worker power washes the new Tate Laboratory.

Sororities compete against each other in Pi Kappa Alpha's annual Firefighter's Challenge.

Referee Peter Schneider watches Morgan Matlock reset the playing area during a robotics competition in Williams Arena.

Goldy Gopher fist bumps a young softball fan.

A student lights a joint near the Mississippi River.

Michelle Eboch gives her PhD recital in conducting in Ferguson Hall.

Political Science sophomore Max Hurst and Mechanical Engineering junior Michael Fongmanivong unwind after class in front of Delta Kappa Epsilon.

Kim Boocha poses for a portrait at The Saloon during an Easter Sunday event where participants competed to be named the sexiest biblical character.

Sharron Husbands poses for a portrait at The Saloon during an Easter Sunday event where participants competed to be named the sexiest biblical character.

[Photo] Street Style: "Hunky Jesus Contest"

Published April 20, 2017
Artist Steve Maxam poses for a portrait at his home studio on Monday, April 17, 2017.

Artist Steve Maxam poses for a portrait at his home studio on Monday, April 17, 2017.

Artist Steve Maxam poses for a portrait at his home studio on Monday, April 17, 2017.

Artist Steve Maxam poses for a portrait at his home studio on Monday, April 17, 2017.

[Photo] Local artist produces work with an interesting twist

Published April 18, 2017
Freshman catcher Kendyl Lindaman prepares to bat during the Gophers' game against Northwestern on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

[Photo] Gophers softball sweep Northwestern

Published April 17, 2017
Immigration History Research Center Program Coordinator Saengmany Ratsabout talks during the Community Conversation on Immigration in Coffman Memorial Union on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Staff member Ralph Blanco fills out a feedback form at the University Community Conversation in Coffman Memorial Union on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Blanco said he's interested in the Immigration Response Team's vision and goals.

Psychology professor Robert Krueger talks with the Minnesota Daily in his office in Elliot Hall on Monday, April 10, 2017. Krueger and his colleagues recently published a new psychiatric classification system called the Hierarchal Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTop).

[Photo] UMN professor helps develop new method for mental health diagnoses

Published April 12, 2017
Immigration History Research Center Program Coordinator Saengmany Ratsabout talks during the Community Conversation on Immigration in Coffman Memorial Union on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

[Photo] UMN students, faculty say Immigration Response Team is positive move

Published April 12, 2017
Staff member Ralph Blanco fills out a feedback form at the University Community Conversation in Coffman Memorial Union on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Blanco said he's interested in the Immigration Response Team's vision and goals.

Construction Management junior Nick Fricano and Economics sophomore Matt Wooldridge talk while raking leaves in front of Coffman Memorial Union on April 7, 2017.

Business Marketing Education junior Geoff Wang, top,Technical Writing sophomore Nathan Ernst, left, and Genetics junior Edward Zhai, right, play League of Legends on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Argyle House. Ernst says because over 100 million play League of Legends it's the best spectating e-sport. "Like football, a lot of people watch but don't play."

A internet modem lays on the floor during the University of Minnesota's League of Legends team's first practice on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Argyle House. The team says it's hard to play at the highest level while managing themselves without support from the University.

Genetics junior Edward Zhai, left, and Business Marketing Education junior Geoff Wang play League of Legends on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Argyle House. Wang says it'd be easier to recruit better talent if the team had more recognition from the University.

The University of Minnesota's League of Legends team holds their first practice on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Argyle House. The team plans on holding try-outs then meeting once every two weeks.

Genetics junior Edward Zhai, left, Technical Writing sophomore Nathan Ernst, middle, and Political Science and History junior Nick Dutoit play League of Legends on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Argyle House. "There's different competitive scenes around the world. It's fun to analyze different tendencies," Ernst said.

[Photo] UMN League of Legends club wants real sport status — and faster internet

Published April 6, 2017
Rabbi Yitzi Steiner talks in his office at Chabad on Friday, March 21, 2017. "Be proud of who you are and respect who you are. That's how you take care of Jewish students," Steiner said.

Rabbi Yitzi Steiner poses for a portrait on campus on Friday, March 21, 2017. "Be proud of who you are and respect who you are. That's how you take care of Jewish students," Steiner said.

[Photo] After rise in anti-Semitism, UMN officials look to foster dialogue, healing

Published April 6, 2017
Members of the FBI, University of Minnesota Police Department and the Bias Response Referral Network speak during a community discussion on bias, harassment, discrimination and hate speech incidents at Coffman Memorial Union on Friday, March 31, 2017.

A cougar stalks around its enclosure at the Como Zoo on Saturday, April 1, 2017.

[Photo] After three-year wait, two new snow leopards join the Como Zoo

Published April 5, 2017
A crowd gathers to watch a polar bear at the Como Zoo on Saturday, April 1, 2017.

Bashar Mohamed, Mohamed Ahmed and Abdi M Dagal listen to a healthcare program led by Abdullahi Sheikh that educates immigrant and refugee seniors in the Brian Coyle Center on Friday, Mar. 31, 2017.

Abdullahi Sheikh leads a healthcare program that educates immigrant and refugee seniors in the Brian Coyle Center on Friday, Mar. 31, 2017.

Abdullahi Sheikh explains what high cholesterol is during a healthcare program that educates immigrant and refugee seniors in the Brian Coyle Center on Friday, Mar. 31, 2017.

[Photo] West Bank program helps seniors learn to manage health

Published April 3, 2017
Professor Juliette Cherbuliez counts votes during the role-playing game "Reacting to the Past" in Gateways to French and Francophone Studies class in Peik Hall on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Every student plays a historical role affiliated with the National Assembly during the French Revolution.

French junior Hemant Persaud holds a card with his character during the "Reacting to the Past" role-playing game in Gateways to French and Francophone Studies class in Peik Hall on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Every student plays a historical role affiliated with the National Assembly during the French Revolution. "You have to have a different mindset and perspective when you're thinking about what was going on at that time," Persaud said.

French junior Quin Klett and Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development junior Nick Malcore tally votes during the role-playing game "Reacting to the Past" in Gateways to French and Francophone Studies class in Peik Hall on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Every student plays a historical role affiliated with the National Assembly during the French Revolution. "It's a fun way to learn and internalize information in a different manner," Klett said. "Course book readings go over your head but you have to know what you're talking about here."

[Photo] UMN language departments report drop in student enrollment

Published March 29, 2017
A super sponge in the Kaufert Laboratory on Thursday, March 23, 2017. The sponge absorbs mercury in contaminated water within seconds.

[Photo] UMN researchers invent “super sponge” to help clean up mercury

Published March 28, 2017
Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering graduate students John Brockgreitens and Snober Ahmed pose with the super sponge in the Kaufert Laboratory on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Nanoparticles grown on the sponge absorbs mercury in contaminated water within seconds.

PSEO student Andrew Yang studies before class in Northrop Auditorium on Friday, March 24, 2017. "It's a really great opportunity to get acclimated to university life," Yang said of the PSEO program.

Larry Kahlow poses for a portrait in Eagle Magic and Joke Store on Friday, March 24, 2017. The shop opened in 1899 and is the longest continually running magic shop in the country.

[Photo] The oldest joke shop in the U.S. is right here in Minnesota — and it's still going strong

Published March 28, 2017
Shop owner Larry Kahlow sits at his desk in Eagle Magic and Joke Store on Friday, March 24, 2017. "Anything in here I could spend time with until the rest of time," Kahlow says about his large inventory of magic tricks.

Shelves brim with magic wares in Eagle Magic and Joke Store on Friday, March 24, 2017. The shop opened in 1899 and is the longest continually running magic shop in the country.

Larry Kahlow shows a boy different gag gifts to give out at his birthday party in Eagle Magic and Joke Store on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Two men work inside Cedar Riverside Liquor on Monday, March 20, 2017.

Two men work inside the store at Cedar Riverside Liquor on Monday, March 20, 2017.

[Photo] University liquor stores ready after historic Sunday sales ruling

Published March 21, 2017
Hand painted signs sit in-front of the Students' Co-Op on Monday, March 20, 2017. Members of the greek community are frustrated with the tone and content of the signs.

[Photo] From one sexual assault survivor: Don't complain about the signs — do something

Published April 6, 2017
Hand painted signs sit in-front of the Students' Co-Op on Monday, March 20, 2017. Members of the greek community are frustrated with the tone and content of the signs.

[Photo] UMN student co-op's rape culture signs spur mixed reactions

Published March 21, 2017
Goaltender Eric Schierhorn watches forward Leon Bristedt reach to block a pass against Wisconsin on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] Gophers lose first game in Big Ten finale, still earn top seed for NCAA Tournament

Published March 20, 2017
University students get on and off the campus connector bus on Tuesday. On December 7, 2017, the campus connectors, along with other metro transit buses, will resume bus service on Washington Avenue for the first time since May 2011.

[Photo] UMN journalism school to be renamed for Hubbard family

Published April 19, 2017
Augsburg College student Kelton Holsen holds a sign which translates to "they shall not pass" during the Student Day of Action for International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

Tyler Vasseur of Socialist Alternative Club takes a video of a speaker during the Student Day of Action for International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

A student speaks to the crowd outside of Coffman Memorial Union during the Student Day of Action for International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

[Photo] UMN students gather at Coffman Union for local 'Day Without Women' rally

Published March 9, 2017
Senior forward Justin Kloos passes the puck up the ice against Wisconsin on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] Justin Kloos thrives in last year at Minnesota

Published March 9, 2017
University President Eric Kaler thinks about what his favorite movie is in Morrill Hall on Wednesday, March 8.

University President Eric Kaler talks with the Minnesota Daily in his office in Morrill Hall on Wednesday.

[Photo] Q&A: Eric Kaler discusses possible tuition hike, combating sexual assault

Published March 9, 2017
Colin Wilde of Black Thumb poses for a portrait before his show at Dead Media on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

[Photo] Wisconsin-based rocker Colin Wilde talks his new project — Black Thumb

Published March 7, 2017
University President Eric Kaler fields questions from the audience at his State of the University address in Coffman Memorial Union on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

[Photo] Kaler announces new scholarship for greater MN students

Published April 4, 2017
Boynton Health Chief Medical Officer Gary Christenson gives an update on student mental health to the Board of Regents Academic and Student Affairs Committee at the McNamara Alumni Center on Feb. 10, 2017.

[Photo] UMN students call for more mental health resources system-wide

Published March 27, 2017
University President Eric Kaler speaks to a crowd of students during Support the U Day at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

[Photo] President Kaler announces possible UMN tuition hike at State Capitol

Published March 2, 2017
Dear Darwin, photographed on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, features work from artists Vesna Kittleson, Carolyn Halliday and Julia Randall. Each artist interpreted the work of Charles Darwin in three ways. The exhibit runs at the Weisman Art Museum until May 14, 2017.

Dear Darwin, photographed on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, features work from artists Vesna Kittleson, Carolyn Halliday and Julia Randall. Each artist interpreted the work of Charles Darwin in three ways. The exhibit runs at the Weisman Art Museum until May 14, 2017.

[Photo] New Weisman Art Museum exhibit 'Dear Darwin' mixes science and art

Published March 1, 2017
Dear Darwin, photographed on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, features work from artists Vesna Kittleson, Carolyn Halliday and Julia Randall. Each artist interpreted the work of Charles Darwin in three ways. The exhibit runs at the Weisman Art Museum until May 14, 2017.

Gophers forwards Justin Kloos and Tyler Sheehy fight for the puck against Wisconsin on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] Gophers men's hockey regain Big Ten lead with split

Published February 27, 2017
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