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Sophomore Gable Steveson competes at 197 during the match against South Dakota State at the Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018.

[Photo] Gable Steveson returns to the Gophers with national championship aspirations

Published January 30, 2020
Redshirt Junior Devin Skatzka, competing at 174, approaches his opponent from South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at the Maturi Pavilion.

Jan Elftmann and Mina Leierwood talk while browsing the art show on Sunday, March 31 at A-Mill Artist Lofts in Minneapolis. The third annual Weird Shit Art Show brought in around 200 attendees and showcased the work of 30 different artists.

A mannequin head wearing a mustache sits on top of the bar at the Weird Shit Art Show on Sunday, March 31 at A-Mill Artist Lofts in Minneapolis.

Local artist Ranebo Warrior talks to an art show attendee on Sunday, March 31 at A-Mill Artist Lofts in Minneapolis at the third annual Weird Shit Art Show.

Coffman Union as seen on Saturday, March 30.

[Photo] Renaming efforts turn into a contentious debate over the historical record

Published April 1, 2019
University of Minnesota graduate Hojae Kim poses for a portrait on Thursday, March 28 in Bruininks Hall. Kim is the intern program coordinator for the Korean Military Leave Support Program on campus and took time off from school between 2014 and 2016 to serve in the Korean military.

[Photo] UMN addresses hardships facing students serving mandatory military time

Published April 1, 2019
Student Body President Mina Kian, left, and Vice President Jael Kerandi pose for a portrait on Monday, March 25 outside of Lind Hall on East Bank. The newly elected pair aim to advocate for increased student wages on campus, enhance campus safety resources and go against tuition increases during their time in leadership at the University.

[Photo] New student government leadership lay out goals

Published March 28, 2019
Kemar Edwards serves food to customers on Saturday, March 23 at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen in Minneapolis. The restaurant was celebrating 3 years of being in Minneapolis on Saturday night.

Customers enjoy their meals on Saturday, March 23 at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen in Minneapolis.

Pimento owner Tomme Beevas poses for a portrait with a dish on Saturday, March 23 at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen in Minneapolis. The restaurant was celebrating 3 years of living in its space on Eat Street.

[Photo] Pimento Jamaican Kitchen cooks up Kingston culture

Published March 28, 2019
A live Jamaican band performs on Saturday, March 23 at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen in Minneapolis. The performance was part of the restaurant's celebration of 3 years in Minneapolis.

A 3D printer prints a student project on Monday, March 25 at the Anderson Student Innovation Labs in the Mechanical Engineering Building on East Bank.

Tonghu Han and Enci Lin work on printing a film cooling structure on Monday, March 25 at the Anderson Student Innovation Labs in the Mechanical Engineering Building on East Bank. The lab is open to all students.

A 3D printer that is being worked on sits on a table on Monday, March 25 at the Anderson Student Innovation Labs in the Mechanical Engineering Building on East Bank. The lab is a "makerspace," which is a space that encourages hands-on learning by providing students tools and equipment.

[Photo] MSA pushes for accessible makerspaces

Published March 28, 2019
Senior Jordan Murphy jumps to dunk the ball on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The Gophers lost to Michigan 69-60.

[Photo] Gophers upset Purdue again, advance to Big Ten semifinals

Published March 16, 2019
Local illustrator Destiny A. Davison works on a drawing in a new sketchbook on Thursday, March 7 at Bordertown Coffee in Dinkytown. 

Destiny A. Davison poses for a portrait on Thursday, March 7 at Bordertown Coffee in Dinkytown. Davison is a local illustrator is working on a new series called "The Droll" about "various real, unreal and in-between thinking things."

[Photo] Destiny A. Davison illustrates that anything is possible

Published March 14, 2019
Destiny A. Davison poses for a portrait on Thursday, March 7 at Bordertown Coffee in Dinkytown. Davison is a local illustrator who's working on a new series called "The Droll" about "various real, unreal and in-between thinking things."

Gable Steveson stands on the podium after receiving his second place award on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. Steveson lost the match against Anthony Cassar of Penn State 4-3.

[Photo] Top-ranked heavyweight Gable Steveson talks upcoming title quest and off-season during COVID-19

Published February 4, 2021
Redshirt senior Sean Russell competes against Elijah Oliver of Indiana University on Sunday, March 10 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. Russell won the match and took third place for the 125 weight class.

MSA vice presidential candidate, August Schutz, and presidential candidate, Spencer Kleinschmidt, pose for a portrait on Thursday, March 7 at Coffman Union.

MSA presidential candidate, Mina Kian, and vice presidential candidate, Jael Kerandi, pose for a portrait on Saturday, March 9 at Coffman Union.

[Photo] Kian, Kerandi win MSA election

Published March 19, 2019
Sammy Walker skates with the puck on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat Michigan 3-2 in overtime.

[Photo] Gophers men’s hockey’s depth will be tested this weekend against Michigan State

Published February 3, 2022
Junior Rem Pitlick skates with the puck on Friday, March 8 at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Gophers win Big Ten quarterfinal over Michigan

Published March 11, 2019
Freshman Ben Brinkman passes the puck on Friday, March 8 at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat Michigan 3-2 in overtime.

Redshirt junior Carson Brolsma competes during the match against the University of Maryland on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Maturi Pavilion.

[Photo] Gophers prepare for Big Ten tournament after three weeks off

Published March 7, 2019
AJ Skalsky poses for a portrait in the Southwestern Advantage office on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the Southwestern Advantage office in Minneapolis. Skalsky has been working for the company for eight years, starting as a college student at the University of Minnesota-Duluth in their summer sales program and now as the district sales leader in the Twin Cities.

AJ Skalsky gives a presentation to students on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the Southwestern Advantage office in Minneapolis.

Southwestern Advantage President Dan Moore gives a presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Courtyard Marriott hotel on West Bank. Southwestern Advantage is a direct sales company that helps college students start their own business selling educational books door to door.

[Photo] Southwestern Advantage stirs controversy on campus

Published March 4, 2019
Nelima Sitati-Munene, executive director of African Career, Education and Resource, speaks on a panel on Friday, Mar. 1 at the Humphrey Center on West Bank. The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs has been hosting a series of forums about their recent gentrification study. Friday's forum focused on community-based anti-gentrification policy approaches.

[Photo] CURA forum discusses gentrification in Twin Cities

Published March 2, 2019
Caty Royce, director of the Frogtown Neighborhood Association, speaks on a panel on Friday, Mar. 1 at the Humphrey Center on West Bank.

Members of the Debu-Taunts team practice on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. The Debu-Taunts training program of the Minnesota RollerGirls meets every Sunday to teach developing skaters about the world of derby.

The Debu-Taunts team listens to a trainer during practice on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. The Debu-Taunts training program of the Minnesota RollerGirls meets every Sunday to teach developing skaters about the world of derby.

[Photo] The Debu-Taunts train to make their derby debut

Published February 28, 2019
Allison Sandve loads her plastic-free groceries into her car on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Seward Community Co-op in Minneapolis. Sandve started living a plastic-free lifestyle almost a year ago and plans to continue exploring ways to incorporate sustainability into her life.

[Photo] University members take steps to reduce their plastic footprint

Published February 28, 2019
Allison Sandve mixes together homemade shampoo on Sunday, Feb. 24 at her home in St. Paul. Sandve started living a plastic-free lifestyle almost a year ago and plans to continue exploring ways to incorporate sustainability into her life.

Allison Sandve shows some sustainable living products on Sunday, Feb. 24 at her home in St. Paul. Sandve started living a plastic-free lifestyle almost a year ago and plans to continue exploring ways to incorporate sustainability into her life.

Brock Stull loses control of the ball on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The Gophers lost to Michigan 69-60.

[Photo] Gophers' March Madness bid in jeopardy

Published February 28, 2019
A batch of pasties sits on display on Friday, Feb. 22 at Lands End Pasty Company in Dinkytown. Earl and his nephew, Pete Jacobson, will compete in the World Pasty Championships for the first time since opening their shop in June of 2014.

[Photo] Local pasty shop heads to World Pasty Championships

Published February 26, 2019
Jon Earl prepares a batch of pasties on Friday, Feb. 22 at Lands End Pasty Company in Dinkytown. Earl and his nephew, Pete Jacobson, will compete in the World Pasty Championships for the first time since opening their shop in June of 2014.

Members of the team celebrate after a goal on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 at Ridder Arena.

Redshirt senior Kenisha Bell chases after the ball on Monday, Jan. 14 at Williams Arena. The Gophers lost to the Hawkeyes 81-63.

[Photo] Gophers end season in WNIT second round battle

Published March 24, 2019
Junior Amir Coffey dribbles the ball across the court on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The Gophers lost to Michigan 69-60.

[Photo] Parker Fox plans to continue to prove doubters wrong with Gophers men’s basketball

Published June 28, 2021
Senior Jordan Murphy goes to dunk the ball on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Gophers' offseason to see large changes despite recent success

Published March 28, 2019
Redshirt sophomore Eric Curry attempts to score on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Guard play struggles in loss to Michigan

Published February 22, 2019
Freshman Daniel Oturu dribbles the ball across the court Thursday, Feb. 21 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis.

The Gophers will compete in Big Ten Tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday and Sunday.

[Photo] UMN wrestlers hope to qualify for NCAA Tournament this weekend

Published March 3, 2023
Fragile Canyons performs on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Bryant-Lake Bowl and Theater in Minneapolis.

Fragile Canyons performs on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Bryant-Lake Bowl and Theater in Minneapolis.

Andy Engstrom, Nick Baker, Noah Welter and Chase Wackerfuss of Fragile Canyons pose for a portrait on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Bryant-Lake Bowl and Theater in Minneapolis. The show brought in around 50 people Saturday night.

Fragile Canyons performs on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Bryant-Lake Bowl and Theater in Minneapolis.

Nick Baker, Noah Welter, Chase Wackerfuss and Andy Engstrom of Fragile Canyons pose for a portrait on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Bryant-Lake Bowl and Theater in Minneapolis. The show brought in around 50 people Saturday night.

[Photo] Meet Fragile Crayons — oops, we mean Fragile Canyons

Published February 18, 2019
Gable Steveson competes during the match against the University of Maryland on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Maturi Pavilion. The Gophers beat Maryland 45-0.

[Photo] BREAKING: Gable Steveson signs deal with WWE and returns to Gophers wrestling

Published September 9, 2021
Minnesota Student Association President Simran Mishra gives the president's update at Coffman Union on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.

Sophomore Margaux Granath speaks with other MSA members and guest legislators about forum topics at Coffman Union on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.

[Photo] UMN student governments reach representative agreement

Published February 18, 2019
Melissa Wilson takes a sample of snow on Friday, Feb. 8 in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Wilson leads several research projects and is currently conducting research to observe manure, snow and its runoff.

Melissa Wilson measures a plot where manure will be laid on Friday, Feb. 8 in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Wilson leads several research projects and is currently conducting research to observe manure, snow and its runoff.

[Photo] 'Manure prof' expands lab at UMN

Published February 18, 2019
Junior Mitch McKee at 141 competes during the match against the University of Maryland on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Maturi Pavilion.

Freshman Crystalyn Hengler passes the puck on Friday, Jan. 18 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1.

[Photo] Crystalyn Hengler excels at hockey, dancing

Published February 12, 2019
Andrew Swisher, who graduated from the University in 2018, poses for a portrait in downtown Minneapolis on Feb. 8. Swisher created Bibliate, a website that condenses  and summarizes scholarly articles that is similar to "SparkNotes."

[Photo] New website simplifies scholarly articles

Published February 12, 2019
Freshman Gable Steveson competes during the match against the University of Maryland on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Maturi Pavilion. The Gophers beat Maryland 45-0.

[Photo] Gophers wrestling set to start 2019 season without star wrestler

Published October 31, 2019
Emily Ortlieb poses for a portrait on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Mondale Hall on West bank. Ortlieb serves as a certified student attorney for a new clinic for immigrants at the University's law school. 

[Photo] Law School opens clinic for rural immigrants

Published February 11, 2019
Amanda Sullins holds her breast pump in a lactation space on Friday, Feb. 1 in Moos Tower. Sullins utilizes the lactation spaces on campus multiple times a week.

Meg Thompson puts together a breast pump in a lactation room on Friday, Feb. 1 in Alderman Hall in St. Paul. Thompson utilizes this lactation room multiple times a week.

[Photo] A place to pump: U group advocates for lactation support

Published February 6, 2019
Sophomore Ona Loper performs on the balance beam on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Maturi Pavilion.

Junior Ivy Lu performs on the uneven bars on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Maturi Pavilion.

[Photo] Ivy Lu seeks perfection once again

Published February 14, 2019
Avery McQuaid Nelson Lawrence does a head stand as part of a performance piece on Friday, Feb. 1 at the new Weisman Art Museum exhibition "Baggage Claims." The exhibition displays the work of eighteen international artists and will be on display until May 12.

[Photo] “Baggage Claims” showcases more than just luggage and vacations

Published February 4, 2019
An art piece by Yin Xiuzhen sits on display on Friday, Feb. 1 at the Weisman Art Museum on East bank. The piece is part of an exhibition entitled "Baggage Claims" which will be on display until May 12.

An art piece by Yoan Capote sits on display on Friday, Feb. 1 at the Weisman Art Museum on East Bank. The piece is part of an exhibition entitled "Baggage Claims" which will be on display until May 12.

Junior forward Alex Woken eyes the puck during the game against Wisconsin on Jan. 18, 2019 at Ridder Arena.

[Photo] Alex Woken's intelligence helps Gophers play smart hockey

Published January 31, 2019
David Rocha works on a glass piece on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Legacy Glassworks in Minneapolis. The show brought together artwork from multiple glasswork and graffiti artists in the Twin Cities.

[Photo] Glass art: local artist fires up scene

Published January 31, 2019
Mitchell Carlson works on a glass piece on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Legacy Glassworks in Minneapolis.

Pema Lhewa keeps warm on the campus connector on Tuesday, Jan. 29 in St. Paul. All classes at the University of Minnesota starting after noon on Tuesday were cancelled due to extremely low temperatures.

[Photo] Extreme temperatures lead to more UMN class cancellations, campus shutdown

Published January 29, 2019
Christina Laridaen, Minnesota Student Association government and legislative affairs coordinator stands in the MSA room on Thursday, Jan. 24 at Coffman Union. Laridaen facilitated a vigil Thursday evening for sexual assault survivors and a comment writing bank for the proposed Title IX changes. 

[Photo] Student government hosts vigil after Title IX proposal

Published January 28, 2019
Meara Cline, Minnesota Student Association sexual assault task force chair, stands in the MSA room on Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Student Union. Cline helped facilitate a vigil Thursday evening held for sexual assault survivors and a comment writing bank for the proposed Title IX changes.

Graduate student Kat Sweeney works in her makeshift lab on Friday, Jan. 25 at Christensen Laboratory in St. Paul. The federal government shutdown has forced Sweeney to temporarily move her lab.

[Photo] With end of shutdown, grad students breathe sigh of relief

Published January 28, 2019
Graduate student Sean O'Mara stands in front of the Cereal Rust Laboratory on Friday, Jan. 25 in St. Paul. The federal government shutdown has caused temporary closure of the lab that O'Mara works in.

H. Adam Harris performs a piece on Monday, Jan. 21 at the Powderhorn Recreation Center in Minneapolis. The 21st annual celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., held by the Seward Co-op, drew around 250 people.

Dennisha Ford reads a program for the event held on Monday, Jan. 21 at the Powderhorn Recreation Center in Minneapolis. The 21st annual celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., held by the Seward Co-op, drew around 250 people.

Rajané Katurah Brown leads a protest on Monday, Jan. 21 at the Powderhorn Recreation Center in Minneapolis. The 21st annual celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., held by the Seward Co-op, drew around 250 people.

[Photo] UMN survey gauges sentiment on programs targeting confrontations between police and young black men

Published January 24, 2019
Linda Taylor creates a protest sign on Monday, Jan. 21 at the Powderhorn Recreation Center in Minneapolis. The 21st annual celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., held by the Seward Co-op, drew around 250 people.

Olivia Knowles gets ready to take the puck on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1.

[Photo] Brown and Knowles proving vital to Minnesota' defensive success

Published February 21, 2020
Chavonn Williams Shen reads pieces of her poetry at Honey in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Shen was one of the featured artists at art collective Err's 36th event.

[Photo] Err celebrates emerging artists and creative collaboration

Published January 21, 2019
The Sparks perform at Honey in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The group was one of the featured artists at art collective Err's 36th event.

Redshirt senior Kenisha Bell chases after the ball on Monday, Jan. 14 at Williams Arena. The Gophers lost to the Hawkeyes 81-63.

[Photo] Gopher women's basketball team comes out of winter break stretch with 13-5 record

Published January 22, 2019
Redshirt senior Nicole Schammel skates toward the puck on Friday, Jan. 18 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1.

[Photo] Left winger Schammel is a finalist for Patty Kazmaier award

Published February 21, 2019
Redshirt senior Kelly Pannek skates toward the puck on Friday, Jan. 18 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1.

[Photo] Gophers head to Connecticut in pursuit of eighth national title

Published March 20, 2019
Minnesota Student Association President Simran Mishra gives the president's update at Coffman Union on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Medical amnesty was one of the many issues covered in Tuesday's forum meeting.

[Photo] MSA starts new initiative to reach more student groups

Published January 23, 2019
Sophomore Margaux Granath speaks with other Minnesota Student Association members and guest legislators about forum topics at Coffman Union on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Medical amnesty was one of the many issues covered in Tuesday's meeting.

Freshman Taylor Heise goes for the goal on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Ridder Arena. Former Gopher Grace Zumwinkle leads PWHL Minnesota in both goals and points.

[Photo] Lifelong friends: 2018-19 UMN women’s hockey freshman class

Published May 1, 2023
Sophomore Destiny Pitts runs toward the hoop on Sunday, Dec. 2 at Williams Arena. The Gophers beat the Air Force Falcons 67-50.

[Photo] Led by Pitts, No. 14 Minnesota rallies for win over Boston College

Published December 10, 2018
Freshman Gable Steveson at 197 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

[Photo] Steveson has dominant start to college career

Published November 29, 2018
Freshman Gable Steveson at 197 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

[Photo] Gophers wrestling wins big in Madison

Published January 26, 2019
Freshman Mitch McKee at 125 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

Redshirt senior Sean Russell at 125 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 at Maturi Pavilion.

[Photo] Gophers topple Fresno State 31-6

Published December 10, 2018
Redshirt senior Ethan Lizak at 133 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

[Photo] Four Gophers wrestlers reach All-American status at NCAA Tournament

Published March 25, 2019
Redshirt junior Devin Skatzka at 174 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

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