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Senior Tristan Duran competes on the high bar during a meet on March 25, 2017 at Maturi Pavilion. 

Minnesota defeats Nebraska, Iowa in final meet of regular season

by Erik Nelson
Published March 26, 2018
Lexy Ramler performs her beam routine at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018.

Gophers finish sixth at Big Ten championships

by Erik Nelson
Published March 26, 2018

Freshman Tom Donker ready to start for Minnesota’s 400-yard medley relay team at NCAAs

by Erik Nelson
Published March 22, 2018

Abby DeMuse fights through ACL injury

by Erik Nelson
Published March 21, 2018
Lexy Ramler performs her beam routine at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018.

Gophers earn third-place finish at Big Five meet

by Erik Nelson
Published March 19, 2018
Teammates cheer for Justin Karstadt after sticking his landing on the pommel horse during a meet at Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, March 18.

No. 6 Gophers defeat No. 11 California on senior day

by Erik Nelson
Published March 19, 2018
Senior Danielle Nack swims the 200 Yard Butterfly during the Minnesota Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center.

Minnesota finishes 10th at NCAA Championships

by Erik Nelson
Published March 19, 2018
Sarah Bacon competes in the womens 3 meter diving competition at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Gophers qualify five for NCAA diving championships

by Erik Nelson
Published March 9, 2018
Joel Gagnon competes on the floor during the Gophers meet against the Air Force on Jan. 21, 2017.

Joel Gagnon and Jack Kramer bond through science

by Erik Nelson
Published March 8, 2018
Freshman gymnast Shane Wiskus performs on the pommel horse during a meet on Jan. 27, 2018 at Maturi Pavilion. 

Gophers defeat UIC for fifth consecutive victory

by Erik Nelson
Published March 6, 2018

Gophers mount comeback versus Arizona State on senior night

by Erik Nelson
Published March 5, 2018
Sophomore Ivy Lu performs her bars routine at Maturi Pavilion on Jan. 20.

Ivy Lu is trilingual and one of the Gophers’ top gymnasts

by Erik Nelson
Published March 1, 2018
Sophomore Ivy Lu performs her beam routine at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 20. The Gophers defeated the Michigan State Spartans 196.075 to 194.925.

Gophers finish second in quadruple dual meet

by Erik Nelson
Published February 26, 2018
Senior Conner McHugh swims the 200 Yard Breaststroke during the Minnesota Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center.

Minnesota finishes fifth in Big Ten Championships at Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center

by Erik Nelson
Published February 26, 2018
Freshman gymnast Shane Wiskus performs on the pommel horse during a meet on Jan. 27, 2018 at Maturi Pavilion. 

No. 6 Gophers upset No. 2 Penn State

by Erik Nelson
Published February 26, 2018
Senior Tristan Duran competes on the high bar during a meet on March 25, 2017 at Maturi Pavilion. 

Tristan Duran recovers from shoulder injury and remains force for Minnesota

by Erik Nelson
Published February 22, 2018
Bowen Becker prepares for the Mens 100 Yard Freestyle during the Minnesota Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center.

Bowen Becker fights through rheumatoid arthritis to thrive with Minnesota

by Erik Nelson
Published February 22, 2018

Gophers finish first in GymQuarters Invitational

by Erik Nelson
Published February 19, 2018
Senior Danielle Nack competes in the womens 100 yard butterfly at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center on Saturday, Jan. 27.

Gophers finish fourth at women’s Big Ten Championships

by Erik Nelson
Published February 19, 2018
Freshman gymnast Shane Wiskus preforms on the pommel horse during a meet on Jan. 27, 2018 at Maturi Pavillon.

Shane Wiskus earns spot on U.S. Senior National Team

by Erik Nelson
Published February 19, 2018
Lexy Ramler performs her beam routine at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018.

Gophers top Illinois to end losing streak

by Erik Nelson
Published February 12, 2018

Gophers edge undefeated Illinois

by Erik Nelson
Published February 12, 2018
Sophomore Paige Williams performs her floor routine at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 20.

Paige Williams hopes to set example

by Erik Nelson
Published February 9, 2018
Sophomore Ivy Lu performs her bars routine at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 20. The Gophers defeated the Michigan State Spartans 196.075 to 194.925.

Gophers fall to Nebraska in tight meet

by Erik Nelson
Published February 5, 2018
Justin Karstadt competes on the parallel bars against Penn State at the Sports Pavilion on Jan. 23, 2016.

Gophers defeat Air Force for first road victory

by Erik Nelson
Published February 5, 2018
Freshman defender Patti Marshall handles the puck at Ridder Arena on Oct. 29, 2016.

Patti Marshall’s consistent play leads Minnesota’s defense

by Erik Nelson
Published February 1, 2018
Shaun Herzog competes on the high bar during the Gophers meet against the Air Force on Jan. 21, 2017. The Gophers beat the Air Force 407.700 to 395.350.

Gophers defeat Iowa in home opener

by Erik Nelson
Published January 29, 2018
Sophomore Ivy Lu performs her beam routine at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 20. The Gophers defeated the Michigan State Spartans 196.075 to 194.925.

Gophers finish in second place against Ohio State, Illinois State

by Erik Nelson
Published January 29, 2018
Bowen Becker dives off the blocks at the start of the mens 400 yard freestyle relay at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center on Saturday, Jan. 27.

Minnesota ends regular season with victories against Northwestern and Purdue

by Erik Nelson
Published January 29, 2018

Gymnastics No. 1 recruit Shane Wiskus off to good start with Gophers

by Erik Nelson
Published January 25, 2018
Ona Loper performs her floor routine at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Michigan State Spartans 196.075 to 194.925.

Gophers defeat Michigan State behind stellar performance by freshmen

by Erik Nelson
Published January 22, 2018
Senior Hannah Hitchcock poses after completing her uneven bars routine on Saturday, Jan. 13.

Hannah Hitchcock looks to leave mark in final season

by Erik Nelson
Published January 18, 2018
Bowen Becker prepares for the Mens 100 Yard Freestyle during the Minnesota Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center.

Women’s and men’s swimming defeat Denver

by Erik Nelson
Published January 15, 2018
Senior Ciara Gardner leaps during her floor routine. Gardner scored a 9.725 and placed fourth overall on her floor exercise during a home meet on Saturday, Jan. 13.

Gophers women’s gymnastics win a quad meet to start season

by Erik Nelson
Published January 15, 2018
Tristan Duran competes on the high bar during the Gophers meet against the Air Force on Jan. 21, 2017. The Gophers beat the Air Force 407.700 to 395.350.

Shane Wiskus impresses in debut as Minnesota opens season

by Erik Nelson
Published January 15, 2018

Gophers open 2018 season with quadruple dual meet

by Erik Nelson
Published January 12, 2018
Senior Noah Scarver handles the ball during an intramural game on Monday, Dec. 4 at the Rec Center on East Bank. Scarver previously played football for the Gophers.

After quitting Minnesota football, Noah Scarver becomes dominant force on intramural circuit

by Erik Nelson
Published December 14, 2017
Grace Zumwinkle keeps the puck away from a Minnesota-Duluth player on Friday, Dec. 8 at Ridder Arena.

Grace Zumwinkle and Taylor Wente take care of Minnesota-Duluth

by Erik Nelson
Published December 11, 2017
Sophomore Tuomos Pokkinen swims the 200 yard butterfly race during the Minnesota Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center.

Both men’s and women’s swim and dive win Minnesota Invitational

by Erik Nelson
Published December 4, 2017
Gophers sophomore Brooke Zeiger competes in the womens 400 individual medley finals in the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center on Dec. 5, 2015.

Brooke Zeiger thrives in individual medley

by Erik Nelson
Published November 30, 2017
Freshman opposite hitter Stephanie Samedy practices with a weighted ball.

After winning the first match of the weekend, Gophers fall to No. 1 Penn State

by Erik Nelson
Published November 27, 2017
Forward Nicole Schammel skates against Lindenwood Lions on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers won the season-opening game 3-0 against the Lions.

After transferring, Nicole Schammel provides the scoring for Minnesota

by Erik Nelson
Published November 24, 2017
Defenseman Sydney Baldwin passes the puck at Ridder Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Minnesota completes weekend sweep of St. Cloud State

by Max Biegert and Erik Nelson
Published November 20, 2017

Conner McHugh strives to be ‘best breaststroker that’s ever come to this school’

by Erik Nelson
Published November 16, 2017

Gophers win one event at Minnesota Diving Invite

by Erik Nelson
Published November 13, 2017

‘Blue-collar’ Mackenzie Padington excels in first year

by Erik Nelson
Published November 9, 2017

Gophers fail to qualify for NCAA tournament

by Erik Nelson
Published November 7, 2017
Sophomore Danielle Nack competes in the Womens 100 Yard Backstroke during the 2016 Minnesota Challenge at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016.

As teams salute seniors, Gophers win against two of three opponents

by Erik Nelson
Published November 6, 2017

After swimming and living around the world, Tuomas Pokkinen excels with Gophers

by Erik Nelson
Published November 2, 2017
Midfielder Molly Fielder runs with the ball at the Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Friday, Oct. 20.

Gophers fall in Big Ten Quarterfinal to Wisconsin

by Erik Nelson
Published October 30, 2017
Sophomore Danielle Nack competes in the Womens 100 Yard Backstroke during the 2016 Minnesota Challenge at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016.

Women’s swim and dive defeats Iowa 190-109; men lose 162-138

by Erik Nelson
Published October 30, 2017
Senior forward Julianna Gernes dribbles up the field on Nov. 4, 2016 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Gophers win on golden goal to send team into Big Ten tournament

by Erik Nelson
Published October 26, 2017

Gophers swimming looks to continue dominant streak against Hawkeyes

by Erik Nelson
Published October 26, 2017
Midfielder Megan Koenig kicks the ball down the field at the Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Friday, Oct. 20.

Ohio State defeats Minnesota on senior night

by Erik Nelson
Published October 23, 2017
Tori Burnett passes the ball to a teammate in the game against the University of Michigan on Sept. 21.

Burnett anchors Gophers’ defense

by Erik Nelson
Published October 19, 2017
Forward April Bockin carries the ball during the Gophers game against Purdue at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Oct. 8.

Bockin scores twice as Gophers defeat Illinois

by Erik Nelson
Published October 16, 2017

Gophers’ five-game winning streak ends against Northwestern

by Erik Nelson
Published October 13, 2017
Junior midfielder Molly Fiedler kicks the ball during the Gophers match against Utah State at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sept. 8.

Molly Fiedler helps high-octane offense with her passing

by Erik Nelson
Published October 12, 2017
Gophers midfielder Celina Nummerdor carries the ball during the Gophers game against Purdue at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday. The Gophers won 2-0.

Gophers defeat Boilermakers, increasing win streak to five matches

by Erik Nelson
Published October 9, 2017
Junior Connor McHugh swimming the mens 200 meter breaststroke at the Gophers first meet of the season against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center on Oct 13. 2016.

Women’s team wins opener; men’s team loses

by Erik Nelson
Published October 9, 2017
Gophers forward April Bockin fights for the ball against Purdue at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, Sept. 25, 2015.

April Bockin is ‘witty,’ ‘sarcastic’ and Minnesota’s top passer

by Erik Nelson
Published October 5, 2017
Midfielder Molly Fiedler kicks the ball during the Gophers match against Utah State at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sept. 8.

Gophers win both matches on East Coast road trip

by Erik Nelson
Published October 2, 2017
Senior forward Sydney Squires dribbles the ball against Providence on Sept. 3 at Elizabeth Lyle-Robbie Stadium. 

Gophers hand Scarlet Knights their first loss

by Erik Nelson
Published September 30, 2017
Senior forward Julianna Gernes dribbles up the field on Nov. 4, 2016 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Gernes provides scoring threat off the bench for the Gophers

by Erik Nelson
Published September 28, 2017
Gophers forward Sydney Squires eyes the ball as Michigan midfielder Rubina Veerakone dribbles down the field on Thursday, Sept. 21 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in St. Paul.

Minnesota nets seven goals to defeat Michigan State

by Erik Nelson
Published September 25, 2017

Kailee Sharp thrives with new-found confidence in her first season as starter

by Erik Nelson
Published September 21, 2017

Minnesota loses border battle on a penalty kick

by Erik Nelson
Published September 18, 2017

Runs in the family: Bit Klecker ready to raise bar for the Gophers alongside sibling

by Erik Nelson
Published September 14, 2017
Midfielder Molly Fiedler kicks the ball during the Gophers match against Utah State at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sept. 8.

Gophers get five goals against Utah State, closing out nonconference schedule with win

by Erik Nelson
Published September 11, 2017
Head coach Stefanie Golan talks to the team after the game on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

For Gophers soccer, defense shows promise in nonconference schedule

by Erik Nelson
Published September 7, 2017
Senior forward Sydney Squires dribbles the ball against Providence on Sept. 3 at Elizabeth Lyle-Robbie Stadium. 

Defender nets golden goal as Gophers win 1-0

by Erik Nelson
Published September 5, 2017

The imperative of funding basic science

by Erik Nelson
Published August 11, 2003

Learn from history when rebuilding Iraq

by Erik Nelson
Published July 21, 2003

Milking consumers for every penny they have

by Erik Nelson
Published June 23, 2003

Coffman restaurants petitioned for longeroperating hours

by Erik Nelson
Published February 17, 2003

Bush tax plan offers no short term stimulus

by Erik Nelson
Published February 4, 2003

Tax cut designed to increase consumer spending

by Erik Nelson
Published January 31, 2003

Shareholders benefit most from Bush’s tax plan

by Erik Nelson
Published January 30, 2003

Ken Pentel is only genuine candidate for reform

by Erik Nelson
Published October 30, 2002
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