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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.

A day through Luka’s eyes

by Frank
Published October 13, 2011

Notable prisoners of Waseca Federal Prison

by Frank
Published September 27, 2011

‘Contagion’ leads weekend box office

by Frank
Published September 12, 2011

Cedar-Riverside neighborhood featured in UK news report

by Frank
Published September 11, 2011

Government looks to block AT&T merger with T-Mobile

by Frank
Published August 31, 2011

Obama to speak in downtown Minneapolis Tuesday

by Frank
Published August 30, 2011

The Internet is still the Wild West

by Frank
Published July 27, 2011

A new route to – and from – China

by Frank
Published July 13, 2011

Restoring Riverside Plaza

by Frank
Published June 29, 2011

The UMore sellout

by Frank
Published June 15, 2011

Let student-athletes cash in

by Frank
Published June 1, 2011

U robotics team to head to St. Louis

by Frank
Published March 31, 2011

The ‘Limitless’ possibilities in movies

by Frank
Published March 23, 2011

U’s Science Park seeks more federal funds, loans

by Frank
Published March 22, 2011

Black Friday everyday: shopping smart online

by Frank
Published March 19, 2011

ICANN gives green light to .xxx

by Frank
Published March 19, 2011

Underground fire threatens U physics lab

by Frank
Published March 18, 2011
Graduate research assistant Joshua Fasching demotrates how the Xbox Kinect system works Tuesday at the Walter Library.

Researchers ‘Kinect’ data to make faster diagnoses

by Frank
Published March 10, 2011

St. Cloud State cancels 2011 Homecoming

by Frank
Published March 5, 2011

Another 6 inches of snow could hit the metro

by Frank
Published March 4, 2011
Water cooling towers operate to enable the plant to meet the surface water appropriations limit within 5 degree Fahrenheit of the river temperature during hot summer days.

Political Fission

by Frank
Published March 3, 2011

Google search engine makes big changes to combat SEO “cheaters”

by Frank
Published February 27, 2011

The men who stare at goats: Top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan accused of using mind tricks on Senators

by Frank
Published February 26, 2011

Violent trespasser threatens police

by Frank
Published February 23, 2011
Larissa Johnson shows the shooting range Tuesday afternoon at the Minnetonka Police Department. Johnson is an intern there and has been working on a 1973 cold case where a 22-year-old male was shot in the head and left in the woods. The case is Minnetonka’s only unsolved homicide.

Student plays detective in decades-old murder case

by Frank
Published February 17, 2011

New Dome roof coming in August

by Frank
Published February 14, 2011

The long and winding road ends for Guitar Hero

by Frank
Published February 10, 2011

Engineers: Replace Metrodome roof

by Frank
Published February 10, 2011
GPS pirates hunt treasure

GPS pirates hunt treasure

by Frank
Published February 9, 2011
Facility director Andy Phelan stands before three massive tanks that hold liquid chemical waste collected from the university and schools across the state Friday at the Thompson Center for Environmental Management. Liquid waste is stored in the tanks before being transported by a private company for disposal.

The purgatory of radioactivity

by Frank
Published February 3, 2011
First year computer science student Derek Anderson plays computer games on Monday in his dorm room. The the U.S. army is currently looking to use the research to advance training for soldiers by using the teamwork aspect of MMORPG games to improve communication and work towards a common goal.

From EverQuest to Afghanistan: Army, U teach teamwork

by Frank
Published January 26, 2011

Will the Earth have two suns in 2012? One scientist thinks so

by Frank
Published January 24, 2011
he headframe stands above the Soudan Underground Laboratory at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park. Physicists use the "Cage" to travel half a mile down to the underground research laboratory.

Scanning for universe’s dark matter, 2,341 feet deep

by Frank
Published January 24, 2011
Senior Steven Wagner at his desk Tuesday at Maverick Software in Stadium Village. Maverick is a software consulting firm that employs University computer science students.

Company ‘Ctrl+Os’ doors for students

by Frank
Published January 19, 2011
Sports and alcohol: a risky cocktail

Sports and alcohol: a risky cocktail

by Frank
Published January 18, 2011

Myspace eliminates half of workforce

by Frank
Published January 12, 2011

Zomm is the “invisible” leash for your phone

by Frank
Published December 15, 2010

U to take cut of OTC patent revenues

by Frank
Published December 13, 2010
For-profit colleges take fire from students, gov’t

For-profit colleges take fire from students, gov’t

by Frank
Published December 13, 2010

Regents approve OTC policy change

by Frank
Published December 9, 2010

U profs, students bolster particle collider efforts

by Frank
Published December 7, 2010
Kurt McIntire stands next to a full scale version of a storm sewer with the SAFL baffle installed Tuesday afternoon at Saint Anthony Falls Lab.

U technology filters pollutants in rainwater to save lakes

by Frank
Published December 2, 2010

Man charged in fatal hit-and-run

by Frank
Published November 30, 2010

U student injured in fatal hit-and-run in Rochester

by Frank
Published November 29, 2010

Online deals fuel holiday shopping

by Frank
Published November 29, 2010

U professor finds way to fight against “superbug”

by Frank
Published November 24, 2010

U prof develops software to plan evacuations

by Frank
Published November 22, 2010

U prof’s research may hold energy answers

by Frank
Published November 18, 2010
Mpls Somali community reacts to sex-ring scandal

Mpls Somali community reacts to sex-ring scandal

by Frank
Published November 10, 2010
Dr. James Flaten, professor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (AEM), shows off a demonstration of the mysteries of mirrors that will be on display on Saturday at the Math & Science Family Fun Fair.

U Math & Science Family Fun Fair this Saturday at CMU

by Frank
Published November 10, 2010

U looks to make server storage more efficient

by Frank
Published November 8, 2010

Facebook popularity parallels election wins

by Frank
Published November 4, 2010

Ellison and McCollum rout challengers

by Frank
Published November 3, 2010
Team protects University from vicious cyberattacks

Team protects University from vicious cyberattacks

by Frank
Published October 28, 2010

U increases spending on research

by Frank
Published October 25, 2010
Computer science and engineering graduate student Jesse Vig explains a new application he helped develop for the MovieLens website in the GroupLens lab in Keller Hall Wednesday. The application generates personalized movie recommendations based on the qualities the viewer likes in movies they have already seen.

Software knows what films you like

by Frank
Published October 21, 2010
Paul Smith, who will be arguing this fall before the Supreme Court, speaks about the regulation of violent video games on Monday night at Cowles Auditorium on the West Bank.

SCOTUS to weigh violent video games

by Frank
Published October 19, 2010

CSE celebrates 75 years of “inventing tomorrow”

by Frank
Published October 15, 2010

U talent represented at science expo

by Frank
Published October 13, 2010
Director of the U's Technological Leadership Institute Massoud Amin talks with Alumni David Hui Liu Friday afternoon in Keeler Hall. Amin was sharing information about the smart electric power grid project at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering’s open house.

U professor calls for grid overhaul

by Frank
Published October 11, 2010

U to research wind energy storage

by Frank
Published October 7, 2010
Graduate student and Medical Devices Center lab supervisor Lucas Harder watches a recording on a 3D surgical observation television Monday in Shepherd Laboratories. The TV receives live 3D video via fiber optics from surgeries being preformed across the university.

From research to the real world

by Frank
Published October 5, 2010
Freshman Chris Milliren crosses the manmade river Friday morning outside of the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. The lab is set to receive nearly $16 million in total from both the Academic Research Infrastructure program and the University of Minnesota.

Lab plans $16 million renovation

by Frank
Published September 29, 2010
Bell Museum curator Don Luce explains the future layout of their new exhibit “Sustainable Shelter,” Tuesday at the museum. The exhibit opens on October 16 and will focus on eco-friendly building techniques.

Solar house to be shown at Bell Museum exhibit

by Frank
Published September 29, 2010

More Kid Cudi tickets available

by Frank
Published September 28, 2010

U to release more Kid Cudi tickets

by Frank
Published September 27, 2010
Assistant professor of aerospace engineering Jian Sheng and aerospace engineering senior Yan Ming Tan assemble their high seed underwater 3D camera Saturday in Akerman Hall. The camera is able to capture the interactions of algae with particles of oil, which could help scientists better understand impacts of the spill in the Gulf on the ocean’s carbon cycle.

U creates high-speed camera

by Frank
Published September 27, 2010

Assault reported at second frat

by Frank
Published September 27, 2010
June Englund sitting in her room at Augustana Apartments of Minneapolis on Monday. June has been an avid supporter of the med school students’ presence and believes both parties gain a lot from their interactions.

Senior living: Students move in

by Frank
Published September 22, 2010

U receives $26 million for bone marrow research

by Frank
Published September 22, 2010

U receives $26 million for bone marrow transplant cancer research

by Frank
Published September 21, 2010

U student invents hands-free mouse

by Frank
Published September 15, 2010

New life-sciences supercomputer called Koronis expected at University within the next month

by Frank
Published September 14, 2010

NASA, U to explore sun

by Frank
Published September 13, 2010

U awarded grant for a trip to the Sun

by Frank
Published September 10, 2010

U’s transition to Google apps advances to second stage

by Frank
Published September 9, 2010

With Ping, Apple dives into social media

by Frank
Published September 8, 2010

U program lets drivers park free overnight

by Frank
Published December 10, 2009

Neighborhood works to reduce landfill waste

by Frank
Published December 8, 2009
Lauren Varani, left, and Amanda Thigpen from Forest Lake wait for the doors at the Forever 21 at the Mall of America to open Friday early morning. Varani and Thigpen said they had been waiting since 4:15 a.m. that morning.

Black Friday packs MOA

by Frank
Published November 29, 2009

University opens branch in Beijing

by Frank
Published November 24, 2009

New medical marijuana bill to be proposed next session

by Frank
Published November 9, 2009
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park Sunday as a part of a National Speaker Series.

Condoleezza Rice speaks amid a crowd of torture protesters

by Frank
Published November 8, 2009

Former U professor looks to connect Cedar Riverside and Seven Corners

by Frank
Published November 4, 2009

Student group pushes for “Good Samaritan” policy on campus

by Frank
Published November 2, 2009

U researchers receive grant to use bacteria as a biofuel

by Frank
Published October 29, 2009

No free rides on the light rail, mostly

by Frank
Published October 20, 2009
Solar Decathlon

U’s Solar Decathlon team places fifth in international competition

by Frank
Published October 18, 2009

Solar Decathlon Team places fifth in international contest

by Frank
Published October 16, 2009

John Lennon tour bus makes stop on campus

by Frank
Published October 15, 2009
University President Robert Bruininks and Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., spoke about student loan reform at a press conference in Morrill Hall on Monday.

Franken and Bruininks push for student loan reform

by Frank
Published October 12, 2009

University launches number to report unruly behavior on game day

by Frank
Published October 9, 2009
Minneapolis Police monitor white supremacy protesters Saturday outside the YWCA in South Minneapolis.

Neighborhood stands up to racism

by Frank
Published October 4, 2009

Chemical leak prompts evacuation of campus buildings

by Frank
Published September 24, 2009

New confidential tip line takes aim at gun violence

by Frank
Published September 21, 2009

Dinkydome construction takes toll on businesses

by Frank
Published September 15, 2009
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