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Gabrielle Erenstein

Gabrielle Erenstein, Photographer

Gabrielle Erenstein and is going to be a senior at the University of Minnesota in the fall. She is majoring in journalism and fell in love with photojournalism this past spring. Being able to connect with people through the lens is something that she loves about being a photographer at the MN Daily.

All content by Gabrielle Erenstein
Black Business Enterprises Fund and Let’s Learn Collectively On Our Life’s Journey are the two organizations most questioned by City Council member Robin Wonsley.

[Photo] Minneapolis gives over $1.1 million to trauma-response organizations despite City Council criticism

by Grace Aigner
Published November 12, 2024
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[Photo] Shots fired near UMN St. Paul campus

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 18, 2024
Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit is entering her second season and looking to make her fifth NCAA tournament appearance.

[Photo] Gophers women’s basketball embraces older players, newer team

by Andrew Cornelius and Grace Praxmarer
Published October 16, 2024
Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

[Photo] New work group focuses on African American historic preservation

by Katrina Bailey
Published July 30, 2024
Head coach P.J. Fleck and players Max Brosmer, Cody Lindenberg, Darius Taylor and Dragan Kesich represented the Gophers at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis.

[Photo] Gophers emphasize competitive mindset at Big Ten Media Days

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 25, 2024
In January 2022, the Public Health and Safety Committee created a study with recommendations for MPD to improve staffing.

[Photo] Minneapolis police struggling to retain and recruit officers

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 25, 2024
An additional four people were charged on July 10 on top of the 30 people arrested on July 4.

[Photo] Firework crimes rock Dinkytown on July 4

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 16, 2024
The city council is set to vote on the contract on July 18.

[Photo] Residents voice mixed opinions on proposed MPD contract

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 10, 2024
Minneapolis’ environment and transportation services strive to increase community engagement.

[Photo] Minneapolis ranked 18th happiest city in the world

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 2, 2024
Hamline’s Department of Public Safety can be contacted in person, via email or by phone.

[Photo] Resources for students being stalked around campus

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published June 23, 2024
Man suspected of waving a gun killed by police after a foot chase, with three of the four officers firing their guns.

[Photo] Minneapolis police shoot and kill man waving a gun

by Amelia Roessler
Published June 13, 2024
GerShun Avilez talks with guests after his presentation about what he would implement as the new Dean of the College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday. GerShun Avilez, the second of four finalists, met with students, staff and Faculty Wednesday in the auditorium of the old Bell Museum on the East Bank.

[Photo] Fourth UMN College of Liberal Arts dean finalist outlines vision for college

by Logan Anderson
Published April 29, 2024
The Minneapolis skyline on Thursday. This view can be seen from the East Bank side of the Washington Avenue Bridge.

[Photo] Selection Seven: Best of Photos from April 19-25

by Multimedia Department
Published April 26, 2024
Out of pocket spending

UMN researcher studies effects of a 2021 New Mexico law on pharmaceuticals

by Emma Walytka and Gabrielle Erenstein
Published April 25, 2024
Sally’s Saloon recently renovated a section of their building on Wednesday. The renovation includes a new large TV and a bar. The expansion was finalized at the beginning of the month.

[Photo] Sally’s Saloon opens new expansion

by Sophie Eydis and Georgia Jensen
Published April 24, 2024
12:52 p.m. Students crowd the mall between classes on the East Bank.

[Photo] 2024 Day in the Life: April 18

by Minnesota Daily Multimedia Staff
Published April 25, 2024
Twins on the University of Minnesota volleyball team, Olivia Swenson (left) and Stella Swenson (right), goof off on the sidelines in Minneapolis on Saturday. They defeated Marquette during their spring home game.

[Photo] Selection Six: Best of Photos from April 11-18

by Multimedia Department
Published April 18, 2024
A bust of Professor Johannes C. C. Nitsche is on display at the Mathematics Library on Wednesday. Nitsche taught mathematics at the University of Minnesota for 37 years. The College of Science and Engineering plans on transforming the space into a study space for students, though a survey conducted earlier this year shows support for a scaled-down library.

[Photo] UMN plans to close Vincent Hall math library by summer 2025

by Logan Anderson
Published April 18, 2024
Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 7, 2023. Minneapolis Police have struggled to maintain stable and adequate staffing since 2019.

[Photo] Crime rates around UMN mostly stagnate with some exceptions

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published May 1, 2024
Ford Hall on Monday. Liora Elias’ Reality TV class meets at Ford Hall twice a week and focuses on how reality TV affects people and society.

UMN offers variety of niche classes for fall semester

by Avery Vrieze and Gabrielle Erenstein
Published April 15, 2024
The Gophers defeated Marquette in their only home spring matchup.

[Photo] Gophers volleyball using the spring season to navigate the fall

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 15, 2024
The warm weather last week brought out a lot of wildlife, including the infamous campus turkeys. This hen was spotted outside Middlebrook Hall on Wednesday.

[Photo] Selection Five: Best of Photos from April 5-11

by Multimedia Department
Published April 11, 2024
Annie’s Parlour in the Dinkytown neighborhood on Monday, April 8, 2024. As chain businesses have continued to crop up in Dinkytown, the changing nature of the neighborhood has left alumni and local businesses with only fond memories to look back on.

Ten years of closures: local businesses and alumni reflect on Dinkytown’s new landscape

by Grace Aigner and Gabrielle Erenstein
Published April 8, 2024
A ceramic sculpture is on display in Minneapolis, Minneapolis on Wednesday. The sculpture is part of the Regis Center for Art gallery Biological Entanglements: Life in Sculpture. The gallery is open until April 10.

[Photo] Selection Four: Best of Photos from March 30-April 4

by Multimedia Department
Published April 4, 2024
Sanford Hall on Friday. More than half of rape cases occur months or years before they are reported, due to many different reasons.

[Photo] Residence hall rapes at highest percentage in recent years

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 3, 2024
Srjana Srivatsa smiles after her presentation at the CoMIS Case Competition on Saturday. Each group had about 15 minutes to present their case to a panel of judges who asked them questions throughout the presentation.

[Photo] Selection Three: Best of Photos from March 22-29

by Multimedia Department
Published March 29, 2024
Amit Konda (left) and Aashna Gautam (right) present at the CoMIS Case Competition at the Carlson School of Management on Friday. The CoMIS competition, held at the Graduate, included a 24-hour case competition, networking and speaker events.

[Photo] CoMIS case competition ends in a success

by Amelia Roessler
Published March 24, 2024
Goldy watches students’ submissions at the University of Minnesota Film Festival on Saturday, March 16 at Coffman Theater. The students submitted short films in different categories and it was free to attend for any University student.

[Photo] Selection Two: Best of Photos from March 14-21

by Multimedia Department
Published March 21, 2024
Micheal Blockhous, a sixth year senior, beat his opponent from Northwestern on Sunday, Feb. 4. The Gophers swept the Wildcats from Northwestern with a score of 39-0. Isaiah Salazar and Patrick McKee both competed in the title match for their weight class at the Big Ten tournament.

[Photo] Gophers wrestling staying disciplined leading up to NCAA Tournament

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 20, 2024
The solar vehicle is being worked on in the University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project workshop on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. About 75 students are in the student group to build a solar vehicle at the University. Gaia, the most recent car built by the team, raced in Australia this past October.

[Photo] Solar Vehicle Project drives toward the future

by Avery Vrieze
Published March 13, 2024
Garrett Joles raises his hand after beating his opponent from Northwestern on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The Gophers swept the Wildcats from Northwestern with a score of 39-0.

Park Board Commissioner Billy Menz and Council Member Robin Wonsley listen to residents during a Prospect Park community meeting at the Luxton Park Recreation Center on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. The Prospect Park Association gathered residents and leaders on Tuesday to discuss recent updates and concerns.

[Photo] Updates to Witch’s Hat Tower, emergency services, Valhalla Clinic in Prospect Park

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 27, 2024
Fyonn Olielo attends the University of Minnesota Job & Internship Fair at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Multiple different businesses set up booths to talk to students about their career aspirations. The fair is the largest job fair at the University that is open to students of all majors.

[Photo] UMN Job & Internship Fair connects students to a variety of career opportunities

by Amirah Razman
Published February 27, 2024
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents hold a special meeting on June 26, 2023. The regents' selected candidate will replace Joan Gabel, who resigned in April 2023.

[Photo] Board of Regents met Monday to decide next University president

by Alex Lassiter
Published February 25, 2024
Adrian Davis, the director of gospel choir, listens to his students singing on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Davis works to teach students the message behind the music and why it is important.

[Photo] “Holy Blues”: Adrian Davis speaks about the importance of gospel choir

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 21, 2024
Van Cleve Park’s sign about their communal ice rink on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

[Photo] Warm winter causes an early end to events, early return for summer activities

by Natasha Delion
Published February 18, 2024
Students leave their language classes in Folwell Hall on Friday, Feb. 16. All students in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) are required to take language courses to graduate.

[Photo] As language programs decline nationally, faculty reflect

by Logan Anderson
Published February 18, 2024
Charves Head, a chef at Athlete’s Village Nutrition Center, serves a student athlete dinner on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.

[Photo] What does an athlete’s nutrition look like?

by Champ Howard
Published February 12, 2024
The eStudio in Regis Center for Art on Feb. 9, 2024.

[Photo] The hidden gem of the eStudio

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 12, 2024
Yours Truly is a collection of works by 10 University of Minnesota students in the Coffman Art Gallery, on Friday, Feb. 10, 2024. The collection is up until March 10th.

[Photo] “Yours Truly” art exhibit on display at Coffman

by Max Mueller
Published February 11, 2024
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UMN students named in annual Top 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students

by Georgia Jensen and Gabrielle Erenstein
Published February 6, 2024
Books line the shelves of the O. Meredith Wilson Library on the West Bank on Jan. 24, 2024. The University of Minnesota provides books to their students through multiple different libraries. This also includes over 700 free to use e-books that can be accessed on their website that can be used for course materials.

[Photo] Course material accessibility leads to different levels of success

by Amirah Razman
Published January 26, 2024
Forward Mallory Heyer raises her arms, preparing to defend a UConn Husky from making a layup on Nov. 19, 2023.

[Photo] Women’s basketball stresses need for intense defense against top-ranked teams

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 21, 2024
The players watch the game from the bench on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Gophers played Notre Dame and won 4-1

[Photo] Gophers men’s hockey looking to close first half of season on a positive note

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published December 7, 2023
Walter Library on East Bank wins a poll for the best study spot on campus, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

[Photo] UMN’s five best study spots for finals

by Grace Henrie
Published December 7, 2023
Amaya Battle attempts a 3-pointer on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Gopher’s Women Basketball team faced off against University of Connecticut, and lost with a score of 62-44.

[Photo] Thornton, Battle lead Ohio State over Minnesota 84-74 in Big Ten opener

by Associated Press
Published December 4, 2023
Amaya Battle dribbles the ball on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Gopher’s Women Basketball team faced off against University of Connecticut, and lost with a score of 62-44.

[Photo] Gophers join college basketball’s season of surprises

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 27, 2023
University of Minnesota softball faces off against Concordia University at their home field, Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Oct. 20, 2023. The Gophers won with a score of 3-2.

[Photo] A deep-dive look into the Gophers softball and baseball seasons

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 21, 2024
Amaya Battle tries to block a shot on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Gopher’s Women Basketball team faced off against University of Connecticut, and lost with a score of 62-44.

[Photo] Heartfelt rivalry resurfaces in homegrown talent showdown

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 29, 2023
Janay Sanders dribbles the ball on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Gopher’s Women Basketball team faced off against University of Connecticut, and lost with a score of 62-44.

[Photo] UMN student groups look to increase attendance at women’s athletic events

by Claire Duchesne
Published November 21, 2023
Rhett Pitlick (No. 77) waits for the puck to drop on Nov. 18, 2023. The Gophers beat Notre Dame 4-1 at Mariucci Arena.

[Photo] Bright spots in Gophers hockey’s recent Big Ten games

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 20, 2023
University of Minnesota's Men's Basketball team's media day on Oct. 27, 2023.

[Photo] Fox and Ihnen’s journey of resilience and return to basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 30, 2023
Tailback Jordan Nubin points to the Huntington Bank crowd after a successful play against Michigan State on Oct. 28, 2023.

[Photo] Jordan Nubin carries Minnesota to a 27-12 win over Michigan State

by Andrew Cornelius
Published October 29, 2023
The Minnesota Gophers faced off against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Gophers ended up losing with a score of 10-52.

[Photo] Analysis: How the bye week came at the perfect time for Gophers football

Published October 15, 2023
The Minnesota Gophers faced off against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Gophers ended up losing with a score of 10-52.

[Photo] Analysis: Grading Athan Kaliakmanis's performance from the first half of the season

Published October 10, 2023
Orientation and Transition Experiences work with freshman and new students on campus, on Wednesday, Sept. 27. They provide services like student transition experiences (STEs).

[Photo] Settling into campus life: OTE’s blueprint for new student success

by Sophie Eydis
Published September 29, 2023
Twin Cities Campus Farmers Market at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis on July 26, 2023.

[Photo] Twin Cities Campus Farmers Market returns to campus

by Gustav DeMars
Published August 3, 2023
There are a host of housing opportunities available for students in the fall.

[Photo] Multiple apartment buildings opening in next three years near campus

by Jack O'Connor
Published August 2, 2023
Weedy from the Rec Centers Dispensary in Dinkytown on Monday, July 31, 2023.

[Photo] UMN community prepares for cannabis legalization

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 31, 2023
Northrop Mall at the University of Minnesota on July 23, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minn.

[Photo] UMN Landcare Services combats recent drought

Published October 9, 2023
Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday July 7, 2023.

[Photo] NYU Policing Project aims to change Minneapolis public safety and policing

Published December 3, 2023
Minneapolis police car in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday July 7, 2023. The CCPO was founded in 2023 to investigate complaints about police officers.

[Photo] Community Commission on Police Oversight: One year later

Published April 25, 2024
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents held a special meeting on Monday June 26, 2023, in Minneapolis, MN.

[Photo] Regents approve CentraCare partnership, HEAPR funding request

Published October 15, 2023
Construction on a new apartment building in Dinkytown on Thursday June 29, 2023.

[Photo] Rogers: It’s time to break up with your corporate landlord

by Kelly Rogers
Published July 6, 2023
Senior Vice President Myron Frans presenting during the University of Minnesota Board of Regents special meeting on Monday June 26, 2023.

[Photo] Board of Regents approves tuition increase

by Henry Hagen
Published June 27, 2023
The Carlson School of Management on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

UMN business school enrolling more women

by Gabby Erenstein
Published July 1, 2022
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