Minnesota's Becca Weiland swims in the Women's 400-yard medley relay against North Dakota on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at the University Aquatic Center.

Minnesota's Logan Redondo swims in the Men's 1650-yard freestyle against North Dakota on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at the University Aquatic Center.

Minnesota defenseman Nate Schmidt plays against Minnesota State-Mankato on Nov. 2 at Mariucci Arena.

If an apocalypse occurs, all you need is a can of peaches and some Bisquick powder to make a tasty peach cobbler over a fire.

The traditional dish of falafels at the Foxy Falafel on Redmond Avenue at St. Paul.

The chicken gyro at the Foxy Falafel on Raymond Avenue in St. Paul.

Minnesota forward Tom Serratore skates against Minnesota State-Mankato on Nov. 2 at Mariucci Arena.

Graduate biomedical engineering student Clara Zhang explains her project that uses electroencephalograms to measure the brain for epilepsy signs. Zhang presented for high school juniors part of the STEM...

Graduate biomedical engineering student Allison Connolly talks to high school students about the deep brain stimulation project for treating Parkinson's disease Wednesday at professor Matthew Johnson's...

Artistic director Ben Riggs leads the members of the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus in vocal exercises. Riggs started as the artistic director in August.

Making sugar cookies is simple, and cookies can be cut out in various ways to celebrate the holidays.

Minnesota forward Kati Loberg tries to retrieve the ball during a game against Virginia on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Williams Arena.

Minnesota guard Joe Coleman (11) scores against South Dakota State on Tuesday night at Williams Arena.

Minnesota forward Michëlla Riché (15) tries to get past Virginia player Simone Egwu to score at the game against Virginia at Williams Arena Thursday night.

Bourbon pecan pie at the Turtle Bread Company on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

Young Americans For Liberty president and finance junior Adam Motzko talks to the members about upcoming events at their meeting Tuesday at the Science Teaching and Student Services building.

Computer science major Austin Granger's latest structure, currently a work in progress, created with K'NEX parts Monday at his home in St. Paul, Minn. Granger has worked on this project, as of yet unnamed,...

Minnesota forward Amanda Kessel plays against Minnesota State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota goalie Adam Wilcox grabs the puck during a game against Minnesota State on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Mariucci Arena.

Minnesota goalie Noora Raty watches the puck during a game against Minnesota Stateon Nov. 17, 2012 at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota guard Rachel Banham plays against Villanova on Nov. 11, 2012 at Williams Arena.

Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe successfully shoots in a free throw at the game against American University onNov. 9, 2012 at Williams Arena.

Sophomore Tyler Shukert, prepares to catch the ball Thursday at the YWCA of Minneapolis Midtown.

Sophomore Tyler Shukert, a member of Minnesota Team Handball, at the YWCA of Midtown Minneapolis. Shukert is a junior national team player and played in the International Handball Federation Tournament...

Junior Faiz Ahmad studies with Kianmehr Ehtiatkar, Kianoosh Ehtiatkar and Micael Menendez at the new coffee shop Publika in Dinkytown. The shop gave out free bubble tea and coffee as its grand opening...

Minnesota forward Hannah Brandt battles Minnesota State forward Kari Lundberg on Saturday at Ridder Arena.

Neuroscience senior Kody Zalewski sits in his room and campaign headquarters filled with paintings and the smell of incense Tuesday at his apartment. Zalewski ran an unsuccessful bid to unseat state Rep....

Minnesota forward Micaella Riche tries to find a teammate to pass to during Sunday's game against Villanova at Williams Arena.

Minnesota guard Austin Hollins attempts to block American guard Austin Carroll on Friday night at the Williams Arena. Hollins scored a career-high 20 points in the game.

Second-year orchestral conducting doctoral candidate Sergey Bogza conducts the University Symphony Orchestra in playing Tchaikovsky's "Violin Concerto in D major" on Friday in Ferguson Hall. Bogza said...

Venison meat arranged on dumpling dough is ready to be put together.

Dan McGrath, the executive director of TakeAction Minnesota, cheers with his colleague in celebration of the result of the amendment at the MN United for All Families election event at the St. Paul Rivercentre....

Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe canvasses campus with MN United workers to encourage students to vote against the Marriage Amendment on Tuesday in Stadium Village.

Masters of education student Reid Anderson fills out his ballot at the Marcy Open School polling station.

University student Kyle Thomas registers to vote at the Marcy Open School polling station.

Freshman Matt Gallik turns in his ballot at the Falcon Heights City Hall.

Dan McGrath, chairman of the organization Protect My Vote, puts away the campaign materials as the night comes to an end at O'Gara's Bar and Grill in St. Paul, Minn.

Dan McGrath, the executive director of TakeAction Minnesota, cheers with his colleague in celebration of the result of the amendment at the Our Vote Our Future election night party in St. Paul, Minn.

Debra Fitzpatrick and Lisa Miller embrace as they listen to President Obama talk as the election night nears to an end at the Minnesotans United election event in St. Paul, Minn.

Minnesota guard Andre Hollins tries to gain possession of the ball in the game against Southwest Baptist on Monday at the Williams Arena.

The University Recreation Center expansion is under construction and is set to formally open fall 2013.

Brandon Hatanaka swims during the men’s 200-yard butterfly at the University Aquatic Center against Iowa on Friday.

Minnesota forward Kyle Rau plays against Minnesota State on Friday at Mariucci Arena.

Minnesota forward Zach Budish plays against Minnesota State- Mankato on Friday at Mariucci Arena.

Minnesota runner Cassy Opitz runs in Rocky’s Run at Les Bolstad Golf Course on Sunday. Opitz was the top woman’s finisher and finished the 6K race in 22:44.

ep. Phyllis Kahn canvasses around the Florence Court Apartments near Dinkytown to promote her and Sen. Kari Dziedzic

Brooke Bowman and Leopold Manswell play Janice and Russell on Tuesday at the Rarig Center during a rehearsal for the upcoming show

Rebecca Hurd and Riley O'Toole play Susan and Paul on Tuesday at the Rarig Center during a rehearsal for the upcoming show

Costume designer Jonathan Singer examines one of the dresses he designed for the play "The Rover,

Sophomore forward Christian Isackson plays against Canisius on Sunday at Mariucci Arena.

Minnesota sophomore Kiera Janzen won the 1,000-yard freestyle with a time of 9:51.88 on Friday against Wisconsin at the University Aquatic Center.

Minnesota junior Kyler Van Swol won the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 1:48.46 on Friday against Wisconsin at the University Aquatic Center.

Professor Louis Mendoza specializes in immigration and Chicano studies. Mendoza went on an 8,000 mile bike trip five years ago where he examined the United States' treatment towards immigration issues....

Somalian novelist Nuruddin Farah is the author of ten novels, a nonfiction book, and numerous articles. Farah was a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota's English department.

Minnesota sophomore Leandro Toledo plays an opponent from Drake University at the ITA Central Regional Championship on Sunday. Toledo won the match and made the final, which he lost Monday.

Minnesota forward Sarah Davis

Minnesota defender Milica McMillen

Junior Cassy Opitz runs at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Saturday. Opitz was the first women's finisher and crossed the line in 22:30.01.

Morstad is running as an independent candidate in the 2012 presidential election and will appear on the ballot in Minnesota.

Dean Morstad canvasses Sunday in Northeast Minneapolis.

Kierra Smith swims the 100-yard butterfly event against Iowa State on Friday at the University Aquatic Center. Smith set meet records in the 100 breaststroke and 200 individual medley. (Ichigo Takikawa)

Fifth Congressional District Republican candidate Chris Fields speaks to constituents assembled at a meet and greet event at Central Park in Brooklyn Park, Minn., on Saturday. Fields is running against...

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison speaks to constituents assembled at a presidential-debate viewing party hosted by the Minneapolis Urban League on Oct. 3. Ellison is running for re-election in Minnesota’s 5th...

Physics junior Hunter Dunbar explains his project to people attending the EduTech Showcase and Forum on Monday. Dunbar and three other students designed the project FireWave, a linear fireplace design...

Employee Ashley Krueger arranges cupcakes to be put in the display case Wednesday morning at Cupcake on University Avenue Southeast.

Fourth Congressional District Republican candidate Tony Hernandez speaks to constituents at the Hill-Murray School homecoming football game. Hernandez is running against U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum and Independence...

Clinic manager Lori Arent restrains a red-tailed hawk for a radiograph test Tuesday morning at the University Raptor Center. The hawk was taken in for a broken wing in April and, showing no significant...