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Students Sara Jalil and Rebecca Goldblum practice overpowering an aggressor at a women's self defense seminar at the Recreation and Wellness Center on Nov. 30, 2016.

[Photo] Recent events spurs flurry of interest for University, YMCA self-defense class

Published December 1, 2016
Junior Meghan Schwobe practices punching at a women's self defense seminar at the Recreation and Wellness Center on Nov. 30, 2016.

The musical act Willows performs at the Stand With Standing Rock benefit event at the Whole Music Club on Nov. 28, 2016.

Angie Citlali sings at the Stand With Standing Rock benefit event at the Whole Music Club on Nov. 28, 2016.

Attendees gather at the Whole Music Club for the Stand With Standing Rock benefit event on Nov. 28, 2016.

Attendees enter the Whole Music Club for the Stand With Standing Rock benefit event on Nov. 28, 2016. The event was hosted to raise money and awareness for the Dakota Access Pipeline occupation happening in North Dakota.

[Photo] Student groups host concert in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline

Published November 29, 2016
T-shirts for sale reading "I stand in solidarity with Standing Rock" sit on a table at the Stand With Standing Rock benefit event at the Whole Music Club on Nov. 28, 2016.

University president Eric Kaler answers questions for the Minnesota Daily in his office on Monday morning.

[Photo] President Kaler discusses campus free speech, demolition of historic grain elevators

Published November 29, 2016
Gophers guard Dupree McBrayer handles the ball during Minnesota's game against Southern Illinois at Williams Arena on Nov. 26, 2016. The Gophers won 57-45.

A 42-story luxury apartment tower spurred the group, Neighbors for East Bank Livability, to file a lawsuit against Alatus LLC. The tower would be located on Central Avenue Southeast, as represented here with through a superimposed rendering.

[Photo] Group files lawsuit over proposed 42-story St. Anthony Falls tower

Published November 22, 2016
Participants in the 30th annual Iron Pour work in the foundry at the Regis Center for Art on Nov. 18, 2016.

Participants in the 30th annual Iron Pour work in the foundry at the Regis Center for Art on Nov. 18, 2016.

Participants in the 30th annual Iron Pour work in the foundry at the Regis Center for Art on Nov. 18, 2016.

[Photo] Metal casting students take part in annual iron pour

Published November 22, 2016
Participants in the 30th annual Iron Pour look on as a group works in the foundry at the Regis Center for Art on Nov. 18, 2016.

Participants in the 30th annual Iron Pour work in the foundry at the Regis Center for Art on Nov. 18, 2016.

Participants in the 30th annual Iron Pour work in the foundry at the Regis Center for Art on Nov. 18, 2016.

Attendees of the 30th annual Iron Pour look on as participants work in the foundry at the Regis Center for Art on Nov. 18, 2016.

Participants in the 30th annual Iron Pour work in the foundry at the Regis Center for Art on Nov. 18, 2016.

Participants in the 30th annual Iron Pour work in the foundry at the Regis Center for Art on Nov. 18, 2016.

Heavyweight senior Michael Kroells takes on South Dakota State University's Alex Macki in the wrestling team's home opener at the Sports Pavilion on Nov. 19, 2016, where the Gophers beat SDSU.

[Photo] Minnesota stages big comeback, defeats SDSU

Published November 21, 2016
Participants in the 30th annual Iron Pour work in the foundry at the Regis Center for Art on Nov. 18, 2016.

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Glenda Hatchett, the representative for Philando Castile's family, speaks as Castile's family stands behind her during a press conference at the offices of Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP on Wednesday. Officer Jeronimo Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter after shooting Castile during a traffic stop in July that resulted in Castile's death.

Glenda Hatchett, the representative for Philando Castile's family, speaks as Castile's family stands behind her during a press conference at the offices of Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP on Nov. 16, 2016. Officer Jeronimo Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter after shooting Castile during a traffic stop in July that resulted in Castile's death.

Screen printed shirts reading "Strange Girls Never Die" sit for sale at the launch party for the artist organization "A Conspiracy of Strange Girls" at CO Exhibitions on Nov. 12, 2016 in Minneapolis.

Attendees view paintings by Mathew Zefeldt during his gallery opening on Nov. 12, 2016 at the Soap Factory in Minneapolis .

Artist Joy Spika works on a live painting at the launch party for the artist organization "A Conspiracy of Strange Girls" at CO Exhibitions on Nov. 12, 2016 in Minneapolis. The collective features women artists who work in various mediums.

[Photo] Leather-clad art enthusiasts gather to celebrate art collective

Published November 15, 2016
Artist Mary Allen wraps herself in string for a piece titled "Link, Wrap, Tie, Build, Bind, and Free" at the launch party for the artist organization "A Conspiracy of Strange Girls" at CO Exhibitions on Nov. 12, 2016 in Minneapolis.

Mathew Zefeldt poses for a portrait in front of one of his paintings during his gallery opening at the Soap Factory in Minneapolis on Nov. 12, 2016. Zefeldt, a University assistant professor of art, will have his exhibition "Desktop" on display until Dec. 18, 2016.

[Photo] Exhibit explores intersection of classical painting, digital age

Published November 16, 2016
Gophers forward Taiye Bello handles the ball at Williams Arena on Nov. 12, 2016. The Gophers beat Harvard University 103-87 in their season opener.

[Photo] Minnesota starts season with win over Harvard

Published November 14, 2016
Voters line up outside of First Congressional Church in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Nov. 8, 2016. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and hundreds of voters came out early to cast their votes.

Voters fill out their ballots at Van Cleve Park in the Como neighborhood on Nov. 8, 2016. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and hundreds of voters came out early to cast their votes.

A voter is handed an "I Voted" sticker after casting her vote at First Congressional Church in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Nov. 8, 2016. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and hundreds of voters came out early to cast their votes.

Voters fill out ballots at First Congressional Church in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on the morning of Nov. 8, 2016.

[Photo] University students turn out to vote early on Election Day

Published November 8, 2016
Voters line up outside of First Congressional Church in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Nov. 8, 2016. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and hundreds of voters came out early to cast their votes.

Volunteers wait to assist voters who still need to register at First Congressional Church in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Nov. 8, 2016. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and hundreds of voters came out early to cast their votes.

Voters register at First Congressional Church in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Nov. 8, 2016. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and hundreds of voters came out early to cast their votes.

Sophomore Brian Poon swims in the men's 200 Freestyle at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatics Center on Nov. 4, 2016.

[Photo] Gophers swim and dive dominate scoring in home victory over North Dakota

Published November 7, 2016
Anthropology major Katrina Jacobsen tries to break a bone outside of Blegen Hall on Nov. 3, 2016. Ph.D. student Katrina Yezzi-Woodley is studying the difference between elk and deer bones when broken by humans versus hyenas.

[Photo] For one study, hyenas make an unexpected research partner

Published November 7, 2016
Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner is tackled during the Gophers' game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016, where the Gophers won 44-31.

Defensive lineman Julien Kafo laughs while exiting the field for half time during the Gophers' game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016, where the Gophers won 44-31.

Gophers running back Rodney Smith handles the ball during the Gophers' game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016, where the Gophers won 44-31.

[Photo] As the Gophers approach Big Ten play, an improved running game is pivotal

Published September 22, 2019
Gophers defensive back Damarius Travis tackles Purdue during their game at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016, where the Gophers won 44-31.

Gophers defensive back Kiondre Thomas runs the ball during the Gophers' game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016, where the Gophers won 44-31.

Gophers linebacker Kamal Martin runs into the end zone in an attempt to score for the Gophers during their game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016, where the Gophers won 44-31.

[Photo] Daily Breakdown: Minnesota's Big Ten West chances on the line at Nebraska

Published November 12, 2016
The Gophers fight Purdue for the ball during their game at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016, where the Gophers won 44-31.

Anthropology major Katrina Jacobsen tries to break a bone outside of Blegen Hall on Nov. 3, 2016. Ph.D. student Katrina Yezzi-Woodley is studying the difference between elk and deer bones when broken by humans versus hyenas.

Ph.D. student Katrina Yezzi-Woodley pulls out a drawer of bones in Blegen Hall on Nov. 3, 2016. Yezzi-Woodley is studying the difference between elk and deer bones when broken by humans versus hyenas.

Freshman Lindsey Horjesi participates in the 50 meter freestyle event at the women's swim and dive meet against Iowa State at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Oct. 30, 2016.

[Photo] Horejsi having successful start to freshman season with Gophers

Published November 3, 2016
Minnesota Student Association President Abeer Syedah listens during the association's forum in Mondale Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. Syedah, who previously served as vice president, was elected as president earlier this year.

[Photo] UMN students call for lawmakers to abandon optional student service fee measure

Published April 25, 2017
Minnesota Student Association President Abeer Syedah speaks in support of Hillary Clinton at Northrop Auditorium on Oct. 4, 2016 ahead of Sen. Bernie Sanders' speech.

[Photo] For some student-leaders, navigating the terrain of personal beliefs can be tricky

Published November 3, 2016
Some of designer Shelley Wade's hats sit on a table backstage before her show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

Models wait backstage before walking in designer Shelley Wade's show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

A model wearing designer Shelley Wade's clothing poses before Wade's show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

Designer Shelley Wade walks with a model at the end of her show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

[Photo] The Loring Pasta Bar hosts Shelley Wade’s debut fashion show

Published November 1, 2016
A model wearing designer Shelley Wade's clothing walks in Wade's show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

A model wearing designer Shelley Wade's clothing walks in Wade's show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

A model wearing designer Shelley Wade's clothing poses during Wade's show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

A model wearing designer Shelley Wade's clothing poses during Wade's show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

Models wearing designer Shelley Wade's clothing walk in Wade's show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

A model wearing designer Shelley Wade's clothing poses during Wade's show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

A model wearing designer Shelley Wade's clothing poses during Wade's show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

A model wearing designer Shelley Wade's clothing poses during Wade's show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

A model wearing designer Shelley Wade's clothing poses before Wade's show at the Loring Pasta Bar on Oct. 30, 2016. Wade's creations have a Gypsy influence and were originally intended to be shown to Prince in a private show.

Senior forward Dani Camaranessi races after the puck at Ridder Arena on Oct. 29, 2016, where the Gophers beat St. Cloud State 3-0. Camaranessi scored two of the Gophers' three goals.

Defensive end Scott Ekpe attempts to block a pass by Colorado State at TCF Bank Stadium on Sept. 24, 2016.

[Photo] Gophers football take advantage of Illini turnovers

Published October 31, 2016
Gophers forward Leon Bristedt passes the puck at Mariucci Arena on Oct. 21, 2016.

[Photo] Minnesota men's hockey forges two comebacks for win and draw in NY

Published October 31, 2016
Five15 on the Park, an apartment building on 15th Ave. S, will be home to the Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center, a space where community members will be able to come for help finding jobs. The center's groundbreaking ceremony took place on Oct. 29, 2016.

Attendees of the groundbreaking event for the Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center listen to speakers on Oct. 29, 2016. The center will work to help community members, many of whom are East African immigrants, find jobs.

Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges speaks at the groundbreaking event for the Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center on Oct. 29, 2016. The center will work to help community members, many of whom are East African immigrants, find jobs.

[Photo] Immigrants are a vital part of Minnesota's labor force, report says

Published February 13, 2017
Spaghetti squash is a great substitute for traditional pasta and makes for a hearty, healthy fall dish.

[Photo] College kitchen: It's October, cook with squash

Published October 27, 2016
Gophers forward Leon Bristedt assists forward Taylor Cammarata with his first period goal against St. Cloud State at Mariucci Arena on Oct. 21, 2016.

[Photo] Sophomore duo reaps the benefits of hard work on "trench line"

Published October 28, 2016
Gophers forward Brent Gates Jr. battles for the puck against St. Cloud State at Mariucci Arena on Oct. 21, 2016.

[Photo] For Gophers men's hockey, blown leads show old wrinkles

Published October 24, 2016
Photographer Karl Herber rolls out prints of his work at his home in South Minneapolis on Oct. 15, 2016.

[Photo] Minneapolis still-life photographer Karl Herber talks Europe, pre-visualization and purity

Published October 20, 2016
Photographer Karl Herber poses for a portrait next to one of his photographs, a shot of Lake Superior, at his home in South Minneapolis on Oct. 15, 2016.

Brandon Bogdalek, officer of the University's Augmented Reality Collective, demonstrates how to use a HoloLens, an augmented reality device, at the group's meeting in the Coffman Memorial Union Theater on Oct. 9, 2016. The device is one of a few devices the group works with.

[Photo] New Augmented Reality Collective group powers up on campus

Published October 13, 2016
Brandon Bogdalek, officer of the University's Augmented Reality Collective, demonstrates how to use a HoloLens, an augmented reality device, at the group's meeting in the Coffman Memorial Union Theater on Oct. 9, 2016. The device is one of a few devices the group works with.

Facilities Management employee Sandra Johnson refills a tampon and pad dispenser in the Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building on Oct. 11, 2016. MSA has been working with Facilities Management to increase the availability of these supplies across campus and provide signage communicating their availability. 

Facilities Management employee Sandra Johnson refills a tampon and pad dispenser in the Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building on Oct. 11, 2016. MSA has been working with Facilities Management to increase the availability of these supplies across campus, including putting dispensers in gender-neutral bathrooms.

[Photo] MSA, University collaboration may ease some period pains

Published October 12, 2016
"Meandering Methodologies, Deviant Disciplines" is the first book solely published by Public Art Saint Paul on Oct. 6, 2016.

The new book includes essays by artists, scientists, and critics who celebrate their book publication at Public Art Saint Paul on Oct. 6, 2016.

A new book documenting Public Art Saint Paul's art-science fellowship is launched at Public Art Saint Paul on Oct. 6, 2016.

Authors sign books at Public Art Saint Paul on Oct. 6, 2016.

[Photo] New book explores city planning collaboration with artists and STEM professionals

Published October 12, 2016
Authors of "Meandering Methodologies, Deviant Disciplines - Four Years of City Art Collaboratory" sign their book at Public Art Saint Paul on Oct. 6, 2016.

Slam poet Rachel Wiley performs at Button Poetry's Live show at Camp Bar in St. Paul on Oct. 3, 2016.

Slam poet Rachel Wiley performs at Button Poetry's Live show at Camp Bar in St. Paul on Oct. 3, 2016.

[Photo] Button Poetry hosts poetry slam with featured artist Rachel Wiley

Published October 6, 2016
Frank Kamish holds up copies of his books at Elmcrest Park in Ramsey on Saturday. Kamish, who illustrated the books on display, is a fifth grader at Lake Harriet Elementary. Kamish creates books with his father, Paul, and his uncle, David.

Copies of Frank Henry and the Zooband Band are displayed at Elmcrest Park in Ramsey on Saturday. Frank Kamish, the illustrator of the book, is a fifth grader at Lake Harriet Elementary who creates books with his father, Paul, and his uncle, David.

A group of girls look on as Frank Kamish displays his book "Frank Henry and the Zooband Band" at Elmcrest Park in Ramsey on Saturday. Frank, a fifth grader at Lake Harriet elementary, illustrated the book, which he created alongside his father, Paul, and his uncle, David.

[Photo] Meet Frank, the fifth-grader who illustrates children's books

Published October 6, 2016
An audience awaits the arrival of Sen. Bernie Sanders at Northrop Auditorium on Oct. 4, 2016, where Sanders spoke in support of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

Containers holding heart valve implants sit in the University's Department of Biomedical Engineering on Oct. 3, 2016. The implants are designed to fit many patients rather than requiring an individual's own cells to grow.

[Photo] University of Minnesota researchers have created a new, artificial artery that can grow on its own

Published October 4, 2016
Senior Research Associate Zeeshan Syedain shows an artificial heart valve in the department of biomedical engineering on Oct. 3, 2016. These implants are designed to fit many patients rather than requiring an individual's own cells to grow.

Pieces of art from the Weisman Art Museum's "Pan American Modernism: Avant-Garde Art in Latin America and the United States" exhibit hang in the museum on Oct. 3, 2016. The exhibit opens to the public on Oct. 9 and will be on display until Dec. 31, 2016.

[Photo] Weisman Art Museum's new exhibit showcases Latin American modernist art

Published October 4, 2016
Frank Kamish holds up copies of his books at Elmcrest Park in Ramsey on Oct. 1, 2016. Kamish, who illustrated the books on display, is a fifth grader at Lake Harriet Elementary. Kamish creates books with his father, Paul, and his uncle, David.

A group of girls look on as Frank Kamish displays his book Frank Henry and the Zooband Band at Elmcrest Park in Ramsey on Oct. 1, 2016. Frank, a fifth grader at Lake Harriet elementary, illustrated the book which he created alongside his father, Paul, and his uncle, David.

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