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Ward 2 Council Member Cam Gordon poses for a portrait in his office at Minneapolis City Hall in 2017.

[Photo] Council member Cam Gordon helps lay framework to reduce homelessness

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published January 22, 2021
State Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minneapolis, holds up her credentials to vote on who should be the chair of Senate District 60 during the DFL convention at Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis on Saturday, March 24.

Elisha Friesema, Stephen Palmquist and Prachi Bawaskar pose for a portrait in Carlson School of Management on Tuesday, May 1.

[Photo] Carlson students seek to combat opioid addiction through social support

Published May 3, 2018
Freshman Rachel McLean snuggles with a corgi at the Corgi Racing Society's Pet a Corgi event in Yudof Hall on Sunday, April 29.

Marina Karinsky pets a corgi at the Corgi Racing Society's Pet a Corgi event in Yudof Hall on Sunday, April 29.

Two corgis play fight at the Corgi Racing Society's Pet a Corgi event in Yudof Hall on Sunday, April 29.

Mr. Bubble Butt poses for a picture at the Corgi Racing Society's Pet a Corgi event at Yudof Hall on Sunday, April 29.

A corgi waits to be petted at the Corgi Racing Society's Pet a Corgi event in Yudof Hall on Sunday, April 29.

[Photo] 50 corgis help students de-stress at Yudof Hall

Published April 30, 2018
A corgi waits for his pal to enter the corgi pen at the Corgi Racing Society's Pet a Corgi event in Yudof Hall on Sunday, April 29.

Students met for a Pizza & Policy event at Mondale Hall Thursday, April 26 to discuss gun violence.

[Photo] Students discuss gun violence at University panel

Published April 27, 2018
A student walks in the tunnels below West Bank.

Senior Meredith Campbell fills up the cooler with ice in Caribou Coffee in Stadium Village before opening.

Aerospace engineering student Nasser Alrasbi arm wrestles outside Blarney Pub & Grill.

[Photo] Arm wrestling, 4/20 celebrations and juggling: 24 hours on the UMN campus

Published April 26, 2018
Patrons react and sing along to "Mr.Brightside" by The Killers at Blarney Pub & Grill.

A student falls asleep on the couch after bar close in Como.

Junior Forrest Casey sets up the nest shot with camera man Reece Bonneville in Walter Library on Saturday, April 21.

Junior Forrest Casey considers actors' positioning while filming an anti-theft PSA in Walter Library on Saturday, April 21.

[Photo] UMN students work to combat library laptop thefts

Published April 24, 2018
Shane Wiskus speaks to media during the press conference in Cooke Hall on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

[Photo] Gophers fulfill goal with second-place finish at NCAA championships

Published April 23, 2018
Shane Wiskus speaks to media during the press conference in Cooke Hall on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

Senior Matic Spec returns the ball during a game against Ohio State at Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, March 30.

[Photo] Gophers blow out Wildcats; lose to Illinois to close out regular season

Published April 23, 2018
Director of Education at the Office of Equity and Diversity, Step Jarvi, talks about how to be more inclusive to marginalized groups in CSE at the Iclusivity in CSE event in Bruininks Hall on Saturday, April 7.

[Photo] CSE students hopeful for more diversity

Published April 9, 2018
Univeristy of Minnesota graduate Allison Quinell poses for portraits in her apartment studio in the North Loop on Tuesday, April 3. Quinell's Slate Collective debuts on April 23 at Le Méridien Chambers in downtown Minneapolis.

Univeristy of Minnesota graduate Allison Quinell goes through the inspirations for her collection in her apartment studio in the North Loop on Tuesday, April 3. Quinell's Slate Collective debuts on April 23 at Le Méridien Chambers in downtown Minneapolis.

[Photo] UMN alumna Allison Quinnell launches new clothing line

Published April 5, 2018
Sophomore Stefan Milicevic returns the ball during a match against Ohio State University at Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, March 30.

[Photo] Gophers split matches versus ranked foes

Published April 2, 2018
The Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes, as pictured on April 1, completed construction in 2017. Under city code, developers must pay park dedication fees to neighborhood organizations for projects planned after January 2014.

[Photo] UMN neighborhoods use park fees to preserve green space while welcoming development

Published April 2, 2018
Senior Matic Spec returns the ball during a game against Ohio State at Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, March 30.

[Photo] Gophers to play Georgia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

Published May 2, 2018
Senior Sonia Neculescu speaks with other student organizers at the DFL Convention at Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis on Saturday, March 24. Neculescu, a University of Minnesota senior, won the position of chair of Senate District 60.

The groom, Eli Singer, right, dances with friends during the My Big Fat Jewish Wedding event at Day Block Event Center downtown on Thursday, March 22.

State Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minneapolis, holds up her credentials to vote on who should be the chair of Senate District 60 during the DFL convention at Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis on Saturday, March 24.

[Photo] Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement at district convention

Published March 25, 2018
The bride, Lily Shapiro, waits for the groom to place the vail over her face during the My Big Fat Jewish Wedding event at Day Block Event Center downtown on Thursday, March 22.

Attendees hold up the the chuppah during the My Big Fat Jewish Wedding event at Day Block Event Center downtown on Thursday, March 22.

[Photo] Inside the University of Minnesota's biggest springtime wedding

Published March 26, 2018
State Representative Ilhan Omar holds up her credentials to vote on who should be the chair of Senate District 60 during the DFL convention at Edison High School in Northeast Minneapolis on Saturday, March 24. U of M student Sonia Neculescu, senior, won the position.

Senior Sonia Neculescu speaks with other student organizers at the DFL Convention at Edison High School in Northeast Minneapolis on Saturday, March 24. Neculescu, a University of Minnesota senior, won the position of chair of Senate District 60.

Jessica Schalz speaks about ways to be an LGBTQIA+ ally in CSE during during a workshop in Bruininks Hall on Thursday, March 8.

[Photo] Workshop seeks to increase LGBT awareness in STEM fields

Published March 10, 2018
Angus Flanagan drives a ball at the 12th hole during the Gopher Invitational at Windsong Farms Golf Club in Independence, Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 10.

[Photo] Golf teams conclude fall seasons

Published October 24, 2018
Forward Taylor Williamson receives a trophy after the gophers won the 2018 WCHA Final on March 4, 2018.

Forward Taylor Williamson, center, watches the 2018 WCHA Final on March 4, 2018.

Forward Taylor Williamson, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the 2018 WCHA Final on March 4, 2018.

The Gophers celebrate their victory in the WCHA championship game against Wisconsin at Ridder Arena on Sunday, March 4.

The Gophers celebrate their victory in the WCHA championship game against Wisconsin at Ridder Arena on Sunday, March 4.

The Gophers celebrate their empty-net goal late in the third period to seal their victory in the WCHA championship game against Wisconsin at Ridder Arena on Sunday, March 4.

[Photo] Gophers shock Wisconsin to win WCHA Final Faceoff Championship

Published March 5, 2018
The Arts and Architecture building as seen on March 4 off of University Avenue in Prospect Park. Last week, the PPA's Land Use Committee heard a proposal from Vermilion Development to add condos and apartments to the building.

[Photo] Developer looks to redesign Art and Architecture building in Prospect Park

Published March 5, 2018
Defenseman Katie Robinson and forward Cara Piazza skate down the ice during a game against Ohio State for the WCHA Final Faceoff semifinal on Sat. Mar. 3, 2018, at Ridder Arena.

Forward Lindsay Agnew fights for the puck during a game against Ohio State for the WCHA Final Faceoff semifinal on March 3 at Ridder Arena.

[Photo] Gophers advance to Final Faceoff championship

Published March 4, 2018
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Senior Rúnar Arnórsson swings during the Gopher Invitational at Windsong Farm Golf Club in Independence, Minnesota on Sept. 10, 2017.

Senior Rúnar Arnórsson checks the wind during the Gopher Invitational at Windsong Farm Golf Club in Independence, Minnesota on Sept. 10, 2017.

[Photo] Senior Runar Arnorsson perfects golf game with little sleep

Published March 1, 2018
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[Photo] The personalities at Cafe Meow

Published March 1, 2018
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Freshman Olivia Crull speaks in opposition to conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's appearance on campus out side the St.Paul Student Center on Monday, Feb. 26.

Protesters gather outside the St.Paul Student Center in opposition of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's speech on Monday, Feb. 26.

Skyler Dorr leads chants in opposition to conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's appearance on campus out side the St.Paul Student Center on Monday, Feb. 26.

Protesters march in the streets around the St.Paul Student Center in opposition to conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's appearance on campus out on Monday, Feb. 26.

[Photo] Protesters take to St. Paul campus to voice disapproval of Ben Shapiro

Published February 27, 2018
Forward Nicole Schammel passes the puck during a game against St. Cloud State at Ridder Arena on Friday, Feb. 23.

Defenseman Emily Brown looks to pass the puck during a game against St. Cloud State at Ridder Arena on Friday, Feb. 23.

Forward Brent Gates Jr. looks for the puck during a game against Michigan at 3M at Mariucci Arena on Jan. 12, 2018.

UMPD officers Josh Betts, left, and Lara Bauer demonstrate knee attacks during the self defense workshop in Coffman Union on Saturday, Feb. 24.

[Photo] SUA, UMPD hold self defense workshop

Published February 26, 2018
From left, Rebecca Sedivy, Megan Doi and Megan LaBat practice kicking attacks during the self defense workshop in Coffman Union on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Attendees practice blocking and parrying potential attacks during the self defense workshop in Coffman Union on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Forward Grace Zumwinkle readies to hit the puck during the first round of the WCHA Playoffs against St. Cloud State on Friday.

[Photo] Gophers beat St. Cloud in first game of WCHA playoffs

Published February 24, 2018
The camera follows forward Jordan Murphy as he maneuvers past Iowa forward Jack Nunge during a game at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 21.

[Photo] Gophers snap nine-game losing streak on senior night

Published February 22, 2018
Sophomore goaltender Mat Robson reads the play during a game against No. 1 Notre Dame at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Jan. 26.

[Photo] Robson and Schierhorn both in new territory at goaltender

Published February 22, 2018
#MeToo founder Tarana Burke speaks to students during her appearance at Coffman Union on Friday, Feb. 16.

Mayor Jacob Frey speaks about affordable housing at a community event at the University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center in North Minneapolis on Thursday, Feb. 15.

#MeToo founder Tarana Burke speaks to students during her appearance at Coffman Union on Friday, Feb. 16.

Mayor Jacob Frey speaks about affordable housing at a community event at the University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center in North Minneapolis on Thursday, Feb. 15 2018.

[Photo] Mayor's opioid task force hopes to curb crisis through community support

Published September 5, 2018
#MeToo founder Tarana Burke speaks to students during her appearance at Coffman Union on Friday, Feb. 16.

#MeToo founder Tarana Burke speaks to students during her appearance at Coffman Union on Friday, Feb. 16.

[Photo] Founder of #MeToo movement comes to UMN campus

Published February 17, 2018
Mayor Jacob Frey speaks about affordable housing at a community event at the University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center in North Minneapolis on Thursday, Feb. 15.

Mayor Jacob Frey speaks about affordable housing at a community event at the University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center in North Minneapolis on Thursday, Feb. 15.

[Photo] Frey lays out affordable housing plan at UROC forum

Published February 16, 2018
Junior forward Darian Romanko chases after Michigan forward Quinn Hughes during a game at 3M at Mariucci Arena on Jan. 12, 2018.

[Photo] Darian Romanko and Jack Ramsey thrive in elevated defensive roles

Published February 15, 2018
Dirt Train perform at the Varsity Theater as part of the theater's grand reopening show on Friday, Feb. 9.

Chris Koza perform at the Varsity Theater as part of the theater's grand reopening show on Friday, Feb. 9.

Dirt Train perform at the Varsity Theater as part of the theater's grand reopening show on Friday, Feb. 9.

Chris Koza perform at the Varsity Theater as part of the theater's grand reopening show on Friday, Feb. 9.

Kiss the Tiger perform at the Varsity Theater as part of the theater's grand reopening show on Friday, Feb. 9.

Kiss the Tiger perform at the Varsity Theater as part of the theater's grand reopening show on Friday, Feb. 9.

Kiss the Tiger perform at the Varsity Theater as part of their grand reopening show on Friday, Feb. 9.

[Photo] Review: Varsity Theater's "soft" reopening

Published February 12, 2018
Padhika Sharma interviews Samad Qureshi in the One Button Studio on Saturday, Feb. 10 for a part of a video profile series of Indian students' experiences at the University created by the Indian Student Association.

Interviewee Samad Qureshi makes air quotes with his hands while talking about his experience with mental health stigmas on Saturday, Feb. 10 as a part of a video profile series on Indian students at the University created by the Indian Student Association.

[Photo] Indian Student Association launches ‘The Indian Perspective’

Published February 12, 2018
Senior defenseman Jack Glover skates down the ice during a game against Michigan on Jan. 12, 2018.

[Photo] Through different paths, Minnesota's senior defensemen provide consistency

Published February 8, 2018
The exhibit Then and Now: Fashion Show @ 50 on display in Rapson Hall on Saturday, Feb. 3. The exhibit highlights the work of design students featured in the fashion show in previous years.

Dustin Dorris instructs students on how to walk the runway in Rapson Hall on Friday, Feb. 2.

[Photo] CDES celebrates 50 years of student fashion

Published February 8, 2018
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Attendees of the 2018 Maxim Party socialize on Saturday, Feb. 3, the night before Super Bowl LII.

Attendees of the 2018 Maxim Party socialize on Saturday, Feb. 3, the night before Super Bowl LII. 

Performers on roller skates do acrobatic tricks for the crowd at the 2018 Maxim Party on Saturday, Feb. 3, the night before Super Bowl LII. 

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