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Meg Bishop, Associate A&E Reporter

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New docuseries brings Chickasaw history to Minnesota television

New docuseries brings Chickasaw history to Minnesota television

by Meg Bishop
Published December 15, 2020
Katherine Schmid and their cat Lila. Photo Courtesy of Katherine Schmid.

Students find new quarantine roommates at the pet store

by Meg Bishop
Published December 5, 2020
Northrop Auditorium as seen on April 5, 2015.

Lights, wheelchairs and ramps: Northrop performance series takes dancing to new heights

by Meg Bishop
Published December 3, 2020
Photo Courtesy of Sarah Olson

Students turn on their camera to share what they’ve been wearing to “Zoom U”

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published November 30, 2020
Heat of the Week: Remixes, happy lights and what’s new on Netflix

Heat of the Week: Remixes, happy lights and what’s new on Netflix

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published November 10, 2020
Jonathan MacDonald perfects his skate tricks on the Washington Avenue bridge.

Heads up, skateboarders; a great skate spot may be closer than you think

by Meg Bishop
Published October 24, 2020
Students search for socially distant fall activities

Students search for socially distant fall activities

by Meg Bishop
Published October 23, 2020
Artist Jack Pfeffer riffs on one of his many guitars at his family home on Monday, Oct. 5. Pfeffer, who chose to take the year off from college rather than commit to fully online courses, is taking full advantage of his free time to write and record in his home studio. Though the live music scene in Minneapolis has felt the effects of the pandemic, Pfeffer continues to channel his creative energy into producing new tracks, often accompanied by fellow local musicians.

Campus DIY bands look to fill void left by house show drought

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment
Published October 9, 2020
Heat of the Week: films, fashion and a few laughs

Heat of the Week: films, fashion and a few laughs

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published October 6, 2020
The Bogey’s Lounge stands in St. Paul on Monday Sep. 27th. The business was one of several shooting locations for Student Directors Andrew Zuckerman, Dylan Orth and John Cronin for their film Undergrads, shot over the summer.

“Undergrads”: College life is like a movie

by Meg Bishop
Published September 29, 2020
Review: Alicia Keys’ new album is a ritual in self-care

Review: Alicia Keys’ new album is a ritual in self-care

by Meg Bishop
Published September 29, 2020
Images Courtesy of Coloring Books for a Cause

Har Mar Superstar and Laura Hauser use coloring books to provide aid to music scene

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published September 18, 2020
Mesa Pizza remains a popular Dinkytown destination amid the pandemic. They offer a unique selection of pizza by the slice. Workers prepare food, wearing masks and practicing social distancing, on Saturday, Sep. 12.

On-campus dining options set to reopen

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published September 14, 2020
Cut through the noise with A&Es top albums from this years Grammy dump

Cut through the noise with A&E’s top albums from this year’s “Grammy dump”

by Meg Bishop, Associate A&E Reporter
Published September 11, 2020
Local Minneapolis Band Sapphire poses for a portrait at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Sunday, Sep. 6th. The group will soon perform for the first time in over eight months at the Amplifying Solidarity concert series.

Get front row (virtual) seats to local music and art focused on racial justice

by Meg Bishop, Associate A&E Reporter
Published September 8, 2020
A protester holds up a Black Lives Matter sign in front of the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct on Minnehaha Avenue on Tuesday, May 26. The protest was in response to the killing of George Floyd. 

Students keep momentum alive for Black Lives Matter movement

by Meg Bishop
Published August 1, 2020
Sarah Walk, a Minneapolis musician now based in Los Angeles, will release her new album “Another Me” on August 28. (Image courtesy of Sarah Walk, photo by Daniel Smith Coleman)

Underground update: Sarah Walk – Indie musician, Minnesota native and dream achiever

by Meg Bishop
Published July 30, 2020
The show consisted of eight storytellers, each with a personal story that was five to six minutes long. This year’s theme is “do-overs.” 

Twin Cities storytellers compete for best personal story

by Meg Bishop
Published July 29, 2020
Ursula Arhart, Kristina Johnson, Cecily Bohman, Jaime Candia, Rebekah Nygard, and Nico Sardina,  from back left to front right, pose for a picture while working at the Peoples Library T-Shirt pop-up shop. (Photo courtesy of The People’s Library)

Minneapolis t-shirt pop ups showcase student artwork on police brutality

by Meg Bishop
Published July 24, 2020
Flowers in the Annual Garden surround a small pond with a fountain statue at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska on Monday, July 13.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum nominated as Best Botanical Garden

by Meg Bishop
Published July 16, 2020
Legends Never Die, released July 10, is Juice WRLDs legacy.

Review: Juice WRLD’s ‘Legends Never Die’

by Meg Bishop
Published July 14, 2020
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

Muralists team up to paint a brighter future

by Meg Bishop
Published July 13, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

More than 20 new skate parks slated for Minneapolis

by Meg Bishop
Published July 3, 2020

Twin Cities restaurants double as community donation hubs

by Meg Bishop
Published July 2, 2020
Dad Bod band members Callie Marino and Wilson Zellar sitting outside of their recording space on Saturday, June 20. Their EP Precursor will be released on July 10.

Q&A: Dad Bod lead singer and guitarist on upcoming EP “Precursor”

by Meg Bishop
Published June 25, 2020
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

Women for Political Change aims to fuel sustainable activism

by Meg Bishop
Published June 23, 2020

Fueling sustainable activism; UMN Women for Political Change

by Meg Bishop
Published June 22, 2020
Illustration by Luis Mendoza.

A guide to Black-owned restaurants near campus

by Meg Bishop
Published June 20, 2020
“Say Their Names cemetery in South Minneapolis represents a person killed by law enforcement in this country. Created by two University of Pennsylvania students, it’s a grassroots art installation located just blocks away from the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 12.

‘Say Their Names’ cemetery memorializes Black lives lost to police brutality

by Meg Bishop
Published June 15, 2020
Protesters demonstrate the Black power fist as a sign of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, photographed by Isaiah Rustad. (Image courtesy of Isaiah Rustad)

Behind the camera: George Floyd protests

by Meg Bishop
Published June 13, 2020
Q&A: Remo Drive talks music, memes and quarantine

Q&A: Remo Drive talks music, memes and quarantine

by Meg Bishop
Published June 8, 2020
University of Minnesota Theater Majors Reilly Arena, left, and Sabrina Diehl play two queer characters with anxiety disorders in a story of Zoom romance amid the pandemic. The short film is available for free viewing on YouTube.

UMN theater students create short film on finding queer love — via Zoom

by Meg Bishop
Published June 4, 2020
Sarah Mai

Student-led theatre fields short plays about pre-COVID living

by Meg Bishop
Published June 2, 2020
Courtesy of Bryan Widjaja.

‘A nice distraction and a great little spoon’: Pets are the stay-at-home silver lining

by Meg Bishop
Published May 9, 2020

Pets vote in favor COVID-19

by Meg Bishop
Published May 8, 2020
In lieu of canceled launch party, The Tower literary magazine turns to podcasting

In lieu of canceled launch party, The Tower literary magazine turns to podcasting

by Meg Bishop
Published April 24, 2020
Natalie Deeble and daughter Saniya watch as the Pride Parade marches down Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis on June 24, 2018.

Twin Cities Pride has been postponed. Now what?

by Meg Bishop
Published April 17, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Animal Crossing is an “idyllic world” for students during COVID-19

by Meg Bishop
Published April 13, 2020
Illustration by Harry Steffenhagen

Keeping music alive: Musicians turn to streaming to stay connected

by Meg Bishop
Published April 6, 2020
Courtesy of Mark Eckelaert.

Gophers create “Goldycraft,” a replica of UMN Twin-Cities campus on Minecraft

by Meg Bishop
Published March 30, 2020
Magician open mic night, held at the Comedy Corner Underground on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Mixing comedy with magic, students step up to the mic

by Meg Bishop
Published March 5, 2020
Culture compass: de-stressing, dancing and a dog-friendly market

Culture compass: de-stressing, dancing and a dog-friendly market

by Meg Bishop and Frankie Carlson
Published February 27, 2020
Review: Tame Impalas The Slow Rush

Review: Tame Impala’s “The Slow Rush”

by Meg Bishop
Published February 24, 2020
Culture compass: 90s bangers, Black History Month and laid-back sketching

Culture compass: ’90s bangers, Black History Month and laid-back sketching

by Meg Bishop and Frankie Carlson
Published February 20, 2020
Culture compass: Valentine’s Day edition

Culture compass: Valentine’s Day edition

by Meg Bishop
Published February 13, 2020
Culture compass: bands, bonfires and brunch

Culture compass: bands, bonfires and brunch

by Meg Bishop and Frankie Carlson
Published February 6, 2020

Bands, Bonfires, and BrewCo

by Meg Bishop and Frankie Carlson
Published February 5, 2020
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

Poppy trades pastel YouTube persona for heavy metal maven

by Meg Bishop
Published February 2, 2020
Culture compass: Don’t miss these wintry events!

Culture compass: Don’t miss these wintry events!

by Meg Bishop
Published January 23, 2020
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