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Pioneer Hall dorms stand empty on Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020. Superblock, which includes Frontier, Territorial, Centennial and Pioneer Halls was evacuated March 8 due to a gas odor.

[Photo] Superblock residence halls allow student re-entry following evacuation due to a gas odor

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published March 8, 2021
Northrop Auditorium as seen on April 5, 2015.

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

by Meg Bishop
Published December 3, 2020
A bomb threat was reported at TCF Bank Stadium at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.

[Photo] UMPD resolve bomb threat investigation at TCF Bank Stadium

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 12, 2020
Gophers football players sit on the sidelines during a game at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 3, 2015.

[Photo] Some Gopher football players remain undecided about 2020 return

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published October 7, 2020
A view of the retail spaces available for leasing underneath Wahu apartments on Tuesday, May 30.

[Photo] Prospect Park Association seeks to educate renters and students about their rights

by Lydia Morrell
Published October 5, 2020
A light rail train departs from the Stadium Village station for downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 15, 2017.

[Photo] Changes to light rail prioritize safety, ridership

Published July 6, 2023
Pillsbury Hall as seen on Sept. 16, 2015. The building is the second-oldest standing building on campus.

[Photo] Members of the English department speak about Pillsbury Hall move

Published July 24, 2021
Bradley Taylor at Sss-Dude Nutz Donutz in Dinkytown Wednesday.

Pill bottles grouped together, hide beneath an awning on 19-year-old Vee Livermore's desk, where they study on March 21. One bottle holds a daily preventative medication Livermore takes to fight off migraines.

Bradley Taylor at Sss-Dude Nutz Donutz in Dinkytown Wednesday.

Vee Livermore, who suffers from chronic migraines, drapes their bed with a chemistry-themed blanket. They point to the element Livermorium, named after a distant relative from England.

[Photo] Though a quarter of young adults experience daily pain, research is slim

Published March 24, 2016
Bradley Taylor at Sss-Dude Nutz Donutz in Dinkytown Wednesday.

Bradley Taylor at Sss-Dude Nutz Donutz in Dinkytown Wednesday.

Vee Livermore, who suffers from chronic migraines, drapes their bed with a chemistry-themed blanket. They point to the element Livermorium, named after a distant relative from England.

Pill bottles grouped together, hide beneath an awning on 19-year-old Vee Livermore's desk, where they study on March 21. One bottle holds a daily preventative medication Livermore takes to fight off migraines.

Jalon Stephens yells a chant in between events Saturday at the Sports Pavilion. The Gophers scored the fourth highest team score in program history, defeating Nebraska 435.150-428.100.

[Photo] Gophers men's gymnastics heads to Big Ten meet with confidence

Published April 7, 2017
University students get on and off the campus connector bus on Tuesday. On December 7, 2017, the campus connectors, along with other metro transit buses, will resume bus service on Washington Avenue for the first time since May 2011.

[Photo] UMN journalism school to be renamed for Hubbard family

Published April 19, 2017
Gophers forward Brent Gates chases down a Duluth player attempting to catch the puck in the second period at Mariucci Arena on October 16, 2015.

[Photo] Minnesota closes sweep of Michigan State with 4-2 win

Published December 11, 2016
General manager James Munson prepares an order for customer Humberto Naves on Wednesday at the new Himalayan restaurant in Dinkytown. This was Naves' second time at the new restaurant, which recently moved into its Dinkytown location following the closure of Pizza Studio.

[Photo] Dinkytown a revolving door for biz

Published May 5, 2016
A woman bikes past the witch's tower on southeast Orlin avenue Tuesday Afternoon. Although about half of the neighborhood is made up of students, currently no student is part of the Prospect Park Association.

[Photo] Prospect Park expands engagement

Published May 4, 2016
Lucas Gilbreath pitches at Siebert Field on April 17 during the Gophers' weekend series against Maryland.

[Photo] Gilbreath becomes steady bullpen arm for Gophers

Published April 26, 2016
Ph.D Brad Holschuh displays a mechanism which is able to expand or compress on command in McNeal Hall Monday. The technology would be used in compression clothing.

[Photo] U to develop auto-compression clothes

Published April 19, 2016
A concentration of luxury student apartment complexes, including WaHu, Stadium Village Flats, The 700 on Washington and The Station, line the Washington Avenue corridor in Stadium Village.

[Photo] The new ‘live like a student’

Published April 19, 2016
Redshirt Junior Jordan Smith prepares to hit a pitch pitch during the weekend series against Maryland at Siebert Field Sunday. Although losing the series to Maryland, Smith's single in bottom of the 8 brought in two runs and gave the gophers a lead in their 6-4 victory.

[Photo] Minnesota comes back to win two

Published April 18, 2016
Greek yogurt pancakes, topped with honey and butter.

[Photo] College Kitchen: Greek yogurt

Published April 14, 2016
Gophers infielder Danielle Parlich prepares to hit the ball Tuesday during the Border Battle Double-Header at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. The gophers lost both games to fall 1-7 and 3-6 to Wisconsin.

[Photo] Gophers swept by Badgers

Published April 13, 2016
Members of the Cedar-Riverside community's sixth grade girls basketball team pose for a picture at Brian Coyle Center on Friday. The team, which is made up of 10 girls from the area, was gifted uniforms that were co-designed with a professor and grad students at the University's college of design to be more culturally appropriate.

[Photo] For girls, new uniform opens gym

Published April 12, 2016
Sam Macken is all smiles as she rounds the bases after hitting a home run during Saturday's home opener double header against Illinois at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. The Gophers won 6-5.

[Photo] Minnesota tops Illini in first series at home

Published April 11, 2016
Terrin Vavra watches the ball after hitting a home run in the third inning at Siebert Field on Wednesday. The Gophers defeated Northern Illinois University, 12-10.

[Photo] Minnesota survives Northern Illinois rally

Published April 7, 2016
Camila Vargas Gomez returns a shot during a match against Michigan State University Friday at Baseline tennis center. The Gophers defeated Michigan State University 5-2.

[Photo] Gophers split third consecutive weekend

Published April 4, 2016
Patrons crowd around Daina De Prez while she performs at Nye's Bar and Polonaise room Saturday evening. The Bar will be closing after 67 years and will be holding its last polka dance on Sunday April 3.

[Photo] City says ‘pozegnanie’ to Nye’s

Published April 4, 2016
Representative Phyllis Kahn throws feed for chickens at her home before going door-to-door canvassing Saturday morning. Phyllis Kahn is running for re-election in 2016 for District 60B.

[Photo] Phyllis Kahn vies for 23rd term

Published April 4, 2016
An acai bowl with shredded coconut, almonds, blackberries, banana and granola.

[Photo] College Kitchen: Bowls

Published March 31, 2016
Baby Goats and their mother eat hay at Jake and Amanda Langeslag’s farm in Faribault on Tuesday. The Langeslags own over 50 goats for their LLC, Goat dispatch which focuses on eco-friendly land management and brush management with the use of goats.

[Photo] Kids could eat for free in city parks

Published March 30, 2016
A grove of trees sit in Propsect Park on Monday. According to a new university study, trees can adapt to climate change by shifting their metabolism.

[Photo] U study: Trees adapt to climate change

Published March 29, 2016
Post doctoral associate Slyvie Pailloux displays a result to chemistry professor Valerie Pierre in their research lab in Kolthoff hall Friday. The research team is working on creating a new test for bacterial infections that would provide results much quicker.

[Photo] New test targets infections

Published March 28, 2016
Computer science fourth-year Jordan Bolton leans back and rubs his neck during a study session with friend Will Huso in Bruininks Hall March on 7 to soothe grinding and stabbing pains. Bolton, who suffers from migraines and pseudotumor cerebri, an unexplained neck, back and skull pain condition, underwent a 10-hour spinal fusion surgery six years ago at the age of 19, leaving him with a scar lining his spine. To avoid excess pain, Bolton rides the elevator to his ninth-floor apartment. "I literally can't do anything in my day without pain...I can't delay doing things because of it," he said. "Its hard for an average person to understand what its truly like."

[Photo] Young and aching

Published March 24, 2016
Despite being given out at most pregnancy clinics, a Minnesota Department of Health brochure "If You're Pregnant; Fetal Development, Abortion and Alternatives" contains some information that may be misleading or incorrect.

[Photo] Study targets Minnesota abortion information

Published March 23, 2016
Rachel Banham gives high-fives to fans as she leaves the floor of Williams Arena for the last time. Despite Banham leading the team in scoring with 37 points, the Gophers fell to south Dakota 101-89 in the second round of the WNIT.

[Photo] Minnesota ends its season in WNIT

Published March 21, 2016
Co-owner Bradley Taylor takes a call from a customer at Sssdude-Nutz donut shop in Dinkytown on Wednesday. City council recently issued a license to the local business, which will permit them to stay open as late as 3:00am starting in late March.

[Photo] Doughnuts join late-night Dinky crew

Published March 10, 2016
The abandoned Bunge Grain Elevator sits in Southeast Como on Tuesday. The building may be partially demolished to build artist housing, while preserving the tower and part of the silos.

[Photo] Como icon may face renovation

Published March 10, 2016
A student touches their U-pass to a Go-To card reader on the front of the 3 bus on its way to the University campus Tuesday. Since 2015, student pass ridership has increased by 12.5 percent to about 4 million total rides.

[Photo] Bus passes up GPAs, reduce pollution

Published March 9, 2016
Gophers forward Taylor Williamson and Badgers defender Melissa Channell battle for the puck Sunday at the 2016 WCHA Final Face-off Championship game at Ridder Arena. The gophers were defeated by No. 1 seed Wisconsin 1-0.

[Photo] Gophers lose Final Face-Off

Published March 7, 2016
UMPD Sgt. Tom Bohrer races towards enemy territory at NERF Games Wednesday at the University Fieldhouse. Groups of 6-8 paired up with an officer to compete against each other in a game of NERF capture the flag.

[Photo] Police officers join zombie ranks

Published March 7, 2016
Musicians rehearse Bach's "St. Matthew Passion" on Tuesday evening at Ted Mann Concert Hall. The performance is a collaboration between the University's School of Music and student and faculty from Hochschule fur Musik in Detmold, Germany.

[Photo] Baroque’n hearts

Published March 3, 2016
Gophers forward Dani Cameranesi battles for possession of the puck at Ridder Arena Saturday, when the Gophers defeated Ohio State 5-0. Cameranesi scored a hat trick in the victory which will advance the Gophers to next weekend's WCHA Final Face-Off.

[Photo] Minnesota sweeps Lindenwood in first weekend

Published October 1, 2016
Nam-Khao and papaya salad sit on a table Tuesday at On's Kitchen in St. Paul. Nam-Khao, a more traditional thai dish, features spiced rice, sausage, peanuts and coconut in a lime vinaigrette.

Nam-Khao and papaya salad sit on a table Tuesday at On's Kitchen in St. Paul. Nam-Khao, a more traditional thai dish, features spiced rice, sausage, peanuts and coconut in a lime vinaigrette.

[Photo] St. Paul eats

Published February 25, 2016
Co-curator Jenny Schmid looks over the space at the "Free Radicals: Remixing History Through the Power of Print" in the Katherine E. Nash Gallery on Tuesday. A live exhibition led by Piotr Szyhalski will feature printing on a large roll of material.

[Photo] Remixing history

Published February 25, 2016
Minnesota Daily reporter Yena Lee crushes a clove of garlic as kitchen staff member Currant prepares a vegan tomato basil soup on Tuesday evening at Seward Cafe in Minneapolis.

[Photo] The oldest co-op in town

Published February 25, 2016
Minneapolis resident Thomas Jones walks along the Stone Arch Bridge on Sunday afternoon. In November, Jones moved into the Arrigoni House West, a sober residence in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood for men overcoming chemical addictions. Jones says going for walks are one of the frequent group activities he enjoys doing.

[Photo] Uniting recovery and outreach

Published February 23, 2016
Junior Brandon Kingsley pins an Iowa State opponent Renaldo Rodriguez-Spencer Friday night at Williams Arena. Kingsley made one of two pins for the team's 30-10 victory.

[Photo] Gophers defeat Cyclones in last regular season dual

Published February 22, 2016
A piece by Vanessa German advocating for protecting children endangered by their circumstances sits at the "State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now" exhibit in the Minneapolis Institute of Art Wednesday. The exhibit, which is described a snapshot of contemporary America, opens Thursday Feb 18 and will feature live artist activations and live music.

[Photo] Cutting-edge American art

Published February 18, 2016
The Jungle Theatre's interpretation of Shakespeare's "The Two Gentleman Of Verona," runs from Feb. 12- March 27.

[Photo] The gentlewomen of the Jungle

Published February 11, 2016
A Car2Go vehicle drives down Eighth Street Southeast in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood on Monday. Currently there are 350 Car2Go cars in the city.

[Photo] Car sharing may become licensed business in Minneapolis

Published February 9, 2016
Lindsay Mable performs her floor routine during Saturday's competition against Illinois. Mable took first place on Uneven Bars, Beam, Floor and All-Around as the Gophers won their fifth straight meet.

[Photo] Gophers win fifth straight behind Mable

Published February 8, 2016
West Bank Community Coalition's youth and Young Adult Organizer Burhan Mohumed listens as Ayub Abdi explains why he decided to be part of the podcast at the Pillsbury United Communities' Brian Coyle Center Tuesday. Abdi said he was frustrated to the point where he had to speak out.

[Photo] ‘Honest insight, honest input’

Published February 3, 2016
Elliot and Sylvia look at the puppets on display in the Central Library's Youth Services department on Saturday at George Latimer Central Library in St.Paul. Although a special performance was put on for the grand reopening, Elliot and Sylvia often come on Saturdays for various puppet shows and performances.

[Photo] St. Paul library turns a new page

Published February 1, 2016
Senior Paul Montague holds a move during the still rings event Saturday at the Sports Pavilion. The Gophers scored the fourth highest team score in program history, defeating Nebraska 435.150-428.100.

[Photo] Gophers earn season-high score in win over Nebraska

Published February 1, 2016
The future site for the proposed 8th and 9th street apartments sits in its current state on Sunday. The 5 story building would have a total of 97 dwelling units, as well as townhome studios on the first floor.

[Photo] CPM development sprawl could expand in Marcy

Published February 1, 2016
Freshman guard Dupree McBrayer drives towards the basket at Williams Arena on Wednesday night where Minnesota was defeated by Purdue 68-64.

[Photo] Losing streak extends to double digits

Published January 28, 2016
University of Minnesota student Levi smokes pot from a bong at his home in the Southeast Como neighborhood on Tuesday.

[Photo] Marijuana myth debunked

Published January 28, 2016
Rachel Banham handles the ball at Williams Arena on Tuesday evening, where Minnesota defeated Illinois 82-77.

[Photo] Banham leads furious second-half rally

Published January 27, 2016
Gopher guard Nate Mason drives to the basket against Illinois guard Jaylon Tate Saturday night at Williams Arena where the Gophers were defeated 71-76 in overtime. Mason ended the game with 19 points, scoring 14 in the second half.

[Photo] Losing streak makes Minnesota search for answers

Published January 27, 2016
Choreographer Brittany Shrimpton, center, looks on as Colleen Leeman and David Beukema rehearse a dance for upcoming show "Right, Wrong or Bomb! A Dating Musical" at Sandbox Theatre on Saturday morning. The musical comedy celebrates the trials, tribulations and joys of online dating.

[Photo] Dating disasters on stage

Published January 26, 2016
The Gophers men's track team celebrates after sweeping the Badgers on Saturday at the Field House for the second-annual Minnesota-Wisconsin Dual.

[Photo] Minnesota defeats Wisconsin in dual

Published January 25, 2016
Co-owner of the Blue Door restaurant Jeremy Werner, far right, sits and listens as resident Joe Russell expresses his concerns regarding the new location in Southeast Como. The Como Blue Door is expected to open in February.

[Photo] Blue Door Pub taps SE Como

Published January 25, 2016
Forward Gaston Diedhiou consoles freshman guard Dupree McBrayer during the overtime period at Williams Arena Saturday evening. The Gophers fell to Illinois, with a final score of 71-76.

[Photo] Gophers drop the ball in eighth straight Big Ten loss

Published January 25, 2016
Minnesota guard Rachel Banham looks up court while shielding the ball from Northwestern guard Ashley Deary on Wednesday at Williams Arena where the Gophers won 95-92.

[Photo] Gophers win shootout against Wildcats

Published January 21, 2016
The underside of the 10th avenue bridge on Tuesday. A plan for the bridge's needed repair is projected to cost 42.5 million dollars.

[Photo] Minneapolis again asks state to help repair bridge

Published December 16, 2015
Kate Schipper celebrates a goal at the 2015 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum game at the Roseville Skating Center Friday night. Schipper ended the night with 2 goals and the Gophers defeated St. Cloud State 7-0.

[Photo] Gophers dominate Huskies in Roseville

Published December 14, 2015
Bailey Shatz-Akin and Daniel Johnson hold a banner inside the Board of Regents meeting on Thursday morning where students affiliated with Fossil Free Minnesota entered the meeting, calling for divestment in fossil fuels.

[Photo] U investments challenged

Published December 14, 2015
Syniva Whitney and Will Courtney embrace during rehearsal on Wednesday for their new project, which will be featured at the Pitch Dark Cabaret at Patrick's Cabaret. Their project, Gender Tender, is an interdisciplinary performance that prioritizes the transgender and genderqueer experience in process and presentation.

[Photo] Entertainment in the dark

Published December 10, 2015
Minnesota guard Carlie Wagner drives the ball down the court at Williams Arena where the Gophers defeated the Towson Tigers 105-86. Wagner was one of three Gophers to earn a double-double by the game's end.

[Photo] Gophers split against Duke and Towson

Published December 7, 2015
Jared Tuttle looks through various clothing options at Atmosfere in North Loop on Monday, selecting an outfit for the upcoming I Am MPLS fashion show tonight at First Avenue

[Photo] Be the city you love

Published December 3, 2015
Rachel Gold poses with the cover art of her new book at the Book House in Dinkytown on Sunday. Gold will be reading a section from her book, "My Year Zero" at the Queer Voices event on Tuesday.

[Photo] Connections in queer spaces

Published December 1, 2015
Cinnamon and nutmeg Sweet potato pancakes with a dollop of butter and a drizzle of syrup.

[Photo] College Kitchen: Thanksgiving leftovers

Published November 25, 2015
Rachel Banham shoots from the perimeter on Friday night at Williams Arena where the Gophers defeated Maine 91-64.

[Photo] Banham nears program scoring record

Published November 24, 2015
Carlie Wagner manages to shoot in-between two Maine defenders on Friday night at Williams Arena where Gophers defeated Maine 91-64.

[Photo] Gophers score their way to victory

Published November 23, 2015
Gophers running back Shannon Brooks runs for a 75-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium where Minnesota defeated Illinois 32-23. The touchdown, followed by a 2-point conversion took the gophers up 8 points, giving them a more comfortable lead.

[Photo] Claeys snatches first victory

Published November 23, 2015
Gophers running back Shannon Brooks runs for a 75-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium where Minnesota defeated Illinois 32-23. The touchdown, followed by a 2-point conversion took the gophers up 8 points, giving them a more comfortable lead.

[Photo] Gophers ready for final non-conference game after early bye week

Published September 21, 2016
Anse Tamara Gray, the owner of the newly opened Day Break Press Global Bookstore in Stadium Village sits with the book she wrote herself. "In my mind, this is sort of an alternative classroom. We have all of these amazing books that are about places all over the world, where we can learn about each other and read about each other."

[Photo] Bookstore brings new perspective to campus

Published November 23, 2015
The exterior of the Soap Factory as seen on Sunday. The Soap Factory is scheduled to go on a break starting December.

[Photo] After the scare

Published November 17, 2015
Kevin Dorsey drives towards the basket Friday evening at Williams Arena where the Gophers defeated UMKC 76-58.

[Photo] Gophers win first two games of the year

Published November 16, 2015
Tracy Claeys speaks at a press conference after being named head coach at TCF Stadium on Wednesday. Claeys mentioned that former head coach Jerry Kill would be welcome at any time as a staff member or as a friend to the football team.

[Photo] Claeys named head coach

Published November 12, 2015
Graduate Assistant Zachary Pope adjusts helps fit 5-year-old Chris Chen with an accelerometer at Williamson Hall on Sunday. The test is for a study to help better understand how young children are affected through home-based excise gaming.

[Photo] Kids could gain from gaming

Published November 11, 2015
Middle Blocker Hannah Tapp spikes the ball for a point on Friday night at the Sports Pavilion. Tapp ended the night with 8 kills as the Gophers defeated Michigan State 3-0.

[Photo] Gophers win twice at home

Published November 9, 2015
A backhoe sits in the dirt at the backside of the Tate Laboratory of Physics on Saturday evening. The renovation being done is part of a 92.5 million dollar project.

[Photo] Opinions differ on HEAPR

Published November 9, 2015
Loring Pasta Bar displays a hiring sign on Monday in Dinkytown. Many businesses are forced hire more students mid-semester as students leave their jobs to focus on school.

[Photo] When the going gets tough, students pick school

Published November 3, 2015
Gophers forward Sydney Squires chases down a pass during the first half on Wednesday evening at the Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, where Minnesota fell to Illinois 1-3.

[Photo] Minnesota defeated by Illini at home

Published October 29, 2015
Forward Brent Gates chases down a UMD player, attempting to catch the puck in the second period at Mariucci Arena on Friday where the Gophers lost to the Bulldogs 3-1.

[Photo] Duluth rolls over Gophers

Published October 19, 2015
Defensive Lineman Theiren Cockran battles with Nebraska's Jacob Weinmaster at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday where Minnesota fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers 48-25.

[Photo] Minnesota defense struggles in blowout loss

Published October 19, 2015
Quarterback Mitch Leidner throws a pass to make Gopher's first touchdown of the game at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday where Minnesota fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers 48-25.

[Photo] Gophers dominated by Huskers

Published October 19, 2015
(From left to right) The Burton Cinder Anorak in tropic navajo, the Burton Hazel in squashed and the Roxy Cedar jacket in jungle green, hang at the House Boardshop on Tuesday. The House carries a multitude of this years latest winter jackets and base layers.

[Photo] From office to hill: Style for the snow

Published October 15, 2015
Pedestrians jaywalk across 15th avenue and SE University Ave Tuesday evening.

[Photo] Pedestrian deaths rise in fall

Published October 14, 2015
Hannah Brandt maneuvers the puck towards the goal during the third period at Ridder Arena Friday evening where the Gophers defeated St. Cloud state 7-0.

[Photo] Women start season strong

Published October 12, 2015
Onlookers walk around the "Suburbia" exhibit at the Minnesota History Center on Tuesday. The exhibit will open to the public on Saturday.

[Photo] ‘Suburbia’ hits the Twin Cities

Published October 8, 2015
A pumpkin latte waits to be sipped at Caribou Coffee on Wednesday. The popular drink returns to various coffeeshops around campus this fall.

[Photo] Pumpkin spice lattes ranked

Published October 8, 2015
Korean Student Organization President Youngran Jung (left) engages in discussion Monday night in Moos Tower. This Fall, UMPD officer Sam Schooler was appointed as a liaison for Korean students, serving as a direct contact for helping them navigate the U.S. legal system as well as communicating safety messages.

[Photo] UMPD connects with Korean students

Published October 6, 2015
Matthias Joyce rests on his car after completing a delivery for Mesa Pizza on Saturday night.

[Photo] Night drive with Mesa Pizza

Published October 1, 2015
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