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Ben Meyers battles for the puck in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Nov. 22, 2019 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

[Photo] Gophers men’s hockey will look to control what they can against Wisconsin

by Michael Lyne
Published February 24, 2022
Students Stanley, left, and Dominic, right, pose for a portrait in Coffman Union on Friday, Dec. 6. 

[Photo] UMN students split on U.S. decision to support democracy in Hong Kong

Published December 12, 2019
Libero Rachel Kilkelly prepares to serve the ball during the game against the Fairfield Stags in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Dec. 6.

[Photo] Gophers volleyball slated for rematch with Florida in Sweet Sixteen

Published December 12, 2019
Outside hitter Adanna Rollins spikes the ball during the game against the Fairfield Stags in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Dec. 6.

[Photo] Adanna Rollins leading rejuvenated Gophers offense to Final Four

Published December 19, 2019
Outside hitter Alexis Hart pushes the ball over the net during the game against the Fairfield Stags in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Dec. 6.

[Photo] Gophers volleyball Final Four bound

Published December 15, 2019
Distraught Gopher fans watch during the game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. Wisconsin won 38-17 reclaiming Paul Bunyan's Axe. (Sydni Rose / Minnesota Daily)

Running back Mohamed Ibrahim runs the ball during the Gopher game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

[Photo] Gophers’ offense falls flat against Wisconsin

Published December 1, 2019
Goldy makes his field entrance during the Gopher game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Head coach P.J. Fleck observes the game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30. Wisconsin won 38-17 reclaiming Paul Bunyan's Axe.

The Gophers make their entrance onto the field at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

[Photo] Minnesota to take on Auburn in the Outback Bowl

Published December 8, 2019
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman misses a pass during the Gopher game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

The Badgers celebrate winning back the Paul Bunyan Axe after defeating the Gophers 38-17 at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.

[Photo] The history of Gophers football trophy games

Published August 4, 2023
Defensive back Phillip Howard catches the ball during the game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Defensive back Phillip Howard catches the ball during the game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Gopher fans cheer during the game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Gopher fans cheer during the game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin tackles Wisconsin's Nakia Watson during the game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin tackles Wisconsin's Nakia Watson during the game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

The Gophers make their entrance onto the field at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.

Goldy makes his field entrance during the Gopher game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Fans cheer during the Gopher game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Fans cheer during the Gopher game against the Badgers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30.

"Frat Row," home to the majority of fraternities on campus, as seen on University Avenue Southeast on Friday, Nov. 22.

[Photo] BREAKING: Residences along University Avenue evacuated after fire and explosion

Published June 30, 2022
Wally Sakallah grows hemp in a greenhouse in order to produce CBD oil on Thursday, Nov. 21. Sakallah owns the Hideaway and Cosmic Bean Dispensary in Dinkytown, which are two main places he sells CBD oil.

Hemp is seen growing in a greenhouse by Wally Sakallah in order to produce CBD oil on Thursday, Nov. 21. Sakallah owns the Hideaway and Cosmic Bean Dispensary in Dinkytown, which are two main places he sells CBD oil.

[Photo] CBD, hemp businesses blaze through campus

Published November 27, 2019
Fans cheer for the Gophers during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

Forward Sampo Ranta fights for the puck during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

Head coach Bob Motzko watches the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

[Photo] Gophers men’s hockey’s Chaz Lucius inks NHL deal with the Winnipeg Jets

Published April 27, 2022
Goaltender Jack LaFontaine composes himself during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

[Photo] Shorthanded Gophers men’s hockey closes out non-conference schedule against Alaska this weekend

Published January 13, 2022
Forward Sammy Walker looks to control the puck during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. The Gophers won 4-1.

[Photo] Comeback kids: Gophers men’s hockey wins semifinal game in overtime 3-2 against Michigan

Published March 16, 2021
Defender Ryan Zuhlsdorf skates after the puck during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

Defender Ryan Johnson skates with the puck during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

Students part of the Athletes Supporting Advocacy and Prevention group meet in the Bierman Athletic Building on Monday, Nov. 18. Participants have all undergone bystander training and formed the ASAP group to promote bystander intervention.

[Photo] Boynton launches harassment intervention training for Greek life

Published November 21, 2019
Jerusa Nyakundi teaches a creative photography class at Fairview Park on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Nyakundi’s class was fully funded with the help of the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation board.

[Photo] U grad launches photography program to inspire Minneapolis youth

Published November 18, 2019
Forward Blake McLaughlin chases after the puck during the game against the Penn State at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 15.

[Photo] Gophers swept by Penn State

Published November 19, 2019
Forward Sampo Ranta handles the puck during the game against the Penn State at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 15.

The puck flies through the air during the game against Penn State at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 15.

Head Coach P.J. Fleck observes the game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Nov. 16. Iowa defeated the Gophers 23-19 ending their winning streak and bringing their record to 9-1.

Wide receiver Demetrius Douglas carries the ball at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16. Iowa defeated the Gophers 23-19 ending their winning streak and bringing their record to 9-1.

Anjali Oleksy, a sophomore at the university, poses for a portrait during the campus conversation, “Our University History: Understand, Acknowledge, Engage” in Coffman Union on Thursday Nov. 14.

[Photo] Faculty, staff and students discuss moving forward on reckoning with University's past

Published November 17, 2019
Anjali Oleksy, a sophomore at the University, poses for a portrait during the campus conversation, “Our University History: Understand, Acknowledge, Engage” in Coffman Union on Thursday Nov. 14. 

Students walk past Wilson Library on West Bank on Wednesday Nov. 13.

[Photo] New mental health space planned for West Bank

Published November 14, 2019
Fans cheer for the Gophers as they enter the field at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers defeated Penn State 31-26 to bring their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

Fans cheer for the Gophers as they enter the field at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers defeated Penn State 31-26 to bring their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

A fan cheers for the Gophers during the game against Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers won 31-26 bringing their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

Fans cheer for the Gophers after winning the game against Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers won 31-26 bringing their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

[Photo] Everything you need to know for College GameDay's visit

Published November 27, 2019
Project manager Jenna Burgett, left, and chief engineer Kyle Houser, right, discuss their process of creating and designing SOCRATES in a lab in Tate Hall on Friday, Nov. 8. SOCRATES, which NASA launched into space on Saturday, Nov. 2, is expected to begin orbiting the earth in January of 2020.

[Photo] First UMN small satellite now in space

Published November 11, 2019
Fans cheer for the Gophers after winning the game against Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. The Gophers won 31-26 bringing their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

[Photo] Breaking: Gophers athletics announces full capacity for sporting events

Published June 22, 2021
Fans cheer for the Gophers after winning the game against Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers won 31-26 bringing their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

Fans cheer for the Gophers during the game against Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers won 31-26 bringing their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

A fan cheers for the Gophers during the game against Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers won 31-26 bringing their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

Fans cheer for the Gophers after winning the game against Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers won 31-26 bringing their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

Wide receiver Chris Autman Bell runs the ball to score a touchdown for the Gophers as they take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers defeated Penn State 31-26 to bring their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

Wide receiver Chris Autman Bell runs the ball to score a touchdown for the Gophers as they take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers defeated Penn State 31-26 to bring their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

Fans cheer for the Gophers as they enter the field at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers defeated Penn State 31-26 to bring their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

Fans cheer for the Gophers as they enter the field at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers defeated Penn State 31-26 to bring their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

A protoype bicycle with a safety system designed to alert cars when they get too close to cyclists sits in a lab in the Mechanical Engineering building on Monday, Nov. 4. Researchers Zhenming Xie and Woongsun Jeon have been working on the project since 2015 to help improve cyclist safety.

Zhenming Xiem, left. and Woongsun Jeon, right, pose for a portrait in the Mechanical Engineering building on Monday, Nov. 4. Xiem and Jeon have been working on a prototype bike system since 2015 to help improve cyclist safety.

[Photo] University researchers using bike alert system to examine bicyclist safety

Published November 7, 2019
Fans erupt in applause after the Gophers score the winning goal in double overtime against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1. 

Forward Blake Mclaughlin skates towards the puck during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1. The Gophers won 3-2 in double overtime.

A young fan dressed as Goldy rides the zamboni in between periods at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1.

The Gophers fight the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for the puck at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1. They won 3-2 in double overtime.

Forwards Blake McLaughlin and Sammy Walker smile after the winning goal was scored against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1. The Gophers won 3-2 in double overtime.

A Gopher fan watches as the game begins against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1. The Gophers won 3-2 in double overtime.

Forward Blake McLaughlin skates with the puck during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. The Gophers won 3-2 in double overtime.

[Photo] Gophers men’s hockey’s Blake McLaughlin signs NHL contract with the Anaheim Ducks

Published April 10, 2022
Defender Ryan Johnson handles the puck during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1. The Gophers won 3-2 in double overtime.

Forward Ben Meyers falls towads the puck during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1. The Gophers won 3-2 in double overtime.

Defender Jackson Lacombe gains control of the puck during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1. The Gophers won 3-2 in double overtime.

Center Daniel Oturu jumps for a rebound during the Gophers' exhibition game against Southwest Minnesota State at Williams Arena on Monday, Oct 28. The Gophers won 73-48. (Sydni Rose / Minnesota Daily)

Guard Gabe Kalscheur shoots the ball during the Gophers' exhibition game against Southwest Minnesota State at Williams Arena on Monday, Oct 28. The Gophers won 73-48.

Guard Marcus Carr drives towards the hoop during the Gophers' exhibition game against Southwest Minnesota State at Williams Arena on Monday, Oct 28. The Gophers won 73-48.

[Photo] Men's basketball season preview: Minnesota looking to forge new identity

Published October 31, 2019
Forward Jarvis Omersa celebrates during the Gophers' exhibition game against Southwest Minnesota State at Williams Arena on Monday, Oct 28. The Gophers won 73-48.

Guard Marcus Carr shoots the ball during the Gophers' exhibition game against Southwest Minnesota State at Williams Arena on Monday, Oct 28. The Gophers won 73-48.

Olivia Wolbert, owner of the newly opened Liv Tru Nutrition, serves tea to a customer on Wednesday, Oct 30.

[Photo] Local restaurants donate to frontline workers, community members

Published April 20, 2020
Yonis colors in a sensory area in the gymnasium at the Brian Coyle Neighborhood Center in Cedar-Riverside on Sunday, Oct 27. Yonis and other kids participate in an adaptive program on Sundays for children with autism. 

[Photo] Growing Cedar-Riverside program gives kids with autism a place to play

Published October 31, 2019
Isra Mohamed plays with sensory items in the gymnasium at the Brian Coyle Neighborhood Center on Sunday, Oct 27. Isra and other kids participate in an adaptive program on Sundays for children with autism. 

The Gophers look to block a Maryland pass at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0.

The Gophers bring down the Maryland ball carrier at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0.

Quarterback Tanner Morgan throws the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0.

Wide receiver Seth Green carries the ball down the field at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0.

Wide receiver Tyler Johnson carries the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0.

Shannon Brooks carries the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0.

Gopher fans cheer at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct 26. (Sydni Rose / Minnesota Daily)

Wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell signals to his team at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0.

A Gopher fan beats the side of the stands at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Quarterback Tanner Morgan dives to avoid tackle at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0.

Wide receiver Tyler Johnson looks over his shoulder at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0.

Head Coach P.J. Fleck prepares to run onto the field with the Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0

[Photo] Gophers to play West Virginia in Guaranteed Rate Bowl Dec. 28

Published December 5, 2021
Quarterback Tanner Morgan hands the ball off at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12. The Gophers defeated Nebraska 34-7. 

Sarah Vast, Human Resources Assistant for the University of Minnesota, poses for a portrait outside Peik Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Last winter Vast struggled to find child care when schools closed due to extreme cold weather and ended up bringing their child to work at times. Other parents also coordinated when they had difficulty finding child care on short notice. 

[Photo] University groups work to ensure employees can use sick leave for unscheduled child care

Published October 24, 2019
Wendy Pradt Lougee, University librarian and dean of libraries, poses for a portrait in Wilson Library on Wednesday, Oct. 16. 

[Photo] A pioneer of digital libraries: Wendy Pradt Lougee retires from her longtime legacy as University librarian

Published October 24, 2019
Forward Alex Woken fights for the puck at Ridder Arena on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Gophers defeated St. Cloud State 3-0.

Defender Gracie Ostertag fights for the puck at Ridder Arena on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Gophers defeated St. Cloud State 3-0. 

[Photo] No. 1 Minnesota sweeps Bemidji State before a long road trip

Published November 18, 2019
Defender Patti Marshall eyes the puck at Ridder Arena on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Gophers won against St. Cloud State 3-0.

Defender Patti Marshall skates to engage the puck at Ridder Arena on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Gophers defeated St. Cloud State 3-0.

Mina Kian, President of Minnesota Student Association, speaks to supporters gathered in front of Northrop for the first annual National Period Day on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Supporters gather in front of Northrop for the first annual National Period Day on Saturday, Oct. 19.

[Photo] Alongside national rallies, UMN students stand up for menstrual equity

Published October 20, 2019
Supporters gather in front of Northrop for the first annual National Period Day on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Visitors interact with artwork on display at the “Coffee with the Curator” event at All My Relations Arts Gallery on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

[Photo] "Changing Horizons” spotlights Native identity through contemporary visual art

Published October 13, 2019
All My Relations Arts Director Angela Two Stars poses for a portrait during the “Coffee with the Curator” event at the All My Relations Arts Gallery on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

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