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Maddie Robinson

Maddie Robinson, Copy Editor

Maddie Robinson is a senior studying journalism, global studies, and technical writing. She joined the Daily in spring of 2023 and has worked on either the arts and entertainment or copy desk ever since. In her free time, she likes talking about her dogs, performing with her improv and a cappella groups, and making chocolate chip cookies. Ask her about her snow globe collection.

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Minneapolis-based band WHY NOT performs at Spring Jam on Saturday. Along with live music, the festival had a variety of activities including fair rides and food trucks

Spring Jam music performers take center stage

by Maddie Robinson and Avery Vrieze
Published April 21, 2024
The festival is being planned by students in the year-long "Dance Production" class. The event features eight artists who specialize in various art forms, a portrait photographer and an emcee.

‘make : magnify’ facilitates multi-disciplinary collaboration

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 12, 2024
“Roe” follows Norma McCorvey, Sarah Weddington and the polarization and passion related to the issue.

UMN theatre’s ‘Roe’ examines and humanizes the history of abortion rights

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 8, 2024
The classic Shakespearean play follows multiple plot points, like a conflict between four lovers and a wedding between Theseus and Hippolyta. The performance lasted roughly two and a half hours total.

Review: BFA students shine in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 31, 2024
The entrance to the Other Four exhibition at the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday. The exhibit invites visitors to engage in the work using all of their senses.

‘The Other Four’ engages every sense but sight

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 30, 2024
The EP was also accompanied by a release show at Fine Line in Minneapolis.

Review: ‘Cozy’ by Colin Bracewell

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 21, 2024
Among the awardees, “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” were the biggest heavy-hitters, with seven and four wins, respectively.

After the Oscars, UMN students share their thoughts

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 17, 2024
The indie-pop group is made up of Colin Bracewell, Joseph Sicora, Cole Grundhoefer and Nathan Loesch. The performance starts at 8 p.m. with opening sets from Creeping Charlie, Chutes and Pit Stop.

Colin Bracewell to headline EP release show at Fine Line

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 12, 2024
UMN dance students rehearse "Assimilation," a piece choreographed by Nakeema King in collaboration with cast artists.

Review: “Rising” by UMN dance students

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 26, 2024
Survivor Twin Cities' goal is to make a fully student-produced season of the cult-classic reality television show “Survivor.” Currently in its fourth season, the show starts with 16 student players who get voted off each week.

Inside Survivor Twin Cities

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 22, 2024
"F---ing A" opens Friday and runs until March 2 in the Rarig Center’s Stoll Thrust Theatre.

UMN theatre tackles bodily autonomy in upcoming play

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 19, 2024
The Mother is running Saturday and Sunday in the Rarig Center's Nolte Xperimental Theatre.

UMN students present original rock musical ‘The Mother’

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 14, 2024
Attendees participate in a trivia game at last year's Yule Ball.

Minnesota Quadball goes to Wonderland at Winter Formal

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 12, 2024
Guests watch Mizna's screening of "The Dupes" at the Heights Theater.

Palestinian film screenings seek to educate, uplift

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 8, 2024
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago dancer Abdiel Figueroa Reyes in "Show Pony," a piece choreographed by Kyle Abraham.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performs contemporary works at Northrop

by Maddie Robinson
Published January 30, 2024
Emily and The Space Butterflies are an indie pop rock band with Olivia Rodrigo-esque undercurrents.

Student musicians to face off at Battle of the Bands

by Maddie Robinson
Published January 29, 2024
“Dreaming Our Futures: Ojibwe and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ Artists and Knowledge Keepers" is a new art exhibition highlighting the work of 29 Indigenous painters.

New art exhibition highlights 29 Indigenous painters

by Maddie Robinson
Published January 22, 2024
Much of Tetsuya Yamada’s work examines the natural world, human nature and the connection between the two. Photo courtesy of Yamada.

3 UMN faculty awarded with Guggenheim Fellowships

by Maddie Robinson
Published May 1, 2023
Golden Magazine is a University of Minnesota student-run fashion and lifestyle magazine. The magazine will present its runway show Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of Greta Foster.

Golden Magazine presents ‘Dare 2 Be Golden’ at Fashion Week MN

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 25, 2023
In addition to the Twin Cities area, "Love Is Blind" producers are scouting for singles in Washington D.C. and Denver. Photo courtesy of Kinetic Content's Instagram account.

I tried applying for ‘Love Is Blind.’ Here’s what happened

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 24, 2023
One piece being presented at "Portals" is a stage adaptation of three scenes from the 2018 remake of the horror classic “Suspiria." Photo courtesy of Rebecca Wickert.

‘Portals Showcase’ features works, performances from student artists

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 12, 2023
"The Amateurs" follows a theater troupe attempting to outrun the bubonic plague while coping with their own personal traumas.

UMN theatre’s ‘The Amateurs’ finds humanity amid disease

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 5, 2023
The exhibit featured artwork ranging from pixelated paintings to tinsel being blown by an electric fan to a video sourcing footage from the National Park Service and Google Earth.

‘Fusion of Landscapes’ examines relationship between nature, technology

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 3, 2023
Erica Berry’s debut novel centers around depictions of wolves. Photo courtesy of Berry. Photo by Andrea Lonas.

First Books Reading event highlights debut novels from UMN community

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 18, 2023
Documentary makers interviewed actual commuters who use Twin Cities transportation to emphasize the community aspect of transportation and sustainability. Photo courtesy of MindTwist Studio.

Documentary sparks transportation, sustainability discussion

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 6, 2023
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