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Minnesota’s Most Bizarre Festivals

Will Sherry, Contributor • July 12, 2023

Minnesota is known for its beautiful lakes, friendly people, and cold winters. But did you know that the state is also home to some of the weirdest festivals in the country? From frozen turkey bowling...

Twitter’s Turn: The Platform’s Direction Under Elon Musk’s Leadership

Drew Pellin, Contributor • April 28, 2023

In a move that shocked the world, Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, took the reins of Twitter after acquiring a significant stake in the social media platform. The new ownership has come with its fair share...

Vision and Destiny Episode 3 Review: Constructing an Identity

Luke Rexing, Editor • April 12, 2023

The third episode of Jordan Peterson’s Vision and Destiny is an expansion on the issues that were brought up in the previous episode. In case you missed it, the previous episode was titled “The Identity...

John Wick 4 Blows its Predecessors Out of the Water

Charlie Eggers, Editor • April 12, 2023

Over the years the John Wick movie series has established itself as one of the most intense and action-packed films in the history of cinema. The newest installment brings the series to a new level. In...

Infant Onesie Design for Infant Cancer Patients

Haley Wolff, Contributor • April 12, 2023

In collaboration between the Cancer Care Foundation MN and Professor Lucy Dunne’s technical design studio class, a comfortable garment was created for babies who are undergoing cancer treatment here...

University of Minnesota’s Hidden Gem: The Andrew Boss Laboratory of Meat Science

Jack Radomski, Contributor • April 12, 2023

The University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus is host to one of the best kept secrets the school has to offer: The Andrew Boss Laboratory of Meat Science. The meat laboratory was most recently in...

Vision and Destiny: Episode 2 Review

Luke Rexing, Editor • March 29, 2023

The second episode of Dr. Jordan Peterson’s Vision and Destiny on the Daily Wire+ starts to get a bit more political than the first. During the first episode, Peterson explores the idea of vision and...

Counter-Strike 2 could be the next big FPS

Alex Sharp, Contributor • March 29, 2023

Counter-Strike has been a beloved game for gamers around the world for over two decades. With its intense gameplay, strategic depth, and high skill ceiling, Counter-Strike has been one of the most popular...

Best Upcoming Concerts to Attend in Minneapolis

Alex Sharp, Contributor • March 17, 2023

As the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the live music industry is slowly but surely making a comeback. Minneapolis is no exception, with a variety of exciting concerts scheduled...

Jordan Peterson: Vision and Destiny Episode One Review

Luke Rexing, Editor • March 16, 2023

Canadian Psychologist and college professor, Dr. Jordan Peterson, has just released a new series on the Daily Wire+ platform. I have reviewed another one of his short programs in the past - Dragons, Monsters,...

University of Minnesota Bar Specials

Maggie Fliszar, Editor • March 15, 2023

The University of Minnesota is a bustling campus, with over 50,000 students enrolled. After a long week of studying, these students seek out establishments to quench their thirst and satisfy their hunger....

The Alchemist Book Review

George Merkt, Contributor • March 15, 2023

Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist" is a captivating and mystical tale of self-discovery and destiny that has become a global phenomenon since its original publication in 1988. The book has been translated...