The Minnesota Republic

The Best Bars to Watch Gopher Sports

Austin Lentz, Editor • November 2, 2022

Maroon and gold colors cover the University of Minnesota campus, and the flowers on University Avenue are no different. However, the most maroon and gold you will see is from the fans and students dawning...

Oppose the TRIPS Waiver, Protect American Intellectual Property

Jack Radomski, Editor • October 5, 2022

On June 17, member states of the World Trade Organization (WTO) voted to remove intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines. The WTO is now considering expanding the reach of the waiver. The WTO,...

Dragons, Monsters, and Men: Episode 1 Review

Luke Rexing, Contributor • October 5, 2022

Over the summer, I spent a lot of time working on myself both physically and mentally. It was nice to be out of the demanding routines of the school year, and onto a new schedule that was built more for...

Most Unique Clubs at the University of Minnesota

Alyssa Abke, Treasurer • October 5, 2022

The University of Minnesota has 860 registered clubs; however, the University of Minnesota also offers some unique ones that you likely haven't heard of before, unless they were on TikTok or Barstool Sports. Lettuce...

The President’s Mistress

Luke Rexing, Contributor • September 30, 2022

Recently I was in a lecture for one of my classes that covers two credits that I need to graduate: Race, Power, and Justice in the United States, and Historical Perspectives. The class is called Chasing...

First time Game of Thrones Watcher

Colby Lentz, Contributer • September 21, 2022

With the excitement surrounding House of the Dragon, a prequel of the critically acclaimed show Game of Thrones, I knew I had to watch it, but I had never seen Game of Thrones. This does not matter because...

Is All the Dinkytown Construction Worth It?

Ty Cimaglio, Contributor • September 21, 2022

I can barely remember a time when Dinkytown wasn’t buried beneath a sea of construction sounds and debris. It was the first semester of my freshman year. Opportunity was ripe and with the ability to...

A Senior’s Rating of Every UMN Campus Bar

John Quinlan, Contributor • May 7, 2022

After four years at the University of Minnesota, my undergraduate journey is coming to an end. It is only right I review all the campus watering holes for future generations of Gophers to see. The average...

What Elon Musk Buying Twitter Means for Freedom of Speech

May 7, 2022

On April 26th, 2022 there was one news story above all others that came into focus. After years of criticism with how it is run, Twitter had a new owner. No, Jack Dorsey didn’t take over Twitter again....

What Students think of the Spring Jam Lineup

Charlie Eggers, Contributor • April 23, 2022

It feels like an eternity since the last spring jam happened. It's been nearly 4 years and the only people still at the University who were able to see the last one are graduating this year! Additionally,...

Why Stand-up Comedy Matters in 2022

John Lane, Contributor • April 20, 2022

Stand-up comedy has long been an art form and it has long been an important art form. While stand-up comedy is ever changing in the faces and styles of comedians we see, one thing remains the same. The...

Trade Policy Hurting American Farmers

John Quinlan, Contributor • April 20, 2022

Seldom do you go to the grocery store these days and not hear complaints about rising food prices. It may be surprising to hear that one of the main causes for high priced food is the scarcity and increasing...