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Coffman’s Not Much of a Student Center – It’s Time to Fix It

Ty Cimaglio, Contributor January 25, 2023

The last time Coffman Memorial Union was renovated, you could get a gallon of gas for $1.22, walk to your airport gate without a boarding pass or ID minutes before takeoff, Tom Brady was preparing...

The University of Minnesota Should Incorporate 'Zoom Days' in Cases of Snow Emergencies

The University of Minnesota Should Incorporate ‘Zoom Days’ in Cases of Snow Emergencies

Alyssa Abke, Treasurer December 7, 2022

What does it really take to get classes cancelled at the University of Minnesota? According to the University of Minnesota website’s Winter Weather Cancellation Policy: temperature or wind chill is -20...

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Review

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Review

Austin Lentz, Editor December 7, 2022

A new generation of Pokémon is upon us. “Pokémon: Scarlet and Violet” are the latest games dawning the “Pokémon” title. These new games make up the ninth generation of Pokémon games.  This...

Renovating the University of Minnesota

Ty Cimaglio, Contributor December 7, 2022

Recently, I took a look at some of the oldest buildings on campus here at the University of Minnesota and found some surprising facts from their pasts. I’ve also done a dive into much of the construction...

Top 10 Gifts for Men this Christmas

Colby Lentz, Contributor December 7, 2022

Here is a list of what men would want for Christmas. There is no particular order for this list, it is just some ideas as to what men or guys would want for Christmas.  1.) Shady Rays (sunglasses) Every...

Are Woke Movies Finally Done?

John Smith, Contributor December 7, 2022

Has the movie-going experience been different in recent years? If so, you are not alone. In recent years the movie industry has been pursuing progressive themes that appear in almost every film now made...

Giving Back: Charities to consider this coming holiday season

Giving Back: Charities to consider this coming holiday season

Haley Wolff, Contributor December 1, 2022

As the holiday season approaches, it is important to reflect on all that we’re thankful for. In that we see how fortunate we are and why it’s important to give back. Especially as the weather gets...

The U’s Oldest Buildings and Their Surprising Pasts

Ty Cimaglio, Contributor November 16, 2022

With the University of Minnesota being founded in 1851, there’s bound to be some old buildings around campus. With this article, I hope to point you history fans towards the oldest buildings on campus...

New Ideas on How We Should Run State Elections

John Smith, Contributor November 16, 2022

Just over a week ago, we found out the results from the 2022 midterm election on November 8th, 2022. Many of the results were unsurprising and the polls were very accurate in forecasting this year's winners.  In...

Standing Up For Coleslaw

Standing Up For Coleslaw

Joshua Klopp, Vice President November 2, 2022

In a debate made popular in recent times by the fast-food chain Raising Cane's, the mainstream opinion about coleslaw has been almost purely negative. It has become commonplace for social media posts and...

The Best Bars to Watch Gopher Sports

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,...

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