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Mid-Season Viking Football Recap

Mid-Season Viking Football Recap

Kade Paulson, Contributor November 20, 2024

The Minnesota Vikings are off to a hot start to the 2024 season with a record of 8-2. This is incredible based on the pre-season news that JJ McCarthy had injured his knee and would be out for the remainder...

Mixed Feelings Over Gopher Basketball Continue

Mixed Feelings Over Gopher Basketball Continue

Kade Paulson, Contributor November 19, 2024

As the Gopher basketball team continued their non-conference play last week, it felt as if not much had changed since game one. They continued to piece together decent defensive performances, but were...

Minnesota Wild Off to a Hot Start

Minnesota Wild Off to a Hot Start

Frank Wied, Officer November 19, 2024

The Minnesota Wild have been off to an incredibly hot start in the 2024-2025 NHL season, quickly establishing themselves as one of the best teams in the league. With an impressive 11-3 record, they have...

Gopher Football Takes Heartbreaking Loss + Men’s Basketball Update

Gopher Football Takes Heartbreaking Loss + Men’s Basketball Update

Kade Paulson, Contributor November 12, 2024

In a game the Gophers needed to win to keep their CFP hopes alive, they came up short. The team took a 26-19 loss to Rutgers on Saturday, dropping their record to 6-4 on the season. While the Gophers were...

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Gopher Football Winning Streak Continues

Kade Paulson, Contributor November 5, 2024

The Gophers continued their winning streak last weekend with an important 25-17 win over the Illini of Illinois. The Illini came into the game with a great season put together as they were ranked 24th...

Gopher Football Routs Maryland

Gopher Football Routs Maryland

Kade Paulson, Contributor October 29, 2024

Gopher football continued to roll Saturday as they took down the Maryland Terrapins at Huntington Bank Stadium. The game marked homecoming weekend for Gopher fans, leaving the seats full of students and...

2024-25 Gopher Basketball Season Preview

2024-25 Gopher Basketball Season Preview

Kade Paulson, Contributor October 22, 2024

The Gophers are looking to grow this year after coming off a better than expected 2023-2024 season. The squad was able to put together one of their better seasons in recent history, but the 19-15 record...

UMN Students Talk Future Vikings Quarterback

UMN Students Talk Future Vikings Quarterback

Kade Paulson, Contributor April 17, 2024

The Minnesota Vikings will have the 11th and 23rd pick at this year's NFL draft, giving them a great chance to land a new Quarterback to replace Kirk Cousins. Kirk Cousins was picked up in free agency...

Target Field on opening day.

Minnesota Twins Early Season Struggles

Kade Paulson, Contributor April 16, 2024

With a subpar start to the Minnesota Twins season, things must turn around quickly for the team to find themselves in the playoffs. Last season ended with a bang, as the Twins were able to win their first...

The Slam Dunk Economics of March Madness: Exploring the Financial Impact on the NCAA

Will Schiffler, Editor April 16, 2024

March Madness, the annual collegiate basketball tournament, isn't just a sporting event—it's a financial juggernaut that significantly impacts the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). From...

Gopher Basketball Season: Final Thoughts

Gopher Basketball Season: Final Thoughts

Kade Paulson, Contributor April 9, 2024

The Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA tournament hopes came to an end over the weekend with a second round Big Ten tournament loss to the Michigan St. Spartans. The Gophers were able to hang in there with...

Sep 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) celebrates after the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Exploring the Impact of NIL on College Athletes in the Transfer Portal

Will Schiffler, Contributor April 2, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of collegiate athletics has undergone a seismic shift with the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for student-athletes. Alongside this development, the...

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