The Minnesota Republic

No. 1 Gophers Fall to Michigan in Big10 Hockey Championship

Charlie Rapheal, Editor • March 20, 2023

The University of Minnesota hockey team lost the Big10 championship this Saturday, March 18 to No. 2 Michigan. The Gophers, who are still ranked strongly in the 1 seed of the conference, defeated Michigan...

A Pitch Clock in Baseball?

A Quality of Life Improvement Or A Step Too Far?

Austin Lentz, Editor • March 15, 2023

The 2023 baseball preseason brings us the beloved sounds of wood cracking and leather smacking. However, preseason this year brings with it new rule changes. None bigger than the implementation of the...

Best Upset Picks For March Madness 2023

Alex Sharp, Contributor • March 15, 2023

With March Madness starting on March 16th, many students across America are on the edge of their seats looking towards their respective schools for results. The NCAA Men’s basketball tournament is one...

Minnesota Golden Gopher Men’s Basketball Recap

Jack Radomski, Editor • March 15, 2023

The Minnesota Golden Gopher men’s basketball team finished their 2022-2023 season earlier this month, losing in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament after a less than stellar season. The Golden...

Sports Betting and Its Rapid Rise in Popularity

George Merkt, Contributor • February 22, 2023

Sports betting has experienced a rapid rise in popularity in the United States over the last five years. This growth can be attributed to several factors, including changes in legislation, advancements...

Golden Gopher Baseball Season Off To An Unfortunate Start

Joshua Klopp, Vice President • February 22, 2023

The University of Minnesota baseball program’s season kicked off on February 17 in Surprise, Arizona. They were brought to Surprise by the Sanderson Ford Classic. The Gophers participated in this event...

Mike Conley Jr. will work with his former teammate Rudy Gobert at Minnesota

Alex Sharp, Contributor • February 22, 2023

In a surprising move, the Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired Mike Conley Jr. from the Utah Jazz in a 3-team trade that also included the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves received Conley and Nickeil...

Can Gophers Basketball turn around their Recent Struggles?

Alex Sharp, Contributor • February 8, 2023

The Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball team has been struggling recently. This is unfortunately nothing new, with several disappointing seasons in a row. The team, which once had a strong reputation as...

University of Minnesota Dance Team Secures 21st Championship in 20 Years

Jacob Gregor, President • January 27, 2023

In the state of Minnesota, sports fans are quite used to high hopes in the beginning of the season, which is usually followed by disappointment and defeat. There is one exception to this typical Minnesota...

Playoff Football

Colby Lentz, Contributer • January 25, 2023

The playoffs. The playoffs for the national football league or the NFL is always a joy to watch. There are many storylines and some of the biggest names in sports. This year's biggest surprise is the breakthrough...

A History of Hockey in Minnesota

Will Sherry • January 25, 2023

Hockey in Minnesota has a rich and storied history that spans over a century. The sport first began to gain popularity in the state in the late 19th century, and since then, it has grown to become one...

Minnesota Gophers’ 6th Straight Bowl Game Victory Comes at the Pinstripe Bowl in N.Y.C

Drew Pellin, Contributor • January 25, 2023

The Minnesota Gophers faced off against the Syracuse Orange in the Pinstripe Bowl, in a highly-anticipated matchup between two talented teams. The game was held at Yankee Stadium in New York City, with...