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Super Bowl LVII Preview

Will Schiffler, Treasurer • January 30, 2024

As the sun sets over the iconic Las Vegas Strip, anticipation and excitement reach a fever pitch for Super Bowl LIX. The stage is set for a colossal showdown between two football powerhouses: the San Francisco...

Sophomore Mara Braun nominated for Cheryl Miller Award

Haley Wolff, Editor • November 15, 2023

Cheryl Miller Award Watch List Mara Braun, a current sophomore from Minnesota, has earned a spot on the watchlist for the 2024 Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Award. This decision...

Minnesota Timberwolves: Igniting Fandom with Free Student Tickets

Luke Sonka, Contributor • November 15, 2023

The 2023-2024 season has seen the Minnesota Timberwolves emerge as a powerhouse, boasting a lineup that's arguably the most talented in franchise history. Star players such as Anthony Edwards (Georgia)...

Kirk Cousins Out for Season

Luke Sonka, Contributor • November 1, 2023

Kirk Cousins, a Michigan State Spartan by alma mater, holds a special place in the hearts of the U of M community. Many University of Minnesota students proudly sport his jersey every Sunday, while countless...

Disappointing Weekend For Gopher Hockey While Hosting Wisconsin

Will Schiffler, Editor • November 1, 2023

In college hockey, few rivalries are as storied and intense as the one between the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers and the University of Wisconsin Badgers. Last weekend, fans on both sides of the...

Twins Fans at The U of M

Kade Paulson, Contributor • October 18, 2023

Twins baseball gifted U of M students with a great deal this season. Giving students tickets for $5 each was both a great decision for the Twins and also gave more students an opportunity to enjoy baseball....

Gophers Hockey Take Care of Business Against UST

Will Schiffler, Contributor • October 16, 2023

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s hockey team opened their season against their neighboring Division 1 school, the University of St. Thomas. The Tommies are in their second season competing...

Charging into the Future: University of Minnesota Men’s Hockey Team 2023-24 Season Preview

Will Schiffler, Contributor • October 7, 2023

The frozen lakes of Minnesota have long been a breeding ground for hockey excellence, and the University of Minnesota Men's Hockey Team is poised to continue its rich tradition of success in the 2023-24...

“The Barn”: Home of Gopher Basketball

Kade Paulson, Contributor • October 4, 2023

The Early Days As the Minnesota Golden Gopher Basketball team gears up for the start of the 2023 season let's dive into their home, Williams Arena. Known around the country as “The Barn”, the...

Pro Gophers: U of M Alums Playing NFL Football In 2023

Luke Sonka, Contributor • October 1, 2023

Football season is in full swing, and our campus is buzzing with gridiron talk and jersey-wearing. Many of us are cheering for the Vikings or the Packers, and thanks to services like RedZone and NFL Sunday...

Joe Mauer on the Hall of Fame Ballot: Students React

Luke Sonka, Contributor • October 1, 2023

With the Twins making a remarkable playoff run this year, there's been no shortage of team memorabilia on display in classrooms, restaurants, and bars around campus. From Correa to Buxton jerseys, the...

New Faces, New Places: Breaking Down The 4 New Big Ten Powerhouses

Luke Sonka, Contributor • September 22, 2023

In a groundbreaking move that will reshape the landscape of college athletics, the Big Ten conference is set to welcome four powerhouse programs from the West Coast into its fold. UCLA, USC, Oregon, and...