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“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

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

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

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...

Behind The Scenes: Life as a U of M Student Basketball Manager

Behind The Scenes: Life as a U of M Student Basketball Manager

Luke Sonka, Contributor September 21, 2023

If you're a student at the University of Minnesota and you think you've seen all there is to see at the Gopher basketball games, think again. Beyond the electrifying dunks, three-pointers, and the roar...

The Golden Gopher Fan Van: A Tailgating Machine

The Golden Gopher Fan Van: A Tailgating Machine

Zach Sirek, Writer September 20, 2023

The beginning of a new school year is upon us here at the University of Minnesota, and all of our favorite fall activities are underway. Students are returning to class, enjoying the fall weather, but...

Jets Finally Get Their Guy

Jets Finally Get Their Guy

George Merkt, Contributor May 12, 2023

In a long-awaited move, the Green Bay Packers have agreed to trade quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. This is the second time in 15 years that the Packers have traded an aging icon to the...

Minnesota Wild in do-or-die situation after scoreless Game 5

Minnesota Wild in do-or-die situation after scoreless Game 5

Alex Sharp, Contributor April 26, 2023

The Minnesota Wild have to bounce back to continue in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a difficult 4-0 loss to the Stars yesterday. The win from the Stars puts them one game away from advancing to the next...

The Masters

The Masters

Thomas Olenchek, Contributor April 12, 2023

The annual Masters golf tournament concluded on Sunday, April 9th. The Masters returned to the historic course, Augusta National. The golf was top level and some of our favorite legendary players were...

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Twins win series against defending World Series champions in home opener

Alex Sharp, Contributor April 12, 2023

The Minnesota Twins had their home opener this weekend in a series against the Houston Astros. Some very solid pitching from Sonny Gray and Joe Ryan (albeit a grand slam) helped the Twins tally two wins...

Gophers Fall Short of National Championship

Gophers Fall Short of National Championship

Alex Sharp, Contributor April 12, 2023

The Minnesota Golden Gophers played in the NCAA Men’s Division 1 Hockey National Championship over the weekend and unfortunately lost to the Quinnipiac Bobcats, who won their first championship in program...

University of Minnesota Hosts the 2023 NCAA DI Men's Swimming and Diving Championships

University of Minnesota Hosts the 2023 NCAA DI Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships

Maggie Fliszar, Editor March 29, 2023

The NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships is an annual event that brings together the top collegiate swimmers and divers from across the United States. The event is typically held over three days...

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