The Minnesota Republic

Beautiful Sites on Campus

Colby Lentz, Contributor • September 19, 2023

The University of Minnesota is one of the most beautiful campuses in all of the United States. It offers a quintessential college experience in the heart of the Midwest. The University prides itself...

Does Safe-U Really Keep Us Up to Date?

John Smith, Contributor • February 22, 2023

When you are in your Freshman year at the University of Minnesota, one of the first things you are advised to do is sign up for the university's public safety notification system, Safe-U alert. According...

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...

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...

Christmas at University of Minnesota

Jack Radomski, Editor • December 7, 2022

Students have returned home from Thanksgiving break and the libraries are full of students studying for finals. That can only mean one thing: Christmas is upon us. Although most students will be going...

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...