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Minnesota thrower Jeri Johnson-Chambers throws on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the Jack Johnson invitational Saturday.

Women's gymnastics head coach Meg Stephenson and assistant coach Jim Stephenson speak with their team after they finished competing in an in-house meet Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Peik Gymnasium. This season the Gophers qualified for the NCAA championships for the first time since 2002.

Minnesota forward Taylor Uhl.

Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies sophomore Connor Wright reads notes taped to chairs representing the 1,100 college students who comity suicide nationwide in an average year Tuesday, April 16, 2013, on the Washington Avenue Bridge. Wright said he was planning on reading every note, which are dedicated to friends and family dealing with or lost to mental health issues.

Black Label Movement dancers rehearse the collaborative piece of Bio Medical professor David Odde and dance professor Carl Flink on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at People Center's Gym on West Bank.

Minnesota infielder Tyler Walker attempts to steal a base during a double header against Madison on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

First year veterinary student Alex Weinzierl lets Kylie Gibbons kiss a labrador mix puppy at the Pooch Smooch Booth during the Dog Olympics Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Leatherdale Equine Center in St. Paul. The event, hosted by Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association at the University, brought in over 200 visitors and participants. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the St. Paul Police K9 Foundation.

Dr. Eric Daniels, Research Assistant Professor at Clemson University's Institute for the Study of Capitalism, speaks about the importance of knowing why free speech is important Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Coffman Union. The University Ayn Rand Study Group hosted the talk, as the topic of free speech and censorship are closely tied to the philosophies of Ayn Rand.

In-fielder Ryan Abrahamson swings for his home run on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Microbiology senior and Phi Kappa Sigma president Greg Schuneman paints the nails of Alpha Epsilon Phi graduate advisor Rachel Levine at a MANicure philanthropy event Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Hillel. Money raised by the event will be donated to the Sharsheret organization against breast cancer in the Jewish community.

Alex Stene, front, Laura Hickey, and Brant Miller rehearse a scene from "Something About a Bear" on Monday, April 8, 2013, at The Thrust Stage in Rarig Center.