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Freshman Francis Chang kneels by a luminaria bag dedicated to his father at the Relay for Life event on Friday, April 5, 2013, at TCF Stadium.
Apr. 08, 2013
Minnesota distance runner Laura Docherty leads the pack at the Jack Johnson Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the University Fieldhouse.
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  • Bridget Bennett, Daily File Photo
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  • Bridget Bennett, Daily File Photo
Apr. 04, 2013
Rep. Denny McNamara responds to questions about the bill to recognize same-sex civil unions as an alternative to same-sex marriage on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the State Capitol.
Apr. 04, 2013
Women's Tennis Coach Chuck Merzbacher directs training routines during practice on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Baseline Tennis Center.
Apr. 04, 2013
Assistant Director of the Women's Center Anitra Cottledge leads an advisory meeting for women of color on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Appleby Hall. Attendees of the event discussed issues relating to women of color at the University and how they can influence change and initiatives in the future.
Apr. 04, 2013
By changing up the ingredients, you can easily turn a simple grilled cheese sandwich into a gourmet meal.
Apr. 04, 2013
Gopher gymnast Shannon Golich participates on the beam on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.
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  • Bridget Bennett, Daily File Photo
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  • Bridget Bennett, Daily File Photo
Apr. 04, 2013
Minnesota forward Nick Bjugstad keeps the puck from Wisconsin forward Nic Kerdiles on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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  • Ichigo Takikawa, Daily File Photo
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  • Ichigo Takikawa, Daily File Photo
Apr. 04, 2013
Shannon Wettstein and Patti Cudd of Zeitgeist rehearses "Mikrophonie" on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Studio Z in St. Paul. A sound collage created with a variety of tools, the piece is centered around one gong.
Apr. 04, 2013
Finance and applied economics junior Adam Motzko speaks on his goals for if he is elected Minnesota Student Association President on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Coffman Union.
Apr. 04, 2013
University students and Circus Mojo clown Neal Skoy participate in an act at the Cirque De-Stress event on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Coffman Memorial Union.
Apr. 04, 2013
Minneapolis singer-songwriter Chastity Brown rehearses with her band on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at a studio in Northeast Minneapolis. She released her latest album, Backroads Highway, on March 24, 2013, and will be performing at the Cedar Cultural Center on Friday.
Apr. 04, 2013
Mayoral candidate Gary Schiff responds to questions during a forum Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Solomon's Porch church in Minneapolis. Voters will be able to rank the seven declared mayoral candidates as first-, second-, and third-choices, allowing the candidates in a large pool to earn enough votes to surpass the 50 percent necessary.
Apr. 04, 2013
The "Hello Rita" pizza at Hello Pizza in Edina, Minn. This restaurant is the second pizza store owned by Ann Kim, the owner of Pizzeria Lola in Minneapolis.
Apr. 04, 2013
Nursing and horticulture senior Shanda Demorest waters plants for the Prospect Park community garden Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at her home in Prospect Park. "These plants need a little extra boost before we start planting in early to mid-May, hopefully," she said.
Apr. 03, 2013
Minnesota defenseman Nate Schmidt plays against Minnesota State-Mankato on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Mariucci Arena.
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  • Ichigo Takikawa, Daily File Photo
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  • Ichigo Takikawa, Daily File Photo
Apr. 03, 2013
University alumnus Nate Augspurger warms up with former teammates on the University's club team Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Sports Dome. Augspurger hopes to make the U.S. Rugby World Cup team this summer.
Apr. 03, 2013
Defensive Back Derrick Wells practices a foot skills drill during a spring football practice on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Bierman Field Athletic Building.
Apr. 02, 2013
Minnesota's Juan Pablo Ramirez plays doubles against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at the Baseline Tennis Center.
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  • Hannah Strickland, Daily File Photo
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  • Hannah Strickland, Daily File Photo
Apr. 02, 2013
Dozens of pieces of wreckage from the old 35W bridge lay in storage Monday, April 1, 2013, at a MnDOT facility in Oakdale, Minn. The bridge collapsed during rush hour on Aug. 1, 2007, killing 13 people and injuring 145 more.
Apr. 02, 2013
Team Nutrino captain Jeremy Grzywacz, left, from Ames, Iowa goes over final strategies at the FIRST Robotics 10,000 Lakes Regional on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Mariucci Arena. The non-profit program runs competitions around the country for students in elementary through high school to encourage science and technology.
Apr. 01, 2013
Minnesota's Derek Toomey swims in the men's 100-yard breaststroke during the Minnesota Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the University Aquatic Center.
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  • Ichigo Takikawa, Daily File Photo
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  • Ichigo Takikawa, Daily File Photo
Apr. 01, 2013
Minnesota's Erik van Rooyen demonstrates his golf swing on Thursday, March 29, 2012, in the Bierman Field Athletic Building.
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  • Hannah Strickland, Daily File Photo
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  • Hannah Strickland, Daily File Photo
Apr. 01, 2013
Construction at the University Technology Center in Dinkytown on Friday, March 29, 2013.
Apr. 01, 2013
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