Mike Mitchell Jr., a senior basketball player at the University of Minnesota, is among the 100 African American and other student-athletes of color this school year, and is one of the probable starters for the 2024-25 home opener.
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Posted inBlacklight On Sports
‘Blacklight on Sports’ featuring Onika Nicole Craven
We’re excited to share the latest episode of Blacklight on Sports, now available on the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s website! This week, we feature Onika Nicole Craven, a dynamic motivational speaker, actress, writer, and freelance photographer based in the metro area. Onika is also an educator at Justice Page School in Minneapolis and the co-founder of the […]
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
For Gopher men’s hoops, ‘the sky is not falling’
‘The criticism naturally comes with the territory of coaching in college or professional sports.’
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
New ‘Dinkytown Marketplace’ helps Gopher athletes ‘monetize’ themselves
‘The venture is dedicated to creating opportunities for Gopher players to connect with local fans, donors and businesses.’
Posted inHealth + Wellness
COVID-19: the bad news and the good
Not only is the pandemic not over, but there is also a surge occurring in Minnesota, giving it one of the highest COVID-19 outbreak rates in the country.
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Oturu leads Gophers past Michigan
University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s basketball (9-7, 3-3) won 75-67 over 19th-ranked University of Michigan Wolverines (11-5, 2-3) in a Big 10 Conference match-up.
Posted inArts + Culture
Ballerina Misty Copeland says her message is more important than her dance moves
ou think Misty Copeland stands strong in those ballet slippers as the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater, wait until you hear her talk about the importance of Black unity and upliftment.
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It’s show time for new Whalen era of Gopher women’s hoops
As a first-time-ever coach at any level, Whalen assembled a staff with both familiarity and experience soon after she was hired this past spring.
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The U of M to honor Prince
The late, legendary Prince will receive another posthumous honor: a Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Minnesota. Prior to Prince’s passing, the U of M had planned to present the iconic entertainer with the honorary degree in recognition of his extraordinary talent and influence, as well as his role in shaping the […]