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Police: iPods and text messages endanger students by Mukhtar Ibrahim How to navigate the University of Minnesota by Ashley Bray There’s plenty to see in the Twin Cities by Tara Bannow Get out of your dorm and eat some real food by Raghav Mehta An insider’s guide to local art by Becky Lang Beyond Prince – Minneapolis music scene 101 by Mark A. Brenden Fitness around the U: not all dumbbells and deltoids by Ian Larson Gopher Sports Outlook 2010–’11 by Daily Sports Staff
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iPods and text messages endanger students Engaging in distracting activities at night while walking could make you susceptible to robbery. BY Mukhtar Ibrahim mibrahim@mndaily.com
Don’t engage in distracting activities such as texting or listening to your iPod while walking, especially at night, the University of Minnesota Police Department warns. Doing so makes you unaware of your surroundings and possible danger. “iPod nanos are distractions to people,” University police Deputy Chief Chuck Miner said. “Listening to music while walking down the street and while doing a text message to your friend” makes a student susceptible to robbery. The University has its own police force, an escort service available 24/7 and more than 1,200 security cameras. The University is equipped with 21
Code Blue Emergency phones across the East Bank, West Bank and St. Paul campuses. The phones connect directly to a 911 operator on campus who sends an officer to the scene within 90 seconds. The phones emit a bright, flashing light when used so the responder can find the caller easily. When securing a bicycle, a U-lock is far more secure than a cable or chain lock, Miner said. “Very few bikes are stolen when they are locked with a U-shaped lock,” Miner said. “It’s very hard to get through those locks.” Students should not leave their laptops unattended, and should always plan for the worst-case scenario, Miner said. Most thefts on campus take place in public areas, such as libraries, “where the students go to the restroom and they leave their laptop unattended on a desk, and come back and it’s gone,” Miner said, adding that this type of theft is simple for criminals. Students who want to ensure their
computer is recovered if it is stolen can install tracking software such as Computrace LoJack. The service tracks a stolen laptop when it connects to the Internet and works with local police to recover it. The University of Minnesota Bookstore sells a two-year subscription to the service for about $80. “We have had some successful cases of laptops being recovered when students and others have had the software installed on it,” Miner said. When walking on or off campus at night, it’s important to walk with others, drive or use the University’s free escort service, Miner said. “We never had a person be the victim of a crime when they are being escorted by a student security monitor,” Miner said. “It’s a good service.” Although sexual assaults are rare, the University sees about four to six per year, Miner said. The majority of the sexual assault victims are acquaintances of the
offenders, he said. Use “good judgment about your socializing,” University police Chief Greg Hestness warned in a YouTube video in which he gave campus safety tips. Hestness also said students should avoid overconsuming alcohol and recommended that groups of friends designate a sober chaperone when they go out. The University’s Gopher Chauf fer service, formerly the MSA Express, operates Friday and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Students on campus or in the surrounding neighborhoods can call the free transportation ser vice for rides home. To stay up-to-date on what is happening on campus, students can register for TXT-U, the University’s emergency notification text messaging system. Despite events that make people believe the contrar y, the University “is a safer place than what most people think it is,” Miner said.
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How to navigate the University of Minnesota Students have a variety of options, including riding the bus, riding a bicycle, walking or driving. BY aSHLEY bRAY abray@mndaily.com
Let’s face it: The University of Minnesota is a big place. With more than 51,000 students, it’s one of the largest public universities in the nation — so navigating campus for the first time may feel daunting. But never fear, first-years, the University’s Parking and Transportation Services has devised an easy and effective four-point approach to address students’ transportation needs. The first option is simply to hoof it. More than 40 percent of undergraduate students walk to campus. Not only is it beneficial to students’ health, but walking is environmentally sound. In case of rain or snow, students can take advantage of the Gopher Way, the University’s tunnel and skyway system, by simply looking for signs that say “Gopher Way.” Students can also pick up a campus walking map at the Coffman Memorial Union Information Desk and at other places around campus. Option two: bus. The University’s Campus Shuttles are free and run between the East and West banks, the St. Paul campus and other places such as Seven Corners in the Cedar-Riverside area. The shuttles are easily identified by their maroon and gold exteriors. The Twin Cities has an expansive transit system in place for students who live off-campus. The U-Pass is a discounted, reloadable bus pass just for students that can be used for unlimited bus or light-rail rides throughout a semester. While Metro Transit is the largest provider, there are many buses running to and from the various suburbs that surround the city, PTS spokeswoman Jacqueline Brudlos said. Students living off campus can commute to one of many park-and-rides and taking a bus to campus from there.
Students interested in taking the bus can plan their routes by visiting metrotransit.org and using the “trip planner,” Brudlos said. Many students value the transit system at the University. Laura Stone, a doctoral student, recommends taking the city bus or the campus connector. “It’s good for the environment,” she said, “and pretty easy to get around.” But students should be prepared to make room on the bus when it gets crowded during the winter, which often means standing in the aisle between the seats.
“Cyclists fare best when they act as drivers of vehicles, and need to follow the same rules that a vehicle does.” Steve Sanders PTS administrative professional
Many consider biking to be the best option to get to class on time, and it’s third in PTS’s four-pronged approach to transportation. Between 5,500 and 6,000 students bike to class on any given day, Steve Sanders, a PTS administrative professional said. There are 6,500 bike racks on campus to accommodate bicyclists. The University works with city officials to provide thousands of trails, paths and lanes throughout campus and Minneapolis. During the summer of 2010, the University will work with the city to improve access routes to campus and will add additional bike lanes, Sanders said. The University will implement changes in time for fall classes that will cater especially to bicyclists. One of the most noteworthy changes will be the addition of a bike center in the Oak Street Parking Ramp. Paying members can use the center’s amenities, such as showers and a bike repair shop, and attend educational classes u See Transportation Page 8
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There’s plenty to see in the Twin Cities Students can explore the Twin Cities’ endless number of cultural and recreational offerings. BY TARA BANNOW tbannow@mndaily.com
Welcome to Minneapolis! Your new (or perhaps old) home is brimming with places to explore. Don’t be afraid to venture off campus to some of the landmarks that have made this city the famous metropolitan destination it is today. The options are endless, but to name a few:
The Mill District This hodgepodge of delights just northeast of downtown Minneapolis includes theater, scener y, histor y and an expansive market. Having moved to its new location on the Mississippi River in 2006, the
Guthrie Theater has added a wealth of culture to the district. A longtime highlight of the city’s theater community, the Guthrie includes three stages and has held plays like “Hamlet,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “A Christmas Carol” and model pieces. The area is characterized by the historic Stone Arch Bridge, constructed in 1883 to connect the city’s flour mills with wheat from Midwestern farmers. The bridge is adjacent to St. Anthony Falls, the only major water fall on the Mississippi River. Visitors can also explore the Mill City Museum, which provides an interactive look into the city’s historic flour milling industry, all within a renovated eight-story flour mill with flour bins, milling machinery and an engine house still intact. The Mill City Farmers Market, held Saturdays near the riverfront, offers a variety of locally-grown produce and other goods.
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With more than 180 parks, Minneapolis locals have little trouble finding the one closest to them for a picnic or a jog. But those who prefer a more scenic experience might travel to the city’s majestic Minnehaha Falls. The 53-foot waterfall is located in the heart of Minnehaha Park, one of the city’s oldest parks. The 193-acre tract features an array of limestone bluffs and scenic views from above the river. Explorers of the park will run into several sculptures, including a giant mask of Chief Little Crow, the Sioux leader who lived in the Mille Lacs region. Visitors to Minnehaha Park can take in a concert, have a picnic or play disc golf or volleyball.
Target Field Maybe you’ve heard about the city’s newest shining star, Target Field. The new home of Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins, this decked-out facility is a far
cry from its predecessor, the Metrodome. This April marked the first outdoor Twins game since 1981. With seating for 39,504 people, the $500 million stadium holds a few thousand fewer people than the Metrodome, which held 55,300 at its peak. Students traveling to see the Twins will have a number of transpor tation options, including about 20,000 parking spaces, several bus routes or a light-rail stop that will eventually go straight to the ballpark. Those who built the venue didn’t skip the details. With its Minnesota limestone, canopy to shade the upper deck seating, Kentucky bluegrass and even spruce trees, Target Field boasts an array of delicacies for the senses. Expect the team on the field to be pretty good, too. Baseball experts have said that come September, the Twins should be right in the thick of the playoff hunt. u See landmarks Page 8
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about biking, Brudlos said. Another change catering to cyclists will be the addition of the citywide bike share program sponsored by Nice Ride Minnesota. The program will feature 10 kiosks around campus and more throughout the city where members can pick up a bike, ride to another kiosk and drop it off. The program is slated to run until October each year. Students who bike on campus, however, should be aware of their actions and know the rules of the road, Sanders said. “Cyclists fare best when they act as drivers of vehicles,” he said, “and need to follow the same r ules that a vehicle does.” The final transpor tation option for students is to drive their cars to campus. While the University encourages students to leave their cars at home, there are several parking options around campus.
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Midtown Global Market At night, a neon green “MIDTOWN” sign in the heart of south Minneapolis marks the Midtown Global Market. The market boasts an array of cultural offerings that’s as diverse as the city it resides in. It’s an indoor market featuring a variety of fresh and prepared foods, restaurants and international crafts. The goods, sold by locally owned and independent businesses, originate from places like Mexico, Italy, the Middle East, Scandinavia, Asia, East Africa, Tibet and across the United States. The creators of the Global Market designed it to facilitate interactions between the customers and the vendors, providing each with a rich cultural experience. For students, the Global Market offers an invaluable opportunity to expand their minds — and their bellies.
Survival Guide 2010 Students who drive must first get a parking contract, Brudlos said. Parking contracts are awarded to students through a random online lotter y that students can enter at parklot.umn.edu. A motorist assistance program is available to anyone who is legally parked at a University meter, lot or garage. If students have a flat, need a jump or lock their keys in their car, the University’s motorist assistance program will take care of it for free. Students who choose to drive should not park in the garages or ramps, because they charge by the hour and are too expensive, Brudlos said. Instead, she recommends that students park in the daily lots around campus, including the lot by the fairgrounds, which costs $3.75 per day. No matter what method of transportation students choose, they should always put safety first, Brudlos said. “The most impor tant thing is to always be aware of your surroundings,” she said. —Miranda Taylor contributed to this report.
The lakes One doesn’t need to travel too far from campus to visit some of the city’s most vibrant lakes, bustling with bikers, windsur fers, swimmers, joggers and volleyball players. Perhaps the most sought-after destination is Lake Calhoun. The popular hangout near Uptown is a member of the city’s Chain of Lakes — a collection of five lakes that together drew more than 5.5 million visitors in 1999 — making it the second most popular visitor’s destination after the Mall of America. Lake Calhoun is surrounded by three miles of bike and pedestrian paths. It’s a popular spot for fishing, picnics, soccer, softball and even archery. Boasting 67 acres of land and 344 acres of water, Lake Harriet is a picturesque spot known for its summer concerts held in the park’s band shell. The lake is surrounded by bike and pedestrian paths and visitors can rent a number of contraptions to cruise around in, including scooters, kayaks, canoes, bumper boats and bikes.
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Get out of your dorm and eat some real food —An expert guide to your eating needs BY RAGHAV MEHTA rmehta@mndaily.com
After nearly two decades of sordid school lunches and home-cooked dinners, taking responsibility for your daily diet can be a daunting task. And let’s face it: The novelty of dorm food wears thin quickly, and one can only consume so much Ramen and microwavable popcorn before internally combusting. But don’t fret, my children, because our sprawling Minneapolis campus offers a wide selection of restaurants for the uninspired or just plain stovetop-less first-years like you.
Loring Pasta Bar 327 14th Ave. SE Located in the heart of Dinkytown, the cozy elegance of the Loring Pasta Bar is an affordable and comfortable escape for newcomers. Loring’s menu is brimming with rich Italian entrees that include seafood spaghetti, cheese tortellini and portabella-based pasta dishes. Live music throughout the week and Saturday salsa dancing enlivens Loring’s atmosphere, making for an experience that is as delicious as it is entertaining. If that’s not enough, it’s rumored that Bob Dylan lived in an upper-floor apartment there in the early 1960s when the building housed Gray’s Drug.
Red Sea 320 Cedar Ave. If you’re willing to venture a little further from the safe confines of Stadium Village and Dinkytown, amble on over to Cedar-Riverside to
find an area filled with music venues, restaurants and bars. The Red Sea restaurant and bar is a local favorite, known for scrumptious Ethiopian finger food such as beef, chicken and fish cotelettes, as well as numerous vegetarian dishes. For those less daring, the Red Sea also offers hamburger and turkey sandwiches as well as (gasp) spaghetti! Like Loring Pasta Bar, the Red Sea also features live music.
Wally’s Falafel and Hummus 423 14th Ave. SE For you fiscally strained first-years, a pricey night out at a restaurant may not be your first choice. Luckily, Wally’s in Dinkytown is an accessible Middle Eastern eatery serving everything from hummus and deluxe falafels to chicken kabobs. Be sure to check out the chicken shawarma, a pocket bread delight stuffed with fried potatoes, spiced chicken and pickles, topped with garlic sauce. Wally’s items come at a reasonable price, with appetizers as low as $2.99 and sandwiches no higher than $4.99.
Hard Times Café 1821 Cedar Ave. With an affable ambience, fair trade coffee and high abundance of vegan and vegetarian food, the West Bank’s Hard Times Café is a Minneapolis hipster mecca. Hard Times is great for those looking for a cheap bite to eat or those who just want to sip on some coffee. It’s only closed between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., so there’s plenty of time to swing by to get your veggie or vegan fix.
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An insider’s guide to local art BY BECKY LANG · blang@mndaily.com
Congratulations! You are going to college in a city with not only a thriving underground art scene, but also with enough big-name museums to keep bus-loads of school kids gazing at Monet haystacks for decades. Sure, there’s the Walker Art Center, where you can look at contemporary art, catch festivals of obscure films and stroll outside under a giant cherry spoon, and sure, there’s the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, packed with ancient Chinese jade sculptures and a few naked Greek statues, but we’re not going to worry about those. We’re going to clue you in on what you might not find while reading the Lonely Planet guide to Minneapolis.
The best place to see installation art you won’t believe
The Soap Factory on St. Anthony Main is literally a remodeled Soap Factory, complete with enough spooky, old-timey
lore that they produce arguably the scariest haunted house in town every Halloween. Their expansive space is twice that of other galleries within its smaller budget category, requiring art that leaves the 2-D realm and incorporates itself with its pipes and natural internal structure. The result ranges from ethereal to gothic twee, with chandeliers made of candy next to freakish light bulbs with plants crawling out of their centers.
The best art hipster hangout The Q.arma Building in northeast Minneapolis is one of the best places to spend your Saturday night. Start with an exhibition opening at Altered Esthetics, a gallery which houses contemporary art focused on street art, comic art and digitally-inspired art. Upstairs from Altered Esthetics are two screen printing studios to get to know, stat. The first is Anthem Heart, a multi-media group that throws
music events, creates psychedelic videos and makes ’80s-inspired T-shirts for you to take home. Their parties often go late into the night, allowing art fans to sip a vodka Red Bull, check out the latest band and doodle on a collaborative graffiti poster all at once. Their next-door neighbor is noteworthy fellow screen printer Kevin Hayes, a.k.a. LovelyMpls.
The best place to get involved
The 1419 on Washington Avenue South is a student-run art collective that welcomes collaborative events that you can cook up yourself and pitch to the artists in residence. To get involved, become a fan of the 1419 on Facebook and receive invites to their many themed exhibitions and parties. To visit, walk around to the back of the building. When you see a bunch of straightoutta-high school kids smoking cigarettes and freestyle rapping, you’ve found it. A&E
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The best hidden plethora of art
Forget shopping at North Face or Urban Outfitters in Uptown. The best place for original gifts is in the artist studios, of which there are hundreds. Minneapolis’ arts district is located in Northeast, spanning from Surdyk’s to Psycho Suzi’s, while St. Paul’s is in the Lowertown part of downtown. Check out Northeast’s First Thursdays and Lowertown’s First Fridays, when visitors can peek inside the studios and shop around. In Minneapolis, start with the Northrup King Building, which will keep you busy for hours, and in St. Paul, the Northern Warehouse Building is an A&E favorite. —For more info about local art events, check out mnartists.org.
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Beyond Prince — Minneapolis music scene 101 BY MARK A. BRENDEN mbrenden@mndaily.com
For more, check out A&E’s Music Cliffs Notes (by genre): Hip-hop: For fans of all things rhyme-related, get thee to a Google search and stalk our two brag-worthy hip-hop collectives – Doomtree and Rhymesayers. Important characters: Brother Ali, Toki Wright, Dessa Noise and metal: Circuit bending, shouting emo boys and everything else that would shock and confuse your mother, we’ve got it in spades. Important characters: Gay Witch Abortion, Beatrix Jar, Slapping Purses, Birthday Suits Singer-songwriters: The genre of Moleskine-penned odes to young romance and existential frustration is dominated by the ladies in the Twin Cities. Important characters: Haley Bonar, Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles, Aby Wolf
When you’re living in Minneapolis, it’s best to buy your music like you buy your food: locally. The sooner the better for you to realize that going to a rambunctiously priced U2 show at a rambunctiously sized stadium when there’s a show at brosky’s basement for five bucks is the same as reaching for a Heineken case when the Grain Belt is plentiful. What follows is a list of four of Minneapolis’ most stellar bands, chosen with the assumption that you’re plenty aware of P.O.S., Mark Mallman, Jeremy Messersmith, Midwest supergroup Gayngs, as well as all of the other faces on The Current’s radiotelographic Mount Rushmore. Of course, the allotted space is not sufficient to do the vast and talentheavy spectrum of Minneapolis music justice, but it is enough to get your firstyear rump a-groovin’ on the right track.
if to say, “I know something you don’t know.” The players aren’t overwhelmingly intimidating (they’re actually nice dudes), but these tunes could kick your ass up and down the street — or, at the very least, make you listen up.
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If you find yourself standing still at a Chelsea Boys show, either you have no ears or you have no soul. Wild, reckless and belligerently shirtless, these dancepunkers (for lack of a worse term) are the champions of the party. Their rowdy, electrically charged ho-downs are the stuff over which authorities get called. And for ladies who like skinnyjeans-men, they’re pretty sexy, too.
These Ariel Pink-endorsed psychpoppers are a rare example of a local band that has grazed the pastures of national acclaim but hasn’t abandoned their old terra firma. For example, they have a show in Brooklyn on June 18, but on June 27 it’s home sweet home for a show at The Triple Rock Social Club. Their melodies are entrancing — mystical as a dream and lucid as a creek. Don’t pass up a chance to see these guys, who may just be the best band in Minneapolis.
Leisure Birds Perhaps the biggest draw to these psychedelic-tune pounders is just how comfortable they appear in their own skin. Everything about them — their truck-driver appearance, their ain’t-thatAmerica moustaches, their Kinks-meetSteppenwolf tunes — is completely unabashed. Singer (and Gayngs member) Jake Luck’s sardonic wails jeer and sneer atop the meat-and-potato rhythms as
Black Blondie With whispers of “make soulful music” seemingly seeping from the soil of indie music in 2010, Black Blondie has keener ears than just about anyone. Singer Samahra’s deeply lush and thick vocals could fill the Coliseum, while the feetshuffling rhythm section (self-dubbed “Lil’ Black Blondie”) could get gladiators to do the electric slide.
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Fitness around the U: Not all dumbbells and deltoids Staying fit around campus goes beyond the gym. BY Ian Larson ilarson@mndaily.com
Whether you’re looking to avoid the “Freshman 15” or simply to find a place to play ball, facilities on and off campus can meet your exercise needs. University of Minnesota students looking to pump some iron or run on treadmills and ellipticals will find a home at the University Recreation Center on the East Bank. All fee-paying students have memberships to the gym and its basketball courts and swimming pool. For those looking to extend their high school sports days or pick up new athletic hobbies, intramural leagues may be an outlet. A dozen intramural leagues, from the $1,600-per-team full-checking hockey league to the $10 racquetball tournament, run throughout the semester. “There’s a lot of different sports,” said Andrea Grams, who works for Intramural Sports, a program within the University’s Department of Recreational Sports. “Just about any individual could probably find something.” More than 6,400 students registered for intramurals in the fall of 2009, Grams said. Students must register as a team, but those who cannot dress a full squad can also register individually for free agent teams with other individuals and groups. Many free agent teams “have gone on to form teams for the following season,” Grams said. Students registering as free agents pay a flat rate of $10 in all sports except the checking hockey league, she said.
Need a little incentive to get out and get moving? University studies have shown that exercise increases students’ ability to stay focused and may be correlated with better grades. So you may want to check out the more than 20 physical education courses, from broomball to scuba diving, which the University will offer in the fall of 2010. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans perform at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise as often as five times per week. A 2009 survey of 10,000 students by Boynton Health Service found that nearly half of Minnesota college students were overweight, despite its findings that more than 60 percent of students reached the CDC-recommended levels of activity. Physical activity isn’t all barbells and bench presses. If treadmills and weights leave the outdoorsman in you feeling blue, the University Center for Outdoor Adventure runs a 25-foot climbing wall in the St. Paul Gymnasium and a free bouldering wall in the basement of the East Bank’s Recreation Center. A single trip to the climbing wall costs $4, but a 15-week climbing pass is $25. The group also organizes dayto week-long hiking, dog-sledding or canoeing trips throughout the semester. Past destinations include the Minnesota Boundary Waters, Glacier National Park and the Scottish Highlands. Danielle Diessner, a graphic design major who works for the COA, said that many people who go on the trips have little or no experience outdoors. “We encourage anybody who’s ever been curious or doesn’t have a social network to go camping with to call us,” Diessner said. “That’s who we’re kind of there for.”
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Sports outlook and review: Fall Even before students begin streaming on campus this September, University of Minnesota sports teams will have begun their pursuit of pride and glory on the playing field. In your time on campus, it’s all but required that you cheer on Tubby Smith and the men’s basketball team at Williams Arena, take in a match of the University’s impressive volleyball team and watch outdoor football at TCF Bank Stadium in its sophomore year. Here’s a recap of how the Golden Gophers did last season and what to look for in 2010-11.
Football
In its first season back on campus since 1981, the Gophers had a somewhat
mediocre year under third-year head coach Tim Brewster, finishing 6-7 overall and 3-5 in the Big Ten, culminating in a 14-13 loss at the Insight Bowl against Iowa State. Minnesota started the year out with an overtime victory in Syracuse and a 20-13 win over Air Force to christen TCF Bank Stadium on September 12. But the Gophers struggled against the Big Ten’s elite, scoring a combined seven points against Ohio State, Penn State and Iowa. Minnesota’s all-time leading receiver senior Eric Decker had his career ended early with a foot injury in Ohio State. He would go on to get drafted in the third of the NFL draft round
by the Denver Broncos. Brewster brought in Jef f Horton as co-offensive coordinator — after Jedd Fisch left for the NFL and the Seattle Seahawks — with an immediate focus on fixing the Minnesota offense, which was last in the Big Ten. With a tough non-conference schedule next season and several key departures last season, Sporting News has Minnesota ranked as the No. 98 team in the nation.
Soccer
After an unlikely r un through the NCAA tournament two years ago, which ended in a 1-0 overtime lost to No. 1 Notre Dame, the Gophers had a decent 2009 season, finishing
12-5-3 and narrowly missing the NCAA tournament. This season will likely be defined, one way or another, by the notably difficult schedule the Gophers will play. In their 20 games they will face (going on 2009 results) 10 NCAA tournament qualifiers, five conference champions, four conference runners-up, and 12 away games. They open the season Aug. 20 against, fittingly, Notre Dame. The Gophers will return all 11 starters from 2009.
Volleyball
The volleyball team made it all the way to the NCAA semifinals last season for the first time since 2004, only to be defeated by Texas in three sets. The
Gophers finished the year at 289 and ranked No. 4. The team experienced a mid-season hurdle when junior Brook Dieter, who at the time was leading the team in kills, abruptly quit the team. But the team recovered in time for a NCAA tournament run. Junior Laura Gibbemeyer finished the season with a team record 181 blocks as well as 161 block assists. Senior Christine Tan finished her career second in Gophers history with 1,927 digs. The team finished the season at 15-5 in the Big Ten, good enough for third place behind Illinois and NCAA champion Penn State. — Daily sports staff
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After bringing in a top-25 recruiting class in 2009, according to Rivals. com, the Gophers could be without several of those top recruits. Freshman Royce White, who came to the Gophers as one of the top recruits in the nation and was expected to be a main contributor, withdrew from the program after legal troubles. St. Paul native Trevor Mbakwe, who originally went to Marquette and transferred to the Gophers from a Miami community college, sat out the entire season due to pending legal issues stemming from an assault charge in Miami, which remain unresolved. Point guard Justin Cobbs transferred to the University of California to be closer to his home in Los Angeles and consistent of f-the-bench forward Paul Carter. While not a part of the 2009 recruiting class, Carter transferred to the University of Illinois at Chicago to be closer to his family while his sister battles cancer.
Women’s basketball To say the Gophers women’s basketball 2009-10 season was anything other than a disappointment would be misleading. The team finished 1317 for head coach Pam Borton, its first losing season in nine years and first under Borton. Minnesota made an early exit in this year’s Big Ten tournament, losing to Penn State in the first round. On the positive side, leading scorer Kiara Buford returns for next season as a junior and will attempt to turn the team’s fortunes around.
Women’s hockey The Minnesota women’s hockey team fell just shor t of its NCAA
championship aspirations in March, falling to in-state rival MinnesotaDuluth in the semifinals of the NCAA Frozen Four at Ridder Arena. Ranked as No. 2 in the countr y for most of the season and No. 1 for a short time, the Gophers overcame the losses of their top-three goal scorers from the previous season with the emergence of junior Emily West and a strong defense led by First Team All-Americans Anne Schleper and Noora Räty.
Men’s hockey The 2009-10 Gophers men’s hockey season was marked by inconsistent play that failed to back up lofty expectations. Minnesota finished the year 18-19-2 [12-14-2 in the WCHA], for the first losing season since 1997-98. The program has been so strong for so long that it was just the 16th losing season in the program’s 89-year history. The MVP of the team, Tony Lucia, son of head coach Don Lucia, is graduating and the Gophers will look to fill the scoring he provided. Lucia tallied a team-leading 28 points on the year.
Wrestling The 2009-10 Gophers wrestling team enjoyed a successful season, finishing second in the Big Ten tournament to perennial powerhouse Iowa. The team was lead by two outstanding seniors, Jayson Ness and Dustin Schlatter. Ness finished the season undefeated and received the Hodge Trophy as well as Big Ten wrestler of the year, winning a national title in the process. — Daily Sports Staff
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After starting the season at a disappointing 9-17, the University of Minnesota baseball team was able to turn around its season in time to win the Big Ten regular season title with a 15-9 conference record on the final day of the season in a 4-3 win over Ohio State. The Gophers then swept the Big Ten tournament, beating Iowa 15-5 in the championship to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. While the Gophers will likely lose pitcher Seth Rosin and outfielder Mike Kvasnicka to the MLB draft, the Gophers will return many of their starters next season.
In what would be director of golf Brad James’ final year with the Gophers, the men’s golf team struggled mightily, failing to win a tournament and finishing last in two separate tournaments. The team also finished eighth at the Big Ten championships. After three seasons of overseeing both the men’s and women’s golf programs, James took a position with Golf Australia effective at the end of the season. While the men struggled all season, the women set new lows in stroke average (75.95) and combined score (303.8). The team finished seventh at the Big Ten championships.
For the first time in almost two decades, the Gophers softball program is searching for a new coaching staff. Athletics Director Joel Maturi announced in late May that he will not renew the contracts of co-head coaches Lisa Bernstein and Julie Standering, which expire June 30. He cited a need for new leadership for the struggling program, particularly after a dismal 2-17, lastplace finish last season — their fourth bottom-three finish in six years. A nationwide coaching search has begun, Maturi said.
Track
The Gophers men’s track
and field team has been on a tear since head coach Steve Plasencia took over two years ago. He has led the team to four straight Big Ten titles — two indoor and two outdoor. The current team is a blend of upperclassmen leadership and promising youth. The women str uggled a bit during the indoor season, finishing 39th in the countr y at the NCAA championships. They had a more impressive outdoor season, finishing second in the Big Ten at the Big Ten championships.
Tennis
The men’s tennis team pl a yed a br u tal 2009- ’10 schedule, playing 20 of its 25
matches against ranked opponents. They managed to eek out a 14-11 record, with all 11 losses coming to teams in the top 30. They will be led this season by seniors Sebastian Gallego and Tobias Wernet, who each had 20 victories last season. The women’s team finished a disappointing 10-14 overall, and 3-7 in the Big Ten, but spent the entire season in the national rankings, playing a dif ficult schedule and losing six of its matches by a score of 4-3. They will be led this season by senior Alessandra Ferrazzi, who lead the team with 24 wins at singles and 21 wins at doubles. — Daily Sports Staff.
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