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Marion renault, city editor

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Betsy helfand, sports editor

Meghan Holden, caMPUS EDITOR

Who runs the U

Navigating the U

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Discover treasures on U-library bookshelves 12B Biking the U and beyond

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Campus construction at a glance

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A guide to U instructors

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Where to eat out with visiting parents

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Never fear, coffee is here

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Guide to U-area Chinese food

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How to deal with a messy roommate

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Fall sports review

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Winter sports review

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Spring sports review

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Local musicians to keep an eye on 29B

Concept/cover by Lauren nelson, art director ; Layout by dylan scott, chief page designer graphics BY mariana pelaez, visuals editor; Jessica Lee, Managing editor; Josh JOnes, Managing Producition Editor; Charlie Armitz, Copy Desk Chief

June 11–17, 2014

WHO RUNS THE U? BY TYLER GIESEKE tgieseke@mndaily.com

THE BOARD OF REGENTS

The University of Minnesota’s administrators are responsible for making decisions that affect nearly every aspect of student life. To help students better understand how some top University leaders work together to guide the school’s operations, the Minnesota Daily has compiled a list of many key administrators and their roles.

The Board of Regents is the University’s main governing body. It’s made up of 12 members elected by the state Legislature. The board meets several times a year to discuss and vote on matters like University policies, largescale plans and annual budgets. Richard Beeson currently serves as the chair of the board.

ERIC KALER President

AMY PHENIX

WILLIAM DONOHUE

Phenix manages various parts of the University that report to the president’s office, such as communications, marketing and the University Senate office.

The Office of the General Counsel represents the University in all legal matters. Donohue, who has been with the office for more than 30 years, is now the University’s top lawyer.

Chief of staff

Kaler will serve his fourth year as president of the University this school year. The president is responsible for setting the direction of the University and working with top administrators. Kaler governs the Board of Regents and has a team of vice presidents and chancellors at each of the University’s five coordinate campuses, which include the Twin Cities, Duluth, Morris, Crookston and Rochester.

General counsel

KAREN HANSON

DANITA BROWN YOUNG

Hanson leads the University’s academic policies and departments. She manages academic issues like tenure, undergraduate and graduate education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Hanson joined the administration in 2012.

Brown Young serves as the leader of student services and programs in the Office for Student Affairs. She oversees administrators and educational affairs, while working as a representative of the University’s student body.

BROOKS JACKSON

SCOTT STUDHAM

Jackson became dean of the Medical School and vice president for health sciences in 2014. Before that, he was the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s director of pathology. With his dual roles, Jackson leads the Medical School and also sets the course for the University of Minnesota’s health programs.

Studham has served as vice president and chief information officer since 2012. He’s responsible for academic and administrative information technology for every University campus.

BRIAN HERMAN

KATRICE ALBERT

Herman oversees all aspects of research at the University’s five campuses and also provides guidance to individual researchers.

Albert, who joined the University administration in 2013, heads the Office for Equity and Diversity. She is tasked with promoting access and equity within the University.

PAM WHEELOCK

JASON ROHLOFF

When transportation or public safety issues arise on campus, Wheelock is one of the primary administrators responsible for addressing the problems. She has held her post since 2012.

Rohloff leads the University’s government relations, which is in charge of the institution’s local, state and federal advocacy efforts.

RICHARD PFUTZENREUTER

KATHLEEN SCHMIDLKOFER

As chief financial officer, Pfutzenreuter heads the University’s budget and is tasked with keeping the institution on a responsible fiscal path. He has held his position since 1998, and he’s been a vice president since 2004.

Led by Schmidlkofer, the University of Minnesota Foundation accepts and manages charitable donations on behalf of the University.

Senior vice president for academic affairs and provost

Dean of the Medical School and vice president for health services

Vice president for research

Vice president for University Services

Chief financial officer

KATHRYN BROWN

Vice president for human resources Brown heads the Office of Human Resources. Her office handles employee-related issues like benefits, employee wellness and labor negotiations.

Vice provost for student affairs and dean of students

Vice president and chief of information officer

Vice president for equity and diversity

Special assistant to the president for government relations

President of the University of Minnesota Foundation

NORWOOD TEAGUE Athletics director

Teague is charged with managing the University’s athletics teams and overseeing the athletics department’s facilities and budget. Before coming to the University in 2012, he was Virginia Commonwealth University’s athletics director.

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NAVIGATING THE U BUS ROUTES TO AND FROM CAMPUS

The Daily has your guide to car-free transportation around campus and the Twin Cities. BY TAYLOR NACHTIGAL tnachtigal@mndaily.com

Whoever said zooming around campus and the Twin Cities required a car? There are lots of public transpor tation options connecting campus to Minneapolis and St. Paul — from buses to ride-sharing — that offer a quick, cheap and flexible alter native to owning a vehicle. Bus Routes If you’re keen on hopping on a bus and exploring the University of Minnesota area, it’s as easy as 2, 3, 16 — the numbers of three key Metro Transit bus routes that navigate campus and connect it to sur rounding neighborhoods. Depending on the time of day, bus ser vice runs about ever y five to 15 minutes. The 2, a lesser-used route, links campus to Cedar-Riverside and Franklin Avenue, two of Minneapolis’ most culturally diverse neighborhoods. The 3 is a crucial bus route for students. It connects the downtowns of St. Paul and Minneapolis while r unning through the University area. The route, which makes a stop in Dinkytown, also ser ves as a commute for many University students who live in the Southeast Como neighborhood. The 16 provides ser vice through Stadium Village and its many eateries, continuing along University Avenue Southeast all the way to St. Paul.

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The Green Line June 14 marks the long-awaited opening of the Green Line light rail, since construction began in 2010. The newly completed light rail will run directly through campus to both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, providing access to locations from Target Field and Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis to Union Depot in St. Paul. The Green Line will also connect to the Blue Line in downtown Minneapolis. The Blue Line Need to take a shopping trip? Shopaholics rejoice, because one ride of

the Blue Line light rail — which runs through downtown Minneapolis to Bloomington — to its last stop will land you at IKEA and the Mall of America’s more than 500 stores. The Blue Line also provides easy access to the airport through its two stops at the main terminals. Bus and light rail fares are $1.75, or $2.25 during rush hour. Ride-sharing Ride-sharing services, one of the newest additions to the Twin Cities transportation market, can help you get around when you’re in a time crunch or buses

have stopped running. Uber and L yft are the two most notable options for Minneapolitans. While their regulation and legality are in flux in the Minneapolis City Council, both services currently operate through a mobile phone app. Drivers for the two quasi-taxi services use their personal vehicles to transport passengers. The Uber app — which stores credit card information so that you never have to fiddle with loose change to pay for your fare — allows users to rate their experience as well as their driver.

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DISCOVER TREASURES ON U-LIBRARY BOOKSHELVES Many libraries throughout campus hold rare books and special collections.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LIBRARIES ST. PAUL CAMPUS

BY BLAIR EMERSON bemerson@mndaily.com

From the world’s largest collection of Sherlock Holmes memorabilia to centuryold clay tablets, there are several reasons the University of Minnesota libraries make for a great way to spend the day. The four largest libraries on the Twin Cities campus are Wilson Librar y, Walter Librar y, the Bio-Medical Librar y and Magrath Library. Still, many more libraries that are nontraditional are scattered throughout campus. Here is a list of libraries you should check out during your time at the University: East Bank Walter Library, with its grandiose ceilings painted in gold, is known as one of the most beautiful University libraries. This science and engineering librar y contains hundreds of maps, atlases and reference books on its multiple floors. And on the second floor, you can find the SMART Learning Commons, where tutoring services and peer research consultants are available to help with schoolwork. You can also rent the latest software and camera equipment at Walter. While cramming for finals, you can grab a cup of coffee in the basement at the Wise Owl Café. But take note: There is no cellphone reception on this level. Another library on the East Bank is the Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library in Rapson Hall. It offers various resources for College of Design students. But even if you’re not a design major, go check out the library’s chairs, which are a part of its unique furniture collection. The closest library to the Superblock is the Bio-Medical Library, located in Diehl Hall. This health sciences librar y offers large study spaces, and its extended hours during the school year make it a great

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place for anyone who wants to get some quiet, late-night studying done. The Wangensteen Historical Library is also located in Diehl Hall and contains many rare books and medical artifacts that date as far back as the 15th century. Wangensteen also includes a collection of ancient medical instruments and early anatomy illustrations like Vesalius’ De humani corporis fabrica. West Bank Wilson Librar y is a six-floor librar y that contains books on subjects like the arts, humanities and social sciences Wilson also contains several specialized collections, including the James Ford Bell Librar y, which holds more u See LIBRARIES Page 40B

CHELSEA GORTMAKER, DAILY

Timothy Johnson, curator of the Sherlock Holmes collections, holds up a copy of “A Study in Scarlet,” the first novel about Sherlock Holmes, on May 20 at the Elmer L. Andersen Library.

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BIKING THE U A GUIDE TO U AND BEYOND INSTRUCTORS BY LYRA FONTAINE lfontaine@mndaily.com

Minneapolis boasts almost 180 miles of bikeways and is often lauded as one of the country’s best cities for bicyclists. The University of Minnesota area is littered with bike paths, making cycling a quick and inexpensive way for many students to get around campus and the city. But before you hit the road, the Daily has what you need to know. Biking gear and repairs Before setting of f on two wheels, you’ll need a U-lock, helmet and front and rear lights — all of which are either highly recommended or required for cyclists. Students can buy a helmet and headlight set for $20 at Boynton Health Service. And when you need your bike fixed or want to pick up some riding accessories, several campus-area shops have what you need, including the University of Minnesota Bike Center, whose shop is managed by the Hub Bike Co-Op, Varsity Bike and Transit and Erik’s Bike and Board Shop in Dinkytown

Cycling on campus Bike lanes around campus connect many buildings on both the East and West bank, but cyclists must make sure to follow the rules of the road. When on sidewalks and Scholars Walk, cyclists must walk their bikes to avoid a ticket. And when sharing the road with cars and buses, it helps to use hand signals. When you get to your destination, you can park on one of the University’s more than 6,500 bike racks. Sheltered bike lockers are also available for rent to keep the snow off your ride in the winter months. Don’t have a bike? Borrow one from various bike-sharing Nice Ride kiosks located around campus and the rest of Minneapolis. Exploring off campus: the Midtown Greenway Itching to see what else Minneapolis has to offer? Sightseeing by bike is one of the most efficient and scenic methods. When you have a lazy afternoon, take the picturesque West River Parkway to the Midtown Greenway trail, which passes through bars and restaurants in the vibrant Midtown neighborhood before reaching Uptown and the chain of lakes.

A person bikes June 5 on West River Parkway on the West Bank.

HOLLY PETERSON, DAILY

BY T YLER GIESEKE tgieseke@mndaily.com

University of Minnesota instructors have many names, depending on their relationship with the institution or their rankings. Here’s a quick guide to some of the titles your instructors may have: Tenured and tenurEtrack faculty members These faculty members are the most common, and they’re most likely what you think of when you think of the title “professor.” Tenure-track faculty members typically complete about six years of a probationary period at the University before they’re considered for tenure — a designation that allows them to teach and research freely until retirement. The faculty members go through an extensive process to achieve tenure. Most departments require probationar y instructors to conduct research and receive good student evaluations throughout their probationary period.

If the instructors don’t get their department’s approval, they may be terminated. The instructors can also be terminated during annual reviews by their department. New faculty members typically star t as assistant professors and achieve tenure after ear ning the associate professor title. Instructors can reach the rank of full professor once they’ve achieved a national or international reputation in their research or teaching. Contract and adjunct faculty members Some University faculty members make an agreement with the institution to work for a predetermined amount of time, depending on their contracts. They usually work part time with limited benefits. Instructional staff Teaching specialists and lecturers are University instructors who aren’t considered faculty members. They are usually experts in their fields but not on the tenure track.

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CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION AT A GLANCE Be aware of old and emerging projects scattered throughout the University area. BY ETHAN NELSON enelson@mndaily.com

They say there are two seasons in Minnesota: winter and construction. The problem is they both seem to linger for far too long and cause mass amounts of headaches. Right now we’re in the thick of the latter, so here’s your guide to navigating construction hotspots around campus. Ambulatory Care Center Constr uction on the $165 million Ambulator y Care Center, located on Fulton Street Southeast in Stadium Village, began in Januar y, even though it’s not slated to be finished until 2015. Coupled with a parking lot, the center will relieve pressure off the nearby Phillips-Wangensteen Building by housing outpatient clinics. The Ambulatory Care

Center will be located near the University’s Superblock.

CONSTRUCTION AROUND THE U

Amundson Hall A nearly $30 million project will bring a new wing to Amundson Hall and is scheduled to be completed this fall. Amundson, located on Washington Avenue Southeast near the Green Line light rail track, is currently home to chemistr y and engineering labs. With the addition of the more than 40,000-squar e-foot Gor e Annex, it will have more labs, of fices and study spaces.

Venue at Dinkytown 428 13th Ave. SE

The Venue at Dinkytown Located in the heart of Dinkytown on 13th Avenue Southeast, the luxur y student housing development, called Venue, has drawn flak from locals since the project’s early development phases. It’s one of the many new student apartments scheduled for completion this fall, and one of two projects located in Dinkytown. u See CONSTRUCTION Page 28B

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WHERE TO EAT OUT WITH VISITING PARENTS BY MARION RENAULT mrenault@mndaily.com

There’s a reason that Ramen noodles have become a weary college trope: dorm life will, inevitably, lower your culinar y standards. You might be surprised by how quickly you’ll start looking for ward to downing three-course feasts catered by your dining hall. But while you might consider the

prospect of endless sloppy joes an indulgence, your parents won’t be as impressed with the exhibition station as you are. So when mom and pop stop by campus to check in on their favorite Gopher freshman, take them somewhere that’ll leave them impressed with your newly broadened knowledge of Twin Cities grub. Here’s a guide for eating out with visiting parents:

Where: 413 14th Ave. SE

glorious flapjacks in the metro area. Al’s has been around since 1950, and its menu of hardy, no-frills breakfast menu items has stood the test of time.

When: Open 6 a.m.–1 p.m. M–Sa, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sunday

But with only a 10-foot berth and 14 seats, the diner isn’t suggested for parties of more than three.

Cost: $

You’ve been warned: Expect to be shuffled from seat to seat by Al’s seasoned and brash staff. When it’s over, feel free to not-so-secretly love the lingering smell of greasy griddle for the rest of the day.

Pulling your parents into this greasy Dinkytown diner might just be the easiest way to flex your local history muscles while hunkering down on some of the most

BUN MI SANDWICHES Where: 604 Washington Ave. SE When: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. M–F, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sundays.

START THE DAY OFF RIGHT AL’S BREAKFAST

EXPLORE STADIUM VILLAGE

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ABDULS AFANDI Where: 614 Washington Ave. SE When: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. M–Sa. Closed Sundays.

Where: 313 14th Ave. SE

Annie’s is the place for families chasing the allAmerican lunch dream, serving up relatively standard burgers and fries.

When: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. M–Th and Sunday, 11 a.m.– midnight Friday and Saturday. Cost: $ During the winter, Annie’s Parlour patrons stay confined to the restaurant’s greasy-windowed wooden interior. But once the weather turns tepid and the sun reemerges, the Dinkytown mainstay spills its business out onto its second-floor deck — one of the best

Where: 645 Hennepin Ave.

When: Breakfast served 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

When: Breakfast and lunch served from 7 a.m.–3 p.m., seven days a week

When: 5–10 p.m. M–Th. Weekend hours vary slightly.

Cost: $

Northeast Minneapolis’ stretch of Central Avenue is brimming with Central and Latin American eateries, but the Ecuadorian Chimborazo is one of the street’s brightest gems. Owner and chef Marcos Pinguil stayed true to his Andean roots when crafting the restaurant’s savory and rich fare, which is traditional enough to excite visiting relatives but accessible enough for picky eaters.

If you’re looking for a blissful breakfast with the fam, mosey on over to St. Paul and stop into Colossal Cafe on Como Avenue.

Where: 327 14th Ave. SE When: 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. M–Th. Weekend hours vary slightly. Cost: $$ While it may be tempting to hold the Loring Pasta Bar off until nighttime, the café’s sprawling, Gaudi-like interior is admirable in daylight. Besides, its nouveau-Ital-

Cost: $$$ If there’s ever a time to play the broke college student card, it’s when parents come to town. And if there’s a place to do it, it’s Fogo de Chao.

Bonus points if you can score tickets to a show at the restaurant’s around-the-corner sister business, the Varsity Theater — also designed and managed by Loring Pasta owner Jason McLean.

Bring your family, order a couple of different varieties — chocolate-banana is a favorite — and indulge in dunking salty fries between sharing roommate woes and tales of quirky profs.

The Brazilian steakhouse’s downtown location is just one of many stretching across 24 U.S. cities, so you won’t be noshing on locally rooted cuisine. Regardless, it’s a staple for families visiting the Twin Cities, where $50 a pop will buy your table an endless swarm of waiters armed with 16 cuts of fire-roasted meats, sliced and served at your plate. When you leave Fogo de Chao, stuffed, explore the Hennepin Theatre District and its bounty of museums, galleries and venues.

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mom-and-pop style Indian establishments.

Where: 1221 W. Lake St.

Though unique in its elegantly contemporary ambience, Darbar sticks with the familiar on its menu, preparing all its variety of proteins and vegetables with the standard Indian treatments: vindaloo, tikki masala and curry, among others.

When: 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. M–Th and Sunday. 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cost: $$

Order the pot of garlic-tomato-wine mussels and signature artichoke ramekin to start, then follow-up with a sophisticated pasta entree to leave your parents wondering how you got so fancy, so quickly.

But the real treat at Annie’s comes in the form of malted milkshakes straight out of the 1950s, poured from giant, frosty tumblers.

WRAP UP THE NIGHT

Where: 2315 Como Ave., St. Paul

ian fare comes with notoriously small portions, making it more suited for a midday meal.

Upgrade your sandwich game with Bun Mi’s devilishly tasty Vietnamese barbeque pork or lemongrass chicken Bánh mí subs, which come with some of the best-seasoned fries on the East Bank.

outdoor eating spots on campus.

Where: 2851 Central Ave. NE

LORING PASTA BAR

Save the Big 10 Restaurant and Stub and Herbs for happy hour or post-game burgers, and instead offer visiting parents more global cuisine to go.

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TAKE A MIDDAY BREAK WITH AN ON-CAMPUS LUNCH

The area’s tagline, “Not just for game days,” holds true for its eating establishments.

If the midday hunger grumbles roll in right in the middle of a walking tour of campus, take

COLOSSAL CAFE

Ecuadorian touches like chewy chorizo, guava jam and llapingachos — potato pancakes with an oozing dollop of cheese in the center — make for a hearty and exotic start to a day with family.

a stroll over to Stadium Village and enjoy the area’s wide selection of grab-and-go ethnic food.

Or grab a wrap from Middle Eastern eater y Abdul’s Afandy — the kofta, gyro, chicken and falafel varieties are equally scrumptious — and keep on walking.

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CHIMBORAZO

Just a few minutes from the city’s campus and tucked away into the homey St. Anthony Park neighborhood, Colossal dishes out a neat and thoughtful breakfast selection. Tangy yeast-based pancakes, homemade biscuits and gravy and harmoniously simple breakfast sandwiches are among the highlights at this family-owned café.

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There’s no shortage of Indian joints in Uptown, a neighborhood where every street is dotted with eateries.

Let your family’s vegetarians and lamb-lovers alike choose which combination they prefer, but make sure to get piping-hot onion naan and house-made sausage kebabs all around.

But Lake Street’s Darbar India Grill, 2013 winner of City Pages’ Best Indian Restaurant, stands out among them as an upscale version compared to the city’s usual

And don’t skimp on the spice when it comes your turn to order — a family that sweats together stays together.

THE ANCHOR FISH & CHIPS Where: 302 13th Ave. NE When: Hours vary by day Cost: $$ A 10-minute cruise will land you at The Anchor Fish & Chips, a northeast establishment that puts to shame

all other local attempts at its namesake British dish. The restaurant coats its massive Alaskan cod filets in a flaky and deeply satisfying beer batter that’ll have you shamelessly licking oil off your fingers. To get the authentic English taste, apply the malt vinegar that adorns every tabletop generously. For meat-oriented relatives, the egg-topped Helicopter burger or Shepherd’s pie will hit the spot in tiptop Brit fashion.

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NEVER FEAR, COFFEE IS HERE On campus, you’ll never need to go far for a fresh cup of joe. BY ANNE MILLERBERND amillerbernd@mndaily.com

College can be stressful at times, but as an incoming freshman, you’re never alone. You have your academic advisers, community advisers and, of course, friends who are ready and willing to help. But sometimes, a college student’s best friend is a good cup of coffee. Luckily, the University of Minnesota’s campus is surrounded by great places to grab a tasty cup of joe. From the big names like Starbucks and Caribou Coffee to smaller cafés like Espresso Royale and Border town Cof fee, chances are good that wherever you’re headed, there’s a cof fee shop on the way. Starbucks, Caribou Coffee and Dunn Bros each have multiple locations around campus, but there are many more local cafés that do coffee just as well as the chain stores. One popular place to sit down and study at is the Purple Onion Café — a large cof fee shop located on the corner of 13th Avenue Southeast and University Avenue Southeast in Dinkytown. The Purple Onion and Espresso Exposé, located in the Stadium Village neighborhood, are owned by the same company. While the Purple Onion is good for a lunchtime sit-down with a cappuccino and a sandwich, Espresso Exposé might be better place to grab a black coffee on your way to class. It’s a ver y shor t walk from Cof fman Union, which makes for a local alter native to campus’s most popular Starbucks location. The Starbucks in Coffman is consistently

full of caf feine-deprived students from about 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Unless you have a bit of free time to wait for your iced mocha or Frappuccino, you may tr y the other Starbucks locations in Stadium Village or inside Lind Hall on the East Bank. Perhaps one of the most unique cof fee shops near campus is Bordertown Coffee. If you end up taking a language course in Folwell Hall, Bordertown is a nice place to stop by and hang around. This shop has been around about 10 years and has an interesting history. Bor der town’s building used to be a fraternity house. Now, the shop ser ves cof fee on its first floor, while a community of men and women live above it, shop manager Stephen Miller said. Miller said the shop is nice for incoming freshmen because it has a great community atmosphere. If you venture off the East Bank, one of the most prevalent coffee shops around is Java City. Java City has three locations on campus: the St. Paul Student Center, Blegen Hall on the West Bank, and in the East Bank’s Walter Librar y inside the Wise Owl Café. One of the other coffee shops on the St. Paul campus is the Hay Loft Café, located in the Ben Pomeroy Center. The West Bank is also full of great places to grab a cof fee. From the popular Starbucks in Hanson Hall to the locally owned Mapps Cof fee and Tea on Riverside Avenue, cof fee is easy to find on the other side of the river. The first year of college can be daunting and, at times, exhausting. But it’s comfor ting to know that when all else fails, the cof fee is still hot and accessible wherever you’re cramming for exams.

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River Road Café 56 E. River Road Inside the Education Sciences building

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GUIDE TO U-AREA CHINESE FOOD Which restaurant will be your go-to? BY GRANT TILLERY gtillery@mndaily.com

Chinese food is a staple for any college student’s diet. If there are lunch specials of fered, half of the campus-area restaurants’ clientele are undergrads chowing down on egg rolls, fried rice and sesame chicken. With a one-two punch of low prices and gargantuan por tions, it’s easy to understand why. The University of Minnesota is in proximity to many Chinese restaurants, each ser ving a dif ferent niche. To save you the legwork of researching each one, this primer will help you determine which restaurant you’ll call home for the next four years. Village Wok Where: 610 Washington Ave. SE When: Open 11 a.m.–1:45 a.m. daily If you like your General Tso’s chicken with a side of dinginess, you’ll enjoy the Village Wok — even if the ingredients are semi-questionable. In an area where most variations of the meal are drowning in a sweet, brown sauce, Village Wok’s iteration of the chicken dish has a nuanced, sweetspicy tang and large, crispy orbs of chicken. Village Wok also makes the best black bean sauce around campus, which goes particularly well with the delicate, slurpworthy noodles. Hong Kong Noodle Where: 901 Washington Ave. SE

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When: Open 11 a.m.–midnight Su-Th, 11 a.m.–2 a.m. F-Sa Hong Kong Noodle’s menu is a tome as weighty as “Infinite Jest.” This is not a spot for the indecisive, as per using 350 menu items is a taxing endeavor. The rule of thumb is to spring for the Hong Kong-style noodles and avoid the Americanized dishes — they’re not Hong Kong Noodle’s forte. Little Szechuan Where: 304 Oak St. SE When: Open 11 a.m.–11 p.m. M-Th. Weekend hours vary slightly. As the best Chinese r estaurant near campus in terms of flavor, Little Szechuan is significantly more authentic than most of its competitors, dishing up spicy treats from the Szechuan province. The restaurant’s “Taste of Szechuan” chicken is ethereally spicy and the perfect remedy for a cold if soup isn’t your thing. Though the prices are a couple of dollars higher than other campus-area Chinese restaurants, you get what you pay for in terms of quality and quantity; it’s easy to make two or three meals out of one dish. Tea House Where: 2425 University Ave. SE When: Open 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Su-Th. Friday and Saturday hours vary slightly. The Tea House’s menu is a great introduction to Szechuan cuisine. Though the food is a tad less authentic and more Americanized than Little Szechuan’s, Tea House’s atmospher e is supr emely seductive, with several

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curtained booths lining the walls — perfect for a hot date. U Garden Where: 2725 University Ave. SE When: Open 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Su-Th. Friday and Saturday hours vary slightly. Buf fets are déclassé, but that’s par t of U Garden’s cachet. The restaurant epitomizes American gluttony with a never-ending smorgasbord of fattening treats. U Garden is the least heinous Chinese buf fet in the T win Cities, thanks to a constant replenishment of dishes, ensuring the food is fresh.

Pagoda Where: 1417 Fourth St. SE When: Open 11 a.m.–11 p.m. M-Th Weekend hours vary slightly. Pagoda is one of the few Chinese restaurants in Minnesota offering authentic Hunan cuisine, and it’s the star of Dinkytown’s Chinese joints. It’s a great place to go if you’re looking to unleash your inner Anthony Bourdain. The Hunan stinky tofu is one of the most difficult dishes to stomach locally, but once you get past the fetid stench, its piquancy is rewarding, similar to that of pungent blue cheese. u See CHINESE Page 38B

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The Bridges Another apartment complex geared toward University students, The Bridges, is also set to open in fall 2014. The complex is developed, constructed and managed by Doran Companies, a developing company that has played a heavy hand in local student housing with its five other completed projects around campus. Cedar Avenue West Bank’s Cedar Avenue — the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood’s major traffic artery — will get a more than $1.7 million facelift this summer and fall. This constr uction, along with the renovation of the Cedar Cultural Center and the building of a new apar tment complex, will make the neighborhood one of the busiest and noisiest this summer.

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HOW TO DEAL WITH A MESSY ROOMMATE Sharing a space with someone dirty isn’t easy, but A&E is here to help. BY JOE KELLEN jkellen@mndaily.com

Your first semester at college has begun, you’ve tucked your clean, white sheets in your University-provided bed, and everything has fallen into order rather nicely. Look at how well you stocked your desk drawers with folders and pencils. There’s even a deck of cards in there so you can challenge your floormate chums to a rousing round of gin rummy. You’re all settled. Then, you notice something over the next few days: Your roommate doesn’t have as tight of a grip on organization as

you do. His side of the room star ts filling with trash, you regularly find him sitting around watching “Trailer Park Boys” — usually wearing the same outfit from yesterday — and you become suspicious that he brought only one towel to school. Something must be done. It’s impor tant to note that your initial plan of action might come across as accusator y. The first thing you have to do is let that rage, as justified as you believe it to be, go. Sure, you could put all of your roommate’s trash in their bed or maybe even confront them with your pent-up frustration, and it would probably feel good in the moment. But think about this: You have to cohabitate with this person for the rest of the semester, unless you decide to move out. (Even if you consider that option,

keeping it convivial between you and your roommate will be better in the end.) Talk to your roommate. Show them physical examples of how they’re not keeping the space up to standards, and kindly request they change their behavior. Make sure that it’s a firm request, too — as long as you’re clear and direct, a successful confrontation should go something like this: “Hey, Kevin.” “Hmm?” your roommate says, looking up from the fortress of books and paperwork surrounding his bed. “I’m not sure if you’re aware of this, but your side of the room is disorganized and even has some rotting food sitting around in it.” Maybe Kevin gets a little defensive at first. “Look, man, I live a certain way and—”

“No, I understand. I don’t want to accuse you of anything, but I would really appreciate it if you cleaned up today. It’ll make the room a lot easier to live in for me, and it would make me feel much more respected by you. Can we both agree that we’ll keep this room clean?” “Well…” Kevin says. A pause lingers. “Sure, I can do that.” Now, you have to wait and see if your roommate follows through. If they do, you’re in luck. He may be dirty but still a decent person. If the problem persists, just keep reminding your roommate in a friendly and firm manner that you won’t let their habits control your living space. And, hey, if it comes down to it, you can always move out — they know how to play gin rummy elsewhere, right?

LOCAL MUSICIANS TO KEEP AN EYE ON BY GRANT TILLERY gtillery@mndaily.com

T h e T w i n C i t i es ar e a m usical mecca. There’s live music at multiple venues ever y night of the week — you can catch Cur rent-approved national acts at First Avenue, jazz at Icehouse and under-the-radar bands at house shows all in one night. Minneapolis is also kind to young, progressive musicians. It has ser ved as the launching pad for legends like Bob Dylan, Prince and the Replacements. But you already knew that, and that’s not enough musical savvy to get by in this town. Here are a few more names to know that will ser ve as a great introduction to Minneapolis’ music scene.

France Camp France Camp is Minneapolis’ homage to garage rock. Their bright, surfstyled sensibility belies the frigid setting where their music is made. France Camp recently released their self-titled debut album, an eight-track banger. Its pared-down construction and raw raucousness make the listener wonder if Joey Ramone’s vocals will suddenly blast into their ears. France Camp is also constantly gigging and is a mainstay at the 7th Street Entry. Allan Kingdom While the Doomtree and Rhymesayers crews get all the local hip-hop love, Allan Kingdom deser ves some, too. His latest album, “Talk to Strangers,” cements Kingdom as the Minneapolis equivalent of Chance the Rapper, with a

similarly introspective bent. Kingdom is working with Plain Pat, who has managed Kanye West and worked with Drake and Alicia Keys, among others, on his next album. Lizzo Though her song “Paris” put her in the national spotlight thanks to a spot on the show “Girls,” Lizzo has long been a local powerhouse, first with the group GRRRL PRTY and now on her own. Her 2013 album, “Lizzobangers,” features the emcee’s brash, earnest drawl paired with tongue-in-cheek lyrics that move a mile a minute and explore weighty content. Carroll For fans of 1970s AM gold — ironically or not — look no further than Carroll.

The quar tet, which formed at Macalester College, adds synth-pop elements to its formula to good effect, adding a modern dimension to their music that keeps it from being sappy pop. It’s perfect music to chill to on a summer day — slow, hazy and languorous. Bomba de Luz Though the name may conjure up images of a mariachi band, Bomba de Luz channels the glitzy, slick melodies of Steely Dan on faster songs, and the somber strumming of Joni Mitchell and Cat Power on slower ones. Their fuzzy, lo-fi aesthetic keeps them from sounding like copies of those artists, as do lead singer L ydia Liza’s raspy, plaintive vocals. The five-piece unit has two albums under its belt, with a third one, “Ember,” due for release this July.

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Football Minnesota broke out in 2013, winning eight games for the first time since 2003. But the Gophers reached that milestone in an unlikely way. After ripping through a fairly easy nonconference schedule, the Gophers dropped their first two Big Ten games to Iowa and Michigan by a combined 45 points. Head coach Jerr y Kill didn’t travel to Ann Arbor, Mich., for the Gophers’ loss and took a leave of absence to focus on epilepsy treatment. But with defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys as acting head coach, the Gophers responded and rattled of f four consecutive Big Ten wins — including a 34-23 victor y over No. 24 Nebraska. Minnesota finished the Big Ten regular season on a two-game losing streak, dropping contests to ranked Wisconsin and Michigan State. The Gophers’ year ended at the Texas Bowl in Houston with a 21-17 loss to Syracuse. Quar terback Philip Nelson started that game, but he was pulled early on in favor of Mitch Leidner. In Januar y, Nelson announced he was transferring to Rutgers, leaving the of fense in the hands of Leidner. The Lakeville, Minn., native showed he’s capable of being Minnesota’s leader during spring practice. And if Leidner asser ts himself next season, the Gophers could see even more growth. The program seems to be headed in

FOOTBALL Lost in Texas Bowl Overall: 8-5 Conference: 4-4

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Minnesota’s Molly Kayfes runs in the Roy Griak Invitational on Sept. 28, 2013.

Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner runs past San Jose State on Sept. 21, 2013, at TCF Bank Stadium.

the right direction — from landing one of the nation’s coveted recruits in Jef f Jones to seeing Ra’Shede Hageman and Brock Vereen get selected in the 2014 NFL Draft.

both goals and points. The program took a step forward by making the NCAA tournament, though the Gophers lost in the first round.

SOCCER Soccer In April 2013, forward Taylor Uhl — who was one of the nation’s top scorers during her sophomore year — left the program. But instead of regressing, the Gophers moved on. Four transfers and a large recruiting class, highlighted by goalkeeper Tarah Hobbs, joined the program. Hobbs led the Big Ten with 122 saves and was named the Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year. Though scoring went down without Uhl, the Gophers advanced further than they did in 2012. Junior Katie Thyken led the team in

Lost in first round of NCAA tournament Overall: 11-8-2 Conference: 4-5-2

Men’s cross country After a breakout season in 2012, distance runner John Simons was Minnesota’s top runner in 2013, leading the team to an eighth-place finish at September’s Roy Griak Invitational. Simons finished sixth individually at the Griak, and he followed that up with a fourth-place finish in the Notre Dame Invitational. But Simons tailed off later in the season,

and the Gophers struggled to find traction. The team, led by seniors Derek Storkel and Andrew Larsen, placed fourth at the Big Ten championships. Larsen, Storkel and Simons led Minnesota at the NCAA Midwest Regional, but the team finished tied for fifth and didn’t advance. With the team’s top three runners leaving, it will need some of its younger members to step up and take on leadership roles.

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But the transition from Wilson to current head coach Sarah Hopkins was years in the making and seemed to go relatively smoothly for the Gophers. Minnesota finished fourth out of 28 teams at the Griak and finished eighth out of 37 teams at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational — two of the season’s biggest meets. Hopkins led Minnesota to its ninth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. After placing second as a team in the NCAA Midwest Regional, the Gophers finished 20th at the NCAA championships. Senior Laura Docherty and junior Molly Kayfes led the way for the team throughout the season. Kayfes, along with Becca Dyson and Liz Berkholtz, will likely play a big role in the team’s success next season as three of its top returners.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Placed 2nd at NCAA Midwest Regional Placed 20th at NCAA championships

Volleyball Once again, head coach Hugh McCutcheon’s team strung together a successful season. The Gophers finished the year 29-7 but failed to advance further than they did in 2012-13. Minnesota, which had gone to the Elite Eight the year prior, lost in the Sweet 16 to Stanford in three sets. The Gophers won 20 of their matches in three sets, a sign of their dominance. Tori Dixon and Ashley Wittman, both of whom were seniors last season, were named All-Americans. Dixon was named a first-team pick, and Wittman was a secondteam selection. The team will likely have just two seniors on its roster next season and will be relatively young.

VOLLEYBALL Lost in NCAA Sweet 16 Overall: 29-7 Conference:15-5

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Men’s basketball Andre Hollins led Minnesota in scoring for the second consecutive season, but the 2013-14 campaign centered on the Gophers’ new blood. Head coach Richard Pitino led the Gophers to their most single-season victories in program histor y with a 25-13 record. After narrowly missing out on the NCAA tournament, Minnesota won the National Invitation Tournament to finish the year on a five-game winning streak. Pitino’s new additions, combined with steady play from Andre Hollins and Austin Hollins, were a big reason the Gophers were able to end the season on a high note. New point guard DeAndre Mathieu emerged as arguably the team’s most valuable player, leading the Gophers in assists and finishing third in points per game. He also finished fifth in the Big Ten in fieldgoal percentage. Mo Walker lost nearly 50 pounds and improved from benchwarmer to Minnesota’s top offensive threat down low. Rounding out the Gophers’ top scorers were Pitino transfers Malik Smith and Joey King. With leading rebounder Elliott Eliason and every other main contributor except Austin Hollins back in the fold next season, Minnesota looks poised for an NCAA tournament berth.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Won the NIT Overall: 25-13 Conference: 8-10

Women’s basketball Coming into the 2013-14 season with one of the country’s top players, Rachel Banham, paired with low-post threat Micaëlla Riché, the Gophers looked ready to snap their four-year NCAA tournament drought. Yet Minnesota struggled to consistently produce, aside from Banham and redshirt freshman Amanda Zahui B. Zahui B., a Swedish import, was one of the Gophers’ bright spots, routinely posting double-doubles and challenging shots in

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Minnesota guard Andre Hollins defends against Montana on Nov. 12, 2013, at Williams Arena.

the paint. She collected Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors after breaking the program’s blocks record, and she was one of conference’s top centers. But after her and Banham — who led the Big Ten in scoring — the Gophers’ production fell off. Sari Noga was third on the team in scoring with 8.1 points per game. Shayne Mullaney was also a scoring leader, but she missed the second half of the season due to injury. The Gophers won 22 games by the season’s end, but they failed to beat any marquee opponents. After missing out on the NCAA tournament and bowing out in the third round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament, head coach Pam Borton was fired. Going into the 2014-15 season, the Gophers have a new coach, Marlene Stollings from Virginia Commonwealth, and top recruit Carlie Wagner coming to join Banham and Zahui B.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Lost in 3rd round of the WNIT Overall: 22-13 Conference: 8-8

Men’s hockey After the 2012-13 season, four of Minnesota’s top offensive threats — Erik Haula, Nick Bjugstad, Zach Budish and Nate Schmidt — skipped their senior seasons to go to the NHL. Some questioned how the team would make up for production losses from those four and defenseman Mark Alt, but the Gophers answered and made it to the Frozen Four. Junior co-captain Kyle Rau led the team in scoring with 40 points, but Minnesota got a bulk of its scoring from its freshman class. Freshman Justin Kloos led the team with 16 goals en route to racking up 32 points. Fellow freshmen Hudson Fasching and Taylor Cammarata recorded 30 and 27 points, respectively. Sophomore Adam Wilcox started 38 games in net and had a goals-against average of 1.97. During the regular season, the Gophers hosted an outdoor game at TCF Bank Stadium as part of the Hockey City Classic, beating Ohio State 1-0. The next weekend, they won the inaugural North u See WINTER Page 32B

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June 11–17, 2014 Minnesota boasted an NCAA champion. Junior Ellis Mannon placed first in the pommel horse in April, a year after he was the national runner-up. With the win, Mannon joined just three others in school history as an NCAA pommel horse champion. The Gophers placed first at four of the meets they competed in, but they came in fifth at the Big Ten championships. In addition to being the NCAA champion, Mannon won the individual pommel horse title at the Big Ten championships. But he wasn’t the only individual to succeed. Three other gymnasts — senior Matt Frey, junior Steve Jaciuk and senior Zack Chase — also competed in the NCAA championships. The Gophers had eight seniors on the roster, but they have six recruits expected to join the team for the upcoming season.

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Star College Cup, a tournament featuring Minnesota’s Division I men’s hockey teams. The Gophers handled their first season in the Big Ten with relative ease, winning the conference outright and compiling a 14-3-3 conference record. The regular-season success continued into the NCAA tournament. The Gophers sealed a trip to the championship game with a goal with 0.6 seconds remaining in the third period against North Dakota. But in the title game, the Gophers fell to Union 7-4.

MEN’S HOCKEY Won Big Ten regular-season title

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Minnesota goaltender Adam Wilcox sprawls to make a save against St. Cloud State during the first game of the North Star College Cup on Jan. 24 at the Xcel Energy Center.

MEN’S GYMNASTICS Finished 5th at Big Ten championships

Lost in NCAA title game Overall: 14-1 Conference: 7-1

Women’s hockey Despite losing key talent to both the Olympics and graduation, the Gophers picked up their 2013-14 season right where they left off in 2012-13. Minnesota came into the season as two-time defending champions and won its first 13 games of the season. North Dakota snapped the Gophers’ NCAA record-setting 62-game winning streak in November, but that loss didn’t slow down Minnesota, which finished the regular season with just one loss and one tie. Like the men’s team, the women participated in the Hockey City Classic, where it blanked Minnesota State-Mankato 4-0. The Gophers racked up another signature win against No. 2 Wisconsin in Madison, Wis., in front of an NCAA-record crowd of more than 13,500 fans. Minnesota, which won the WCHA regular season and the WCHA tournament, was the No. 1 team in the countr y until the NCAA title game, which it lost 5-4 to Clarkson. Head coach Brad Fr ost’s team was missing for ward Amanda Kessel, who led the nation in scoring during the 2012-13 season as a junior, and defenseman Lee Stecklein, who competed in the Olympics for Team USA.

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Gophers women’s hockey team members hold up their trophy after winning their third consecutive WCHA Final Face-Off title March 8 in Bemidji.

Both are expected to retur n in the upcoming season. Two of Minnesota’s scoring leaders, Kelly Terr y and Sarah Davis, graduated, but the Gophers have youth set to return in the upcoming season. Sophomore Hannah Brandt and junior Rachael Bona were both top scorers last season, and sophomore goaltender Amanda Leveille recorded 13 shutouts during her first full season in net. Minnesota will enter the 2014-15 season with a good chance to claim its third

national title in four years.

WOMEN’S HOCKEY Won WCHA Won WCHA tournament Lost in NCAA title game Overall: 38-2-1 Conference: 26-1-1

Men’s gymnastics For the first time in more than a decade,

Women’s gymnastics For the women’s gymnastics team, a youth movement was the key to success. The Gophers placed first in 10 of 12 regular-season meets in 2014, finishing as Big Ten co-champions, and sophomores Lindsay Mable and Hanna Nordquist were big factors in that success. Minnesota placed third at the Big Ten championship meet behind Mable’s allaround title. Both Mable and freshman Bailie Holst were named to the All-Championship team. The Gophers placed third at the NCAA regional, but Nordquist and Mable qualified for the NCAA Individual Event Finals with their performances. In the finals, Mable finished fifth on vault and Nordquist finished 16th on the balance beam. The Gophers graduated three seniors, but their dynamic sophomore duo will be back this upcoming season.

WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS Placed 3rd at Big Ten championships

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strong, and this past season was no different. The Gophers won their third consecutive Big Ten championship and racked up a 10th-place finish at the NCAA championships. Sophomore Kierra Smith claimed a Big Ten title in the 200-yard breaststroke, and senior diver Maggie Keefer closed out her strong career at the NCAA championships with a fourth-place finish in the 1-meter dive and a ninth-place finish in the 3-meter dive. For the second year in a row, Keefer was named the Big Ten Diver of the Year. Kiera Janzen, another Gophers standout, racked up two seventh-place finishes and a 20th-place finish at the NCAA meet, while also participating in a relay team that finished sixth. Though Minnesota graduated eight seniors, the team’s consistent depth typically helps it handle the season-to-season turnover.

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Minnesota’s Dylan Ness tries to take down Michigan State’s Dan Osterman on Feb. 3, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

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WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING Won Big Ten championships Placed 10th at NCAA championships

WRESTLING Placed 2nd at NCAA championships Overall: 14-1 Conference: 7-1

Minnesota finished second behind the Nittany Lions, who won their fourth consecutive NCAA championship. Heavyweight Tony Nelson, who won two national championships during his tenure at Minnesota, was denied a third during his senior season, coming away with a second-place finish. Nelson, a four-time All-American, finished his career on the mat with a 33-5 overall record. Junior Dylan Ness also advanced to the NCAA finals. Ness, the No. 9 seed, upset the top- and four th-seeded wrestlers during the tournament. Minnesota has historically boasted a strong wrestling program. The team’s finish last season was the ninth time in 10 years the Gophers have placed in the top 10 in the nation. Women’s swimming and diving The women’s swimming and diving program has been historically

Men’s swimming and diving In the first dual meet of Dar yl Turner’s collegiate career last season, he swept all four of the events he participated in. Fellow freshman Jakub Maly was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. But the youngsters weren’t the only ones who succeeded in the pool for Minnesota. S e n i o r l e a d e r s K y l e r Va n S w o l and Derek Toomey guided the team throughout the season. Van Swol was a four-time All-American and set a new record in the 100-meter butterfly, while Toomey was the Big Ten champion in the 50-yard freestyle. The Gophers finished four th at the Big Ten championships and placed 22nd at the NCAA championships. Seven swimmers earned All-America honors, and only two, Van Swol and Toomey, were seniors.

MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING Finished 4th at Big Ten championships Finished 22nd at NCAA championships

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Minnesota’s Ben Meyer pitches against Nebraska at Siebert Field on April 13. BY DAILY SPORTS STAFF

Baseball From day one, the Gophers battled injuries. Catcher Matt Halloran started the first game of the season behind the plate, but it was his only game there because an arm injury forced him out of the position. The injuries didn’t stop there, but despite that, Minnesota finished the regular season fourth in the Big Ten. From there, the Gophers lost two consecutive games in the Big Ten tournament to end their season at 27-24. The new Siebert Field hosted the Gophers for their first full season, and with the Metrodome’s demolition, the team didn’t have an indoor option to turn to during the harsh winter. Because of that, Minnesota dealt with plenty of weather issues and cancellations. At the plate, second baseman Connor Schaefbauer led the team with a .287 batting average. Junior starting pitcher Ben Meyer led

the team with a 2.39 ERA in 15 games. Meyer pitched two complete games and nearly 100 innings.

BASEBALL Overall: 27-24 Conference: 13-11

Softball The Gophers softball team made program history this season. By advancing to the NCAA super regional, Minnesota made it further than ever before. The team’s season ended in the super regional when it lost two consecutive games to Oregon, the tournament’s top team. But despite that, the Gophers had a successful season with steady improvement. Freshman Sara Groenewegen emerged onto the scene, earning the titles of Big u See SPRING Page 34B

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Ten Freshman and Pitcher of the Year. Groenewegen, also a first baseman, tied for second on the team with 11 home runs. Groenewegen, who had a 2.23 ERA, and senior Sara Moulton, who had a 1.97 ERA, combined for a potent pitching staff. Moulton, who carried a bulk of the innings, has since graduated, which means the team will depend heavily on Groenewegen next season. Juniors Kaitlyn Richardson and Tyler Walker led the team at the plate, and both received first-team All-Big Ten honors. Since head coach Jessica Allister star ted with the program four seasons ago, Minnesota has shown steady progress. LISA PERSSON, DAILY FILE PHOTO

SOFTBALL Won Big Ten tournament Lost in NCAA super regional Overall: 44-12 Conference: 16-6

Men’s golf Jose Mendez made a name for himself in a big way this season. The fr eshman fr om Costa Rica earned the title of Big Ten Freshman of the Year after a season in which he tied for the individual Big Ten crown and led his team to a Big Ten title. Mendez racked up seven top-10 finishes and was a stalwart on a team that won four tournaments. After winning their first Big Ten tournament since 2007, the Gophers finished ninth at their NCAA regional to end their season. Seniors Jon Trasamar and Alex Gaugert graduated, but the program expects to have three of the team’s top five golfers back next year.

Minnesota’s Jose Mendez plays at the Gopher Invitational on Sept. 8, 2013.

The Gophers played in the NCAA championships for the seventh time in program history and only second time in the past decade. They racked up a fifth-place finish at the Big Ten tournament — their best finish since 2002, when they also finished fifth. Junior Carmen Laguna set the school’s record for scoring average at 74.19 for the season. Laguna had three top-10 finishes throughout the season. Fellow junior Anna Laorr also had a solid season for Minnesota, tallying a firstplace finish and leading the Gophers at the NCAA regional. Both Laguna and Laorr will be back for Minnesota, which graduates one senior this year.

conference meet since 2011. Brooks led the Gophers to a four thplace team finish. Her seventh-place finish in the 800-meter r un at the NCAA indoor championships gave her first-team AllAmerica honors. Sophomore Jess Herauf earned the title of second-team All-American after finishing ninth in the pentathlon. Unlike the indoor championships, the Gophers did not have a first-place finisher at the Big Ten outdoor championships. Three team members finished second in their respective events. Hammer thrower Devin Stanford and the 4x400-meter relay advanced to the NCAA outdoor championships in Eugene, Ore. At the time this publication was sent to print, they had not competed.

WOMEN’S GOLF Finished 5th at Big Ten championships Tied for 11th at NCAA regional

MEN’S GOLF Won Big Ten tournament Finished 9th at NCAA regional

Women’s golf Like the men’s golf team, the women’s golf team is on the rise.

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Minnesota pitcher Sara Groenewegen plays against Penn State on April 26 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Men’s track and field A trio of seniors — distance runner John Simons, pole vaulter Zach Siegmeier and thrower Jon Lehman — gave the Gophers veteran leadership throughout the season. The Gophers finished sixth at the Big

Ten indoor championships, despite Siegmeier winning the pole vault title and Simons placing first in the mile run. Both had strong showings at the NCAA indoor championships, with Simons placing sixth and Siegmeier placing 13th. Lehman finished 10th in the weight throw at the meet. The Gophers finished 10th at the Big Ten outdoor championships, but Siegmeier and freshman Trevor Yedoni earned individual titles. Yedoni, a long jumper, switched from high jump this year after two ACL tears kept him from competing the past two seasons. He earned the title of Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Five athletes — Lehman, Simons, Siegmeier, Dominique Howard and Wally Ellenson — qualified for the NCAA outdoor championships in Eugene, Ore. At the time this publication was sent to print, they had not competed. Women’s track and field Like the men, the women’s team also rode senior leadership. Senior Alena Brooks won the 600-meter dash at the Big Ten indoor championships, giving Minnesota its first individual first-place finish at the indoor

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Minnesota’s rowing team competes against Wisconsin at Lake Phalen on May 4, 2014.

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Junior Lynn Hodnett was named to the All-Big Ten First team, and co-captain Katherine Windsor made the All-Big Ten Second Team. Inclement weather cut Minnesota’s season short, canceling its meet at Iowa. The Gophers struggled to find practice time on the water due to the Mississippi River flooding.

percentage was 60.5. The most noticeable improvement in 201314 was Minnesota’s efficiency in doubles. The tandem of Julia Courter and Natallia Pintusava finished 19-4 overall (7-2 Big Ten). Since second-year head coach Chuck Merzbacher has taken over, the Gophers have won nearly 70 percent of their home matches.

Women’s tennis The Gophers defeated rival Wisconsin 4-3 in the first round of the Big Ten tournament, and in doing so, they documented the program’s first 17-win season since 2003. The Gophers fell in the quarterfinal round to No. 3-seeded Ohio State by a 4-0 decision. Junior Tereza Brichacova was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team. Her inclusion marks the fifth consecutive year that a Gophers player has been named to the All-Big Ten first or second team. Six Gophers had at least 11 singles victories, and the team’s overall singles winning

Men’s tennis With a run in the NCAA singles tournament, junior Leandro Toledo propelled himself to All-America status. Toledo upset No. 6 Alex Domijan in the first round of the tournament before bowing out in the Sweet 16. Unlike Toledo, the Gophers did not make the team tournament. They finished with an 11-13 overall record, a noticeable regression from last year’s team that won 15 matches before falling to No. 3 Virginia in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Minnesota’s primary obstacle in the 201314 season was finding a winning formula away from home; it was 2-7 on the road. The Gophers found a winning doubles pair in juniors Jack Hamburg and Mathieu Froment, who finished 13-3. Hamburg, Froment and Toledo will be back next season.

WOMEN’S TENNIS

MEN’S TENNIS

ROWING Placed 6th at Big Ten championships

Missed NCAA tournament

Overall: 17-9 Conference: 6-5

Overall: 11-13 Conference: 5-6

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than 30,000 rar e books, maps and documents on the histor y of pre-19th centur y trading and cross-cultural interactions. The librar y contains one of the six known complete examples of the World Map of 1602 by Matteo Ricci, Li Zhizao and Zhang Wentao. Margaret Borg, the librar y’s assistant curator, said the librar y ser ves several hundred students a semester from classes like histor y, English and design. The Elmer L. Andersen Librar y is the primar y librar y for finding archives and special collections. Librarian Kris Kiesling said researchers from all over the world come to the librar y to use its resources. Andersen is home to the John Philip Borger Comic Book Collection, which includes 40,000 comic books. After flipping through comic books, check out the world’s largest Sherlock Holmes collection that contains more

June 11–17, 2014 than 60,000 items relating to the detective and the stories’ author, Sir Ar thur Conan Doyle. Andersen also houses collections of African-American literature and LGBT histor y. “The great thing about using a collection is [students are] getting histor y from the people who created it,” Kiesling said. St. Paul The Magrath Librar y on the St. Paul campus caters to many college depar tments. This librar y also contains the Doris S. Kirschner Cookbook Collection, w h i c h c ompri s es mor e t h a n 1,300 cookbooks and r ecipes. You can’t check out the cookbooks, but you can make copies of the recipes. To help combat stress during finals week, Magrath brings in therapy animals and plants to pot. You can also rent seasonal affective disorder lamps for up to an hour.

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China Express Inn Where: 409 14th Ave. SE When: Open 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. M-Th. Friday and Saturday hours vary slightly. By eating at China Express Inn, you’re singlehandedly supporting the cardboard industry. The food is bland and insipid, and there’s little difference between the sesame chicken, General Tso’s chicken and orange chicken. The prices, however, are unbeatable, and the food is filling, though it’s guaranteed you’ll wake up with Montezuma’s revenge the next morning. Shuang Cheng Where: 1320 Fourth St. SE When: Open 11 a.m.–10 p.m. M-Th. Weekend hours vary slightly. Shuang Cheng is the late-night booty call of campus-area Chinese restaurants — it may not have the best food, and you may have to strongly resist the urge to

go there regularly, but there’s something comforting about it that keeps you coming back for more. The light interpretations of Americanized Chinese food are a tad on the bland side, but they’re a welcomed reprieve from the oily, greasy miasmas other Chinese-in-name-only restaurants hawk. The restaurant’s lunch special is among the most popular on campus. Keefer Court Café Where: 326 Cedar Ave. S. When: Open 10 a.m.–9 p.m. daily. Closed Tuesdays. This underappreciated cash-only gem on the West Bank ser ves a variety of Chinese treats and traditional Cantonese dishes at rock-bottom prices. There’s no better lunch than beef curr y and steamed pork buns, and the meal is surprisingly only $3 total. The restaurant’s other pastries, especially the Lotus cake and sticky rice ball, are equally phenomenal.

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