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Despite last month’s decision, concerns linger about UMN child care options.
UMN drops presidential search firm AGB Search has been selected to replace Storbeck/Pimentel and Associates starting immediately. BY KATRINA PROSS kpross@mndaily.com
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Daycare kids Henley Gorka and Max Finney pretend to be horses next to the sign-in table at the University of Minnesota Child Development Center on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in Minneapolis. Both have parents who work at the University.
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BY THERESA MUELLER AND AUSTEN MACALUS tmueller@mndaily.com, amacalus@mndaily.com
After months of waiting, parents with children at a popular child care center at the University of Minnesota were relieved to hear the center would remain open. Last month’s decision to keep the Child Development Center open was a reversal from University President Eric Kaler’s plan last school year to close the center. However, ongoing concerns about
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child care, which includes long wait-lists at the CDC and a lack of options near campus, are fresh in parents’ minds. University administrators announced the decision — and future plans for child care at the Twin Cities — in a campus-wide statement Sept. 18, following recommendations from a campus-wide advisory committee. Under the new plan, the CDC will merge with the Shirley G. Moore Lab School into one, academically-rooted program. “We want parents to feel like their children are in good hands while they study or work at the University,” said Executive Vice
President and Provost Karen Hanson of the new plans. Kaler announced plans to close the CDC last January, but delayed the closure after widespread backlash from parents and a strong response from the greater community. Political science professor Kathryn Pearson was one of several parents involved in organizing opposition to the closure. “Parents are extremely appreciative u See CHILD CARE Page 3
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents decided to discontinue its partnership with the search firm Storbeck/Pimentel and Associates for its role in the search to find the next University president, according to a statement released Wednesday. The University has chosen AGB Search to replace Storbeck/Pimentel. Michigan State University chose Storbeck/Pimentel to select its next president, which has created confusion for potential candidates, according to the statement. Representatives from AGB Search will meet with Presidential Search Advisory Committee this week. The change in search firms is said to not interfere with the timeline to find the next University president. All current candidate files will be transferred to AGB Search. AGB Search will be paid $150,000, in addition to other expenses. Storbeck/Pimentel will refund the initial payment of almost $75,000 and no additional payments will be made. “We did not make this decision lightly,” said Board of Regents Chair David McMillan in the statement. “We needed a firm dedicated to finding the next great leader of the University of Minnesota. Accordingly, we have discontinued our engagement with Storbeck/Pimentel and retained AGB Search to complete our presidential search. Our search timeline will not be impacted by this change.” Regents were unaware of Storbeck/ Pimentel’s search history, which included an unsuccessful search at the University. Storbeck/Pimentel selected Scott Studham to be the University’s Chief Information Officer in 2011, who was later asked to resign by University president Eric Kaler due to allegations of misconduct at his previous place of employment.
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Prince inspires UMN design students make clothes for girls in Uganda apparel design UMN students University students create clothes based young and old on the girls’ shared sketches. COURTESY OF LUCY DUNNE
A University event honoring Prince last Wednesday gave students the royal treatment. BY LIV MARTIN omartin@mndaily.com
First and foremost, Cameron Kinghorn was a trumpet player. He came to the University of Minnesota to pursue an instrumental music education degree, studying at the School of Music with trumpet professor David Baldwin and participating in Jazz Ensemble I under the direction of professor and director of jazz studies Dean Sorenson. During his time at the University, Kinghorn experienced a musical awakening. Living in Minneapolis transformed Kinghorn, who was once just a kid growing up in tiny Circle Pines, MN. He started a band with other students from the University jazz band, The Tasty Tones, during his sophomore year. They started playing around the University and — for the first time — Kinghorn was a lead singer and a trumpet player. “That’s when I really started fronting – like my first time getting to front a group and realizing that I really love doing this and being in charge of the party,” he said. Kinghorn graduated from the University in 2013, and has since been living his dream as a full-time musician. He currently fronts the band Nooky Jones, a group that NPR called “equal parts Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo and Prince.” u See PRINCE Page 5
Blue House, a girls’ orphanage in rural Uganda, partnered with an apparel design course at the University to create clothing items for the girls in need.
BY LEW BLANK lblank@mndaily.com
In a University of Minnesota apparel design class, curriculum is combined with charity as students create hundreds of clothing items from scratch for Ugandan girls in need. Technical Design Studio, an apparel design course offered at the University, requires students to take clothing designs through every step in the textile production process. When the semester is over, students will gain experience in apparel design and more than 200 impoverished girls at the Blue House – a girls’ orphanage in rural Uganda – will receive new clothes. The course, which is offered every fall, kicks off when students receive rough clothing sketches drawn by the girls in the Ugandan orphanage. Although the sketches
are typically too vague to be followed exactly, the students use them as inspiration in designing the garments, which are drafted both on paper and on a computer. This year is the first time that students
are working off of sketches from the girls. Previously, the students would create the clothes without the aid of sketches. u See CLOTHES Page 3
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New campus ministry chapel in Dinkytown to open next year The University Lutheran Chapel will soon have a new worship space in Dinkytown. BY IMANI CRUZEN icruzen@mndaily.com
A campus ministry’s work on a new chapel for its congregation is nearing completion after its original church was destroyed to make room for other developments. University Lutheran Chapel has been
headquartered in a former sorority house since 2012, since its church was purchased and demolished to allow for the development of The Knoll apartments. Community members said the new location will provide a more accessible worship space near campus for students. Since 2012, the group has been working to raise funds to move its worship out of the Luther House, where members have spent the last six years attending services, studying, and for some, even living. With the development of a new chapel at 1010 4th St. SE.,
this ambition is close to realization. “We never really saw Luther House as a standalone entity or a standalone ministry location,” said David Kind, a pastor with University Lutheran Chapel. “It was always going to be the place that spawned a church building next to it.” The chapel will sit next to Luther House, located at 316 10th Ave. SE., and will help separate where church members work and worship, Kind said. u See CHAPEL Page 3
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STDs could soon be antibiotic resistant BY NIKKI PEDERSON npederson@mndaily.com
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calling it an “epidemic” and without the demand for pharmaceutical companies to produce new drugs, the U.S. could see antibiotic resistance to sexually transmitted diseases in the next five to 10 years — and young people on college campuses are especially prone. Antibiotic resistance is the ability of bacteria to resist the effects of the drugs used to treat them. Meaning, the bacteria are no longer killed by a drug that used to kill them before, and the bacteria are then free to keep multiplying, according to recent reports released by the CDC. “The gonorrhea organism is very adaptable and very smart,” said Candy Hadsall, a prevention nurse specialist at the Minnesota Department of Health. “So every time it [is introduced to] a new drug, it starts working to figure out how to get around it.” This has been the case throughout history, as gonorrhea has become resistant to medications like penicillin and other previous treatments.
There have not been any documented cases in the U.S. of antibiotic resistance to gonorrhea when the recommended treatment has been used. However, both the U.K. and Canada have seen cases of the infection that could not be treated with the commonly applied antibiotics. The CDC recommends a single shot of ceftriaxone and an oral dosage of azithromycin. Yet lab studies have found resistance to previously recommended treatments, and antibiotic resistant gonorrhea is listed as one of only three “urgent” threats on the CDC’s website. Among University of Minnesota students who have been sexually active within their lifetime, 9.3 percent reported being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection, with chlamydia being the most commonly diagnosed, according to the most recent student survey released by Boynton Health in 2015. More than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the U.S. in 2016 — the highest number ever, reports the CDC. Nationally, gonorrhea has seen 67 percent increase since 2013, according to data from the CDC. “We know that’s only a fraction of the sexually transmitted infections that occur, because some [have no
symptoms] and they never get diagnosed or reported,” said Elizabeth Torrone, an epidemiologist in the CDC division of STD prevention. “And some STIs are not reportable conditions.” There have been considerable increases in reported STDs over the past five years, especially gonorrhea, Torrone said. The reasons for the increase are varied. Potential causes are a mixture of changing sexual practices and that more people are getting screened and treated. But such drastic increases, especially with gonorrhea, suggest that more people being screened cannot account for the increase alone, said Torrone. People of color, as well as young women between the ages of 15 to 24, are disproportionately affected by STDs, but are also the least likely to know they are infected. The majority of women do not develop symptoms when they develop gonorrhea, which can result in not seeking medical care. Untreated sexually transmitted infections and diseases can lead to long term complications such as infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancies, and can in rare cases result in death if untreated. With the increase in drugresistant STDs, pharmaceutical companies are pushed
to develop new medications. However, there isn’t enough money to be made in STDs, Hadsall said. There is another oral medication that works against gonorrhea – cefixime – but after one company’s patent expired, the company decided to cease its production. Now, the only company that makes the oral medication is located in India, and they can charge any price they choose, she said. “Some places pay $20, some pay $100 just for a capsule,” Hadsall said. As a result, many pharmacies are no longer stocking the medication. It’s critical that individuals and communities take steps to fight antibiotic resistance, Torrone said. “We’re taking a multipronged approach to prevent the emerge of resistance,” she said. At the University, young 25000
people should make sure to get tested annually and use protective barriers during intercourse, said Melissa Koe, a coordinator for the Sexual Health Awareness and Disease Education group. SHADE is a peer health student group run out of Boynton Health and a resource to University students. “We make sexual health supplies and knowledge more accessible and reliable to students,” Koe said. Organizations like the CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health are working on surveying the problem to make sure that the most effective treatment is being recommended for the strains circulating a community. “We also work closely with health care providers to make sure people most at risk for STIs like gonorrhea are being screened as well,” Torrone said.
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Regents respond to search for interim provost U of M President Eric Kaler will name the interim provost this fall. BY HELEN SABROWSKY hsabrowsky@mndaily.com
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler finished collecting nominations last week for the role of the interim executive vice president and provost who will take over when Karen Hanson, who currently holds the role, steps down in December. The interim provost, who Kaler will name later this fall, will bridge the presidential transition in addition to typical duties. Board of Regents Chair David McMillan said he has confidence Kaler will nominate a capable interim provost soon. “[The interim provost will convey] a sense of stability to the staff, faculty and students
at the University; that the transition placed in the hands of a very capable interim will then seamlessly go into the hands of a new president,” he said. In an interview with the Minnesota Daily last week, Kaler said the interim provost will span the two presidencies and provide continuity during the change of leadership. When a new president takes office next July, they will name a new executive vice president and provost. Regent Darrin Rosha said it’s crucial the next president appoints a provost that compliments their leadership style as the two will work closely together. He added that increasingly often in higher education the provost is seen as a second-in-command to the president. He said it was very clear that Kaler and Hanson had an affinity for working together. Rosha said that once a new president is named, the board
will discuss what qualities it wants in the next executive vice president and provost. Regent Michael Hsu said he wants a provost who will help move the University forward, particularly by emphasizing further implementing online courses at the systemwide level. Hanson’s decision to step down is a part of the normal transition of leadership, he said. Hanson, who has held the position for almost seven years, is responsible for overseeing the University’s academics, as well as educational and research missions. She is also involved in the University’s budget process and capital planning, among other responsibilities. Hanson announced her resignation in August, citing the “demands” of the job, as well as personal and family “considerations” as reasons for stepping down. She added that that she’s considered resigning for
over a year. McMillan said throughout his time as vice-chair and chair of the board, he has worked with Hanson on a number of board committees. “To me she really personified academic excellence in so many ways,” McMillan said. “It was always [from her perspective] ... ‘how do we do what’s right for both the students and the faculty and the
staff that deliver the mission that we have before us?’” In addition to her work on education, Hanson also supported and gave direction to the University’s research mission, with some of her best work being on her Grand Challenges Research Initiative, many say. “She’s just genuinely a good human being and cares deeply about this place and its academic standing,” he said.
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Maintenance initiatives come to Prospect Park public housing units The program will provide efficient maintaince to the housing community. BY J. D. DUGGAN jduggan@mndaily.com
A community of public housing townhomes in the Prospect Park neighborhood will be the site of a first-of-itskind maintenance program in the coming year as part of ongoing investments. Glendale Townhomes, the oldest properties owned by Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, will be involved in the Quality Maintenance Program as part of MPHA’s 2019 Moving To Work Annual Plan. The program, along with a nearly-completed weatherization program, will improve efficiency with the goal of significant long-term cost savings to the 66-year-old Glendale buildings. The QMP offers proactive,
data-driven preventative maintenance that incorporates consistent inspections that examine conditions within the units, said Regional Property Manager Anthony Rowe. Following the Sept. 26 approval of the annual plan, the pilot will launch in the townhomes in 2019. “[The program] saves the taxpayers and the Housing Authority precious resources … we can do it more efficiently than just being reactive towards maintenance needs,” Rowe said. A weatherization project nearing completion at Glendale will also help improve the building’s efficiency. MPHA made improvements to the insulation of each unit alongside the Sustainable Resources Center with a grant provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. The weatherization is expected to complete by the end of November. Ongoing concerns from
residents and local activist groups brought Glendale into the public eye in recent years. Assertions that MPHA would privatize or demolish the 184 units and displace the population garnered attention with the 2014 formation of the Defend Glendale coalition. Jeff Horwich, director of policy and external affairs, said that although the buildings are very old and may need to be replaced in the future, MPHA still has no concrete plans to remove the homes. While the current programs are not in response to this tense relationship, Rowe hopes MPHA’s regular work in the community is indicative of the organization’s investment to the residents. “[Residents are] seeing that things are being done … to improve the value and livability of the property, so they hopefully … see the fact of the buy-in,” Rowe said. “So whatever they’re hearing outside of that, that things are going
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Park Board looks to boost student engagement The board will use feedback to improve equity throughout Minneapolis parks. BY J.D. DUGGAN jduggan@mndaily.com
A revamped community engagement policy will attempt to bring equity and diversity to the forefront of the Minneapolis Park Board’s plans in the coming months. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Draft Community Engagement Policy is still receiving feedback from students and other residents around the city, with a touring exhibit of the draft expected to reach recreation centers and public libraries this month. The policy is updated every five years and will guide how the Park Board communicates with the regions and groups affected by different park projects. “As people read the policy, trying to see themselves in it, I think, is an important part of the feedback,” said Carrie Christensen, project manager for the policy. While the Park Board already engages with University of Minnesota staff on park planning, Christensen hopes to collaborate formally with the University student population through discussions with student government and other campus organizations. MPRB Commissioner A.K. Hassan said while the engagement model does help the Park Board collect feedback, the scope of viewpoints can always be broadened. He said building equity and gathering diverse voices are among his primary focuses. Each large project by the Park Board requires a specific written plan that guides community engagement. For the upcoming community engagement policy, planners need to explicitly state the populations who use the park and how to best reach them. These populations
could be based on culture, age, interest or another affiliation, such as student group involvement. “If we’re doing a project around the University of Minnesota, in the past we haven’t explicitly stated we have to engage with student populations,” she said. “But moving forward, we’re going to more explicitly state the stakeholder groups that we are wanting to engage with … for the project.” Grant Simons, government and legislative affairs coordinator of local advocacy with the Minnesota Student Association, said he has been in discussion with members of the Park Board to bring a consistent student voice into the discussion. In the past year, the Mississippi Gorge Regional Park Master Plan was presented in Coffman Memorial Union as part of a student engagement effort. The East of the River Park Master Plan features a student on the community advisory board. Some parks also feature bike tours and online engagement, which students are encouraged to join. Despite these recent efforts, Simons said he hopes the collaboration will become more established and continuous instead of working on a project-by-project basis. He hopes to connect the Park Board with student groups involved with landscape architecture, horticulture and forestry. The Park Board can use this engagement to better understand what University students want and would use in a green space, Simons said. With more input from community members, parks become more active spaces — making them safer. “That’s their main focus, they’re reinventing how the areas around campus look,” Simons said. “Like Bohemian Flats, no one goes there. They go down there to, like, sit on a picnic blanket. But what if you could zipline across the Mississippi River? And that’s … one of their proposals.”
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Psychiatry Assistant Professor Kristina Reigstad drops her 4-year-old Eve off at the University of Minnesota Child Development Center before heading to campus on Wednesday, Oct. 4 in Minneapolis. The University announced that the daycare would close last January, but reversed the decision after backlash from parents.
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and excited about this path forward,” Pearson said. “We couldn’t imagine how it could possibly make sense to close the center, given how outstanding it is and the need for child care on campus.” Pearson’s 4-year-old daughter has two years left at the CDC, and she said she’s delighted her daughter will now get to stay at the center. Many faculty and staff, including CDC Director Ann Edgerton, waited in anticipation over the summer while the University determined the center’s fate. “No children or staff will be displaced from either program,” said the statement. “The University is committed to fund an expansion of the new, integrated Lab School to serve no fewer children — and perhaps more — than today.” “It’s stressful for nine months not knowing if you’re going to have a job,” Edgerton said. The CDC, which currently serves 140 children from 3-months-old to pre-kindergarten, is popular for its dedicated staff and exceptional quality, parents say. However, demand for
child care exceeds capacity. The CDC’s waitlist can take nearly two years. There are approximately 200 children currently on the waiting list. Last year, the waitlist had over 500 children. “This is a superb center, but it doesn’t serve a lot of our families,” Hanson said. “We have a lot of families that have other needs or look to other providers or have been on the waitlist so long the kids have aged out.” The waiting time for the CDC is one indication of the larger shortage of daycare options for University parents. “Not just on campus, but within the state and nationally, there’s a child care crisis,” said Amy Pittenger, co-chair of the the Provost’s Child Care Advisory Committee, which met over the summer to examine the issue. The 20-member committee found there are hundreds, if not thousands, of young children at the University — many in need of daycare, according to the committee’s report. The University’s four child care locations have the combined capacity to serve approximately 350 children. And child care in the Twin Cities is constantly among the most expensive, according to the committee’s
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The new Lutheran church, located at 4th St. SE and 10th Ave. SE, is under construction on Tuesday, Oct. 2.
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The process to build the chapel has been ongoing for several years. While initial efforts were made to prevent demolition of the original church, proceeds eventually moved to building something new. “Not only is our membership of the congregation really behind it, it’s contributed a lot of money,” said Kind. “But Christians from all over the world have been helping and raising money.” Kind said he hopes the chapel is completed by March, in time for him to see it dedicated before he begins a sabbatical in May. The building will showcase traditional Christian design with some modern elements. Samuel Peterman, a University senior and member of the campus non-denominational Christian organization Navigators, said having a chapel in that area would make it easier for students
“Having the ability to walk over to the center then walk to class is so much more convenient than figuring out how to drive all over Minneapolis,” Robertson said. Because the CDC’s waitlist was too long, Robertson pursued other child care services; she said she never heard back from the center. Mark Bell, a professor of political science, and his wife are expecting their first child in November. The couple, who started looking for daycare last spring, already have spots on the waiting lists of several daycares in the Twin Cities, including the CDC. “We’re in a much better position than a lot of people in that we were very aware that the child care situation in the Twin Cities is pretty constrained,” Bell said. “Our anticipation is that we’ll have options when the time comes, but that’s not guaranteed,” he said.” Like many other parents at the University, the CDC will continue to be one of the Bell’s top choices for daycare. “We’re very happy it remains an opportunity,” Bell said. “We were very excited to get on the waitlist initially with the hope of using it and now it seems like it’s going to be sticking around.”
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world of clothing design can be essential to their future employment, said Karen Lilley, a volunteer at the Blue House. “In Uganda, if you know how to sew, you can open up a shop,” she said. “We kind of wanted [the girls] to feel like these University students were role models.” To build the girls’ future experience in clothing production, the class sends the garment patterns they used to the Blue House at the end of the semester so that the orphans can one day make the clothing themselves. “It’s just unparalleled to actually be sending your stuff to somewhere real,” Dunne said. “It’s not just a classroom exercise. They’re actually doing something that is valued by other human beings.”
Blue House, a girls’ orphanage in rural Uganda, partnered with an apparel design course at the University to create clothing items for the girls in need.
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Students attempt to meet the specific clothing needs of the Ugandan girls, which in the past has included sleepwear, fleece jackets and nice clothing for church. After the design process is complete, the class becomes a textile factory where students cut, sew and fit clothes for shape and size. With an approximate budget of $5,000 for equipment, supplies and shipping, the students produce approximately 240 articles of clothing for the Ugandan girls. “Most of the clothing market in Uganda is second-hand clothing from the U.S., so to have something
findings. The committee recommended University options for an additional 450 to 600 children. Hanson said the University plans to expand child care options, including adding sites on or near the East Bank, West Bank and St. Paul campuses, possibly by partnering with outside partners. “We want more quality child care, to serve as many families as possible and economically as possible,” Hanson said. But barriers to expansion remain, including funding. The provost, as well as the committee, acknowledged child care remains an important factor in recruitment and retention at the University. “The entire University benefits [from child care],” Pittenger said. “While it’s a working parent issue, I really think its a broad University issue.” For parents returning to school or continuing to work, adequate child care remains a challenge. Katie Robertson, a graduate student and a mother of three children, said child care was a major factor for her in deciding to attend Carlson School of Management for graduate school.
who don’t live near another church to attend services. “I would say it just brings a more recognizable face to that church and what they’re doing here,” said Peterman. “Because I think it can be hard for students, or just anyone really, to get connected with a church or with really any organization if they don’t know where it is or don’t know about it.” Caleb Sanchez, a University sophomore and Navigators member, said moving the worship space away from the house is an important step for the church. But Sanchez said he doesn’t think he would attend University Lutheran Church.
“I guess I’d be open, but right now I’m still very connected to my church,” said Sanchez. Kind said he expects it will take about three more years for the group to complete its fundraising for the chapel, but the church is hopeful about the number of pledges and response from the larger Christian community. “That’s one of the reasons why, actually ... I like being a campus pastor, is you get to have an influence sort of far beyond your borders,” said Kind. “And now, we’re seeing that influence that we’ve had pay back when we’re in need, which is pretty cool.”
to the class, something that warms the hearts of the student designers, Dunne said.
“I’m super excited to see all the girls wear the things that we’ve designed,” said Ian Harris, a University junior in the class. “It’s kind of a win-win for everybody … We get to learn more, and then they get to ... enjoy the products of our hard work.” In Uganda, nearly eight percent of the workforce is employed in the textile industry, mostly consisting of women and youth, according to a 2017 study published by ScienceDirect. As a result, the opportunity for the Ugandan girls to dip their toes in the
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Regan Pittman plays for cancer cure The sophomore middle blocker’s Killin’ It for a Cure campaign has raised over $1,000 for a UMN children’s hospital. BY DAVID MULLEN dmullen@mndaily.com
Over the summer, sophomore middle blocker Regan Pittman came across a video of a child suffering from pediatric cancer who wanted to wear gold to a Taylor Swift concert. The video urged Pittman to push for a goal beyond the volleyball court. “I had a dream ... after watching the video that every kill ... I got in the month of September would [make me] donate to the cause,” Pittman said. After that, Pittman sought out guidance on fundraiser organizing. She eventually connected with the University of Minnesota Foundation to set up a campaign named Killin’ It For A Cure and a crowdfund page for online donations. All funds benefit the pediatric oncology research fund at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. “Anytime Minnesota records a “kill” in the month of September, $1 will be donated to the cause,” according to the campaign’s crowdfund page.
“They wanted to come up with some sort of fundraiser where Regan could give back to our children’s hospital and do it through the entire Minnesota volleyball team’s performance,” said Kaela Anderson, the associate development officer of community partnerships of the University of Minnesota Foundation. Through the month of September, Pittman racked up 53 kills as part of the Gophers’ 431 total kills in nine matches. Although its initial goal was $1,000, the campaign has raised a total of $1,232.00 so far due to the team’s kills and donations from community members, teammates’ family members and Pittman herself. “To have a select few athletes to really connect with the mission and vision of the hospital and give back is really awesome,” Anderson said. Sophomore Stephanie Samedy said these types of fundraisers present people with a different side of college athletes. “I think it shows that we are aren’t just athletes, we don’t just ... play volleyball,”
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The Gophers celebrate victory on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Maturi Pavillon.
Samedy said. “It’s really about ... being decent human beings and caring about the community and doing anything we can.” Pittman said that she decided to do the campaign
through the volleyball program to help spread awareness further than she could on her own. “[The message is] using something you’re good at to make other people
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better,” Pittman said. “Doing your best for other reasons beside you.” Pittman plans to visit the hospital in the near future. “Even a five-minute visit from [student-athletes]
means the world to them,” Anderson said. “It’s a little break in the action for these patients and parents.” Pittman said she plans to keep the fundraising campaign going next year.
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Patty O’Brien leaves everything on the line this season for UMN O’Brien has been a spark for the team so far this season on and off the track. BY BABATUNDE JINADU bjinadu@mndaily.com
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Sophomore goaltender Alex Gulstene makes a save. Gopher women’s hockey beat Mercyhurst 4-2 in their season opener on Friday, Sept. 28 at Ridder Arena.
Gulstene, Scobee work as Gophers’ puck-stopping duo The two goaltenders will be a tandem until a clear starter emerges. BY ERIK NELSON enelson2@mndaily.com
Although former goaltender Sidney Peters isn’t in net this season, No. 3 Minnesota (2-0-0) has two goaltenders who will take the reins. Sophomore Alex Gulstene and junior Sydney Scobee will be Minnesota’s goaltending duo until a clear starter emerges. Scobee and Gulstene both won games in Minnesota’s series sweep over Mercyhurst (0-2-0) last weekend. Gulstene said Minnesota is in a good situation regarding goaltending. “It comes down to who’s playing better and who’s going to get the win for the team,” Gulstene said. “It’s not a combative relationship. We’re there to make sure our team has the best chance of getting wins. Whoever goes is a good option.” Last season, Gulstene w o n s e v e n g a m e s . Her goals-against average was 2.37 and her save percentage was .893. Scobee played for Vermont last season. She played in 28 games and
“There’s nothing better than when there’s two goalies that are hot. It will give our team more depth and options.” SYDNEY SCOBEE junior goaltender
won nine of them. Her goals-against average was 2.72 and her save percentage was .923. Scobee said the bestcase scenario for the Gophers is that both she and Gulstene play well. “There’s nothing better than when there’s two goalies that are hot,” Scobee said. “It will give our team more depth and options to look forward to the upcoming weekends and who we play.” Head coach Brad Frost said he wanted to give both Gulstene and Scobee a chance to start in the Gophers’ series against Mercyhurst. “They both deserve it,” Frost said. “In hockey, if you can have more than one good goaltender, that’s positive. They’ve got a
good relationship with one another. They push each other to be better.” In her season debut on Sept. 28, Gulstene stopped 21 of 23 Mercyhurst shots for her first win of the season. Scobee made her Minnesota debut on Sept. 29 and stopped all 17 Mercyhurst shots for her first win and shutout in a Gophers uniform. “For anybody who watched the game or the highlights of Scobee on Saturday, what an awesome accomplishment to come in as a transfer junior and have that sort of game,” said defender Sophie Skarzynski. “They’re outstanding goalies. They have a ton of talent. They bring a lot of benefit to our team.” In case either Gulstene
or Scobee cannot play, the Gophers have two other goaltenders: junior Serena D’Angelo and senior Emma May. All four of Minnesota’s netminders appeared in Minnesota’s exhibition game on Sept. 23 against British Columbia. Gulstene played in the first period, Scobee played in the second and both May and D’Angelo played in the third. Scobee said she’s glad to have Gulstene as a partner. “People might not think so, but you get to learn f ro m e a c h o t h e r [ a n d ] watch each other in practice,” she said. “It helps both of us.” Either Gulstene or Scobee will be called upon this weekend to face Minnesota-Duluth (2-0-0) and its star netminder Maddie Rooney. Gulstene said the goaltending situation each game is not up to her. “It’s [coach] Frost and the coaching staff that makes that decision,” Gulstene said. “I trust the process. Whoever gets their number called is who we’re going to go with.”
Patty O’Brien has seemed to be one step ahead of the competition in cross country and in school. Coming into her fifth year at the University of Minnesota, O’Brien has completed her master’s degree in just four years. This year, she’s not only progressing toward the c o m p l e t i o n o f a n a d d itional Human Resources Development certificate, but she has also served as a reliable runner for the Minnesota women’s cross country team. Some cross country athletes improve as they grow older and develop; O’Brien has certainly been one of these cases, developing significantly during her tenure for the Gophers. “I feel like I’ve learned to trust the process and that if you keep going at it, and working at it every day, you’ll keep getting better. You just have to put in the work if you want to see the results” O’Brien said. “As you get older you grow more confident in yourself.” O’Brien’s confidence especially shined at the 2018 Roy Griak Invitational. While facing elite competition from across the nation, O’Brien lost one of her running shoes in the middle of the race, but refused to let it stop her. “Patty lost her spike at the mile [mark] … which I didn’t even realize because she was running very well,” said head coach Sarah Hopkins. “She ran for three miles of the race basically without a shoe.
On our course, with acorns and gravel, this is not easy to do. She got a pretty big personal record, and I think it could’ve been even bigger had she actually kept both of her shoes on.” This year, Gophers athletes Megan and Bethany Hasz have set themselves apart from much of the competition. The remainder of the team has been looking to close the gap and run as a more cohesive unit and O’Brien has played a key part in the team’s effort to do this, especially in big moments. At the Oz Memorial meet, she filled the spot of an injured Bethany Hasz and finished as the runnerup to Megan Hasz. Then, in the precursor to the Roy Griak Invitational, at the Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown meet in Boston, Massachusetts, O’Brien was Minnesota’s thirdquickest racer behind Megan Hasz and a sincehealed Bethany Hasz. Her success this season can be attributed in part to lessons she has been able to learn over the course of her career in Minnesota. The young team now hopes it can take O’Brien’s example to some of the 22 underclassmen on its roster. “I approach races more so knowing that I’ve done the work for the past four years, and so I definitely feel confidence in myself when I’m going to the trail,” O’Brien said. “When I was younger, I didn’t know if I could race as fast or race w i t h t h e g ro u p . W h e n you get older, you just believe in yourself.”
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Patty O’Brien, who had a top-20 finish, runs the course at the 33rd annual Roy Griak Invitational at Les Bolstad Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 29.
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Over the years, Kinghorn always stayed close with his college jazz instructor, Sorenson. Sorenson and his colleague Philip Hey, who directs the jazz combos, recognized Kinghorn’s talents and gave him opportunities to sing with the University jazz bands and jazz combos. “Man, has it been a blast to watch him grow as a vocalist. I like to say in college he was a trumpet player who sang, but now he’s a real singer,” Sorenson said. In August, Sorenson gave Kinghorn a call, asking him if he wanted to sing for a University event honoring Prince. At that time, Kinghorn had no idea that Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, would be part of the ceremony. Awarding Prince an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree had been in the works long before the musician’s untimely death in 2016. Last Wednesday’s award evening, produced by Sorenson, was a mélange of music and official ceremony proceedings. St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All Stars – the fancy name for Prince’s former bandmates – played on the Ted Mann Concert Hall stage. Kinghorn shared the title of lead vocals with St. Paul Peterson, the former lead singer of the Prince-produced group The Family. The All Stars were backed up by the University’s Jazz Ensemble I and chamber string players from the University Symphony Orchestra, with Sorenson as the conductor for both ensembles. Together they played Prince staples like “Let’s Work,” a pared down stringaccompanied rendition of “Nothing Compares 2 U” with Peterson on vocals, “I Would Die 4 U” and, of course, “Purple Rain.” Nelson was there to accepted the award on her brother’s behalf. Fighting
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Friday: Free October Improv Show Not looking to buy tickets for the Steve Aoki show on Friday? That’s okay, because Minnesota Long-Form Improv will be hosting their first show of the semester just down the street from the concert. In the Bell Auditorium on East Bank, you’ll be able to see some of the University’s most talented improv comedians. Best of all, the show is free.
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Gods and Monsters Art Show 2018
When we met University of Minnesota alumna Morgan Potter last week, she wore a cream blazer, tartan pants, leopard heels and a vampy lipstick. A vintage fur piece draped over her shoulders. “This is like if there was a vampire on ‘Dynasty,’” Potter said. Potter’s dramatic flair began in fifth grade, when she first saw the 1931 film “Dracula” and fell in love with horror and the glamour of Hollywood. Today, she works as a personal stylist at Arc’s Value Village and does freelance costume design, styling and editorial work. A&E sat down with Potter to chat bright colors, well-fitting pieces and the Halloween sections of thrift shops. How did you become interested in fashion and thrifting? I grew up in a very, very small town, so there weren’t a lot of places to shop. I either had to dig through my [mom or grandma’s closets] or go to the local thrift store if I wanted to find actually unique things that I wanted to work with. How would you describe your sense of style today? Who are your style icons? I would say eclectic, colorful and classic. And maybe a little bit of quirkiness in there. I love old Hollywood glamour, but I was a little punk in high school. I feel like that still gets injected into a lot of my personal style. My style is very colorful, and I don’t wear navys or grays.
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back tears, she still managed to smile when University officials presented the award. For the final musical number, “Purple Rain,” Nelson sang the lead vocals, channeling the familiar cadences of her late brother. As much as the night was devoted to praising Prince for his contributions to the community, including his genre-bending music and his accomplishments in the industry, the stage also became a space for University students to have an invaluable musical experience with true Twin Cities greats. This didn’t escape Nelson. “I was going to make this brief, but after looking
at all of the wonderful children back there … this belongs to them,” she said as she accepted the award, also gesturing to Peterson and the other members of the All Stars. “My main goal for this whole thing was that I wanted our students to interact with those pros, to give them a taste of what it’s like to make music at that level,”
Sorenson said. Sorenson was a proud teacher Wednesday, commending his students old and new for helping to create what he called a “magical night.” He lauded Kinghorn especially for his performance. “To sit in with those seasoned veterans last night and just own it the same way that they owned it is a real
testament to his maturity as a performer,” Sorenson said. For Jellybean Johnson, who grew up with Prince and played guitar at the event, sharing Prince’s music with University students and an audience of fans was long overdue. “He’s our native son, he’s our own, his roots are here,” he said. “It was a great thing.”
Vintage maven Morgan Potter talks fall style and thrifting Arc’s Value Village stylist Morgan Potter wants you to rock color this fall.
Where: Artspace Jackson Flats, 901 18 1/2 Ave. NE., Minneapolis Hours: 6 to 11 p.m. Cost: Suggested $2 donation
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The chamber strings, above, from the University Symphony Orchestra backed up St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All Stars, including Jellybean Johnson, right, as they opened for the ceremony for honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to Prince at Ted Mann Concert Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
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At the Gods and Monsters Art Show, you can see over 100 artists’ depictions of things that go bump in the night — mythological creatures, vampires, movie monsters and more are all welcome. You can also sip potions from local breweries, grab a bite to eat from a food truck or have your tarot cards read.
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Morgan Peterson, a University of Minnesota graduate and Thrift Stylist at Arc’s Value Village, poses for a photo at Mid City Modified Vintage Market on Saturday Sept. 29. Peterson performed alterations and tailoring for the pieces that people purchased at the market.
It’s really bold things. For any glamour gal, Dita von Teese is everyone’s favorite cup of tea. Also Tilda Swinton. Blake Lively is turning it up lately. Cardi B, too. What can somebody expect if they come in for a styling appointment at Arc’s Value Village? I take their sizing and maybe what they’re looking for, and I pull from the store and curate a capsule collection. I give it an injection of a more fashion forward-approach, or maybe a more colorful approach. It’s easy to get pulled down into always being in these dark drab tones. I think you can wear bright, cool colors all year round, and it also really helps me feel better in the morning. If I can help someone feel a little bit better about themselves based on what they put on their body, that makes me feel good. Do you have any advice for people who want to lean in to color this fall?
Start with harsh contrast — a simple pair of black pants and a bold pop of color in a sweater, jacket or even a shoe. I love all black ensembles with a really aggressive pop of color. Inject a blood red, a really bold orange, a Kelly green or turquoise, too. What are some classic pieces that you love to see in the fall? A black turtleneck for sure. A plaid wool pant is fun. I love faux fur — it’s a great way to add that glamour element. Nowadays, everything is athleisure. It’s so casual, which is fine ... but it’s not what gets me out of bed in the morning. What are you most looking for ward to wearing this fall? My wool blazers and coats. I have so many coats. That’s one thing I really love [about] thrifting, and that will never let me down. Talk me through the importance of good tailoring and alterations. This goes back to what I
was saying about people feeling confident about what they put on their body. People — news flash — come in all shapes and sizes. I want to show people that if you can find something really unique but it’s just not quite there in terms of fit there are people out there who will fit it exactly to your form. Fit is a huge thing, it’s something that makes me feel better. October is here. What advice do you have for students who are looking to get the coolest Halloween costume on a budget? Dive in to your thrift store, or even go over to your parents’ house and see what they have hidden in the back of their closets. That’s where I started. I would find the weirdest stuff in the back of my grandma’s closet, who’s a very fashionable lady. Arc’s has their great boutique, and Savers and Goodwill also have really affordable things. That’s where
I’ve found some of my favorite thrifted pieces. Just please don’t take a beautiful [vintage] gown and put blood on it and be a zombie. What are some of your favorite pieces you’ve found while thrifting? I have this beautiful, bright Prince-Vikings purple coat that I thrifted some time last year. It’s such a well-tailored piece — it looks super chic. Last year, I found three really gorgeous 1950s ball gowns. There’s one pair of white, wide-legged pants that I wear all the time. If they get spilled on, I will be devastated. Are there any pieces that you’re still on the hunt for? A really well-tailored winter white suit. Like a ghostly-white, doublebreasted suit. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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Incorporating prepatory class for marriage at the University should be a no-brainer Take note, Northwestern School of Education and Social Policy class focuses on relationships.
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have said things to the people I love most in this world that I would give anything to go back and stop myself from saying. By hurting those I love, UMA VENKATA inadvertently or columnist not, I’ve always done more or unintended damage. It’s taken 20 years and counting to realize that the problem isn’t the other person — it’s me and not knowing how to process my own feelings or understand where others are coming from. Close relationships to people we care about profoundly have a learning curve and deep responsibility. Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy offers the undergradu-
ate course “Building Loving and Lasting Relationships: Marriage 101.” The course content is exactly what the title claims — it aims to develop students into conscientious partners in “happy and successful intimate relationships,” according to the website of the course professor Alexandra Solomon. Some may say this sounds superfluous, and that it just continues the childhood habit of hand-holding through challenges that we should figure out ourselves. I understand this reaction completely. I’ve always been pretty averse to hand-holding, getting some kind of advantage or push-and-shove through my parents. But that’s not what this kind of class is about. Marriage 101 could be construed more as a sociology class, or at least a micro to sociology’s macro. It doesn’t have to do with society as a whole, but with our close relationship with another person — or with more people, if the student is interested in being a generally better friend. Northwestern’s Marriage 101 requires students to conduct interviews with married people, pinpoint their own weaknesses by discussing with their friends and undergo a significant amount of introspection. Yes, it is in a way preemptive marriage
counseling. But it makes sense as a preparatory class, just as all of our other classes prepare us for our careers — and for liberal arts students, well-rounded lives. High school usually offers sex education of some kind, but the most important romantic relationship is a lot more than just sex. Watching out for STIs is probably not what marriage is about. But marriage on the whole, I am told, is difficult. I haven’t been married, but I believe it. The University of Minnesota should offer a class like Marriage 101, where it could be open to a more diverse undergraduate student body by fulfilling a liberal education requirement. A class like this would teach a real life skill and could touch on credit and mortgages as well. This kind of intimate communication can make a huge difference in a student’s entire future life, and the University student body is mature enough to understand the real implications.
This letter has been lightly edited for clarity and style. Aditya Saxena is a senior in the College of Science and Engineering.
Student workers deserve a livable and higher wage An initiative from the University Student Senate aims to increase student wages on campus.
2040 housing plan aims for growth and affordability
Recently, the University of Minnesota’s Student Senate launched a year-long campaign to increase student minimum wage. By aiming to increase the wage to $11.25 an hour, the current minimum wage for Minneapolis, Student Senate members hopes to alleviate financial burdens for many students who juggle academics, jobs and extracurricular activities. We are in favor of the increase, as student workers deserve a sense of financial security, especially given recent tuition raises, in-state and beyond. Minneapolis enacted its minimum wage ordinance in 2017, which currently sets the minimum wage at $11.25 per hour for large businesses. This wage will gradually increase to $15 per hour for all businesses over the next several years. However, under current state law, the University’s minimum wage is $9.65 per hour. This is because the University is bound by state law and therefore does not need to follow city regulations. Furthermore, Student Senate members say the student wage is less than the wage non-students receive for the same employment. Matt Kramer, vice president of university and government relations, said that student employment is a form of financial aid. And, according to Kramer, by raising the University minimum wage, the number of hours or available positions would be reduced. Nearly two years ago, Coffman Union saw the first public demonstration in recent memory fighting for an increased wage for student workers. Since then, a group known as 15 for Student Workers has aimed to increase the University’s minimum wage to reflect that of Minneapolis’. The group has engaged discussion with University officials and the Board of Regents, as well as held public demonstrations to gain support. The University is not alone in the wage struggle. The neighboring city of St. Paul is working towards enacting a $15 minimum wage ordinance. Although St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter made a statement in April saying the city will adopt a $15 minimum wage, nothing has been enacted. The University must realize that students are not employed to merely pay tuition. Many student workers use their income to pay rent, purchase groceries and other life necessities — not all students receive outside support that these costs often require. While the flexibility of student employment position is significantly higher than that of a non-University employer, students need higher pay — not only to be able to afford tuition in the spring or fall semesters, but to address day-today expenses, as well. We support the Student Senate’s continued work that encourages the University to match its minimum wage to that of Minneapolis’. Not only are students looking to use their income to pay tuition, but the income is also used to sustain life. It’s a nearly impossible task for students to manage their academics and extracurriculars, all while trying to make a high enough wage to pay tuition. Student workers deserve a livable and higher wage, not the bare minimum.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Is exclusion a function of population? There is a magic at the flagship campus of the U of M. Every fall, scores of academics flock to this gargantuan University and revitalize the dreariness that is suffused in the past spring, jolting the university to life again. The campus in its entirety is breathtakingly beautiful, with ivy covered red brick buildings, steep gabled slate roofs and views of the placid Mississippi river that indelibly bisects the university. As a transfer student, I could hardly contain my excitement as I navigated my way to my first college class, through a myriad of problems that had consumed me the past few weeks. What had occurred was a fter my arrival at this awe-inspiring campus; I, an introvert and alien, was consumed by a strange assortment of cold feet, apprehension, anxiety and perturbation. The intimidating milieu had really taken its toll on me. Butterflies pounded my stomach as I summoned up the tenacity to blend in with a cadre of my peers amidst the pre-c ommencement college activities. However, my fears were mostly unfounded. People were warm and welcoming, and communities to join were abundant. The specter of being left out was supplanted by the impalpable joy of acceptance. Self-confidence proliferated as outdooractivities burgeoned. It dawned on me then to think of those who have troubles adjusting to the daunting campus life. In such a diversified student body, how many of us really endure protracted desolation, depression, or even direct or indirect ostracism? Is exclusion a function of population, or is it merely an anomaly? The answer is more nuanced than intuitive. Firstly, many students have never experienced the overwhelming nature of the novelty that they are exposed to. This sudden mobility may bring elation but it also imbues them with a newfangled sense of responsibility, and failing to live up to it may lead to believing that one is good-for-nothing. In a study published by Noli Brazil from the University of California Davis and Matthew Anderson from Baylor University, it was discovered that the choice of college can profoundly affect one’s mental health, citing as many as 1,400 cases in a single college. “When you think of it, a college transition is made of three parts: where you’re coming from, where you end up, and the difference between those things,” said co-author Matthew Anderson in a statement. It is only natural that anyone who finds himself to be a misfit may also feel excluded or ostracized. Many students fail to even acknowledge their plight and continue living in denial. However, denial of the problem itself exacerbates it. For many of us who have grown up in an atmosphere mostly conducive to happiness, it becomes more difficult to confront the unprecedented frenzy of emotions we experience in a new place. Resources surely exist to minister the problems of the individual, but how many of us are likely to even turn up for consultations? Solutions that are mostly suggested are expanding the friend circle, changing one’s environment, studying in a group, etc. One can only gauge the efficacy of such methods personally, but an important thing to consider beside acknowledging the problem is to nip it in the bud and to take action at the earliest before it mushrooms into something that perennially drags one down. It is hard and unfair to pinpoint to a particular source that aggravates concerns. Many universities today face this existentialist problem, and their outlook toward it can go a long way in alleviating personal ordeals of the individual. Incentives can be created to urge the students to step out of their shells. The sharp shifts of college life can be offset by increased recreational activities, and students can definitely learn to embrace this new life. But, it still remains absolutely imperative that a prospective student does careful analysis of the type of college he or she is going to attend before enrollment.
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ight now, there is a huge growth pressure in the city of Minneapolis and the entire region. Folks are coming and they need places to live. If we don’t JONATHAN ABABIY make space for them, columnist they are going to go where they can afford a place,” says Janne Flisrand, an activist for the advocacy group Neighbors for More Neighbors. The latest draft of Minneapolis 2040, the City’s comprehensive plan, is a step in the right direction on the central issue of growing housing while ensuring it stays affordable. Its endorsement of density and triplexes, while not the complete solution to the affordable housing crisis, helps ensure Minneapolis continues to provide affordable housing options to all of its residents. Everyone in Minneapolis deserves a home. There isn’t much open space left in Minneapolis. Hemmed in by its suburbs and its older brother, St. Paul, the City has stayed its current land size since 1927. It doesn’t have vacant industrial land ready for development like St. Paul’s former Ford Assembly Plant or Chicago’s Lincoln Yards and Southbank sites. It can’t pull a Boston and fill in some ocean, either. Yet, Minneapolis keeps growing. Its population has grown 8 percent from 2010 to 2016, faster than Midwestern mainstays such as St. Louis, Cleveland and Detroit. So what’s happened? How has the number of people grown while the city remains the same size? The city has densified. Developers have been building taller and more compact structures, allowing for more people to live in a smaller area. But this densification has not kept up with the growth of the city. As a re-
sult, housing costs have continued to balloon in Minneapolis, making many neighborhoods unaffordable for renters and potential homeowners. In many of the city’s most popular and opportunity-rich neighborhoods, like those in Southwest Minneapolis, the zoning has kept neighborhoods to primarily single-family homes. Without a sudden increase in family size, the population of the neighborhood remains the same, based off the static supply of homes. With the sudden increase in demand Minneapolis has seen, the prices of these neighborhoods have shot up, putting them out of reach for many. The current draft of the plan would open up these neighborhoods to more residents by allowing buildings with up to three units to be built almost anywhere in the city, even if twothirds of the city is currently zoned to only allow single family homes or duplexes. Looking at Minneapolis’ past, the proposal really isn’t that radical, either. Much of the city’s finest building stock is triplexes and small apartment buildings built in the 1930s and 1970s before downzoning made them impossible to build. Now, under our current zoning, much of them are non-conforming and if knocked down, could only be replaced with a house or duplex. These kinds of multifamily living are more affordable than single family homes and allows people and families to live in neighborhoods they normally couldn’t afford. These kinds of smaller developments, enabled by the new comprehensive plan, can provide the missing middle of housing our city needs. Chicago is known for its thousands of 1930s-era two-flats, and Boston for its iconic three-decker home. Each style of home provided affordable options to growing cities. With its new comprehensive plan, Minneapolis has the potential to add a new, modern entry to the vernacular of American architecture. Housing is a human right. The way we develop our city should account for that. Jonathan Ababiy welcomes comments at jababiy@mndaily.com.
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HOROSCOPES Today’s Birthday (10/4): Communication profits this year. Share your affection and kindness steadily. Study to unveil a mystery. Summer glory for your crew comes before physical obstacles alert you to stop and smell the roses. Follow your heart this winter. Express your creativity and passion.
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Written by Nancy Black
Aries (3/21 - 4/19): Today is a 6 — Your fun could get disrupted. Don’t fall for a trick or rely on a false assumption. Avoid arguments. Relax close to home and family.
Libra (9/23 - 10/22): Today is a 7 — Develop and refine your team strategy. Create a solid backup plan. Wait for an obstacle to clear. Avoid risky business. Stick to reliable routines.
Taurus (4/20 - 5/20): Today is a 6 — An obstacle or a barrier blocks an intended domestic outcome. Rather than take on heavy lifting or an expense, ponder possibilities.
Scorpio (10/23 - 11/21): Today is a 7 — Review and plan before advancing. Competition may be fierce. A professional challenge deserves thorough study.
Gemini (5/21 - 6/21): Today is a 5 — Edit and revise work done before. Launch, publish or promote another day. Polish and beautify your presentation before going public.
Sagittarius (11/22 - 12/21): Today is a 7 — Confusion and delays could disrupt your travels. Find somewhere comfortable to wait. Monitor conditions to anticipate changes.
Cancer (6/22 - 7/22): Today is an 8 — Estimate and create budgets. Revise numbers carefully to avoid a dispute. Take future appreciation into account. Guard against impulsive behavior.
Capricorn (12/22 - 1/19): Today is a 7 — Balance shared accounts, and pay bills. Financial tangles could cause delays and frustration. Slow down and step back.
Leo (7/23 - 8/22): Today is an 8 — Discover a road block with a personal project. Don’t present unfinished work. Slow to take time for yourself. Avoid unnecessary quarrels.
Aquarius (1/20 - 2/18): Today is a 7 — You and a partner don’t agree on everything. Let the small stuff go. Avoid silly arguments. Prioritize love over money. Keep your sense of humor.
Virgo (8/23 - 9/22): Today is a 6 — Pay attention to dreams and visions. Stay home rather than going out. Let your mind wander. Something that doesn’t work now will later.
Pisces (2/19 - 3/20): Today is a 7 — Guard against breakage, technical glitches or mechanical failure. Don’t force things; stop when you reach the limit. Prioritize health.
Last Issue’s Puzzle Solved
SUDOKU DR. DATE Dr. Date,
I’ve had some weird Tinder dates before, but this takes the cake. I was out on a first date with this guy who seemed perfectly nice, but a little weird. He told me he lives in this cabin off campus and doesn’t get out much besides classes. We were going through all the typical questions: family life, pets, classes, until we finally got to where I work. I told him I work at a magazine during the semester and his eyes lit up. He told me he had a great story for me that the magazine would definitely take. I inwardly cringed and told him I don’t really control what we publish. But he was determined to send it to me. When I checked my email the next day, he had emailed me a PDF. I was expecting some random creative writing story — until I opened it up. It was a 35,000-words document that slowly started to become more and more familiar as I read … I figured it was something he plagiarized, so I stuck a couple sentences into Google. It was the UNABOMBER MANIFESTO. I kind of freaked out at first — that is weird, right? But hey, maybe I just didn’t get his sense of humor. So I went out on a second date with him. I commented on what he sent me, half-laughing, and told him I couldn’t publish it. All of a sudden, he got all serious and said: “then don’t open the packages that come in your mail.” I freaked and ditched him when I went to the bathroom. He texted me last night asking if I want to go out again and I’m scared for my life. Should I call the police?
—Splitwood Ends
Splitwood Ends,
You really went out on a second date with a dude who claimed to have written the Unabomber Manifesto? There’s only so much a dating advice columnist can do here. Anyways, you might have the making of a documentary on your hands. Does the Unabomber have an illegitimate child out there? I’d totally watch that Netflix original series. But seriously, while super weird, he was probably just making a joke that went too far. He
does seem to have the making of a future criminal though, considering the amount of similarities he has with the guy. Tell him not to sign up for any weird college studies — especially with the name MKUltra — and block him on Tinder. Your packages don’t go right to your door, right?
—Dr. Date
Dr. Date,
Dr. Date, I am so sad. I’ve been seeing this amazing girl for a few months. But since we both graduate in December, it has got me worried about “us.” Especially, if there will be an “us” postgrad. I’m just super bummed because I’ve been feeling like things have been going really well, and I always felt like there was some real potential for us. We’re really close and talk about anything and everything. Honestly, I kind of feel she’s the One. It just sucks to think there may be a pre-determined expiration date. I don’t really know how to feel right now. How can I keep my chin up when things are feeling heavy?
—Sad Grad
Sad Grad,
All the tear emojis for you. But also all the hearts and gremlin faces because even though things feel sad right now, there’s still hope for you. Moving in different directions can be one of the most painful things ever for a couple to have to face. The reality is that you’re both growing and facing a lot of uncertainty, and I feel for you on this. But the important thing for you to remember is there is still a present and a future. You’ve still got a present to enjoy with your sweet angel, and even though it may feel bittersweet, I say try to enjoy every moment of it. I’d like to think that the possibilities in life are endless. So, take a chance and don’t be afraid of endings. It’s better to try than not try at all.
Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk.
Last issue’s solution
10/4/2018
—Dr. Date
Want advice from the love doctor? Email Dr. Date at drdate@mndaily.com
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Joanne Free adapting to a key new role Sophomore from Scotland is a key piece in the future of the golf team. BY NICK JUNGHEIM njungheim@mndaily.com
Joanne Free wasted no time becoming one of the most important players for the women’s golf team. She played in all nine tournaments as a freshman, posting a stroke average of 76.58. That total was third-best on the team and the fourth-best of all-time among Gophers freshmen. Now in her sophomore year, the team will rely on Free even more to continue her success and become a top player for the program moving forward. Free came to Minnesota from Gullane, Scotland, 22 miles east of Edinburgh. It was there she became a standout golfer at Ross High School in nearby Tranent. Free pointed to head coach Michele Redman as the main reason she chose to come to Minnesota. “Coach Redman was a big factor,” Free said, “I saw her as a former player, and she’s been there and done it all, and that’s where I want to be. I want to follow in her footsteps and maybe even go a bit further.” Free’s drive to hone her golf game has left an impression on coaches and teammates alike. Fellow sophomore Kate Lillie pointed out
how Free has already demonstrated strong leadership qualities in her relatively short time with the program. “She does have the goal of furthering her golf career after graduation,” Lillie said. “Her work ethic is unlike any other person’s. She’s always holding everybody accountable and expecting the best out of herself and everyone else.” Although Minnesota is young, they have signs of chemistry. Free and Lillie are part of a sophomore class that also includes Grace Kellar and Jessica Lee. Together, those four figures are poised to serve as the program’s nucleus for years to come. “I think she was definitely able to find a family within the team,” Lillie said. “That helped her a lot when she was missing her family back home.” International recruiting has become extremely common in college golf, with players coming from all over the world to compete in the NCAA. Currently, the Gophers have three international players: Free, senior Muyu Wu from China and freshman Karen Zhang from British Columbia, Canada. “A lot of teams are going all international,” Redman said. “We’re doing a mixture of both which I like. I think from a team chemistry standpoint, that really smart.” Like many interna-
COURTESY OF CRAIG LASSIG
Round 1 of the women’s ANNIKA Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at the Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo MN, Sept. 16.
tional college golfers, Free returned to her native country over the summer to compete in amateur tournaments. There, she built off the success of her freshman season, winning the Munross Trophy, a 36-hole competition held in May. “That was a nice reward,” Free said. “Spring went so well and then going back home and winning my
tournament, I would definitely say I improved over the summer.” Transitioning between Europe and Minnesota presents a challenge for Free and other international student athletes. Due to travel, these students have little time to readjust to the United States before the fall season starts. “It’s a very different playing style than when I’m back
home,” Free said. “It sort of takes me a while. ... The grasses are different, the weather conditions, the ball flies a lot further. I have to have an adjustment period.” As such, her sophomore season hasn’t begun the way she would have liked. At the Minnesota Invitational, she shot a 19-over-par, finishing in a tie for 76th place at the competition.
However, after shooting an opening round 78 at the Annika Intercollegiate, she rebounded with scores on 75 and 74 over the next two days. “It’s tough practicing straight away and getting the timing,” Free said. “But, I think we did a pretty good job on our own of holding each other accountable as soon as we got back.”
Residents playing frisbee appear to be responsible for flooding Sanford Hall floods after intense game of frisbee sets off building sprinklers. BY AUSTEN MACALUS amacalus@mndaily.com
Parts of Sanford Residence Hall flooded Tuesday night, the result of residents playing Frisbee in the hallway, setting
off sprinklers. The incident happened around 6:45 p.m. on the fourth floor of one section of the building, known as the “Reno side,” according to a University spokeswoman. An Instagram video posted by the account Barstool Gophers last night showed residents running down the hall through sprinklers that were
spraying water. It was captioned, “Freshmen literally flooded Sanford by playing Frisbee in the hallway.” Freshman Casey Osborne lives on the second floor of the residence hall. He is identified in the video running down the hall. “I left my dorm to go out to the bathroom [and] water was rushing through the elevator … I was like, ‘What is this?’”
Osborne said. Osborne said he was one of the first people to the scene. “We get up to the fourth floor and it was crazy,” he said. “Water is shooting out of the wall from where a sprinkler was attached … water was just gushing out of there.” Residence hall staff said water had leaked down multiple levels, including dorm rooms on the
third floor directly under the hallway. Elevators were closed as of Wednesday morning. Sanford administrators declined to comment. A University spokesperson said a total of 10 students were temporarily relocated; four students chose to stay in a temporary space in Sanford, while the others opted to stay with friends. The
University expects the students will be able to return to their rooms sometime Wednesday evening or Thursday. Clean-up involved extracting carpets and placing fans and dehumidifiers in impacted areas. Osborne doesn’t know the residents responsible for the flooding, but he said, “I heard they’re in a lot of trouble.”