The Strib didn’t pull any punches this morning, suggesting that the Tim Brewster era as Gopher football coach should soon be over. Should there be quicker results, especially with the new stadium that the “actual” students have to contribute to? Is there really any chance the Gophers will ever be good? The last 50 years of so suggest not.
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Will Goldy’s Solar Shack Beat The Pack?
Sep 17 2009 — 9:29am
The University of Minnesota has entered the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition for the first time with this nifty little solar home. Jason’s Station has been on this for awhile. If the idea of solar power in the North Star State sounds odd, consider that we have are roughly on the same latitude as Germany, the world’s leader in solar power.
As MPR points out, delays in promised federal funding is leaving some solar projects in MN in the dark....
Being Goldy
Aug 19 2009 — 7:34am
The Star Tribune profiles the mascot of U of M Sports: Ah, the life of a rock star. Goldy is the official mascot of the University of Minnesota, and he’s been a part of campus life since 1940. He can lead a cheer, ignite a crowd, raise spirits and perform skits. He can be seen at every sporting event imaginable as well as gigs like birthday parties and weddings.
Could someone please find and post the picture of the girl crying next to a somber looking Goldy?
The Science Behind Watchmen
Mar 9 2009 — 1:19am
One of the most watched videos on YouTube this weekend was The Science of Watchmen, featuring U of M professor Jim Kakalio, whose shtick is discussing the science of superheroes, and, as a result, was actually tapped by the Watchmen filmmakers to consult on the film.
I have this guy for a basic physics class this semester. He's arrogant as they come, but I guess I shouldn't be too surprised about that. We watc...
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