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Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

November 13, 2025

Wakey Wakey,

Happy Thursday. A few things on the agenda, for your consideration. — 1. read the partially released Epstein Files 2. Send us news tips if something catches your eye, and 3. check out the Daily’s news for the day ❤️ 

Today for Ssports, Makena Christian sets a womens basketball record as Gophers Football prepares for the Ducks game. On campus, a Big 10 media rights refresher as well as some reaction pieces on the Halloween shooting, if you haven’t checked them out. On opinions, columns on ICE and beating the job market. If you scroll down enough, check out a special photo story by our photo editor and a new Gold Standard podcast on sports success this year.

Our Minnesota Daily ancestors are smiling down on today’s content. Get after it.

Fleek regards,

Sam Hill | Managing Editor | [email protected]

Top Story

Freshman guard Makena Christian during the NDSU home opener Nov. 4. | Image by Nate Unger

Makena Christian shines in first appearances with the Gophers

by Samantha Roering | Sports Reporter | Published November 12, 2025

Three games into her college career, freshman guard Makena Christian already looks like she belongs. The former Wisconsin state Player of the Year and ESPN Top 100 recruit has made the transition to NCAA basketball look easy.

In her first game at Williams Arena, Christian made an unforgettable impression with 23 points in 21 minutes, sinking five three-pointers along the way. It was a performance for the records.

Her performance marked the most points by any Minnesota player making her college debut since 1999, when Lindsay Lieser had 23 against Ball State University.

Christian had been waiting for her collegiate debut. The Gophers’ home opener atmosphere was loud and could have easily been distracting, yet Christian was unfazed.

 

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Campus

Big Ten dictates imminent $2 billion media rights deal, University stance ambiguous

By Isabella Morden Wheeldon | Campus Reporter

A largely closed discussion could dynamically change University athletic funding.

 

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Opinion

Opinion: UMN must protect students from ICE

By Amelia Watters | Columnist

A call for University action toward threats to international students.

 

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Arts & Entertainment

David Byrne in Minneapolis in photos

By Eleanor King | Photo Editor

David Byrne encapsulated his eclectic and energetic stage personality with matching blue jumpsuits and flashing colorful lights at the Orpheum Theatre.

 

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Sports

Gophers football readies for their last ranked opponent of the year, No. 8 Oregon

By Regan Guirguis | Sports Reporter

The Ducks are fourth in the Big Ten.

 

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Podcasts

Gopher basketball tips off and Loons keep flying

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Multimedia

New technology is creating a tougher final boss. | Image by Noah Liebl in Opinion: On beating the job market at its own game

Straight No Chaser performed in Minneapolis as part of their holiday tour with laughter, low notes and a whole lot of audience participation. Image by Ziggy Keairns

Don’t let AI become a crutch. | Image by Noah Liebl in Opinion: AI doesn’t fit the liberal education framework