Daily Breakdown

March 18, 2026

Good morning,

Information shapes the course of history, crazy style. It only took a lie from Themistocles to disrupt the supply chains of Xerxes’ Grand Army, one of the largest armies ever. Don’t be like Xerxes — take note of these key reports.

Top story is women’s hockey head coach Brad Frost leaving — surprising! On city, a SAVE act which could reduce midterms voting power and a roving punk rock caravan. On campus, a long form piece on the flu and lowered vaccination rates. Finally, an Alyssa Liu self-compassion column.

Get to reading, you punk rocker you.

Buenas,

Sam Hill | Managing Editor | [email protected]

Top Story

Head coach Brad Frost spent 19 years with Gophers women’s hockey before being released, March 17. Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota | Matt Kohn

Head coach Brad Frost leaving Gopher Women’s Hockey

by Samantha Roering | Sports Reporter and Megan Davis | Sports Editor | Published March 17, 2026

Head coach Brad Frost was notably emotional in the postgame presser after Saturday’s loss to Northeastern. When asked about where the emotion was coming from, he pointed to how much pride he has in coaching at Minnesota. 

“I think it’s mainly coaching this group and just what this program means to me,” Frost said. “I just love coaching here and with this program.”

Three days later, the University of Minnesota announced his time with the program would be coming to an end. The decision followed their loss against Northeastern University in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament. The loss extended their seven-year streak of missing the title game.

 

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City

The proposed SAVE America Act could prevent citizens from voting

By Trevor Dunning | City Reporter

The U.S. Senate is currently voting on the SAVE America Act.

 

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Opinion

Opinion: We can learn about self-compassion from Alysa Liu

By Callie Burch | Columnist

The Olympic champion’s resilience is a result of how she treats herself.

 

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Campus

Students say flu feels normalized on campus as experts warn of serious risks

By Rakeb Azeze | Investigative Reporter

As students navigate illness, missed classes and mixed attitudes toward vaccination, experts warn that influenza remains a serious public health concern.

 

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