Daily Breakdown

Monday, March 23, 2026

Long time no see, let’s catch up a bit. Spring break was nice, I have a new tattoo, I found a way to doomscroll on LinkedIn, and I enjoyed the nice weather over the weekend! What’s new with you?

Enough with the pleasantries, you are here for the news. When you scroll don’t be confused by the amount of sports stories. This isn’t The Rouser — we just want to make sure you are up to date on Gophers sports news. Late last week, the University announced the closure of Magrath Library after this semester as part of a plan to revitalize the St. Paul campus. The A&E desk brings you a review of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride.”

Lots to do, lots to read.

Stay golden,

Alexis Letang | Editor-in-Chief | [email protected]

Top Story

The Gophers advance to the Sweet Sixteen after taking down Ole Miss, March 22. | Image by Nate Unger, the Minnesota Daily

Gophers women’s basketball rallies late to punch ticket to the Sweet 16

by Samantha Roering | Sports Reporter | Published March 22, 2026

Ole Miss was not giving them much space. The Rebels’ pesky defense had the Gophers limited early on, and with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line, every inch of the court was fought for.

Early foul trouble and relentless pressure from both defenses defined the game, with both teams taking some time to find consistent offense. Minnesota found its spark in hot three-point shooting and a strong interior presence. For the Rebels, their steady execution in the third quarter tipped the game in their favor. The Gophers were forced to attempt the comeback, trailing 54-46 heading into the final quarter.

 

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News

Magrath Library to close permanently after spring semester

By Nicolas Scibelli | Campus Reporter

Magrath Library is scheduled to close at the end of the semester as construction on the new St. Paul Campus Center begins, the University of Minnesota announced.

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Opinion

Opinion: Spanish has a bigger place in the U.S. than you think

By Matthew Jegers | Columnist

The backlash to Bad Bunny shows how ignorant we are of our own history.

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Arts & Entertainment

‘I would prefer not to’ rewatch Maggie Gyppenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’

By Emma Vasa | A&E Reporter

Maggie Gyllenhaal aims to give Frankenstein’s bride a voice, but “The Bride!” struggles to find its own identity amid a stifling script.

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Sports

Gophers take third at Big Ten women’s gymnastics championship

By Gabby Hanson | Sports Reporter

As the No. 13 Gophers built momentum throughout the year, head coach Jenny Hansen said the team has continued to push for improvement rather than settle for its results.

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Podcasts

Editorial Cartoon

Female athletes expressing joy shouldn’t make them ‘goonbait’

During the 2026 Winter Olympics, many viewers sexualized female athletes on social media for having fun, downplaying their athletic excellence and reducing them to sexual jokes.

by Nhiache Xiong | Cartoonist | Published March 20, 2026