Daily Breakdown

Friday, June 26, 2026

¡Buenos días!

Some points of advice: Never try to have your cake and eat it, too. Don’t put the cart before the horse. Always count your blessings. Most importantly, don’t skip today’s news. With the Special Olympics, another potential building renaming and a multitude of happenings off-campus, there’s no limit to the updates we have to offer. Check it all out below.

Hasta luego,

Tyler Church | Editor-in-Chief | [email protected]

Top Story

Weaver-Densford Hall up for potential name revocation

by Kyra Deters and Roman Ingrassia | Campus | Published June 25, 2026

Warning: This story contains discussions of relationship violence and murder.

Over 20 years after her murder at the hands of Gordon Weaver, son of former University of Minnesota Dean Lawrence C. Weaver, Jean Kilduff’s family and many campus community members are now petitioning for the Board of Regents to revoke the “Weaver” name from Weaver-Densford Hall.

Weaver-Densford Hall was named in October 1996 to honor both Lawrence Weaver, the former dean of the College of Pharmacy, and Katharine J. Densford, the former director of the School of Nursing and a medical field pioneer. The hall is a part of a greater network of health sciences buildings on campus and houses both the University’s School of Nursing and the College of Pharmacy.

 

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News

Special Olympics USA Games kick off opening ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium

By Kyra Deters, Lizzy Nioke and Regan Guirguis

The ceremony featured headlining performances from Demi Lovato and Jon Batiste, in addition to several motivational speeches and traditions.

 

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Opinion

Editorial Cartoon: We won’t be satisfied by doing nothing about data centers

By Nhiache Xiong | Cartoonist

The lack of regulations from Minnesota lawmakers regarding data centers leaves the community restless.

 

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Arts & Entertainment

Stone Arch Bridge Festival 2026: Bridging Perspectives Across Historic Waters

By Alex Elbaz | Staff Reporter

From whimsical art and vintage cars to milestone musical sets, a historic Minneapolis tradition fills the Mississippi riverfront with creativity and community.

 

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Sports

Crystal Ball: How Minnesota football could finish in 2026

By Regan Guirgius | Staff Reporter

The Gophers finished last season 8-5 and are looking to improve in 2026.

 

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