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Issue Seven Table of Contents
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Tips for Traveling over Spring Break
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March Clothing Sales and Being Sustainable
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National Awkward Moments Day
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How to Enjoy a Spring Break in Minnesota (Staycation Tips)
Tips for Traveling over Spring Break Mackenzie Roberts
As the first gloomy months have been passing by, spring break is just around the corner. Regardless of whether you are traveling outside of the Twin Cities or staying on campus, you are probably counting down the days until spring break. Here are a few spring break tips to keep you smart and safe while you’re having fun away from school.
Get Your Homework Done First Imagine, you’re on the beach relaxing with your friends and soaking up the sun. Everything seems to be perfect, but then you remember you still have a three-page essay and calculus assignment due the
It is also important to keep in mind that it may take
first day classes start. Completing most, if not all, of
up to six weeks to obtain a first-time passport, but
your homework before jetting off to your spring break
individuals can expedite that process for a fee. In
destination will make the dreaded return back to
addition, if the passport is needed in less than two
classes less painful.
weeks, you can visit the Minneapolis Passport Agency to submit your application in person.
Bring Proper Identification
Students who are traveling via cruise ship typically need only a birth certificate and valid driver’s license
If you are choosing to travel outside of the United
when venturing to and from a U.S. port. However,
States, it will be beneficial for you to verify what
you should always check with the specific location
identification is required before it is too late. For
you are planning on traveling to, as requirements
students who are traveling internationally by plane,
may vary from place to place.
you will need a valid passport booklet and/or visa.
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Stay In Groups
Trust Your Instincts
As the saying goes, there is safety in numbers. If you
If you feel unsafe about a certain situation, don’t
are planning on going out alone at night, or even
do it. If you feel uncomfortable around a specific
during the day, it is important to go with friends or
individual, leave. It is better to be safe than
at least notify them of your whereabouts. However,
sorry, especially when you are in an unfamiliar
staying in groups can save you from unwanted
environment. You ultimately know what is best for
or unsolicited attention from strangers. Tourist
you and it is important to acknowledge your own
destinations are prime locations for pickpockets
emotions to ensure your safety during spring break.
and scam artists who specifically target college kids because of their increased vulnerability.
Following a few tricks and safety tips can help make your spring break trip an unforgettable experience,
Protect Your Drink
regardless of where your destination may be.
If you are over 21 or if you are traveling to a location where you can legally drink, make sure to watch you and your friends’ drinks 24/7. As college students, I am sure most of us are hyper-aware of our surroundings when, and if, we choose to drink. Alcohol is known to lower an individual’s inhibitions, thus making them easier targets for thieves and predators. In turn, leaving your drink unattended makes it much easier for predators to slip something dangerous into it.
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March Clothing Sales and Being Sustainable Mari Fogel
It’s March, which means spring is almost here! This
to via the city bus! My local favorites include Buffalo
also means shedding the jackets and sweaters, and
Exchange, (6 bus), and Steeple People (2 bus).
opting for lighter pieces. With the end of winter coming, there are a lot of sales from retailers hoping
If you feel like thrifting from the comfort of your
to get rid of the last of their winter stock. This is a
warm bed, there are great online thrift shops as well.
great time to stock up on a great coat or a warm
My favorites are Depop, Mercari, letgo, thredUP and
sweater for the random cold days in March, or for
of course Poshmark.
next winter! There are many ways to obtain great pieces this month from eco-friendly options to
Pro Tip: Think of an influencer whose style you can’t
boutiques.
get enough of, most of the time they have a link to one of these sites where they sell their old clothes on!
Shopping sustainably is a great place to start your hunt for clothes, not only is it better on the
Also, Instagram vintage stores are a thing! Some that
environment, but it can be better on your wallet as
I follow are @nanivintage @sundaypostvintage
well. Some ways to shop sustainably would be to have
@thirdsistervintage @ladylvintageco @thriftedtee
a clothing swap with friends, which my friend tries to
@hanmadecompany @coleworldthrift and
do every few months. It’s a great way to recycle your
@thirtyfoureleven. You can shop directly on their
old items and find something new your friend is tired
sites, and occasionally, small shops do pop-up
of wearing!
events around Minneapolis. A big pop up event is @mplsvintagemkt where numerous small shops get
Another outlet is thrift stores. Gina & Will is an
together to sell items.
awesome thrift store that is in Dinkytown and has clothes tailored for college students. They also have
I would urge you to check all these options out
discounts every Tuesday if you show your U-Card at
before you decide to buy new clothes. Think about
checkout. While there is a lack of thrift stores around
how many times you are planning to wear the item.
campus, there are some great ones that you can get
Complete the 30-wears-test by asking yourself, will
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I wear this at least 30 times? If not, then it’s a pretty
EastDane - Save up to 80% off sale items. ShopBop’s
good chance you don’t need it. Pick more versatile
male line.
pieces that you know you can wear again and again. Columbia - Save up to 50% winter gear and footwear. Since we are students, buying new brands can get expensive. Here are some sales coming up in March
Backcountry - up to 60% on outdoor clothing, gear,
to snag some great pieces for inexpensive prices.
and accessories during the winter clearance.
Dicks Outerwear - you can get 40-50% off brands like
ShopBop - Save up to 40% off on sale styles.
The North Face and Columbia when you shop. •
Tommy Hilfiger - Save up to 50% on sale items.
Pro Tip: Dick’s will price match identical items from major retailers like Nike, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Amazon, etc. you can ask for a price match if you see anything online somewhere cheaper!
Gap - probably the biggest sale is an extra 50% off clearance sales, which is all winter gear! Patagonia - Save up to 50% on past season styles. •
Pro Tip: Check out Patagonia’s worn wear section online. It is an online shop where you can basically thrift Patagonia! It’s part of their sustainability mission and you can rest easy because the quality is unmatched!
The NorthFace - Save up to 30% on past season styles. MooseJaw - Save up to 25% on climbing gear, save up to 40% off on The North Face, and shop the winter clearance at up to 40% off. Huckberry - Save up to 55% on outerwear, boots, gloves and other winter apparel.
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Caroline Pritchard
Wednesday, March 18 is recognized as National
“It was snowing outside so everyone’s shoes were
Awkward Moments Day. We all have experiences
bringing the elements in from the outdoors. This
we would rather erase from our memories. Still,
caused the staircase in Bruininks Hall to become very
some moments are unfortunately ingrained into our
slippery. I witnessed this poor guy slip down nearly
minds forever. Here are some awkward moments
the entire staircase onto the first floor. No one really
students have experienced while on the University
knew how to react to his misfortune. It’s okay bro,
of Minnesota campus. I hope some of these stories
we’ve all been there.” - Anonymous
will make you feel better about any embarrassing “Everybody remembers their first day — a freshman
moments you have had yourself.
on a campus full of thousands of people, some of “I work as a cashier at the dining hall. People say hi
them in the same shoes, most of them working
to me a lot when I swipe their cards, and I say, ‘thank
towards vastly different degrees. It’s a terrifying
you, enjoy your meal.’ I do this about 2000 times a
feeling, but an exciting one. I was busy thinking
day. Well, I got conditioned, and when a friend from
about what came next, what to do, and where to go.
an old class saw me near Coffman and said hi, I
What should I wear? I hardly knew what I was doing.
immediately blurted, ‘thanks, enjoy your meal.’ I was
On my first day at the U, I just had two classes in the
so embarrassed that I just kept walking.” - Reebhu
morning, and by 10 a.m., I had conquered the beast — my first day of college was done. After six hours of
“I didn’t realize I was sitting next to a guy who I had
quiet celebration and catching up with new friends in
matched with on Tinder. He knew who I was, and on
the dorm (Middlebrook hall and proud), it was time
the third day into the class, he messaged me again on
for my first regular-season marching band rehearsal.
the app. We’re about to go out on our first date soon.”
I’m a big proponent of biking — especially when the
- Anonymous
route is from West Bank to the stadium. I started the journey on two wheels, making a pit stop at Sanford pick up a friend. The rest of the day, however, is completely lost for me as my helmet-less freshman
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body went flying. My bike wheel lodged itself in
my surprise, she wasn’t there. I walked in on her
a sewage grate, concussing my otherwise perfect
roommate who had no idea who I was, or why I was
first day.
there.” - Anonymous
I do remember zoning out in the emergency room,
“I was at the light-rail station, and a man walked
listening to some music, and feeling pretty loopy.
up to me, trying to give me a pop tart (in the silver
Then, I realized I was extremely hungry, and I indeed
packaging, but still a little suspicious). I politely
totaled not only my bike, but also my forehead,
declined numerous times, but he grabbed my hand,
eyebrow, and upper lip. Five stitches and a delicious
opened it, and put the package in it, and walked
sandwich from a sympathetic stranger later, my
away. He left without a single word.” - Anonymous
week-old friends came to visit me and help me out of the hospital back to my room. They did this
“I was so excited to start my first day of college.
as if we’d known each other for years. A few, ‘you
I had been dreaming of attending the University
should’ve seen the other guy,’ remarks about my
of Minnesota since I was an eighth-grader. I had
stitches and bruises later, I turned in for the night
just finished my first class of the day so I went to
after what ended up being the most freshman day of
buy lunch at the Union. After I paid for my salad, I
all. Awkwardness and soreness aside, it was a pretty
grabbed the container to walk outside and enjoy my
sweet way to ring in the next few years at the U. All I
lunch. Unfortunately, the container slipped right
can say is, wear your helmet, Gophers.” - Drew
out of my hands and covered the Union floor. I was mortified. It was lunchtime, and the marketplace
“I had to get off of the bus one stop early because
was completely packed with students. To make
someone I matched with on Tinder was on the same
things even worse, a guy I went to high school with
bus and recognized me.” - Anonymous
saw the whole thing happen from across the room. Fortunately, they let me pick out another salad for
“I went home to Wisconsin for the weekend. On
no extra charge. My apologies to the worker’s day I
Sunday, I drove back to school. What I didn’t realize
ruined by having to clean up my mess!” - Anonymous
was that it had been lightly raining, and all the sidewalks were like a sheet of glass… long story short,
“Sometimes, this school is just too small for me. I had
I ended up falling flat on my butt outside of Frontier
just downloaded Tinder after a recent heartbreak,
Hall! I don’t remember if anyone was watching, but if
and I was excited to see what all of the hype was
anyone was, I’m sure they were laughing as hard as I
about. There were two guys that I immediately hit
was.” - Nate
it off with. One night I went over to one of their apartments to watch a movie. Little did I know what
“I was going over to my cousin’s dorm to help her
I was about to walk in on. The other guy I had been
with homework. She didn’t specify where we were
talking to on Tinder was one of his roommates…
meeting so I just assumed she was in her dorm. To
awkward.” - Anonymous
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How to Enjoy a Spring Break in Minnesota (Staycation Tips) Elizabeth Roubik Coffee Shops
By March in Minnesota, people begin to resent the cold and snow. Everyone is leaping at the opportunity to escape the winter for a week-long vacation.
As college students, I am sure that most of us are
However, what if a trip is not possible for you during
very familiar with coffee shop study sessions, but do
spring break? Lucky for you, there are many fun
you ever just go to relax? There are hundreds of
things to do in the great state of Minnesota, and there
local coffee shops in and around the city, and spring
are lots of activities that will help you take advantage
break is the best time to go and find your favorite.
of all that Minnesota has to offer. Here are a few ideas
While Bordertown Coffee and Surdyk’s Cafe are
that will make spring break in Minnesota still feel like
classic options at the U of M, spring break is the
a vacation.
time to broaden your horizons and find the best coffee in town.
Museums Whether you are interested in art, history, science, or SPAM, there is a museum for you. All over the state, there are museums dedicated to certain interest areas. Some of the most well known locally are the Science Museum, Minnesota History Center, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and of course, the Bell Museum on campus. However, if you are looking for a more unique museum experience, there are plenty of other museums that satisfy nearly any interest.
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Parks While March weather in the state is unpredictable, parks in Minnesota never disappoint. Even when there are snow-covered trees and all the water is frozen, the parks are a sight to see. One of the most well known in the city is Minnehaha Park, home to Minnehaha Falls. This park radiates beauty in the winter, and the frozen falls are always a hit among locals and tourists. Mill Ruins Park, while less known, is still worthy of a visit. This park lies along the Mississippi River and showcases the abandoned flour mills that used to stand in its place. It is a great opportunity to take a nice walk in the spring. Nicollet Island Park is another great area to enjoy a stroll in the springtime. This island showcases amazing views of the city while still separated from the urban environment.
Music
Shopping
Did you know that The Replacement’s “Skyway” was
Even though shopping in Minnesota is not a very
written as an ode to Minneapolis’ indoor above-
unique experience, spring break is the best time to
ground tunnel system? There is lots of music history
treat yourself, and many places make that possible.
around the city that you can learn about in tours of
There are a plethora of malls in the state, but there is
historical music landmarks. For Prince fans, take
one that stands out. The Mall of America, the most
a tour of Paisley Park to see first-hand how Prince
well-known mall in the country, has lots of shopping
created, produced and performed in this private
options and activities. It houses nearly any store you
estate. If you love Bob Dylan, visit the Bob Dylan
could ever want to visit, as well as the theme park and
mural in central Minneapolis for some great photos.
sea world that make it unique. While there are many
Additionally, there is a wide variety of live music
malls to visit, there are also lots of thrift stores if you
in the Twin Cities. For you indie music fans, there
are looking for something one of a kind.
are plenty of open mic nights and local artists that perform at various cafes or restaurants, so make sure
With all the activities that Minnesota has to offer, I
to check out the local music scene.
can promise you will not be bored this spring break!
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