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Foals is playing Myth Live Event Center with Silversun Pickups on Thursday, May 5. The British indie rockers won the 2015 Q Award for

British rockers embrace the Myth

May 4, 2016
Thousands gathered at First Avenue & 7th St Entry to mourn the loss of Prince on Thursday, April 21. The club hosted an all-night dance party to honor the music legend.

Prince leaves lasting legacy

April 27, 2016
Twin Cities based band, Step Rockets, releases their “Future Nature” EP on Friday, April 15. It’s the group’s first extended play and they’ll perform a concert at First Avenue & 7th St Entry to commemorate its release on Saturday, April 16.

Step Rockets releases “Future Nature”

April 13, 2016
Book cover for D.B. Moon’s novel, “He’s Either Dead or in St. Paul.” The book has been nominated for a 2016 Minnesota Book Award.

Review: “He’s Either Dead or in St. Paul”

April 6, 2016
The first showing of

“Abby & Ethan” opens at Capri Theater

March 24, 2016
Creative nonfiction writer Joni Tevis at the Runestone interview, answering questions asked by the student editorial board on Thursday, March 10. The interview will be published in Runestone Journal, vol. 2.

[Photo] Joni Tevis visits Hamline CWP

March 16, 2016
Actors Bobby Cannavale and Olivia Wilde play Mr. and Mrs. Finestra in HBO's new series,

Midseason review: “Vinyl” breaks the mold

March 9, 2016
Rick Moody came to Hamline from Feb. 23 through Feb. 25 for a public reading and interview. He also worked with fiction writers in the Creative Writing Programs.

[Photo] Author brings laughter and advice to Hamline

March 2, 2016
Author Sherman Alexie on stage having a laugh and pointing a finger at Redbone while members bang a drum off camera when Alexie makes a funny joke.

Sherman Alexie takes over Northrop

February 24, 2016
Left, visiting filmmaker Cory McAbee speaks to a group of students and faculty in Bush Memorial Library on Friday, Feb. 5. Right, adjunct professor Richard Pelster-Wiebe watches and listens intently.

[Photo] DIY filmmaker connects with students

February 17, 2016
Junior forward Dylan See-Rockers extending over Scot defenders to get a basket. He scored 16 points against Macalester and claimed five rebounds.

[Photo] Hamline stomps Scots

December 9, 2015
Sophomore defenseman Mitch Hall takes a shot at UW-Superior’s goalie. Hall had the game-winning overtime goal against the Yellowjackets last Saturday.

Pipers justify their ranking

November 18, 2015
Review: “Leaving Orbit” by Margaret Lazarus Dean

Review: “Leaving Orbit” by Margaret Lazarus Dean

November 18, 2015
Head Coach Cory Laylin returns for his second season coaching the Pipers. He was an assistant with the team from 2008-2010.

The hunters become the hunted

October 28, 2015
Guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. from The Strokes comes to Turf Club to perform new album on Nov. 3.

More than a momentary master

October 28, 2015
Junior Naji El-Araby runs the ball to the end zone in the 3rd quarter and scores the only touchdown for the Pipers.

HU Football has forgettable day

October 21, 2015
Junior Julia Zolnosky elevating over the net for a kill against Northwestern (MN) on Friday, Oct. 9.

Volleyball team shows grit

October 14, 2015
Musician Rachael Yamagata makes a stop in Minneapolis on Oct. 17. Yamagata’s music has appeared on several television shows, including “How I Met Your Mother” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Yamagata journeys around the world and back

October 14, 2015
Backup quarterback Luke Lindquist filled in against St. John's on Saturday, Oct. 3 after starter Kyle Johnson was injured in the first half.

Homecoming spoiled by Johnnies

October 7, 2015
Senior Nathan Rock running the 8k before finishing fourth at 2015 Roy Griak Invitational.

A Griak race to remember

September 30, 2015
Pipers celebrating a big point before losing to St. Mary's, 1-3 on Wednesday, Sep. 23.

[Photo] Mattke returns in close match against St. Mary’s

September 30, 2015
Chris Cornell plays at the State Theatre on Oct. 5.

From Soundgarden to the State Theatre

September 30, 2015
Senior Austin Duncan breaks a tackle to move the chains forward in the third quarter of the Piper football game against Gustavus last Saturday. The Pipers lost 35-42 and will play Saint Johns this Saturday at 1pm.

Bright lights, big city, ready for primetime

September 24, 2015
The Piper volleyball team during a timeout against Martin Luther on Wednesday, Sep. 9.

[Photo] Attack of the volleyball nerds

September 24, 2015
Foo Fighter Dave Grohl headbanging and strumming his guitar while performing for 15,000 fans.

The Sound of the Twin Cities; My Sonic Highway

September 19, 2015
Royal Blood opened for the Foo Fighters, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a world tour. Photo by Paul Patane.

Royal Blood supports anniversary rock tour

August 26, 2015
Photo by Chris Burkard, courtesy of BB Gun Press.

Switchfoot invades Cabooze Plaza: a conversation with guitarist Drew Shirley

July 24, 2015
It starts with a whisper: exclusive interview with Neon Trees vocalist Tyler Glenn

It starts with a whisper: exclusive interview with Neon Trees vocalist Tyler Glenn

May 28, 2015
Gerard Way takes over First Avenue

Gerard Way takes over First Avenue

May 28, 2015
Caleb Thielbar on the mound pitching for the Minnesota Twins on April 18, 2015.

A Twin and a Saint

May 13, 2015
Junior Jamie Rubbelke celebrates after scoring a run for the Pipers.

Rubbelke sets the tone

April 29, 2015
Sophomore pitcher Casey Anderson has had a break out year on the mound for the Pipers this season.

Winning streak ends

April 22, 2015
Sophomore goalie John Sellie-Hanson defends the net for the Pipers with the Pointers threatening in the defensive zone.

Hockey fairy tale unravels

March 25, 2015
First-year Erika Briscoe performing at the WIAC Championship on March 15.

Hamline hosts WIAC finale

March 18, 2015
Hamline hockey's fan base traveled to Winona, Minnesota, to see them win their second ever conference championship.

Mission Impossible? Not for Pipers

March 11, 2015
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