Gopher Football 2012
A look at the season ahead, including an interview with new athletics director Norwood Teague, a conversation with student athlete D.L. Wilhite, tailgating tips and the new fan blog.

The Secret Lives of Bears
Dave Garshelis relies on technology and a lifetime of experience to learn all he can about the world's bears.
By Greg Breining

A Bird's-Eye View of the U
New Construction, building renovations, and light rail transit are changing the face of campus.   (Includes many extras and links)
Photographs by Steve Bergerson

History: Recalling the Trolley
For 40 years, an intercampus rail line ran between the University's Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.
By Tim Brady

President and CEO's Column
Now Serving Gen U
By Phil Esten, Ph.D. '02

Editor's Note
There Is No Path
By Shelly Fling

About Campus
Tacos to go, campus radio at 100, following the sun and more
Edited by Cynthia Scott

Discoveries
A catalyst for savings, flexible cancer screenings, and suburban sinks
Edited by Cynthia Scott

First Person
"The Road through Adolescence"
An essay by Rich Broderick

Off the Shelf
The Violinist's Thumb, by Sam Kean, and Through the Portals of Pigs and Manure, by Dr. Arnold Leonard

Alumni Profile
Jim Burke's blockbuster career and champion of change Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg

The Gopher Crossword
A Herstoric Gopher Puzzle
By Deane Morrison and George Barany

Alumni Association Angle
Documenting Africa, space out at the Bell, a date in Whoville, and zestful learning

National Board Chair's Column
Woolgathering 
By Kent Horsager

Campus Seen
Our Photo Finish
By Sher Stoneman