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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 "Best Live Act Today."

British rockers embrace the Myth

Paul Patane, A&E Editor
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

Paul Patane, A&E Editor
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”

Paul Patane, A&E Editor
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”

Paul Patane, A&E Editor
April 6, 2016
The first showing of "Abby & Ethan" was on Wednesday, March 23 at Capri Theater in Minneapolis.

“Abby & Ethan” opens at Capri Theater

Paul Patane, A&E Editor
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

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

Midseason review: “Vinyl” breaks the mold

Paul Patane, A&E Editor
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

Justin Christensen, Senior Reporter
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

Paul Patane, A&E Editor
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

Justin Christensen, Senior Reporter
February 17, 2016
Sophomore guard Zach Smith working through a Macalester defender in Hutton Arena last Wednesday, Dec. 2. He scored 14 points and had seven assists.

[Photo] Hamline stomps Scots

Jake Kjos, Senior Reporter
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

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
November 18, 2015
Review: “Leaving Orbit” by Margaret Lazarus Dean

Review: “Leaving Orbit” by Margaret Lazarus Dean

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
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

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
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

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
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

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

Volleyball team shows grit

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
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

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
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

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

A Griak race to remember

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
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

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

From Soundgarden to the State Theatre

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
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

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

[Photo] Attack of the volleyball nerds

Jake Kjos, Reporter
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

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
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

Paul Patane, Sports Editor
August 26, 2015
Photo by Chris Burkard, courtesy of BB Gun Press.

Switchfoot invades Cabooze Plaza: a conversation with guitarist Drew Shirley

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
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

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
May 28, 2015
Gerard Way takes over First Avenue

Gerard Way takes over First Avenue

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

A Twin and a Saint

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

Rubbelke sets the tone

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

Winning streak ends

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
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

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

Hamline hosts WIAC finale

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
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

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
March 11, 2015
Tasha Golding on the Balance Beam at the 2015 Best of Minnesota meet on Feb. 22.

Senior gymnast makes wishes into reality

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
March 11, 2015

In the News: Feb. 25

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
February 25, 2015
Junior forward and assistant team captain Kevin Novakovich (11) celebrates with the Pipers.

From the basement to the playoffs

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
February 25, 2015
Pipers during a timeout break against the St. Olaf Oles on their senior day on Valentines Day 2015.

[Photo] Double overtime dooms Senior Day

February 18, 2015
Pipers during a timeout break against the St. Olaf Oles on their senior day on Valentines Day 2015.

Double overtime dooms Senior Day

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
February 18, 2015
Sophomore Emilie Giefer looks to show off her skills on the Uneven Parallel Bars.

Gymnasts battle schedule

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
February 18, 2015
Senior Dior Ford along side Head Coach Jim Hayes. Ford surpasses his head coach on Hamline's all-time scoring list for men's basketball on Jan. 24, 2015, against the Concordia Cobbers in Moorhead, Minn.

Passing the Record: Dior Ford and Coach Hayes

Paul Patane, Senior Reporter
February 4, 2015
Women's lacrosse to debut in spring 2016

Women’s lacrosse to debut in spring 2016

Paul Patane, Reporter
December 10, 2014
The Pipers women's basketball team played their home opener at Hutton Arena last night and will have two more home games before winter break.

Slow start yields winning results with patience

Paul Patane, Reporter
November 26, 2014
NAIA National Championship trophies dating back to 1942, 1949 and 1951.

Piper hoops looks for big jump

Paul Patane, Reporter
November 19, 2014
Senior wide receiver Hoyfal Adam hauls in a 10 yard touchdown catch before halftime against the Carleton Knights on Nov. 15.

Piper football at a crossroads

Paul Patane, Reporter
November 19, 2014
Pipers' sophomore goalkeer John Selli-Hanson recorded 23 saves in his win against UW-Stout.

Pipers split weekend series with UW teams

Paul Patane, Reporter
November 12, 2014
The men's hockey will have Oscar Johnson Arena as their home stadium for the second consecutive season.

Men’s hockey builds new foundation

Paul Patane, Reporter
October 22, 2014

Pipers swim and dive into future

Paul Patane, Reporter
October 15, 2014
Junior Austin Duncan struts on the sideline at St. John’s the day he set Hamline’s rushing record.

Duncan sets school’s new rushing standard

Paul Patane, Reporter
October 8, 2014
The Pipers celebrate after scoring against the Carleton Knights in the second set, (left to right) senior Stephanie Kaup, junior Katie Ayres, junior Michelle Mattke and junior Vassi Prattas.

Pipers prevail: Hands to the sky

Paul Patane, Reporter
September 24, 2014
Hamline Pipers celebrate after winning paint bucket on Sept. 13. Football players holding the bucket (left to right) senior Juan "Buddha" Burciaga and junior Austin Duncan.

Scots ‘pay the Piper’ with Paint Bucket

Paul Patane, Reporter
September 17, 2014
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