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Episode 83: Black women trailblazers at UMN

Episode 83: Black women trailblazers at UMN

by Megan Germundson and Jasmine Snow
Published March 26, 2021
In this episode, we learn about historical Black women and their contributions, which helped pave the way for the future at the University of Minnesota.
Episode 36: Gophers turn to Ben Johnson to keep in-state talent

Episode 36: Gophers turn to Ben Johnson to keep in-state talent

by Nolan O'Hara and AJ Condon
Published March 25, 2021
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses new Gophers men's basketball coach Ben Johnson, Johnson's introductory press conference and his recruiting aspirations in the state of Minnesota.
Opinion: Minneapolis should re-open 38th and Chicago — conscientiously

Opinion: Minneapolis should re-open 38th and Chicago — conscientiously

by Connor Wilson
Published March 25, 2021
If George Floyd Square were to be re-opened, it should be done with input and open dialogue from the city, the local community and activists who have made an effort to call for reform in peaceful ways.
Opinion: Adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism would be a step toward curbing hate on campus

Opinion: Adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism would be a step toward curbing hate on campus

by Oren Rosenberg
Published March 23, 2021
A couple of weeks ago, I completed the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) survey for the fourth time during my undergraduate career at the University of Minnesota. And for the fourth time, I reported that I do not feel comfortable with my identity on campus.
Dr. Date: Carlson BF, Liberal Arts GF 

Dr. Date: Carlson BF, Liberal Arts GF 

by Dr. Date
Published March 22, 2021
The revolution will not wait for your boyfriend’s hedge fund to become woke.
Opinion: I am still hopeful for an in-person commencement ceremony this year

Opinion: I am still hopeful for an in-person commencement ceremony this year

by Michelle Wang
Published March 22, 2021
After an entire year of virtual learning, it would be so meaningful to be able to have a commencement ceremony that is not virtual, and continued efficient vaccine distribution leaves me hopeful that a commencement ceremony is possible for my classmates and me this year. 
National Guard and law enforcement officers form a perimeter around the Minnesota State Capitol on May 31, 2020.

UMN College Republicans post and delete tweet saying Trump’s response to racial justice protests “not brutal enough”

by Samantha Woodward
Published March 22, 2021
After the student group posted a tweet calling for a “greater” state response to Black Lives Matter protesters, the group’s president quickly issued an apology.
Opinion: For the upcoming campus referendum, vote yes on #1 to fight antisemitism

Opinion: For the upcoming campus referendum, vote “yes” on #1 to fight antisemitism

Published March 20, 2021
Passing the IHRA Definition of antisemitism is the first step in a long road to eradicate anti-Jewish hatred and will signal to Jewish students — and other minority groups — that the University of Minnesota will not stand idly by in the face of rising hate and discrimination.
Opinion: Oppose Minnesota Hillel’s referendum to adopt the IHRAs working definition of antisemitism

Opinion: Oppose Minnesota Hillel’s referendum to adopt the IHRA’s working definition of antisemitism

Published March 19, 2021
For an educational institution that prides itself on free intellectual exchange, the referendum’s proposed adoption of the IHRA definition is extremely problematic and effectively shuts down free speech and academic freedom.
Episode 35: With Pitino out, Gophers mens basketball begins its coaching search

Episode 35: With Pitino out, Gophers men’s basketball begins its coaching search

by Nolan O'Hara and AJ Condon
Published March 19, 2021
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the firing of Richard Pitino, recruiting in-state talent and who might fill the void as the next head coach of the Golden Gophers.

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