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The Minnesota Daily

Episode 66: What is community control of the police — and who is calling for it?

Episode 66: What is ‘community control’ of the police — and who is calling for it?

by Megan Germnudson and Yoko Vue
Published October 15, 2020
In this episode, we interview two local groups who are advocating for “community control” of the police. Representatives from the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar and the University of Minnesota’s Students for a Democratic Society talk about what community control is, what it would look like in action and where the idea came from.
Episode 23: Cuts and Title IX compliance

Episode 23: Cuts and Title IX compliance

by Nolan O'Hara and Matthew Kennedy
Published October 8, 2020
In this week's episode of "The Weekly Rundown" our staff discusses the athletics department's proposal to eliminate three men's sports and the expected roster cuts to women's sports under the proposal.
Episode 65: The Presidential Debate

Episode 65: The Presidential Debate

by Ava Kian and Ethan Quezada
Published October 8, 2020
In this episode of "In the Know," we speak with students about last week’s presidential debate.
Episode 22: Bateman is back for the Gophers

Episode 22: Bateman is back for the Gophers

by Nolan O'Hara and Brendan O'Brien
Published October 8, 2020
In this episode of "The Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses Rashod Bateman's return and what both the Gophers offense and defense might look like in the upcoming season.
Episode 64:  Protest to Progress

Episode 64: Protest to Progress

by Megan Germnudson and Yoko Vue
Published October 1, 2020
In this special episode, we share some highlights from a panel of young activists and organizers from the Minnesota Daily's First Amendment Celebration.
Episode 63: Virtual mental health care

Episode 63: Virtual mental health care

by Ava Kian and Ethan Quezada
Published September 24, 2020
In this episode, we look at the Boynton Mental Health Clinic’s coronavirus response and patients’ reactions, speaking to providers at Boynton and students who have experienced virtual therapy.
Episode 21: The Gophers’ gains and losses

Episode 21: The Gophers’ gains and losses

by Sports Staff
Published September 19, 2020
In this week's episode of "The Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the return of Big Ten football and the athletics department's decision to eliminate three men's sports.
University Medical Student Londyn Robinson poses for a portrait at the Fairview Hospital on Monday, Sep. 7th. Robinson has written several essays arguing that the MCAT should not be taken, citing socioeconomic factors and the fact that nine people have contracted COVID-19 due to in-person testing procedures.

UMN medical schools make MCAT optional

by Brooke Sheehy
Published September 14, 2020
Medical School admissions plan to take a more holistic approach to applications as the pandemic has presented students with difficult studying and testing conditions.
Roots Community Birth Center building in North Minneapolis as seen on Friday, Sept. 11. Roots is one of the few African American-owned birth centers across the country.

UMN study shows Black newborns die less often when cared for by Black physicians

by Becca Most, Senior Staff Reporter
Published September 12, 2020
Nationally, Black newborns die at a rate three times that of white newborns.
Protesters gather outside of the Hennepin County Family Justice Center in response to motions made by the police officers involved in George Floyds murder on Friday, Sep. 11.  The four former officers filed motions to be tried separately.

‘An open wound still’: community members protest dismissal motion

by Jasmine Snow and Samantha Woodward
Published September 11, 2020
Judge Peter Cahill started the hearing by saying dismissal motions wouldn't be discussed. Decisions have yet to be made regarding relocation or an anonymous jury.

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