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Brankin: The lost year and a half

Brankin: The lost year and a half

by Tara Brankin
Published June 21, 2021
Entering my final year of college after more than a year of online learning feels beyond strange.
Courtney: What I really want for my birthday

Courtney: What I really want for my birthday

by Zach Courtney
Published June 20, 2021
Marijuana should be legal, and the war on drugs should end.
Photos courtesy of Lamar Ballinger of Imani Jackson, executive chef at Chopped and Served.

Recent UMN graduate’s catering company feeds underserved communities across Minneapolis

by Megan Phillips
Published June 18, 2021
Chopped & Served is dedicated to providing fresh, nutritious food to those without access to consistent quality meals.
Doty: Was I always so awkward?

Doty: Was I always so awkward?

by Matthew Doty
Published June 18, 2021
A little self-care goes a long way to help us get back to pre-COVID “normal.”
Assistant Professor of Internal Medecine and Pediatrics Carolyn Bramante poses in a medecine storage room in her clinic on Tuesday, June 15. Bramante is the principal investigator for COVID-OUT, a nationwide COVID-19 outpatient trial for which the University of Minnesota hosts the lead study site.

UMN receives $1.5 million for COVID-19 treatment trial

by Maia Irvin and Marlee Louden
Published June 17, 2021
As the first trial of its kind, researchers will use common and widely available drugs to treat symptoms of COVID-19.
A collection of art contributions at George Floyd Square on Sunday, June 13. (Alexa Lewis / Minnesota Daily)

CLA hosts discussion on the power of art, role of museums in fight for racial justice

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper and James Schaak
Published June 17, 2021
The discussion is part of the college’s “What’s Next?” series where it examines the next steps to eliminate institutional and systemic racism in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
Jake Butler competes at the finals on Sunday, June 13.

Gophers diver Butler makes Olympic trials debut in men’s 3m springboard, finishes in 10th place

by Michael Lyne
Published June 17, 2021
Butler collected a total of 1075.05 points across 18 dives and three rounds.
Sarah Bacon prepares to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Thursday, June 10th.

Bacon falls short of earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, finishes third in women’s individual 3m springboard

by Michael Lyne
Published June 16, 2021
Bacon was 14.45 points away from qualifying for the Olympics.
English professor and diversity advocate Qadri Ismail dies at 59

English professor and diversity advocate Qadri Ismail dies at 59

by Maia Irvin
Published June 16, 2021
Professor Qadri Ismail impacted many students and colleagues with his rigorous intellect, generous personality and advocacy.
Eaton: Jeff Duncan and the Grand Old Flag

Eaton: Jeff Duncan and the Grand Old Flag

by Emily Eaton
Published June 16, 2021
Two are better than one, right?

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