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While some students think spring break is early this semester, others voice wishes to have a fall break.

UMN students reflect on University breaks

by Amelia Roessler and Avery Vrieze
Published February 28, 2024
With spring break around the corner, students share their opinions on time off during the semester.
The Student Organic Farm, located on the St. Paul Campus, sits under a layer of fresh, unexpected snow. The Student Organic Farm, driven by students and reinstated post-pandemic in 2022, has recently been experiencing issues securing funding to continue their mission of providing the University with fresh produce and fostering interdisciplinary, sustainable learning.

UMN Student Organic Farm struggles to survive in financial hardship

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 27, 2024
With concerns about funding, SOF works on grants and marketing to continue its success.
Deaths attributed to “natural causes” found to be COVID-19 related.

UMN researchers uncover undercounted COVID-19 deaths

by Emma Walytka and Ava Lawson
Published February 27, 2024
Some of the causes for the undercounted COVID-19 deaths are linked to misreporting and regional differences.
The Gophers drop a two-game series to Northeastern after falling to the Minnesota Twins in an exhibition match to start the weekend.

Gophers baseball feeling déjà vu after losing recent series in Florida

by Andrew Cornelius
Published February 27, 2024
Minnesota could not earn a win in Fort Myers for the second consecutive season.
Park Board Commissioner Billy Menz and Council Member Robin Wonsley listen to residents during a Prospect Park community meeting at the Luxton Park Recreation Center on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. The Prospect Park Association gathered residents and leaders on Tuesday to discuss recent updates and concerns.

Updates to Witch’s Hat Tower, emergency services, Valhalla Clinic in Prospect Park

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 27, 2024
The Prospect Park community shares thoughts and concerns with local leaders about neighborhood policing, the Witch’s Hat Tower and the Valhalla Clinic.
Fyonn Olielo attends the University of Minnesota Job & Internship Fair at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Multiple different businesses set up booths to talk to students about their career aspirations. The fair is the largest job fair at the University that is open to students of all majors.

UMN Job & Internship Fair connects students to a variety of career opportunities

by Amirah Razman
Published February 27, 2024
With a variety of employers present, students were able to network with corporations about future careers and internships.
The exterior of Wally's Falafel and Hummus in Dinkytown. Restaurants such as Mim’s and Wally’s offer traditional Palestinian food such as falafel and hummus.

Best Palestinian-owned restaurants in the Twin Cities

by Max Mueller
Published February 27, 2024
These are the places to go to try dishes influenced by Palestinian culture.
Generational social detachment hurts the development of necessary life skills.

Opinion: Gen Z has no idea how to communicate

by Michael Fraley
Published February 27, 2024
Fortunately, we can fix it.
Metro Green Line Train tracks have broken due to cold weather and will take time to fix.

Metro Green Line delays continue to affect students and faculty

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 26, 2024
Green Line tracks are still under construction and will continue to cause delays until the weather is consistently warmer.
UMN dance students rehearse "Assimilation," a piece choreographed by Nakeema King in collaboration with cast artists.

Review: “Rising” by UMN dance students

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 26, 2024
The concert was a beautiful presentation of contemporary dance by young artists.

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