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International Student Advisory Board members Yining Wang and Peng Ge pose in front of a row of world flags at the Carlson School of Management on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Wang is a master's student in the Carlson School and Ge is a Ph.D. student in the College of Pharmacy.

International Student Advisory Board’s new members focus on mental health, career prep

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 28, 2021
Recruitment for new board members, which usually occurs in the fall, was paused when the pandemic hit.
Brandon Johnson rebounds the ball during the first quarter against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday Feb. 20. The Gophers lost with a final score of 63-94.

Carr’s effort not enough against Nebraska

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
The Gophers’ men's basketball tournament hopes continue to dwindle as they stay winless on the road.
BFA Acting program takes annual thesis showcase online

BFA Acting program takes annual thesis showcase online

by Frankie Carlson
Published February 27, 2021
The capstone projects for the fourth-year students within the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Acting program went live online on Feb. 19.
Sarah Mai

To address healthcare worker shortage, UMN collaborates with Google and Mayo Clinic

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 27, 2021
The NXT GEN MED program will launch on the Rochester campus in Summer 2022.
Dawn breaks over the Minnesota State Capitol Building on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Young Women’s Cabinet program aims to decrease gender equity gaps by keeping women in legislative conversations

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 27, 2021
The cabinet, started by the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota and the governor’s office, appoints women from underrepresented communities to bridge the gap between youth and lawmakers.
Courtney: Tucker, Trump and Co. are lying and ripping us apart

Courtney: Tucker, Trump and Co. are lying and ripping us apart

by Zach Courtney
Published February 27, 2021
They’re making money while doing it, too.
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.

Gophers women’s basketball cancels home finale against No. 12 Michigan

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
Due to COVID-19 issues within the Minnesota program, both schools have mutually agreed to cancel Sunday’s game.
Provost advises colleges to begin planning for commencement

Provost advises colleges to begin planning for commencement

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
A survey of Carlson students found that 78% of those who responded would attend an in-person graduation ceremony that followed safety guidelines.
A plaque listing names of accomplished alumni and faculty on Scholar's Walk on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Some students are leading a push to have Black journalist and civil rights activist Marvel Cooke added to the iconic walkway on campus.

Students advocate for the addition of Marvel Cooke to Scholars Walk

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
Marvel Cooke was a woman of many firsts, and a trailblazing Black journalist, civil rights activist and University graduate.
University senate votes to require racial justice courses for undergrads

University senate votes to require racial justice courses for undergrads

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
The Senate approved the renaming of the Diversity and Social Justice course theme and to make it mandatory for all incoming Twin Cities undergraduates in fall 2021.

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