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Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

No. 9 Maryland overwhelms shorthanded Gophers women’s basketball

by Tony Liebert
Published February 20, 2021
The nation’s highest-scoring offense topped its season average in a dominant showing to take down the Gophers.
The University of Minnesota police department is looking to hire students to help fill gaps in security staffing for Super Bowl events on campus.

UMN neighborhoods see crime increase compared to beginning of 2020

by Ethan Fine
Published February 20, 2021
The Marcy-Holmes, Como, Prospect Park and Cedar Riverside neighborhoods have all seen property and violent crimes over the last month.
Eaton: The life and death of a movement

Eaton: The life and death of a movement

by Emily Eaton
Published February 20, 2021
What one student’s encounter with UMPD tells us about the future.
Minneapolis City Council Member Steve Fletcher poses for a portrait at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 5. On data privacy, Fletcher asserts “We’re becoming a smarter and more responsive city, and we’re using data to do it. Our residents and visitors deserve to know that we are responsible with their information and respect their privacy – while also keeping our government open and transparent.”

Minneapolis City Council unanimously votes yes on facial recognition technology ban

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 20, 2021
Advocates are now pushing for the ban at the county and state levels, though some question how effective the ban will be.
The Gophers huddle to celebrate defeating Oral Roberts three sets to none at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.

Gophers start off strong, move to 9-0

by Brendan O'Brien
Published February 20, 2021
After dominating the opening set, Minnesota beat the fourth-ranked Huskers to remain undefeated.
The University's Board of Regents convene on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Regents discuss how to conduct self-assessment

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 19, 2021
At their February meeting, the Board of Regents considered conducting a self-evaluation, though some expressed concerns about the possibility of anonymous comments.
University researcher Ania McDonnell poses for a portrait outside of Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Wednesday, Feb. 18. McDonnell wrote her master's thesis about how women have different public transportation needs compared to men.

Not just ‘point A to point B’: U researchers talk transit equity

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 19, 2021
University of Minnesota researchers are emphasizing the importance of equity and gender in light of Transit Equity Day earlier this month.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Porta, a University of Minnesota professor of nursing. Porta is the Principal Investigator on AHEAD.

UMN collaboration seeks to strengthen healthcare workforce in Afghanistan

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 19, 2021
The University will work with other colleges in the U.S. and Afghanistan to develop curriculum, research capacities and train faculty for a five-year period.
A full bookshelf in the Coffman bookstore on Wednesday, Feb.17. Some professors at the University, such as Douglas Kearney, an English professor and poet, are releasing books this spring.

University professors prepare for flurry of spring book releases

by Megan Phillips, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 19, 2021
Releases include historical nonfiction, contemporary poetry and personal essays.

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