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M Health Fairview hospital pictured on Feb. 17, 2021. The hospital resides on the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus.

M Health Fairview houses UMN doctors’ new cancer trial clinic

by Izzy Teitelbaum
Published February 17, 2021
The Developmental Therapeutics Clinic was created to give cancer patients access to an array of novel therapies.
Minneapolis District 1 Park Board Commissioner Chris Meyer poses for a portrait at Marcy Park on Tuesday, Feb. 16. One of Meyer's initiatives involves adding more college-age elements, like a dog park and hammocking area, to Marcy Park.

Chris Meyer cycles one last round as Park Board Commissioner

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 17, 2021
The District 1 Commissioner is leaving the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board after a tenure focused on student outreach and progressive, environment-oriented policies.
MSA resolution seeks to support local businesses, promote ethical consumption

MSA resolution seeks to support local businesses, promote ethical consumption

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 17, 2021
The undergraduate student government will vote in March on a resolution that would allocate half of its purchases to businesses owned by women, people of color or members of LGBTQ communities.
Chemical engineering researcher Dr. Paul Dauenhauer poses for a portrait in front of a new chemical engineering and materials science display in Amundson Hall on Saturday, Feb. 13. Dauenhauer leads a lab that is developing biodegradable technologies to become an alternative to plastic and rubber.

The search for “perfect” recyclables: University researchers explore alternatives to plastics

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 17, 2021
In developing biodegradable alternatives, Dr. Paul Dauenhauer seeks to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Stylings of Trinity Vang of TRIN Collective on models Shannon Lee and Kathryn Nguyen.

UMN student Trinity Vang launches personal jewelry line

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 16, 2021
The third-year University student launched the accessory brand Flourish through her self-made arts platform.
Photo courtesy of Hana Maruyama (right) and Noah Maruyama (left), the hosts and producers of the Campu Podcast.

Podcast carries stories of incarcerated Japanese Americans through symbolic objects

by Katelyn Vue and Nathanael Ashton-Piper
Published February 16, 2021
A University Ph.D. candidate and her brother created the podcast to collect and preserve stories of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II.
Kueppers: Cancel student debt, Joe

Kueppers: Cancel student debt, Joe

by Henry Kueppers
Published February 16, 2021
Just take the shot already, Mr. President, and ease the burden on millions of students.
Thomas Longbella lines up a shot on the putting green in the indoor golf training facility in April 2019. The facility borders the Les Bolstad Golf Course and allows for practice throughout winter months.

Gophers men’s golf returns winless from Big Ten Match Play

by Matthew Kennedy
Published February 16, 2021
Without Angus Flanagan, the Gophers earned two draws and a loss in Palm Coast, Florida.
Let’s talk about the Golden Globe nominations

Let’s talk about the Golden Globe nominations

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 16, 2021
As award season nears, University actors and professors discuss Golden Globe snubs, representation and recognition in the entertainment industry.
Opposite hitter Stephanie Samedy spikes the ball to earn a point for the Gophers in Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 24. The Gophers won against Michigan State Spartans with a score of 3-0.

Gophers volleyball outlasts Penn State in five

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published February 15, 2021
Behind Taylor Landfair and Stephanie Samedy, Minnesota completed the series sweep of the Nittany Lions to move to 8-0 in 2021.

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