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What Biden’s federal student loan pause means for UMN students

What Biden’s federal student loan pause means for UMN students

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
University officials, students and a student finance expert weighed in on President Joe Biden’s federal student loan freeze and other future policy changes.
COVID-19 shakes steady international student enrollment trends

COVID-19 shakes steady international student enrollment trends

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
Due to travel restrictions, a pause on embassy and consulate services and more, the once-growing body of new international students has taken a hit.
From left to right, Katie Fischer, Taylor Kraemer, KT Branscom, and Kate Kanfield, members of the local indie-punk band VIAL, pose for a portrait on Sunday, Jan. 31 in Minneapolis. VIAL was named City Pages' "Best New Band" in 2020.

Q&A: Everybody’s favorite ‘honk rock’ band, VIAL

by Megan Phillips, Arts & Entertainment Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
A&E spoke with the femme-punk outfit about new music, pandemic life and their favorite TikTokers.
Project Lead Nicole Wanner examines mouse DNA at the Andrew C. Boss Laboratory of Meat Science on Friday, Jan. 29. Wanner’s research focuses on how CBD oil affects pregnant mice and their offspring.

UMN research shows CBD use during pregnancy affects long-term behavior and brain activity in offspring

by Becca Most
Published February 2, 2021
Although human trials have yet to start, scientists say people should be wary of using CBD while pregnant.
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel talks UMPD safety review, Biden’s higher ed policies and CARES funds

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 2, 2021
University President Joan Gabel also discussed the ongoing Board of Regents election with the Minnesota Daily in a virtual interview Monday.
The finished dish of bariis iskukaris, a traditional Somali rice dish, prepared for the Sharing Food series on Sunday, Jan. 31. The recipe was shared with the Minnesota Daily by the Somali Student Association.

Sharing Food: Bariis iskukaris (Somali-style rice)

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 2, 2021
Sharing Food, a series by A&E, hopes to bring together students and their own cultural cuisines, letting no meal go unshared.
The Republic building November 2016 via Google Maps.

Republic bar and restaurant closes with plans to relocate

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published February 1, 2021
The West Bank restaurant shuttered last November with an uncertain timeline for reopening.
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 dominant at service line, take down Terps

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published February 1, 2021
Minnesota has won every set played thus far, as the team moved to 4-0 in the second weekend of play.
Brankin: The lines outside of bars and the illusion of invincibility

Brankin: The lines outside of bars and the illusion of invincibility

by Tara Brankin
Published February 1, 2021
Is going to a bar worth getting or giving someone COVID-19? Absolutely not.
Bonnie Jenkins, the founder and executive director of the Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation, speaks at a conference. Courtesy photo.

Humphrey global policy fellow Dr. Bonnie Jenkins nominated to Biden administration

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 1, 2021
Jenkins was nominated to serve as undersecretary for arms control and international security affairs, and awaits confirmation from the Senate.

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