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Despite pandemic, volunteer UMN advocacy soars

Despite pandemic, volunteer UMN advocacy soars

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published January 22, 2021
The number of students, faculty, alums and others lobbying the state Legislature on behalf of the University nearly doubled last year, though most students are no longer on campus.
Screenshot of a presentation from Erin Sikkink, public health specialist at the Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention, to Prospect Park neighbors on Wednesday, Jan. 13th.

Prospect Park Association explores public safety alternatives in neighborhood workshop

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published January 21, 2021
The “Who Keeps Us Safe?” series includes input from local activists and city officials.
Sarah Mai

University of Minnesota holds regent candidate forum

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published January 21, 2021
The 11 candidates spoke at the forum held Tuesday evening.
UMN Extension educator Natalie Hoidal poses with serrano and jalepeno peppers on the East Bank campus. Hoidal's research team tested the viability of growing chile peppers in Minnesota and Wisconsin in collaboration with local Latinx farmers through the Shared Ground Farmers' Cooperative.

UMN researchers partner with Latinx farmers to explore chile pepper viability in MN

by Becca Most
Published January 20, 2021
Latinx farmers historically face numerous barriers to market access
The Board of Regents meets to discuss current University issues in the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.  Some members met in person, while others joined the meeting via Zoom.

University members weigh in on regent selection

by Hana Ikramuddin and Sonja Kleven
Published January 20, 2021
The Legislature will fill the four open positions on the board.
Heat of the week: Profanity, bad boys and a new cafe

Heat of the week: Profanity, bad boys and a new cafe

by Frankie Carlson
Published January 20, 2021
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
Eaton: Dorothy and the Wizard of (Mac)OS

Eaton: Dorothy and the Wizard of (Mac)OS

by Emily Eaton
Published January 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has inflamed technological barriers in higher education. It is just another drop in the bucket of academic elitism.
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

An early look at the legislative session and UMN

by Samantha Woodward
Published January 20, 2021
MSA hopes lawmakers will reintroduce multiple bills that fell apart in last year’s pandemic-laden session.
Rachel Selly, Amanda Holscher, and Maddy Personius pose for portraits on Monday, Jan. 18 outside the former Dinkytown McDonalds that closed January 9th. Selly discusses her thoughts on the closure, “This year has done a toll on Dinkytown and it will never look the same without those arches.”

A campus icon: Students mourn the loss of Dinkytown McDonald’s

by Lydia Morrell
Published January 20, 2021
Developers will clear the popular University landmark to prepare for construction.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Nov. 18, 2018.

MSA launches bill tracker to monitor legislation impacting students

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 20, 2021
With its purchase of UJoin in the fall, the Minnesota Student Association will be able to continue its advocacy efforts online during the pandemic.

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