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How food insecurity, safety and discrimination are impacting young adults

How food insecurity, safety and discrimination are impacting young adults

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 8, 2020
According to researchers, young adults experiencing food insecurity have been more likely to face discrimination and feel unsafe in their neighborhoods.
The interior of Gray’s coffee shop in Dinkytown on Monday, Dec. 7. Gray’s has recently been redesigned to better appeal to the University population.

Loring Bar & Restaurant’s new lease on life

by Samantha Woodward
Published December 8, 2020
After a century of iterations, Loring Pasta Bar is revamping as a coffee shop-restaurant hybrid while paying homage to its history.
Local holiday gift guide to support Twin Cities businesses this season

Local holiday gift guide to support Twin Cities businesses this season

by Nina Raemont
Published December 8, 2020
Shop locally this holiday season with a gift guide curated by A&E.
Kueppers: GOLDY GOPHER BIKINI PICS LEAKED: SECOND PICTURE WILL MAKE YOU QUESTION YOUR OWN WORTH AND EXISTENCE…

Kueppers: GOLDY GOPHER BIKINI PICS LEAKED: SECOND PICTURE WILL MAKE YOU QUESTION YOUR OWN WORTH AND EXISTENCE…

by Henry Kueppers
Published December 8, 2020
...Or, how have tabloids survived this long in a “sophisticated” society?
Student Senate resolution asks for greater access to mental health resources

Student Senate resolution asks for greater access to mental health resources

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 8, 2020
Passed on Dec. 3, the resolution advocates for telehealth expansion, more lenient attendance policies and the recording of all Zoom lectures.
Mary Meyer poses for a portrait at the Arboretum on Friday, Dec. 4. As she prepares for retirement in late December, she reflects, "Most of these plants I view as part of me, like family."

UMN professor, pioneer of grasses research set to retire

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 8, 2020
Mary Meyer transformed research on ornamental grasses at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and University of Minnesota.
Acting student and artist Nnamdi Darlington poses for a portrait in his studio in front of his artwork in Como on Tuesday, Dec. 1. “I’m so grateful because I’ve really learned how to love where you come from,” said Darlington, a Twin Cities artist. “At the end of the day, it’s the place that has shaped you and molded you into who you are, and you can’t remove that. You can’t separate the environment from the experience.”

UMN theater student builds himself an empire of artistry

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published December 8, 2020
Nnamdi Darlington talks about collaborative efforts with local artists and plans for his upcoming first EP.
University Senate advocates universal pass/fail option for undergraduate students

University Senate advocates universal pass/fail option for undergraduate students

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 7, 2020
Although the decision awaits Vice Provost Rachel Croson’s approval, the resolution shows additional support for a universal S/N grading system for the remainder of the academic year.
Christine Diindiisi McCleave, CEO of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition.

Indigenous-led survey centers boarding school, adoption experiences

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published December 7, 2020
The Child Removal Survey looks at how the federal government upended Native American communities and how they have sought healing.
Heat of the week: Beats, bake-off and bar food

Heat of the week: Beats, bake-off and bar food

by Frankie Carlson
Published December 7, 2020
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.

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