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The Black Student Union board pictured at homecoming in 2019.

First Black Student Union homecoming goes virtual

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Black Student Union members used the online space to emphasize celebration and Black joy in the weeklong event.
Celine Jennings of UMN Climate Strike speaks to protesters at Northrop Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 30.

‘The enemy is profit, together we will stop it’: Protesters rally for justice from the Board of Regents

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published November 2, 2020
A group of over 50 students marched from the McNamara Alumni Center to Northrop, demanding that student, faculty and staff voices be heard at the “People over Profits” rally.
A photo of a commercial dairy farm, such as the one farmers may opt to use selective dry cow therapy at.

Got milk? University researchers roll out new dairy cow treatment to reduce farmers’ antibiotic use

by Becca Most
Published November 2, 2020
Selective dry cow therapy will be rolled out by the Minnesota Dairy Herd Improvement Association on Nov. 1
Heat of the Week: “Magdalene,” MIA and mpls.clay

Heat of the Week: “Magdalene,” MIA and mpls.clay

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Take on election week in style with this week’s heat.
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Jasmine Powell expected to lead Gophers this season

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Powell led all Big Ten freshmen, scoring 12.1 points per game last season. Moving into her sophomore season, Powell looks to take on an expanded role for Minnesota.
Forward Brandon Johnson

Pitino optimistic about grad transfer Brandon Johnson

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Johnson will be a factor right away on the court and in a leadership role for the Gophers this season.
Morning light spills over the now shuttered entrance to the Purple Onion Café on Tuesday, Oct. 27.  After 30 years as a campus constant, the café has permanently closed.

UMN mainstay Purple Onion leaves behind complex legacy

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published November 1, 2020
Some patrons remember a late-night hangout, while some employees remember a sense of community eclipsed by management's behavior.
Executive Vice President and Provost announces grading changes for this academic year

Executive Vice President and Provost announces grading changes for this academic year

by Ava Thompson
Published October 31, 2020
University leaders announced several changes Friday, including extending the deadline to opt for S/N grading and allowing for any F grades to automatically be converted to an N.
The Kollege Klub, a popular bar in Dinkytown, on Saturday, June 20.

Kollege Klub and Sally’s Saloon report highest COVID-19 case numbers in Minneapolis

by Lydia Morrell
Published October 31, 2020
Though COVID-19 precautions are in place, the restaurants continued to report cases in September as University students returned.
Players on the Gophers bench observe those on the court at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Minnesota defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 75-69

Uncertainty hangs over Gophers’ basketball schedule

by AJ Condon
Published October 31, 2020
With under a month until the season starts, the Gophers, along with countless college basketball teams, are yet to know their schedules.

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