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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.

Regents approve purchase of up to 66,000 COVID-19 tests, three-year Aramark extension

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 10, 2020
The board also finalized the elimination of three men’s sports and new University budget items.
UMN Twin Cities will delay spring break, aiming to lessen COVID-19 spread

UMN Twin Cities will delay spring break, aiming to lessen COVID-19 spread

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published October 10, 2020
The University of Minnesota Senate voted Monday to reschedule spring break for April 5 through 9.
Junior Shane Wiskus performs on the rings during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

Board of Regents votes to eliminate three men’s sports

by Tony Liebert
Published October 9, 2020
On Friday, the Board of Regents voted to move forward with the athletics department’s proposal to eliminate men’s indoor track, gymnastics and tennis. The three programs will be discontinued after the 2020-21 school year.
A University of Minnesota Police car is parked outside of the Graduate Hotel on East Bank on Thursday, June 21.

‘Threatening the mission:’ Students call University Security a hostile work environment

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 9, 2020
Student workers said the department did not have their best interests in mind.
Secretary of College Democrats at the University Abdinasir Nourkadi, 19, fills out his absentee ballot on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Coffman Memorial Union.

What UMN voters can expect this year

by Megan Phillips
Published October 9, 2020
Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services recommends that individuals apply for a mail ballot by Oct. 20, at least two weeks before Election Day.
Brankin: A surprisingly coherent vice presidential debate

Brankin: A surprisingly coherent vice presidential debate

by Tara Brankin
Published October 9, 2020
Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence gave America actual civil, political discourse Wednesday night.
Artist Jack Pfeffer riffs on one of his many guitars at his family home on Monday, Oct. 5.  Pfeffer, who chose to take the year off from college rather than commit to fully online courses, is taking full advantage of his free time to write and record in his home studio.  Though the live music scene in Minneapolis has felt the effects of the pandemic, Pfeffer continues to channel his creative energy into producing new tracks, often accompanied by fellow local musicians.

Campus DIY bands look to fill void left by house show drought

by Meg Bishop, Arts and Entertainment
Published October 9, 2020
With COVID-19 putting a kibosh on local house shows, campus bands are forced to grapple with a virtual reality.
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Gophers women’s golf coach Michele Redman announces retirement

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Reporter
Published October 8, 2020
Michele Redman announced her retirement from the Gophers’ women’s golf program. She said the time she’s had at home has been eye-opening and she’s ready for a new chapter.
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Graduate Hotel opens doors to students looking for housing

by Nat Jacobwith
Published October 8, 2020
When the University of Minnesota delayed move in for first-year students, some turned to the Stadium Village hotel as a flexible housing option.
External Vice President of the Pakistani Student Association Amna Dogar mixes a cup of Kashmiri chai on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in Minneapolis. Once the tea is hot, sprinkling in sugar and crushed pistachios completes the warm and filling flavor.

Sharing Food: Kashmiri chai

by Nina Raemont
Published October 8, 2020
“Sharing Food,” a series by A&E, hopes to bring together students and their own cultural cuisines to discuss their recipes and stories, letting no meal go unshared.

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