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Student Worker Bailey Krolnika sorts through organics recycling from a University residence hall at Como recycling center on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Organics recycling rollout slowed since campus shutdown

by Becca Most
Published April 30, 2020
Since the third week of March, the weight of organic material picked up on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus has dropped 47%.
Students gather in a common area inside the Carlson School of Management on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.

Carlson study abroad requirement raises questions during pandemic

by Nat Jacobwith
Published April 30, 2020
The Carlson School of Management is the only college at the University of Minnesota that requires students to study abroad.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

University to allow pass/fail after final grades have been submitted

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 29, 2020
The University of Minnesota announced Wednesday that students will have the option to choose pass/fail grading this semester even after final grades have been submitted.
Sydney Murray works to improve a community garden located in Van Cleve Park in Minneapolis on Sunday, April 26.

UMN Office of Sustainability releases tips on staying green while off campus

by Becca Most
Published April 29, 2020
Staff and students alike are celebrating the end of Earth month, emphasizing the importance of composting and recycling.
Courtesy of Arlene Holdeman.

Going back to school — at 74 — to pick up where Einstein left off

by Jiang Li
Published April 29, 2020
Ken Holdeman is hitting the books in retirement to understand quantum entanglement, a concept first introduced by Albert Einstein and his research associates in 1935.
Freshman forward Alex Woken battles for the puck at Ridder Arena on September 30, 2016.

Two Gophers selected by Minnesota Whitecaps in NWHL Draft

by Julianna Landis
Published April 29, 2020
Forward Alex Woken was drafted fifth overall, and captain defenseman Patti Marshall selected in the second round at 11th overall.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Addressing lawmakers, Gabel talks financial losses of up to $324 million

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published April 28, 2020
On Tuesday, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel briefed state lawmakers on the financial impacts of COVID-19 on the University.
Sarah Mai

Big Ten student body presidents advocate for additional financial aid for students

by Dylan Miettinen
Published April 28, 2020
The Association of Big Ten Students released a statement supporting the All Dependent Children Count Act Tuesday.
Woodward: Reporting during a pandemic

Woodward: Reporting during a pandemic

by Samantha Woodward
Published April 28, 2020
White House correspondent Meridith McGraw on her duties and responsibilities during this unprecedented time
Tessa Jonson performs the Tree pose in Como Regional Park on Monday, April 27. Rose instructs both traditional yoga and meditation based classes online. In her teaching, Rose believes that the mental aspects of yoga are often more important than the physical. 

Q&A: Local yogi Tessa Jonson talks stress management and mindfulness

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 28, 2020
Minneapolis yoga instructor Tessa Jonson shares mindfulness tips for the stressed out college student.

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