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Books line the shelves of the O. Meredith Wilson Library on the West Bank on Jan. 24, 2024. The University of Minnesota provides books to their students through multiple different libraries. This also includes over 700 free to use e-books that can be accessed on their website that can be used for course materials.

Course material accessibility leads to different levels of success

by Amirah Razman
Published January 26, 2024
Some students say online course materials make learning content easier, while others say it creates an unfair advantage.
Camp Nenookaasi, an encampment site in the East Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis.

Activists seek change for Camp Nenookaasi unhoused after second eviction

by Natasha Delion and Grace Aigner
Published January 26, 2024
Camp Nenookaasi organizers discuss the effects the eviction has on residents and the City Council’s approach to unsheltered homelessness.
Regent Penny Wheeler and Medical School Dean Jakub Tolar talk with their fellow task force members during a break in the Wednesday meeting.

Task force on UMN academic health convenes for final meeting

by Alex Lassiter and Olivia Hines
Published January 24, 2024
The task force voted on final recommendations for University healthcare and discussed the draft report they will be submitting to Gov. Tim Walz.
Gwyn, Macy, Daniel, and Nora [pictured left to right] brave the sub-zero windchill on an icy afternoon to skate together in Van Cleve park. The park, located just north of Dinkytown in Como, becomes a popular winter activity hub for students and nearby residents each year when the park’s fields are frozen to create a public ice skating rink.

El Niño’s grip on Minnesota continues

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published January 24, 2024
Rain instead of snow and warm temperatures are breaking historic records in the Twin Cities.
The groups want to make the broader student body aware of Japanese culture and language.

Student organizations strive to get students engaged with Japanese culture

by Sophie Eydis
Published January 24, 2024
Two Japanese student groups aim to educate students and staff about the culture.
The neighborhood organizations surrounding the University of Minnesota have been making steps to merge into one, large group.

University neighborhood associations navigate merger; Prospect Park opts out

by Grace Aigner
Published January 24, 2024
In the midst of financial changes, University neighborhoods are looking to form a single association.
Kids have more stimulation than ever before.

Opinion: Creativity is adapting, not dying

by Claudia Garcia
Published January 23, 2024
Creativity and critical thinking skills among the younger generation are reforming around technology.
Researchers warn food labels can be misleading.

UMN researchers say diets are not one size fits all

by Emma Walytka
Published January 23, 2024
Researchers remove the labels from food and dive deeper into diet trends.
Travis Scott performing at the Xcel Energy Center  on Jan. 20.

Travis Scott performs an intense show at the Xcel Energy Center

by Max Mueller
Published January 23, 2024
The Houston-based rapper kept the crowd entertained as he played all of his hits.
Senior Vice President Myron Frans presenting during the University of Minnesota Board of Regents special meeting on Monday June 26, 2023.

Senior Vice President Myron Frans announces resignation

by Sam Hill and Logan Anderson
Published January 23, 2024
Interim University President Jeff Ettinger announced in a system-wide email Frans' resignation.

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