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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Online class during COVID-19: boredom, distraction and procrastination

by Frankie Carlson
Published April 10, 2020
University of Minnesota students share some of their biggest academic distractions and strategies for success while in quarantine.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

University administration invokes hiring freeze, other financial measures

by Niamh Coomey
Published April 10, 2020
In anticipation of the pandemic's financial impact, University administration is freezing raises, hires and promotions.
Gymnast Lexi Ramler poses on the beam in the Peik Gym on Thursday, Jan. 30. Ramler scored a perfect 10 in two consecutive weeks during meets against Rutgers and Illinois.

Ramler, Loper receive regular season All-American awards

by AJ Condon
Published April 9, 2020
Both juniors had tremendous seasons with the Gopher women's gymnastics team, setting new career highs while Ramler made history.
Guard Payton Willis brings the ball up the court at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 24. The Gophers defeated North Dakota 79-56.

Gophers guard Payton Willis to transfer

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 9, 2020
Willis started 25 games for Minnesota last season.
Junior Shane Wiskus performs celebrates with his teammates during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

Co-captains cap off regular season with All-American awards

by AJ Condon
Published April 9, 2020
Wiskus added to his impressive resume while Kutyla added another career first.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Researchers leave lab animals, equipment on campus

by Niamh Coomey
Published April 9, 2020
Under the stay-at-home order, most researchers have had to vacate their labs — leaving their work behind.
The steeple of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church peeks over a rise in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. The neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University students.

Campus crime update: Property crimes continue slight climb

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 9, 2020
University of Minnesota area neighborhoods have mostly seen an increase in property crime between March 22 and April 5 compared to last year.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski.

School of Public Health launches COVID-19 podcast to combat misinformation

by Natalie Cierzan
Published April 9, 2020
"Health in All Matters" is aimed at providing the public with accurate information about the virus.
Courtesy of Miles Carlson.

‘Don’t try this at home’: U alum creates ‘dangerous art’

by Alex Strangman
Published April 9, 2020
University of Minnesota graduate Miles Carlson plays with fire and electricity to create truly unique works of art.
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Students welcome increased refund with open arms

by Jiang Li
Published April 9, 2020
The Board of Regents adjusted President Joan Gabel’s student fee refund proposal to include money back for an additional 12 days.

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