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Student filmmakers bring apocalyptic vision to life for local festival

by Norah Kleven
Published March 5, 2020
“Final Moments” will be shown at this weekend’s Z-Fest Film Festival.
Haille Schievelbein

Committee works to improve graduation and retention rates for students of color

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 5, 2020
The initiatives were reviewed at the Board of Regents meeting last month.
Douglas Zehren casts his ballot at the Grace University Lutheran Church on Tuesday, March 3.

UMN students hit the polls for Super Tuesday

by MN Daily Staff
Published March 5, 2020
For the state's first primary since 1992, students are taking their picks among the Democratic pool.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Looking to add diversity in educational fields, group charged with approving courses expands

by Niamh Coomey
Published March 5, 2020
The council, which approves liberal education courses, has expanded to include representation from different departments and colleges.
Magician open mic night, held at the Comedy Corner Underground on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Mixing comedy with magic, students step up to the mic

by Meg Bishop
Published March 5, 2020
The Comedy Corner Underground presents “Magic Underground Open Mic” Thursdays.
Olivia Cuoco, a first year student at the University of Minnesota, poses for a portrait at the University YMCA, where she works as a childrens’ programs site lead, on Wednesday, March 4. Cuoco’s job is part of the work-study program, without which it would be volunteer only. Cuoco says that she would be unable to remain in the position if the program were discontinued.

Trump budget could cut support, aid for UMN students

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 5, 2020
A recent budget proposal from President Donald Trump calls for steep cuts to federal aid and loan forgiveness programs.
Sidney Clarke

Clarke: Study abroad, leave ethnocentrism at home

by Sidney Clarke
Published March 5, 2020
Students abroad represent so much more than the University.
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

UMN misallocated millions in grants, according to state report

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published March 5, 2020
A legislative audit found a state-funded University grant program inappropriately awarded money, among other issues.
New draft policy seeks to balance freedom of speech with safety for campus events

New draft policy seeks to balance freedom of speech with safety for campus events

by Niamh Coomey
Published March 5, 2020
The Major Events Policy is currently going through consultation and outlines procedures for scheduling large events on campus.
A specially-outfitted vehicle which allows experts to administer on-site cardiac health services is parked outside the Variety Club Research Center on Thursday, Feb. 27. One of four such vehicles funded by an $18.6 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, it shortens the time to treatment for patients with cardiac health concerns.

Researchers create SUV for on-the-road cardiac care

by Natalie Cierzan
Published March 5, 2020
The program is funded by an $18.6 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Hemsley Charitable Trust.

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