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The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Hailee Schievelbein

This year’s freshman class sees record diversity, a female majority, and lots of Minnesotans

by Dylan Anderson
Published October 27, 2019
The largest class in 50 years features the most resident students in 30 years and the most students of color in University history.
Brochures about the Islamic faith sit on a shelf inside Coffman Union on Monday, Oct. 21.

Researchers explore why religion is lacking in “broad conversations” at UMN

by Natalie Rademacher
Published October 27, 2019
The goal of the research is to create recommendations to inform conversations about religion on campus.
Sarah Mai

UMN Medical School announces first steps to address climate change

by Emily Sizen
Published October 27, 2019
The Medical School will work to reduce plastic packaging for medical materials in an effort to become more sustainable.
Lizea Harper poses for a portrait outside of the Katherine E. Nash Gallery on Sunday, Oct. 27.

Underground Update: From boom bap to pop rap, Lizea Harper does it all

by Alex Strangman
Published October 27, 2019
Musician Lizea Harper’s music is the “dark remedy” perfect for any occasion.
Connor Simone, a part-time student and full-time trainee at TU Dance, performs at the University Recreation and Wellness Center on Sunday, Oct. 27. 

UMN student Connor Simone is leaping into the professional dance scene

by Norah Kleven
Published October 27, 2019
Simone is a trainee with TU Dance, a nationally renowned modern dance company based in St. Paul.
New records fee spurs student concerns

New records fee spurs student concerns

by Emily Sizen
Published October 27, 2019
The fee for academic records went into effect this fall, charging University students either $150 or $75 depending on enrollment status.
Sophomore Bradley Hartwyk works on an assignment in Walter Library on Friday, Oct. 26. The University's decision to transition lights to LEDs in heavy-traffic buildings is one initiative driven by its goal of eliminating 100 percent of carbon emissions by 2050. 

UMN flips the switch on climate action

by Natalie Rademacher
Published October 27, 2019
The University aims to reduce emissions through a number of methods, such as switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs on campus.
Illustrated by Jane Borstad

Incoming UMN students may see mandatory academic integrity training

by Niamh Coomey
Published October 27, 2019
A resolution drafted by a faculty committee asks that the University implement mandatory training for incoming students.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Under new proposal, some students could qualify for affordable housing

by Emma Dill
Published October 27, 2019
Many traditional undergraduates would not qualify for the affordable units, officials say.
Hailee Schievelbein

Editorial: Tabloid journalism can do real damage

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published October 27, 2019
Meghan Markle’s vulnerable interview with Tom Bradby shows that the cruelty of the British press can’t be brushed off as meaningless.

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