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Professor John Wright speaks on Wednesday, April 17 in Walter Library.

Founder of African American Studies department retires

by Katie Salai
Published April 25, 2019
Professor Emeritus John Wright was a trailblazer for the creation of the University's Department of African American and African Studies.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse.

Amid state funding decrease, lawmakers ask UMN for transparency, accountability

by Isabella Murray
Published April 25, 2019
Officials say there needs to be a more open line of communication between the Legislature and the University.
Ward 6 Minneapolis City Council member Abdi Warsame hears concerns about the Memorandum of Understanding at City Hall on Friday, April 19. The memorandum sets standards for using city funds to renovate public housing.

Plans for public housing renovations spark criticism

by Emma Dill
Published April 25, 2019
The City Council approved tenant protections Friday aimed at reassuring residents concerned about privatization.
The Students' Alliance for Cooperative Living, an 80-year-old student co-op house on University Avenue SE, is seen on Wednesday, April 24 in Minneapolis.

Bikes, kombucha and social justice: the co-op on frat row

by Norah Kleven
Published April 25, 2019
The Students' Alliance for Cooperative Living has been on the University of Minnesota campus for approximately 80 years.
Senior Caitlyn Merzbacher returns the ball during her singles match against the University of Montana at the Baseline Tennis Center on Saturday, Feb. 2.

As playing career ends, Caitlyn Merzbacher hopes to start new chapter as coach

by David Mullen
Published April 25, 2019
Merzbacher will soon travel to Europe to coach young tennis players.
Kinesiology senior Jared Antilla watches over the crowd from a balcony at the Sssdude-Fest Block Party on Saturday, April 22, 2017. "I haven't seen anything like this in three years," Antilla said. "All the homemade parties get broken up." 

MPD, University offices work to prevent large Spring Jam gatherings

by Imani Cruzen
Published April 25, 2019
Minneapolis and University police departments and the Office for Off-Campus Living are also door knocking and doing outreach to provide students safety information before Spring Jam.
Redshirt senior Kiley Sabin winds up to throw at the Minnesota Track & Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Wednesday, April 24.

Captains leading the way for Minnesota track and field program

by Babatunde Jinadu
Published April 25, 2019
The leaders for the maroon and gold are veterans, and they’ve seen it all during their time at Minnesota.
Sociology senior Kali Suchy works on updating computer software at the CLA Language Center in Jones Hall on Friday, Sept. 28 on East Bank. Suchy has been working at the CLA Language Center through a work study program since her freshman year.

Student worker survey to advocate for increased campus minimum wage

by Niamh Coomey
Published April 25, 2019
The MSA survey found 79 percent of student workers on the Twin Cities campus had an on-campus job to pay for tuition, food or rent.
The crowd waits for Lil Yachty at Spring Jam on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Minneapolis.

After falling short, student government attempts to make Spring Jam zero-waste

by Niamh Coomey
Published April 25, 2019
University Recycling and Student Unions and Activities signed an agreement with Spring Jam vendors that requires them to serve food with sustainable materials.
Junior Thomas Longbella lines up a shot on the putting green in the new indoor golf training facility on Monday, April 1. The facility borders the Les Bolstad Golf Course and allows for practice throughout winter months.

Seventeen years after national title, Gophers look to reclaim greatness

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 25, 2019
After getting a new indoor facility this year, the men's golf team hopes to hang another banner.

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