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Campaigners for Raymond Dehn, senior Sonia Neculescu and sophomore Aisha Chughtai, offer rides across the Washington Avenue Bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Student campaign strategies shift ahead of midterms

by Isabella Murray
Published October 31, 2018

As November’s midterm elections approach, University of Minnesota student leaders are shifting away from candidate-driven campaign strategies.  Political mobilization around campus before August’s...

Maggie Rogers performs at First Avenue and 7th Entry on Monday, Oct. 29 in Minneapolis.

Review: Maggie Rogers grooves through show with endless energy

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 31, 2018
Maggie Rogers’ vibrancy and sincerity inspired tireless, nonstop dancing during the sold-out show at First Avenue.
Professional Puppeteer Liz Howls demonstrates part of her show on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. Howls performs shows in the Minneapolis area. 

Pulling strings with Liz Howls

by Liv Martin
Published October 31, 2018
Howls is a University of Minnesota graduate, performer and seasoned creative puppeteer.
Lecturer Marta Shore addresses false negatives in her graduate level biostatistics course on Monday, Feb. 26 in Bruininks Hall.

University members to look at non-tenure faculty member treatment

by Austen Macalus
Published October 31, 2018
Concerns about the treatment of non-tenure track faculty on campus are ongoing.
Small zebra mussels

Researchers find new methods to combat invasive zebra mussels

by Lew Blank
Published October 31, 2018
Zebra mussels, an invasive species to Minnesota lakes, can cause disrupted food chains and economic problems.
Illustrated by Jane Borstad

Booming campus meme culture sparks new student group

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 31, 2018
“UMN Memes for Frozen Northern Teens” has expanded to include over 2,500 members.
Grant Zastoupil sends his absentee ballot on Friday, Oct. 12 in Dinkytown. Zastoupil, a fourth-year student from Fargo, is voting in North Dakota for Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. “My vote would physically mean more in North Dakota,” Zastoupil said. “I felt confident enough that the district would be blue and stay blue that I felt my vote was more needed in North Dakota.”

Despite historically low turnout, students’ voices could make the difference

by Austen Macalus
Published October 31, 2018
Students could be the deciding factor in many of Minnesota’s competitive midterm elections
Voters line up outside of First Congressional Church in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Nov. 8, 2016. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and hundreds of voters came out early to cast their votes.

SPECIAL ISSUE: How do you vote?

by Tiffany Bui
Published October 30, 2018

Minnesota residents that are 18 years or older and US citizens have a variety of voting options. Here’s how students can be prepared to cast their ballot.  First: locate your polling place The Office...

University center working to help students with cognitive disabilities

by Chuying Xie
Published October 30, 2018
The pilot program is being implemented at schools in Maryland.
Forward Emily Oden reaches up to grab the puck at Ridder Arena on Friday, Oct. 19.

Minnesota splits first border battle of the season

by Erik Nelson
Published October 29, 2018
Minnesota defeated Wisconsin 1-0 on Saturday but lost 4-1 on Sunday.

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