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Molina Acosta: Grad workers need equal access to guaranteed paid leave

Molina Acosta: Grad workers need equal access to guaranteed paid leave

by Paula Molina Acosta
Published April 21, 2023
The graduate worker case for a state-level paid family and medical leave program, and against a policy tied to University employment.
Sanjana Molleti, a first year medical student at the University of Minnesota, received a Snoopy Red Cross shirt after donating blood. Photo courtesy of Molleti

Snoopy is Gen Z’s ‘blood type’

by Emma Walytka
Published April 20, 2023
A recent American Red Cross and Peanuts collaboration has gone viral on TikTok, spurring more Gen Z blood donors over the past month.
This year's Spring Jam coordinators have focused on getting more student signed up as "Friends of Spring Jam.”

Student Unions and Activities prepares for Spring Jam

by Henry Hagen
Published April 20, 2023
The team coordinating this year’s event on Saturday gives insight into how the event is organized, along with the excitement and challenges that come with it.
The three markets are located in Middlebrook, Sanford and Centennial halls. The program started April 10 and its final day is Thursday

Late Night Dining Initiative increases food access

by Henry Hagen
Published April 19, 2023
A two-week pilot program allows students to get an after-hours meal in the three residence hall markets on campus.
If a progressive has support in the 2024 democratic primary, they may be able to push Biden more to the left, even if they don't win the primary.

Courtney: The case for Marianne Williamson

by Zach Courtney
Published April 19, 2023
The progressive alternative to President Joe Biden is worth a serious look.
Freshman Isabella McCauley finished with a score of 213 over the three days.

UMN golfer Isabella McCauley leading team

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 19, 2023
Even though the sport started as a fun family activity, it quickly grew into a passion for McCauley, who is in her first season playing for the Gophers.
White: Dollar democracy: lobbyists killed Uncle Sam

White: Dollar democracy: lobbyists killed Uncle Sam

by Spencer White
Published April 19, 2023
A look into how our country has been affected by lobbying, and how it compares to our northernmost neighbor.
Ogren: Outsourcing thought to AI bots

Ogren: Outsourcing thought to AI bots

by Allison Ogren
Published April 18, 2023
AI is coming to education and the workforce, bringing the ability to outsource intellectual labor.
Aswar Rahman founded the nonprofit and  purchased a house in Dinkytown to house some of the refugees who came to Minnesota.

Local nonprofit gives Ukrainian refugees chance to feel connected

by Amirah Razman
Published April 18, 2023
American Service, founded by a University of Minnesota alum, serves to mentor Ukrainian refugees by providing them work and volunteer opportunities.
The Twin Cities campus has an abundance of well-used urban green space.

UMN campus arboretum slated for spring

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published April 18, 2023
University students, faculty and staff have been working for more than five years on making the campus’s green spaces more accessible to the community through the creation of a campus arboretum.

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