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UMN place high in 2024 Shanghai Rankings

by Mady Leick
Published December 9, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s ecology department ranked second in the world, and the psychology department ranked eighth in the world, according to the 2024 Shanghai rankings. The University ranked 47th...

The University also is requiring students to pay restitution of over $5,500 and complete 20 hours of community service to be readmitted.

UMN finds SDS members guilty on charges of vandalism, disruptive behavior and causing harm to others

by Tyler Church
Published December 9, 2024

The University of Minnesota ruled that because of their involvement in the Morrill Hall occupation, seven members of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) will be suspended for up to two and a half...

Trump’s isolationist policies are dangerous for us all.

Opinion: NATO and Russia and climate, oh my!

by Wren Warne-Jacobsen
Published December 9, 2024

If you are stressed about looming final papers and exams in the next two weeks and want to put these quaint college problems in perspective, keep reading! President-elect Donald Trump is laying his isolationist...

The public comment period on the proposed budget ends on Wednesday.

Proposed 2025 MET Council budget prioritizes public transportation safety

by Ainsley Brown
Published December 9, 2024

Public transportation safety is top of mind in the Metropolitan (MET) Council’s proposed 2025 budget, which includes expanding security camera use, improving conditions on and off buses and the light...

Rainville is a fifth-generation resident of Northeast Minneapolis and takes pride in his moderate governing style. Courtesy of Michael Rainville.

Rainville holds steadfast in his moderate ways ahead of reelection

by Grace Aigner
Published December 9, 2024

Often seen as one of the more moderate voices on the council, Northeast Minneapolis’ two-term Council Member Michael Rainville (Ward 3) admits to having a narrow view of his responsibilities. Inspired...

Many of the classes are prerequisites for intermediate-level arts classes. Photo courtesy of Melissa Benson.

Introductory studio arts classes unleash creativity

by Avery Vrieze
Published December 9, 2024

Studio art classes offered at the University of Minnesota provide a creative outlet for students of all majors. There are a variety of introductory classes offered to students of all skill levels,...

The University aims to expand its existing solar panel infrastructure by 300%, yet at this time solar panels play a relatively small role in energy conservation.

The work on the ground — UMN continues to implement climate infrastructure strategy

by Sam Hill
Published December 9, 2024

The University of Minnesota has been outlining its climate strategies for over two decades. Now the strategy is preliminary research and planning, with continued action on select items.This is a brief...

City council approved the amended Labor Standards Board on Nov. 14. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the board after 400 Minneapolis business owners signed a petition asking him to do so.

City council fails to override Labor Standards Board veto

by Grace Aigner
Published December 9, 2024

Minneapolis City Council failed to override Minneapolis Mayor Frey’s veto of the Labor Standards Board with an 8-5 vote on Thursday. While the initial Labor Standards Board would have been enough...

The previous 2025 plan made in 2010 led to the Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium and light rail green line.

2035 Plan aims at redesigning downtown as an entertainment and people hub

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 7, 2024

Minneapolis city leaders hope to revitalize parts of downtown such as Nicollet Mall to convert old office spaces into housing, add more entertainment options and create a safety communications center in...

The Long Night of Procrastination had over 100 students in attendance.

UMN students combat end of semester with night-long studying event

by Casey Marble
Published December 7, 2024

To combat end-of-semester stress, the University of Minnesota’s Wilson Library hosted the Long Night Against Procrastination, an event giving students structured time to study or finish homework.At...

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