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StudioU produces new short films every semester.

StudioU Film Club cultivates young film makers

by Hayden Lessiter
Published December 3, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s StudioU film club produces and writes original short films.The club has been on campus since 2013 but underwent drastic changes around 2020. Originally conceived as...

The event showcased Oman’s heritage and rich spirit featuring Omani cuisine, traditional music and cultural displays.

Omani Student Union showcases culture, history, unity

by Ahmed Hassan
Published December 1, 2024

The Omani Student Union (OSU) celebrated on Saturday for the 54th annual National Omani Day featuring authentic Omani cuisine, traditional music and cultural displays.The displays were through a booth...

UMN, Graduate Labor Union reach tentative contract

UMN, Graduate Labor Union reach tentative contract

by Avery Vrieze
Published December 1, 2024

The University of Minnesota and its Graduate Labor Union (GLU) reached a tentative contract agreement on Friday with proposed changes to benefit GLU members. GLU members will be voting from Dec. 2...

This year’s fall focus was on bones.

Mini Medical School marks 25 years of teaching health to the public

by Avery Vrieze
Published December 1, 2024

Mini Medical School celebrated 25 years with another successful fall session that ran from Nov. 6 to Nov. 20. The program, run by the Office of Clinical Affairs at the University of Minnesota, is...

The saxophone section got ready to play as the recording began. Courtesy of Dean Sorenson.

UMN Jazz Band hits the recording studio

by Hayden Lessiter
Published November 24, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Jazz Ensemble 1 recorded eight beginner-level songs on Thursday for its first recording back since taking a break in 2023. Typically, the band only performs live, but...

The SSU held the Silence is Violence teach-in on Thursday to educate students on the crisis going on in Sudan and its history.

Revival of Sudanese Student Union rebuilds community, culture

by Ahmed Hassan
Published November 24, 2024

After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, the University of Minnesota’s Sudanese Student Union (SSU) returned in spring 2024 and has been throwing events since. The SSU has held five events and a bake...

UNSA-MUN students posing at the annual ChoMUN conference in Chicago. Courtesy of Connor Pernice.

UMN Model UN team gears up for Chicago conference

by Casey Marble
Published November 23, 2024

What do Singapore, Portugal and Chicago have to do with the University of Minnesota? Quite a lot for the University’s Model United Nations (UMN MUN).The UMN MUN will be portraying the two United...

Club members made homemade pasta during a meeting this semester. Photo courtesy of Katie Nordling.

Cooking club whisks together an inclusive environment

by Avery Vrieze
Published November 21, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Cooking Club incorporates community by allowing members to create meals at their meetings every other week.  The club, revived last semester after a several-year hiatus,...

The club is led by co-presidents Siobhan Crowley and Lauren Vander Pas.

Books and Beyond builds bonds around books

by Avery Vrieze
Published November 21, 2024

Books and Beyond, a book club at the University of Minnesota, builds a community of book lovers during their meetings. The club holds two monthly meetings. One meeting focuses on a book discussion...

The Gala featured five acts and had over 100 attendees.

First Multiracial Student Union Gala unites UMN community with diversity

by Ahmed Hassan
Published November 19, 2024

The Multiracial Student Union (MRSU) presented its first-ever Cultural Gala Thursday to celebrate the diversity of the Twin Cities campus. The Gala featured cultural performances including dancing,...

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