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Cori Stockard interned with Minnesota State Senator Bobby Joe Champion last semester.

Students involved in politics create community

by Avery Vrieze
Published October 13, 2024

With less than 30 days until the election, politics has become a popular topic of conversation among students. For students in the Bipartisan Issues Group at the University of Minnesota, however, politics...

Founded after taking a Shakespeare class taught by Professor Katherine Scheil, the club’s officers connect with Shakespeare in different ways.

Minnesota Shakespeare Society cultivates an appreciation for the playwright

by Avery Vrieze
Published October 3, 2024

Founded in spring 2024, the Minnesota Shakespeare Society aims to make Shakespeare more relatable and understandable to students through games and discussion. The club, which was started after a group...

The club was created last year as a way to reduce stress when going to the gym.

Brains and Brawn club: community through curls

by Avery Vrieze
Published October 3, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Brains and Brawn club was created in fall 2023 to bring new people into the gym and form a weightlifting community on campus. Created by President Kyle Cingi and Vice...

Student Group allocations ranged from $0 to $32,000 per group, and about $240,000 in leftovers are some of last year’s funding highlights.

UMN student group money distribution and its complications

by Sam Hill
Published October 2, 2024

Of the 110 student groups that applied for Student Services funding (SSF) during the 2023-2024 academic year, 103 received a total of about $950,000 for events and operations while seven were denied funding,...

Club members hold discussions and student-led fundraisers to raise money for scholarships. Courtest of UMN She's the First.

She’s the First empowers women locally and globally

by Sophie Eydis
Published September 30, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s She’s the First club (STF) is part of a national organization creating scholarships to support education for women in low-income countries. The club holds fundraisers...

Subhead: The Outdoors Club brings outdoor experiences to an urban campus.
Image courtesy of the University Outdoors Club.

Outdoors Club brings nature to Minneapolis

by Avery Vrieze
Published September 25, 2024

Though urban campuses like the University of Minnesota may offer fewer opportunities for students to enjoy nature, the University’s Outdoors Club offers a diverse range of events for students to get...

The club is one of more than 100 chapters on college campuses across the nation. Image Courtesy of UMN CHAARG.

CHAARG club promotes health and wellness for women on campus

by Sophie Eydis
Published September 25, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s CHAARG club empowers women to gain confidence in the gym and explore different forms of workouts by visiting fitness studios in the area.The club, which is the local...

The Enchantments are a gender inclusive a cappella group on campus.

UMN a cappella groups find the perfect pitch

by Avery Vrieze
Published September 22, 2024

Auditions for many of the University of Minnesota’s a cappella groups started this week, in preparation for upcoming concerts and competitions. For all a cappella groups on campus, one of the biggest...

Row the Vote’s tabling events during Welcome Week proved successful. Courtesy of Clara Jünemann.

Row the Vote prepares students for election season

by Avery Vrieze
Published September 10, 2024

Amidst a flurry of Welcome Week events, the University of Minnesota’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) registered over one hundred new voters and gained more than 500 pledges from students, according...

The club nurtures animals’ rights advocates on campus. Courtesy of UMN Compassionate Action for Animals.

UMN Compassionate Action for Animals Club encourages a plant-based lifestyle

by Sophie Eydis
Published September 9, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Compassionate Action for Animals club encourages people to empathize with farm animals and move toward a plant-based, vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. The club, which...

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