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Mollie Ahsan, a UMN law graduate student in her final semester, poses for a photo. From working to self-care, UMN graduate students make sure to prioritize every aspect of their lives while balancing heavy coursework.

Inside a day in the life of a UMN graduate student

by Amirah Razman
Published April 7, 2024
UMN graduate students pursue many different fields of study. What does a school day look like for them?
See how Students for Reproductive Freedom puts reproductive health at the forefront of their mission.

UMN’s Students for Reproductive Freedom advocates for reproductive rights

by Sophie Eydis
Published April 7, 2024
The club partners with Planned Parenthood to educate and provide resources to the campus community.
The Ski-U-Mah sign at the Starbucks on Washington Avenue on Friday. Dakota language students fight to be heard about the impacts of the slogan “Ski-U-Mah.”

Uncovering the truth behind UMN’s famous ‘Ski-U-Mah’ chant

by Araia Breedlove
Published April 7, 2024
The University of Minnesota’s famous “Ski-U-Mah” chant, celebrated as a rallying cry of victory for the Gophers Athletic Program, has an untold history.
The art event took place on Tuesday in the Rapson Hall Courtyard.

College of Design prepares for upcoming Art 4 Shelter event

by Avery Vrieze
Published April 4, 2024
Participants made art for the auction, which benefits people who are experiencing homelessness.
The PELRA Coalition, which has been around for years, is working with the Minnesota Legislature to propose new PELRA guidelines for UMN employees that will allow them to form a union.

UMN employees advocate for the right to unionize

by Amirah Razman
Published April 4, 2024
UMN employees are looking to make changes to the Public Employment Labor Relations Act to allow the ability to join a union to fight for fair pay and working hours.
Sanford Hall on Friday. More than half of rape cases occur months or years before they are reported, due to many different reasons.

Residence hall rapes at highest percentage in recent years

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 3, 2024
While the total number of reported rape cases on campus is down from the last academic year, the rate of total cases happening in residence halls is increasing.
Inspired by the success of the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift-devoted student groups were formed this year.

UMN Swiftie groups to become “the 1” Taylor Swift fan group on campus

by Avery Vrieze
Published April 3, 2024
The groups plan to consolidate into one Swiftie supergroup in the near future.
With Too Good To Go, restaurants can sell leftover food for cheap.

Too Good To Go tries to make leftovers affordable

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 2, 2024
A new app meant to save food waste is trying to make its run on campus.
The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022. Murali cited personal and mental health reasons for his resignation.

Shashank Murali resigns as Undergraduate Student Government president

by Georgia Jensen
Published April 1, 2024
Murali submitted his resignation letter on March 22.
Destanee Ulrich (left) and Spencer White (right) will serve in their roles for the 2024-25 academic year.

The Minnesota Daily announces new Editor-in-Chief, Marketing and Engagement Officer

by Amirah Razman
Published March 29, 2024
The Daily Board announced Thursday Spencer White as the new Editor-in-Chief and Destanee Ulrich as the Marketing and Engagement Officer.

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