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Undergraduate Student Government, Minnesota DFL campus initiatives and professors say student engagement is higher than ever.

USG Row the Vote exceeds registration goal, students lock-in for election season

by Sam Hill
Published October 15, 2024

Projected to a University of Minnesota display board in a dark lecture hall on Sept. 11, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s 7 p.m. Presidential debate was on the big screen. When Trump delivered his now...

ADHD diagnoses are growing four times faster for adults than for kids.

Resources at UMN bring ADHD community together

by Avery Vrieze
Published October 15, 2024

Staff from the University of Minnesota’s Tutoring and Academic Success Center, Boynton Health and Disability Resource Center have been working to provide support and resources to students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity...

The club is open to all students, regardless of experience.

Happy Badminton Club provides a space to learn and play

by Sophie Eydis
Published October 15, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Happy Badminton Club gives students a space to play badminton and engage with students who have similar interests.The club provides an atmosphere for players of all...

The gallery aims to showcase diversity, marginalized communities and artists of different genders.

‘Converging of Times’ showcases complexity of human life

by Ahmed Hassan
Published October 15, 2024

The exhibit, “Converging of Times,” opened Oct. 1 in the Coffman Art Gallery at the University of Minnesota’s Coffman Union, showcasing an artistic representation of the complexities of human life. The...

The webpage was created by the University’s Office of Internet Technology.

Navigating AI @ UMN webpage helps students and staff understand AI

by Avery Vrieze
Published October 14, 2024

A new webpage called Navigating AI @ UMN gives University students and faculty tools to navigate artificial intelligence in research and classroom settings. The webpage, created by the University’s...

The court aims to bring the community together to live a healthy lifestyle.

Superblock’s new fitness court promotes accessible exercise

by Ahmed Hassan and Avery Vrieze
Published October 14, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Recreation and Wellness Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield hosted a grand opening event on Sept. 27 to unveil its new fitness court. The court is located in Superblock,...

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...

Gopher Chauffer on 4th St. Jan. 22, 2024. Gopher Chauffeur drivers give up their time to keep students safe.

New changes make Gopher Chauffeur’s future uncertain

by Avery Vrieze
Published October 9, 2024

Since 2007, Gopher Chauffeur, a safe ride-home program through Boynton Health, employed student drivers to ensure a safe community and connection with their peers. But all this could change in the next...

‘Battleground’ creates space for conversations about violence

by Sophie Eydis
Published October 7, 2024

Open rehearsals for the performance “Battleground,” which were held outside the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium, concluded on Oct. 4 after a periodical practice schedule since May. The...

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...

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