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Student climber, Vivek Kethinei, scaling the new LED lit Kilter Board.

New climbing training center gives student climbers welcomed challenge

by Casey Marble
Published November 20, 2024

Climbing has become an increasingly popular sport, especially among college students, and University of Minnesota students do not seem to be immune from the bouldering bug. The new Climbing Training...

Melissa Skeet, "Skeet Fighter" went on a four-month-long roller skating journey to raise awareness for MMIW. Courtesy of Nate Zahn.

Symbols of resistance, the identity of movements

by Samantha Siedow
Published November 20, 2024

When describing the historical pattern of missing and murdered community members that motivated former roller derby player and Navajo activist Melissa Skeet to roller skate across the United States with...

After Donald Trump’s win, many students express negative views on the country.

Students react to results of 2024 presidential election

by Sophie Eydis
Published November 19, 2024

The results of the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5 sparked conversation among University of Minnesota students with negative reactions.With President-elect Donald Trump winning, students are concerned...

Front of Commuter Connection Zone located on the second floor of Coffman Union.

Off-campus students find parking spot at Commuter Connection Zone

by Casey Marble
Published November 18, 2024

Many commuter students at the University of Minnesota face unique challenges, including traffic, parking, meals and expenses, which can make it difficult for them to become fully involved on campus. One...

UMN Muslim community speaks out on Islamophobic climate

UMN Muslim community speaks out on Islamophobic climate

by Ahmed Hassan
Published November 11, 2024

Since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, Muslim students at the University of Minnesota have reported incidents of Islamophobia against them.On Oct. 17, a man approached a group of pro-Palestinian...

Suspect Yellow Belly lies cold on the ground while surrounded by event attendees.

Student sleuths solve simulated slaying on murder mystery night

by Casey Marble
Published November 11, 2024

A Murder Mystery Dinner hosted in the University of Minnesota’s Coffman Union on Friday allowed event attendees to enter their own murder mystery.The event, put on by members of the University’s...

Barbers Brandon Cole and Walter Thomas from Privilege Barber Shop in St.Paul provided over 20 free haircuts to students.

Barbershop event gives UMN students new taste of culture

by Ahmed Hassan
Published November 6, 2024

The University of Minnesota hosted a free Barbershop/Salon Talk event at Appleby Hall on Monday, allowing students to get free haircuts and other treatments.The event, part of the First Generation...

Visual Caption: Students participate in a coffee-making competition at the end of the semester.

UMN coffee class explores the science and art of coffee

by Sophie Eydis
Published October 30, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Coffee from the Ground Up class teaches everything from the history of coffee to its processing and brewing.The class is a freshman seminar exploring coffee’s origins...

Griffiths talked to students on Thursday at Murphy Hall. Courtesy of Annie Griffiths.

Trailblazing photographer Annie Griffiths is this year’s Grand Marshal

by Avery Vrieze
Published October 28, 2024

Annie Griffiths, one of the first female photographers at National Geographic and founder of nonprofit Ripple Effect Images, will be the University of Minnesota’s 2024 homecoming parade Grand Marshal.Griffiths...

The Jewish community feels less connected to campus. Courtesy of Chavi Steiner.

UMN Jewish community responds to campus climate

by Sophie Eydis
Published October 28, 2024

Since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, there have been several anti-Israel protests at the University of Minnesota. Some of these protests have sparked fear...

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