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Students pose for a selfie with entertainers on stilts at the Spring Jam Festival on April 30, 2022.

Spring Jam student planners share goals for upcoming festival

by Avery Vrieze
Published April 24, 2025

In just a few days, Lot 37 on the University of Minnesota campus will transform into a scene of music, games and more. But for festival organizers, plans have been in the works since November. The...

The lab is open weekdays with limited weekend hours.

UMN fabrication labs support student creativity

by Hannah Reynolds
Published April 22, 2025

Fabrication labs in the University of Minnesota’s College of Design provide a dedicated space for students to explore and be creative. Any student enrolled in design courses can utilize the labs,...

Energy drinks now make up a larger portion of what’s being purchased across campus.

Health experts warn about long term effects of energy drinks

by Ahmed Hassan
Published April 22, 2025

As sales of energy drinks are rising on the University of Minnesota campus, health experts warn about the long-term effects.  Energy drinks have accounted for 9.49% of all beverage sales at the University...

The RecWell plans to add more cable, smith and leg-focused machines this summer.

UMN RecWell adding equipment to cut down wait time

by Trent Curry
Published April 20, 2025

Following renovations last summer that helped cut wait times, the University of Minnesota’s Recreation and Wellness Center continues to make efforts to tackle overcrowding issues. Previous renovations...

The University of Minnesota has been consistently ranked in the top four universities in the country the past four years.

UMN startups hope to make a difference in their markets

by Avery Vrieze
Published April 14, 2025

The University of Minnesota is a national leader for start-up creations and has been consistently ranked in the top four universities in the country the past four years. The University launched 25...

Career centers help with interview prep, resumes and more.

Students reflect on successes, setbacks to finding summer internships

by Avery Vrieze
Published April 14, 2025

With summer around the corner, students reflect on their experiences finding internships and utilizing career resources at the University of Minnesota. The University offers tailored career centers...

The exhibition is an opportunity for students to showcase their research and artistic practice.

UMN fine arts students showcase work in ‘thresholds’

by Hannah Reynolds
Published April 7, 2025

Students in the University of Minnesota’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program showcased their work this week on campus, spotlighting their research and creative exploration.Featuring work by first-...

The protest was planned by AFSCME and the GLU far before the detention, but organizers felt compelled to speak out in support of the detainee.

Hundreds protest UMN graduate student’s ICE detention

by Tyler Church
Published April 1, 2025

Union groups held a rally Monday at the University of Minnesota to protest the University’s lack of protections for students and staff under President Donald Trump’s administration. The rally...

International UMN student files lawsuit for unlawful detention by ICE

International UMN student files lawsuit for unlawful detention by ICE

by Hannah Ward
Published April 1, 2025

The University of Minnesota international student detained by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers (ICE) last Thursday was targeted for a DUI, according to a lawsuit filed by the student.DoÄŸukan...

About 89% of therapists said they wanted to see reforms in cross-state licensure.

Licensing barriers limit student access to mental health care

by Ahmed Hassan
Published March 30, 2025

College students seeking mental health support face delays in care due to licensing barriers that prevent out-of-state therapists from providing services in another state, limiting access to critical resources.Mental...

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