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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Student Life

While some students think spring break is early this semester, others voice wishes to have a fall break.

UMN students reflect on University breaks

by Amelia Roessler and Avery Vrieze
Published February 28, 2024
With spring break around the corner, students share their opinions on time off during the semester.
Fyonn Olielo attends the University of Minnesota Job & Internship Fair at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Multiple different businesses set up booths to talk to students about their career aspirations. The fair is the largest job fair at the University that is open to students of all majors.

UMN Job & Internship Fair connects students to a variety of career opportunities

by Amirah Razman
Published February 27, 2024
With a variety of employers present, students were able to network with corporations about future careers and internships.
A UMPD police officer on the mall on Feb. 1, 2024. There are no known victims or property damage resulting from the incident on Saturday.

Police investigating shots fired near Sanford Residence Hall

by Georgia Jensen
Published February 25, 2024
A SAFE-U alert sent Saturday night cautioned people to stay away from the area.
The ‘Pup Professors’ bring clinical experience to the classroom.

UMN College of Veterinary Medicine brings in ‘Pup Professors’

by Sophie Eydis
Published February 23, 2024
Participating dogs receive nose-to-tail physical exams by students practicing their skills.
Adrian Davis, the director of gospel choir, listens to his students singing on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Davis works to teach students the message behind the music and why it is important.

“Holy Blues”: Adrian Davis speaks about the importance of gospel choir

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 21, 2024
University director talks about the choir’s growth since 2018.
This Black History Month, the Black community at the University of Minnesota relies on one another for building connections and uplifting their voices.

Black students and staff reflect on Black History Month lessons

by Amirah Razman
Published February 20, 2024
February marks Black History Month, a time for people to celebrate and acknowledge Black culture and learn about the contributions of Black people.
Give Kids a Smile event on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Give Kids a Smile provides free dental care for underserved children

by Sophie Eydis
Published February 18, 2024
UMN School of Dentistry celebrated 20 years of GKAS.
Students reflect on student discounts and whether or not students use them.

What do the Timberwolves, Domino’s and Spotify all have in common?

by Amelia Roessler
Published February 13, 2024
Student discounts are everywhere, and students reflect on if they are used.
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Swipe right: UMN students talk about their relationship with dating apps

by Alex Lassiter
Published February 13, 2024
With the arrival of Valentine’s Day, students both in and out of relationships share their experiences using dating apps.
Attendees participate in a trivia game at last years Yule Ball.

Minnesota Quadball goes to Wonderland at Winter Formal

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 12, 2024
The Alice in Wonderland-themed event is the group’s main fundraiser for the national quadball competition in April.

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