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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...

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...

Events this week included the parade, comedy show and more.

Homecoming week boasts numerous opportunities for student participation

by Avery Vrieze
Published October 28, 2024

University of Minnesota students and community members celebrated homecoming this week with various activities, including the annual homecoming parade, a comedy show by Marcello Hernández and other events...

Church, in his press vest, detained by UMPD.

Daily reporter’s belongings returned two days later

by Spencer White
Published October 24, 2024

After holding Tyler Church's backpack for almost 48 hours, UMPD returned his belongings around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.Church was covering the Morrill Hall occupation when officers entered the building...

The robots were implemented on campus last week.

Starship Technologies robots make dining more accessible on campus

by Sophie Eydis and Mady Leick
Published October 23, 2024

On the East Bank, 15 robots roam the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus, offering students, faculty and staff a new way to order food delivery.The robots are run by Starship Technologies, a...

Protesters returned to Morrill Hall on Tuesday.

Pro-Palestine protesters return to Morrill Hall day after occupation

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 22, 2024

Around 50 people attended a pro-Palestine protest Tuesday in solidarity with Monday’s occupation of Morrill Hall at the University of Minnesota.Put on by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP),...

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