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Student Life

Amy Coney Barrett speaks at Northrop amid student protests

by Amirah Razman and Grace Henrie
Published October 16, 2023
The Supreme Court justice’s presence on campus sparked controversy.
The shoe tree has spawned many campus tales.

The Washington Avenue Bridge’s shoe tree stories, tradition and mystery

by Grace Henrie
Published October 11, 2023
UMN students share their experiences with the West Bank shoe tree.
The class usually draws a large student following, especially students who are not biology majors.

The phenomenon and impact of BIOL 1003 at UMN

by Georgia Jensen
Published October 10, 2023
BIOL 1003, the Evolution and Biology of Sex course at UMN, consistently draws a large student following, captivating students with its unconventional content and delivering on its promise to engage and cultivate curiosity.
The scavenger hunt will run through Oct. 18.

U Card Office’s new promotion channels students’ investigative side

by Henry Stafford
Published October 10, 2023
$100 of Gopher GOLD awaits those who help Goldy locate their missing U Card.
A student paying for snacks using the Boost ordering system at the Student Union on Tuesday, October 3.

UMN students give their thoughts on the new University food ordering system

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 3, 2023
One year into the change of the food ordering system, students talk about their experiences with the new Boost mobile ordering app.
Students party along University Avenue before the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Sept. 30.

What homecoming means to UMN

by Grace Henrie
Published October 2, 2023
Homecoming brings several festivities to the UMN campus each fall, but do students view it as anything special?
Laura Coates rides along in the Homecoming parade on Friday, Sept. 30.

UMN alum Laura Coates: A University of Minnesota grand marshal for the ages

by Sophie Eydis
Published October 1, 2023
Laura Coates, CNN’s chief legal analyst, served as the grand marshal for the University’s 2023 homecoming parade.
Identity announced its apartments will not be finished by the expected fall move-in date for students in the Dinkytown neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

UMN students navigate commuting, cost and social issues while waiting to move into Identity

by Grace Henrie
Published September 27, 2023
UMN students struggle with housing issues due to Identity Dinkytown not being ready.
The Students Co-op on Tuesday, September 19th.

Students’ Co-Op reopens following 2022 closing

by Georgia Jensen and Amirah Razman
Published September 24, 2023
After violent incidents occurred on the property housing the Students’ Co-Op, the organization hopes to improve community relationships following safety changes.
Trystan Schultz harvesting brussel sprouts on the Cornercopia Organic Student Farm on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. She is volunteering at the farm through a class that she is taking.

Student Organic Farm provides produce and works on improving the UMN farmers market

by Amelia Roessler
Published September 20, 2023
Students work to bring more attention to the farmers market amidst the sale of organic produce.

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