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USG passes resolution to increase student safety on icy sidewalks

by Henry Hagen
Published February 27, 2023
The resolution supports the Minneapolis city council’s plan for a citywide program that would remove snow and ice from all city sidewalks.
District 2 candidate Joe Atkins. Photo courtesy of Atkins.

Meet UMN Board of Regents candidates: Districts 2, 3

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 27, 2023
Candidates for the University of Minnesota Board of Regents from Congressional Districts 2 and 3 share about themselves and their vision for the board leading up to this spring’s election.
"Survivor: Twin Cities" is now in its second season. The Reality Television at the University of Minnesota student group organizes the project (left to right) Eidan Silver, Bryce Riesner, Truong Vu, Tyler Karle, Anna Sullivan, Vijaya Gopalan.

‘Survivor: Twin Cities’ encourages teamwork, dedication, friendship

by Amirah Razman
Published February 24, 2023
The semester-long project by the Reality TV at UMN student organization provides students with physical and mental challenges based on the hit TV series.
The Black Student Union (BSU) at the University of Minnesota strives to embrace Blackness in all its forms and create an equitable and safe environment for all students. Photo courtesy of the BSU.

UMN community celebrates CROWN Act

by Saniah Bates and Olivia Hines
Published February 23, 2023
The City of Minneapolis will also host a “Rock Your Crown” event in celebration of the act's passage earlier this month.
Regent and District 9 candidate Tadd Johnson. Photo courtesy of Johnson.

Meet UMN Board of Regents candidates: District 8, at-large

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 22, 2023
Candidates for the University of Minnesota Board of Regents from Congressional District 8 and one at-large seat share about themselves and their vision for the board leading up to this spring’s election.
The University of Minnesota Police Department on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2023.

Student organizations express frustration over UMN monitoring events

by Gillian Haveman
Published February 22, 2023
Some student groups recently discovered through a public records request that the University's Department of Public Safety is monitoring some of their events, which the University said is a common practice for public safety.
Some University students have experienced recent situations of gun violence in areas directly off campus, including Dinkytown.

Gun violence on, near college campuses

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 21, 2023
University of Minnesota students express concern over gun violence experiences near campus.
Students react to commencement updates

Students react to commencement updates

by Allison Skarda
Published February 20, 2023
The updated plan includes a conferral ceremony and separate stage crossing ceremony opportunities as a way for students to be individually recognized, according to University of Minnesota administrators.
UMN sued for not adequately refunding students

UMN sued for not adequately refunding students

by Olivia Hines
Published February 20, 2023
The University of Minnesota is being sued for not adequately reimbursing students who paid mandatory student services fees during the spring 2020 semester.
Swipe Out Hunger is a program at the University of Minnesota where students with meal plans can donate unused meal swipes to help classmates who may not have enough.

Campus-based assistance programs aim to combat food insecurity

by Amirah Razman
Published February 20, 2023
Swipe Out Hunger plans to launch their new dining dollars program, while USG hopes to increase the availability of the Twin Cities Mobile Market by April.

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