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The first two September incidents occurred at Smith and Middlebrook halls. A third incident in September took place at Bailey Hall, the investigation of which has just been closed.

Students report feeling unsafe after 3 September bathroom break-ins

by Madison Roth
Published October 4, 2022
During the past month, SAFE-U alerts reported inappropriate incidents in the bathrooms at Middlebrook, Bailey and Smith halls.
Students and community members gathered by Coffman Union to remember Mahsa Amini.

Students mourn Mahsa Amini at vigil, stand with Iranian protesters

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published October 4, 2022
University of Minnesota students and community members held a vigil on campus for Amini following her death after Iran’s morality police arrested her, remembering her life and protesting the Islamic regime.
The University of Minnesota has not held the annual "Paint the Bridge" event since 2019.

Student organizations disappointed about end of ‘Paint the Bridge’

by Gillian Haveman
Published October 2, 2022
One year after the event was officially retired, students express nostalgia for what they consider important to campus culture and promoting their organizations.
The University has added seven new blue light kiosks to the campus area.

UMN continues investment in safety infrastructure, evidence unclear on effectiveness

by Gillian Haveman
Published September 30, 2022
A lack of data blurs understanding of the extent that blue light phone kiosks prevent crime.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Regent Tadd Johnson discusses new role, UMN improvement with Indigenous communities

by Lara Boudinot
Published September 30, 2022
Johnson said he wants to prioritize Indigenous education amidst his campaign for reelection.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel. Photo courtesy of Eric Miller.

Gabel discusses last week’s Coffman bomb threat, Dinkytown Alerts

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published September 29, 2022
Gabel also addresses loosened COVID-19 restrictions on campus and her biennial budget request.
Ramírez Fernández was previously at the University of Rochester where she implemented an office of equity and diversity.

Office of Equity and Diversity gets new VP

by Olivia Hines
Published September 25, 2022
The University of Minnesota recently hired Dr. Mercedes Ramírez Fernández as the new vice president for equity and diversity.
The University has installed seven new blue light kiosks around campus.

Students report concerns over some recent UMN safety updates

by Gillian Haveman and Faaya Adem
Published September 25, 2022
Changes include increased police presence, further coverage by safety alerts and updated safety infrastructure on and off campus.
Met Council employee Nick Alverson checks for flammable and hazardous gasses inside a sewer maintenance hole on the University of Minnesota campus. An electric monitor at the site is among the safeguards in place to reduce the likelihood of evacuations in the future.

Dinky businesses still recovering from summer evacuations

by Devlin Epding
Published September 23, 2022
Officials are taking new preventative measures as an investigation into gas leaks from this past summer continues.
The City of Minneapolis will not renew the Student Co-op board's lodging license until existing safety violations are cleared.

Updates on the Student Co-op property

by Madison Roth
Published September 21, 2022
Some students and parents remain concerned about crime on the 1700 block of University Avenue despite renewed efforts toward safety.

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