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University’s low minimum wage is a major disincentive to on-campus jobs, some students say after email about dining staff shortage

University’s low minimum wage is a major disincentive to on-campus jobs, some students say after email about dining staff shortage

by Bella Carpentier
Published December 18, 2021
In an email sent on Nov. 19, an University administrator wrote that some dining facilities would remain closed due to understaffing, which caused students to express their opinions about the University’s minimum wage and working conditions on social media.
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs as seen on Thursday, Sept. 19.

UMN to pay student $75,000 as part of sexual harassment settlement

Published December 18, 2021
A 2018 investigation found a University of Minnesota professor committed acts of sexual harassment against a graduate student.
MSA pushes for environmental justice liberal education requirement

MSA pushes for environmental justice liberal education requirement

by Madison Roth
Published December 16, 2021
MSA sent a letter to the Council on Liberal Education to change the “environment” requirement theme to “environmental justice”
Aimee Pearce, a doctor at Boynton Health, puts on her personal protection equipment (PPE) at the East Bank Clinic, in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 16.

Adaptation, unpredictability and burnout: Boynton workers relay pandemic challenges, some solutions

by Maia Irvin
Published December 16, 2021
Boynton workers shared their experiences adapting to changing working conditions and developing solutions to new problems.
Courtesy photo of Jerry Shurson (second from left) with the Integrated Animal Science Biology team

University of Minnesota animal science scholars research biosecurity of animal feed

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published December 16, 2021
Interdisciplinary approach helps African Swine Fever Virus preventative research.
The Basic Needs Task Force of the University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Student Association (MSA) partnered with The Food Group, a local food nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, to bring affordable food options to students.

MSA works with local food company to provide low cost groceries for students

by Madison Roth
Published December 15, 2021
The Mobile Market bus will come to the University of Minnesota once a month to help college students looking for more affordable grocery options.
The 17th Avenue Residence Hall as seen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Excrement smeared on walls and exit signs being torn down every weekend was the scene on the fourth floor of the residence hall for months that year.

Rampant vandalism in residence halls creates concern among residents

by Alex Steil
Published December 12, 2021
Interim Director of Housing and Residential Life says vandalism has increased in past years, while before it was typically isolated to the destruction of exit signs.
MSA institutes new safety committee on campus

MSA institutes new safety committee on campus

by Madison Roth
Published December 12, 2021
According to MSA’s November 2020 student survey, after only 18.81% of students said they felt safe at night on campus, MSA decided to form a new proactive committee.
The Metro Transit 6 Bus is seen along 4th St SE on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018.

$818 million in federal funds to support Minnesota public transportation

by Olivia Stevens and Karisa Erickson
Published December 12, 2021
The money will create jobs for students and improve campus transportation options.
University of Minnesota Student Nick Metzman poses for a portrait on the East Bank Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Metzman engages with the University’s substance abuse support resources.

UMN substance abuse resources improve, but students say more work lies ahead

by Olivia Stevens
Published December 10, 2021
This fall, the University hired a new recovery navigator to help any students questioning their relationship with alcohol or drugs.

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