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A parking meter in Minneapolis on Monday, Nov. 4. Graduate students have found difficulty accessing affordable parking.

Pandemic causes confusion in parking access to graduate students

by Roque Wood-Sinclair
Published November 19, 2021
The fluctuation in parking assessments are cutting into graduate students' budgeting.
The University's Akhurst Laboratory research project aims to identify genetic factors that contribute to risk of heart issues in racehorses. Photo courtesy of Kendall Blanchard.

Horse heart health: UMN researchers study irregular heartbeats in racehorses

by Maia Irvin
Published November 18, 2021
In order to prevent deaths in racehorses stemming from irregular heartbeats, researchers are studying genetics in horses across Minnesota.
Frontier Hall on Monday, Nov. 8 2021.

Students at Frontier Hall report feeling uneasy after unknown person was spotted attempting to film student in shower

by Madison Roth and Ava Thompson
Published November 17, 2021
A series of “inappropriate incidents” occurred in Frontier and Comstock residence halls where an individual attempted to record students in the shower on two separate occasions
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel discusses University’s minimum wage and relationship with Minnesota’s tribal nations

by Matthew Voigt
Published November 15, 2021
With the recent announcement of a new tuition waiver for enrolled members of Minnesota’s 11 tribal nations, Gabel discussed the University’s role in redefining their relationship with tribal nations.
Service flags at the SVAM Lounge

A UMN student veteran group is advocating for a place of belonging on campus

by Roque Wood-Sinclair
Published November 11, 2021
Student veterans face a decline in student veteran and non-veteran involvement in the group as they move into an uncertain future.
The home screen of the Rave Guardian app, captured on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The Rave Guardian app is a free phone app available to students and faculty that connects users with virtual escorts and other security resources.

University’s public safety app explained

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published November 11, 2021
The Rave Guardian app connects users with UMPD while they are going to their destinations.
New climate series aims to amplify student voices in climate change discussions

New climate series aims to amplify student voices in climate change discussions

by Maia Irvin
Published November 11, 2021
The University of Minnesota climate policy series focuses on creating engagement and knowledge among students and the broader Minnesoa community on issues of climate change.
The front lawn of M Health Fairview's new Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain captured on Thursday, Oct. 28. The MIDB is a new research clinic opening Nov. 1 that specializes in pediatric neurobehavioral conditions.

Research, treatment and community engagement at the core of new UMN brain institute

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published November 8, 2021
The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain will bridge gaps across treatment, research and community integration.
Students speak out against University’s low wages and stressful working conditions

Students speak out against University’s low wages and stressful working conditions

by Bella Carpentier
Published November 5, 2021
With Minneapolis’ minimum wage for big businesses set at $14.25, students voice their opinions about wanting to see the University's $10.08 minimum wage increase to offset Minneapolis’ high living costs, food insecurity and students’ increasing anxiety around finances.
Graduate Researcher Tariq Bastawisy transfers ground Moringa oleifera seeds to a flask to create a mask coating on Wednesday, Nov. 3. University of Minnesota researchers have been working on a mask coating that kills COVID-19.

In fight against COVID-19, UMN researchers test DIY antiviral face mask coating made from tree seeds

by Ellie Roth
Published November 5, 2021
Properties within the seeds of a tropical tree may be able to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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