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Student government leaders continue to push pass/fail option for all classes

Student government leaders continue to push pass/fail option for all classes

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 10, 2020
Student governments across Big Ten schools are advocating for the implementation of a different grading system in hopes of easing stress on undergraduates.
Attempted robbery reported in Dinkytown Sunday evening

Attempted robbery reported in Dinkytown Sunday evening

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published November 9, 2020
Three male suspects in an older gray car attacked the near the intersection of 13th Avenue Southeast and University Avenue Southeast.
Code the Gap strives to diversify STEM fields

Code the Gap strives to diversify STEM fields

by Katelyn Vue
Published November 9, 2020
A new student group at the University is focused on closing the gaps in representation in STEM fields.
Mentorship program co-founders Kate Carosella, left, and Meriah DeJoseph pose for a portrait at the Institute of Child Development on Sunday, Nov. 8. The program serves students from underrepresented backgrounds who intend to pursue doctorates in psychology.

National mentorship program aims to diversify psychology fields

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 9, 2020
Two University graduate students started a mentorship program this fall in an effort to support underrepresented students who want to pursue psychology Ph.D. programs.
The University of Minnesota's Native American Medicine Garden stands empty on Friday, Nov. 6.

UMN Forest Resources Department, others in STEM reckon with anti-racism letters from students

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 7, 2020
Despite department steps, students say there is still work to be done.
UMN constructs new committee to oversee all sexual misconduct hearings, including for staff and faculty

UMN constructs new committee to oversee all sexual misconduct hearings, including for staff and faculty

by Abbey Machtig
Published November 5, 2020
This committee will serve in a hearing process for sexual misconduct cases across all five system campuses.
A variety of public health procedures, including designated clean and dirty tables, unidirectional routes, and socially-distanced seating protect students dining in Pioneer Hall on Monday, Nov. 2.

Concerns about student behavior in dining halls prompt conversations about safety protocols

by Ava Thompson
Published November 5, 2020
Dining hall staff addressed concerns of students violating social distancing guidelines.
The MAASU planning committee

Annual MAASU conference moves online during COVID-19 pandemic

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 4, 2020
The Midwest Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Students Union conference, originally set to be held at the University of Minnesota, was held virtually for the first time.
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Noor, Dziedzic win reelection bids

by J.D. Duggan
Published November 3, 2020
The two incumbents clear paths to keep their seats.
A socially-distanced crowd of students listens intently to an address delivered by U.S. Senator Tina Smith and U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar at the Knoll on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Smith, Omar hit campus in last-minute young voter rally

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published November 3, 2020
This year, a broad coalition of students is working to break the University of Minnesota’s 2018 voter turnout record.

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