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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.
The Black Student Union board pictured at homecoming in 2019.

First Black Student Union homecoming goes virtual

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Black Student Union members used the online space to emphasize celebration and Black joy in the weeklong event.
Celine Jennings of UMN Climate Strike speaks to protesters at Northrop Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 30.

‘The enemy is profit, together we will stop it’: Protesters rally for justice from the Board of Regents

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published November 2, 2020
A group of over 50 students marched from the McNamara Alumni Center to Northrop, demanding that student, faculty and staff voices be heard at the “People over Profits” rally.
Executive Vice President and Provost announces grading changes for this academic year

Executive Vice President and Provost announces grading changes for this academic year

by Ava Thompson
Published October 31, 2020
University leaders announced several changes Friday, including extending the deadline to opt for S/N grading and allowing for any F grades to automatically be converted to an N.
The Kollege Klub, a popular bar in Dinkytown, on Saturday, June 20.

Kollege Klub and Sally’s Saloon report highest COVID-19 case numbers in Minneapolis

by Lydia Morrell
Published October 31, 2020
Though COVID-19 precautions are in place, the restaurants continued to report cases in September as University students returned.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Nov. 18, 2018.

Lawmakers weigh in on long-awaited bonding bill, effect on UMN

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published October 29, 2020
“I don’t think that in the past the U has gotten their fair share,” Sen. Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, said.
Njoya Chomilo poses for a portrait in front of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Sunday, Oct. 25. Chomilo, in his final year of graduate school, is one of the leaders of a petition to remove Mike Freeman from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs Dean’s Advisory Council.

Students continue to push for change in Humphrey School’s relationship with Freeman family

by Katelyn Vue
Published October 29, 2020
Despite student concerns, Mike Freeman remains seated on the Humphrey School Dean’s Advisory Council.
Photo Courtesy of Cherno Bah.

One year later: Family, friends search for justice for murdered Marcy-Holmes man

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 29, 2020
Abdoulaye Cisse’s murder remains unsolved after he was killed on his 27th birthday last year, not far from the University of Minnesota.
UMN Foundation takes over fundraising for entire M Health Fairview system, expected to increase donations

UMN Foundation takes over fundraising for entire M Health Fairview system, expected to increase donations

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published October 28, 2020
The Foundation will manage all philanthropic donations and gifts from donors.
Robbery in Dinkytown reported Tuesday evening

Robbery in Dinkytown reported Tuesday evening

by Samantha Woodward
Published October 27, 2020
The two male suspects fled in a white BMW SUV after pushing a person and taking their phone.

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