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Some faculty are worried about the consequences of merging three departments, while others see it as a benefit to everyone.

Is it war or peace for the plant sciences?

by Olivia Hines
Published October 7, 2022
The College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources has proposed a realignment of three plant science departments, which has mixed faculty support. 
There are four general grocery stores in the campus area that are all more than one mile from campus. The Target in Dinkytown is closer to the East Bank campus, however, it is a TargetExpress, so it has less to offer at higher prices. Map made in Datawrapper.

Campus food insecurity leads to student-led discussions

by Lara Boudinot
Published October 7, 2022
The University of Minnesota campus food desert causes food insecurity and student demands for solutions.
Find your polling location if you're a Minneapolis resident.

Where do I vote?

by Kara Savage
Published October 6, 2022
There are six different polling places around the University of Minnesota campus. Here’s where to find yours.
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.
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