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Community activists lead chants as protestors march towards the 1st Minneapolis Police Precinct on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The protest was held to honor Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by Minneapolis Police officer Mark Hanneman earlier that week.

UMN’s Black Law Student Association calls to fire officers involved in Amir Locke’s killing

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published February 21, 2022
The letter demands action from responsible policymakers, University to address police violence.
UMN Red Cross Club holds monthly blood drives amid national blood shortage

UMN Red Cross Club holds monthly blood drives amid national blood shortage

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 21, 2022
The group said they hope to encourage more students to donate during the shortage.
Lecturer Courtney Gildersleeve poses for a portrait outside of Nicholson Hall on Monday, Feb. 7.

‘It always feels like you need to prove yourself’: UMN contingent faculty speak out

by Maia Irvin
Published February 20, 2022
Some contingent faculty said they have experienced issues including low pay, lack of promotional opportunities and job instability.
Gophers Forward Ben Meyers takes a shot on net at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The Gophers ended the night with a 6-3 victory over Ohio State. 

USA Men’s Olympic Hockey Team mirrored ‘Miracle On Ice,’ with three Gophers

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 18, 2022
This year, Team USA included three current Gophers athletes, before falling in the quarterfinals to Slovakia.
Protestors march down SE Beacon Street on Wednesday, Feb. 16. University of Minnesota students organized the protest in response to the police killing of Amir Locke.

Students gather outside Coffman to demand justice for Amir Locke

by Bella Carpentier
Published February 17, 2022
UMN’s Students for a Democratic Society held a protest on campus to demand justice for Amir Locke and the establishment of a Campus Police Accountability Council (CPAC).
Courtesy of Nyamouch Kong Gai

UMN Student Sansan Kong dies at 20

by Madison Roth
Published February 17, 2022
Sansan Kong was described by many as a caring individual who advocated for Black and Sudanese rights.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel testifies in front of the Senate Higher Education Policy Committee Tuesday, Feb. 8. University officials testified later that day to the House committee to present the $936 budget request.

Higher Education committees hear UMN budget request

by Alex Steil
Published February 17, 2022
University officials presented their supplemental budget request to the House and Senate Higher Education committees, leaving some GOP members unsure on the size of the request.
UMN health center to distribute prescriptions for oral COVID-19 treatments

UMN health center to distribute prescriptions for oral COVID-19 treatments

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published February 17, 2022
Following approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, individuals with a high risk of contracting COVID-19 can now be treated with antiviral medications.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

MSA prepares to send COVID-19 resolution to administration

by Madison Roth
Published February 16, 2022
As COVID-19 cases increase at the University of Minnesota, MSA takes action to help administrators take more precautions.
UMN students share study abroad experiences amid COVID-19

UMN students share study abroad experiences amid COVID-19

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 13, 2022
There has been a significant increase in the number of students abroad this semester compared to spring 2021.

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