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Campus Administration

Students, many without masks and not following social distancing guidelines, gather to socialize in the Superblock plaza on Friday, Sep. 25. UMPD and Community Advisors sent the students back into their dorms before the 9 p.m. curfew.

‘It’s a shitshow’: Students and community advisors adjust after Superblock incident

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 10, 2020
While the gatherings have largely stopped, there is still a lot of uncertainty in how dorm life is meant to resume during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Board of Regents meets to discuss current University issues in the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.  Some members met in person, while others joined the meeting via Zoom.

Regents approve purchase of up to 66,000 COVID-19 tests, three-year Aramark extension

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 10, 2020
The board also finalized the elimination of three men’s sports and new University budget items.
UMN Twin Cities will delay spring break, aiming to lessen COVID-19 spread

UMN Twin Cities will delay spring break, aiming to lessen COVID-19 spread

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published October 10, 2020
The University of Minnesota Senate voted Monday to reschedule spring break for April 5 through 9.
Junior Shane Wiskus performs on the rings during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

Board of Regents votes to eliminate three men’s sports

by Tony Liebert
Published October 9, 2020
On Friday, the Board of Regents voted to move forward with the athletics department’s proposal to eliminate men’s indoor track, gymnastics and tennis. The three programs will be discontinued after the 2020-21 school year.
A University of Minnesota Police car is parked outside of the Graduate Hotel on East Bank on Thursday, June 21.

‘Threatening the mission:’ Students call University Security a hostile work environment

by J.D. Duggan
Published October 9, 2020
Student workers said the department did not have their best interests in mind.
Secretary of College Democrats at the University Abdinasir Nourkadi, 19, fills out his absentee ballot on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Coffman Memorial Union.

What UMN voters can expect this year

by Megan Phillips
Published October 9, 2020
Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services recommends that individuals apply for a mail ballot by Oct. 20, at least two weeks before Election Day.
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Graduate Hotel opens doors to students looking for housing

by Nat Jacobwith
Published October 8, 2020
When the University of Minnesota delayed move in for first-year students, some turned to the Stadium Village hotel as a flexible housing option.
If a progressive has support in the 2024 democratic primary, they may be able to push Biden more to the left, even if they don't win the primary.

Students lobby to #LetUMNVote by establishing on-campus early voting, but Minnesota statute prohibits it

by Lydia Morrell
Published October 8, 2020
The University drew national attention on Twitter as students, politicians and celebrities push for an early voting location on campus.
Link up with these six campus activities clubs

Link up with these six campus activities clubs

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published October 8, 2020
Looking to try something new, make new friends and get a break from academics? Here’s A&E’s list of some of the University’s most exciting clubs and student organizations.
A ‘long overdue’ letter ends a partnership between two Greek councils

A ‘long overdue’ letter ends a partnership between two Greek councils

by Katelyn Vue and Srilekha Garishakurti
Published October 5, 2020
The Panhellenic Council sent a letter to the Interfraternity Executive Council ending their partnership for the rest of the term.

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