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From left, Vice President Duaa Ibrahim, Treasurer Mazzin Khidir and Secretary Sansan Kong of the Sudanese Student Union pose for a portrait in front of Northrop Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 28. Sudanese Student Union came together last spring after being inactive since 2015.

Sudanese Student Union raises awareness about Sudanese flooding crisis

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published September 29, 2020
The newly reunited SSU is holding the “Gophers for Sudan” fundraiser with other Sundanese college student groups to raise funds and awareness about the ongoing Sudanese flood emergency.
MSA's "Row the Vote" aims to increase student voter turnout for 2020 election

MSA’s “Row the Vote” aims to increase student voter turnout for 2020 election

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published September 28, 2020
Starting in August, the Minnesota Student Association is recruiting student ambassadors to help in virtual voter outreach efforts.
Distance learning prompts conversation about online exam proctoring

Distance learning prompts conversation about online exam proctoring

by Evan Berg
Published September 27, 2020
With more students taking classes online comes more student scrutiny.
MSA elects Sophronia Cheung as VP

MSA elects Sophronia Cheung as VP

by Ava Thompson
Published September 25, 2020
Cheung was elected from a group of three finalists who were selected after interviewing with student body president Amy Ma.
Uprooted and Rising Campaign Co-Lead Meredith Song poses for a portrait at Northrop on Sunday Sep. 20.  Uprooted and Rising is a group striving to promote food sovereignty within the University of Minnesota system.

University students lead a driving force for food sovereignty

by Katelyn Vue
Published September 25, 2020
Uprooted and Rising Minneapolis is demanding the University cut ties with Cargill and Aramark.
More than 90% of University’s CARES funds have been distributed

More than 90% of University’s CARES funds have been distributed

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 25, 2020
The University is distributing the funds, totaling over $35 million, to units and students that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
New study group app simplifies connecting students across lectures

New study group app simplifies connecting students across lectures

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published September 22, 2020
The StudyU app aims to ease the stress of being at a large university by facilitating the creation of study groups.
Robbery at gunpoint reported on East Bank early Tuesday morning

Robbery at gunpoint reported on East Bank early Tuesday morning

by Brooke Sheehy
Published September 22, 2020
The incident is the fifth robbery near campus in two weeks
The Weisman Art Museum stands empty on Sunday, Sept. 20, as the staff prepare for their reopening on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Weisman Art Museum set to reopen doors Oct. 1

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published September 22, 2020
Students can check out permanent and temporary pieces and take advantage of the physical and virtual spaces now available
Almost all undergrads have acknowledged COVID-19 pop-up

Almost all undergrads have acknowledged COVID-19 pop-up

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 21, 2020
After students expressed surprise and concern over the statement that appeared on their MyU page, administration issued further explanation.

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