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UMN begins developing framework for future design of campus

UMN begins developing framework for future design of campus

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 4, 2021
The master plan will outline goals for the next 10-15 years to help develop the physical Twin Cities campus.
Robin Wonsley Worlobah poses for a portrait in Coffman Union on March 1, 2021.

Minneapolis Ward 2 City Council challenger brings grassroots approach to change

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published March 4, 2021
Robin Wonsley Worlobah is vying for the seat in the November election with a focus on the working class and community organizing.
Patrick Clough, the owner of Oaks TW Hardware, poses for a portrait with his dog Frankie on Tuesday, March 2. Oaks TW Hardware is closing after 109 years.

Oaks TW Hardware closes after 109 years in Southeast Como

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published March 4, 2021
Owner Patrick Clough and his dog Frankie have long provided a sense of community in the ever-shifting neighborhood, residents say.
Tony Zaccardi, the curent owner of Palmer’s Bar, poses for a portrait outside of the bar on Monday, March 1. Palmer's Bar will reopen sometime within the next few weeks.

Palmer’s Bar fundraiser aids reopening

by Lydia Morrell
Published March 3, 2021
After closing in November, the West Bank mainstay plans to reopen with help from several community fundraisers.
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel talks fall 2021 semester, with goal of increasing in-person instruction

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 2, 2021
The University president said course formats for fall semester, as well as study abroad programs, will be dependent on public health guidelines.
Fatima Altaf poses for a portrait in front of the TRIO office building on Monday, March 1. She is a TRIO SSS student who plans to continue to stay in the program for four years. She has been an office assistant in the program for about a year.

TRIO Student Support Services will extend to a four-year program next fall

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
The program, which supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds, received a grant last August to fund the extension.
The Hennepin County Government Center on Sunday, Feb. 28. The trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd, will be held here starting on March 8.

The Chauvin trial: What you need to know

by Emalyn Muzzy, City Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
Derek Chauvin is charged with murdering George Floyd. Here’s what to expect in court next week.
People gather to listen to one of the performers during the "Living Celebration of Black History" event at George Floyd Square on Saturday, Feb. 27. Around 30 performers sung, spoke, rapped, and danced to express what Black joy feels like to them.

‘It feels human’: George Floyd Square celebrates Black joy with art

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
Nearing the end of Black History Month, community members at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue held space to celebrate life in a gathering with performing artists.
Law students push for COVID-19 notation on transcript

Law students push for COVID-19 notation on transcript

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
The notation would serve as an acknowledgment of the pandemic’s impact on students' lives, and could apply beyond the spring 2021 semester.
International Student Advisory Board members Yining Wang and Peng Ge pose in front of a row of world flags at the Carlson School of Management on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Wang is a master's student in the Carlson School and Ge is a Ph.D. student in the College of Pharmacy.

International Student Advisory Board’s new members focus on mental health, career prep

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 28, 2021
Recruitment for new board members, which usually occurs in the fall, was paused when the pandemic hit.

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