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Photo courtesy of Hana Maruyama (right) and Noah Maruyama (left), the hosts and producers of the Campu Podcast.

Podcast carries stories of incarcerated Japanese Americans through symbolic objects

by Katelyn Vue and Nathanael Ashton-Piper
Published February 16, 2021
A University Ph.D. candidate and her brother created the podcast to collect and preserve stories of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II.
UMN's admission process has changed after this summer's affirmative action Supreme Court ruling.

Governor’s office hopes to make higher ed more accessible through automatic enrollment program

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published February 15, 2021
Minnesota high school seniors who meet certain requirements could receive a letter automatically enrolling them in state colleges.
‘Disorders of disconnect’: How the pandemic affects students with eating disorders

‘Disorders of disconnect’: How the pandemic affects students with eating disorders

by Izzy Teitelbaum, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 14, 2021
The pandemic has intensified challenges for students managing eating disorders.
A UMPD vehicle at their headquarters on the University of Minnesota campus on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

Community responds to UMN’s external review of police

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 14, 2021
Student activists say the review does not address their demands to fundamentally restructure or abolish UMPD.
Free tuition for select programs included in governor’s COVID-19 recovery budget

Free tuition for select programs included in governor’s COVID-19 recovery budget

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published February 14, 2021
The proposals outline millions for colleges around the state, but the University’s involvement is currently unclear.
The Board of Regents meet about the East Gateway Project Resolution, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Regents discuss campus safety review; confirm tuition-free program for low-income families

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 13, 2021
The board also confirmed several initiatives as part of the systemwide strategic plan, including an alcohol sales agreement.
University researchers look into ways to help forests adapt to the climate crisis

University researchers look into ways to help forests adapt to the climate crisis

by Becca Most
Published February 12, 2021
Droughts have made it more difficult for forests in recent years.
The Cedar-River People’s Center Clinics and Services stands vacant in Cedar Riverside on Thursday, Feb. 11. The People's Center has been offering COVID-19 vaccines to seniors.

Vaccine rollout begins for UMN-area senior citizens

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 12, 2021
In Cedar-Riverside and Southeast Minneapolis neighborhoods, community organizations have helped senior citizens get inoculated against COVID-19.
Protesters march on Cedar Avenue South on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The rally was held to address a People’s Mandate requesting action be taken to end racism, COVID-19 and the recession no matter who wins this year’s presidential election.

Two charter amendments to restructure MPD could end up on city ballot

by Samantha Hendrickson, City Reporter
Published February 11, 2021
An amendment led by city council members and another by community members show slight differences.
Sarah Mai

UMN paid professor disciplined for sexual harassment over $190,000 after resignation

by Tiffany Bui
Published February 11, 2021
The amount paid covered the professor’s severance pay, insurance premiums and attorney fees.

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