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UMN constructs new committee to oversee all sexual misconduct hearings, including for staff and faculty

UMN constructs new committee to oversee all sexual misconduct hearings, including for staff and faculty

by Abbey Machtig
Published November 5, 2020
This committee will serve in a hearing process for sexual misconduct cases across all five system campuses.
A variety of public health procedures, including designated clean and dirty tables, unidirectional routes, and socially-distanced seating protect students dining in Pioneer Hall on Monday, Nov. 2.

Concerns about student behavior in dining halls prompt conversations about safety protocols

by Ava Thompson
Published November 5, 2020
Dining hall staff addressed concerns of students violating social distancing guidelines.
The MAASU planning committee

Annual MAASU conference moves online during COVID-19 pandemic

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 4, 2020
The Midwest Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Students Union conference, originally set to be held at the University of Minnesota, was held virtually for the first time.
Jason Lewis, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, checks in with his campaign team before delivering a speech at the GOP election event in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Election Day wanes with parties, polls

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published November 4, 2020
As polling places around UMN went dark, the DFL and GOP celebrated in dramatically different ways during the pandemic.
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., waves to those who came out to support Amy Klobuchar’s presidential bid on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

In close race, Tina Smith wins U.S. Senate seat

by Samantha Hendrickson and Tiffany Bui
Published November 4, 2020
Smith beat Lewis by about 6 percentage points, winning the state with 49.4% of the vote.
A voter waits in line to cast their ballot outside Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

UMN students push canvassing efforts on Election Day

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 3, 2020
niversity of Minnesota student groups have been working on student turnout efforts for months.
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Noor, Dziedzic win reelection bids

by J.D. Duggan
Published November 3, 2020
The two incumbents clear paths to keep their seats.
U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar addresses a socially-distanced crowd at a student event at the Knoll on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Ilhan Omar wins again

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published November 3, 2020
Omar kept her seat with nearly 65% of the vote.
A voter turns in their ballot at Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Early morning voters take to University-area polls

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published November 3, 2020
Voters cited concern about long lines and even Republican delegitimization of mail-in ballots as reasons for showing up in person during the pandemic.
The Black Student Union board pictured at homecoming in 2019.

First Black Student Union homecoming goes virtual

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Black Student Union members used the online space to emphasize celebration and Black joy in the weeklong event.

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