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James Farnsworth, communications director for the Minnesota Student Association, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept 24.

Students raise concerns about lack of consultation, search committee in Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations hire

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 17, 2020
In a letter to President Joan Gabel, student government leaders criticized the University’s lack of process, transparency and consultation.
A sign announces a ballot drop-off location in the parking lot of Bossen Field Park, in South Minneapolis, on Saturday, Oct. 10.  On the ballot, alongside a number of national, state, and local elections, are two important questions regarding the city of Minneapolis.

There are two questions on the Minneapolis ballot. Here’s what you need to know about them

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published October 17, 2020
The Minneapolis ballot will feature two questions related to the city’s charter. Police reform will not be on the ballot.
University launches new equity training amid ongoing racial justice calls

University launches new equity training amid ongoing racial justice calls

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published October 16, 2020
The Gopher Equity Project, launched in September, includes online training modules focused on improving campus climate.
Sophomore Same Ahmed poses for a portrait on Sunday, Oct. 11 in front of Northrop Auditorium.

Students passionate about interests, underwhelmed by candidates

by Jasmine Snow and Lydia Morrell
Published October 16, 2020
Students talked with the Daily about issues that are inspiring them to cast a ballot.
MSA survey: Most students prefer going all-online for fall classes

MSA survey: Most students prefer going all-online for fall classes

by Ava Thompson
Published October 16, 2020
The MSA released a survey asking students to share their opinion on reopening campus shortly after the Board of Regents decided to move all classes online for up to two weeks.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Nov. 18, 2018.

Lawmakers pass long-awaited bonding bill, send more than $75 million to UMN

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 15, 2020
After five special sessions, the Minnesota Legislature passed a $1.87 billion bonding bill.
A voter enters the polling place at the Grace University Lutheran Church early in the morning on March 3, 2020.

A look at who’s running to represent the University area

by Katelyn Vue and Megan Phillips
Published October 15, 2020
Live on or near campus? Here are the candidates you can expect to see on your ballot come Election Day.
Tina Smith hugs a supporter during the DFL election party in Saint Paul on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

Sen. Tina Smith holds rally with college students to discuss voter turnout

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published October 15, 2020
UMN College Democrats discussed current political concerns and the importance of mobilizing youth voters with area representatives.
Organizers blow their candle after the vigil for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and other lives lost to police and gang violence and authority negligence at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on Monday, Oct. 12. The crowd went on to march after the vigil.

‘We live this every single day’: Vigil on Indigenous Peoples’ Day remembers Native lives lost to violence

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published October 14, 2020
A vigil was held at Boom Island Park in remembrance of missing and murdered Indigenous women and Native Americans who have lost their lives to gun violence and police brutality.
Swipe Out Hunger is a program at the University of Minnesota where students with meal plans can donate unused meal swipes to help classmates who may not have enough.

With COVID-19 restrictions, Swipe Out Hunger looks for new ways to support food insecure students

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 13, 2020
After the cancellation of this year’s donation drive left the organization without any donated meals swipes, UMN Swipe Out Hunger met with U.S. Senator Tina Smith to advocate more support for students experiencing food insecurity.

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