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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.
Demonstrators gather outside of the State Capitol to protest on Wednesday, Sep. 23. The protest, which began on the State Capitol mall and ended on Interstate 94, was in response to the recent decision in Louisville, Kentucky not to charge the officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s death.

Gallery: Twin Cities protest after no officers charged in Breonna Taylor’s killing

by Emily Urfer
Published September 25, 2020
Protesters rallied in opposition to the decision by Kentucky's Attorney General to charge one officer with wanton endangerment; no homicide charges were filed.
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.
From left, Alexandria Alvarez and Alexander Stephenson would typically vote outside the bipartisan system, yet in an election such as this one, and despite problematic statements from Biden, they believe that they are choosing the lesser of two evils. They spoke on this outside their West Bank apartment on Wednesday, Sep. 23.

UMN students seek alternatives or settle in a Biden vs. Trump election

by Samantha Hendrickson and Jasmine Snow
Published September 25, 2020
While Sen. Bernie Sanders swept around the University of Minnesota, some students are settling for the Democratic candidate or casting third-party ballots.
Sophomore Rose Lloyd-Slifkin, who studies political science and gender, women and sexuality studies, poses in front of the Weisman Art Museum on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Weisman is one of the voting locations available to students who are living on campus in dorms.

University students are determined to surpass past voter turnout in the upcoming election

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published September 25, 2020
The presidential election is mere weeks away, and students are showing more interest in engagement than in past election years.
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
University announces plans for spring semester, proposes delaying spring break until April

University announces plans for spring semester, proposes delaying spring break until April

by Abbey Machtig
Published September 24, 2020
These updates were communicated in an email sent to faculty on Thursday.
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
College Republicans President Kirby Gibson poses outside Johnson Hall on Sunday, Sep. 20. Gibson is looking at alternative ways to mobilize and promote campaigns now that safety concerns discourage in-person meetings.

Political student groups gear up for 2020 election

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published September 22, 2020
While the College Republicans and the Collegiate Group for Trump have united in supporting the president’s reelection bid, Democratic groups are split in their support.
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