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The George Floyd Memorial Square as pictured on Election night on Tuesday Nov. 3.

Winter descends on George Floyd Square

by Samantha Woodward
Published November 16, 2020
As snow falls, temperatures drop and winter approaches, the community dedicated to memorializing 38th Street and Chicago Avenue is not going anywhere anytime soon.
Volunteers from the Nonviolent Peaceforce oversee crowd safety at the “Together We Rise” protest event on Saturday, Nov. 7.

From Iraq to Minneapolis, nonviolence group worked to prevent voter intimidation during election

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published November 14, 2020
Nonviolent Peaceforce, which is stationed in conflict zones around the world, brought unarmed civilian protection tactics to the Twin Cities during election week.
Dental students raise concerns about COVID-19 safety

Dental students raise concerns about COVID-19 safety

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 13, 2020
Students at the School of Dentistry have raised concerns about having limited options to socially distance while waiting long hours between classes.
Where UMN police reform efforts stand, nearly six months after the killing of George Floyd

Where UMN police reform efforts stand, nearly six months after the killing of George Floyd

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 13, 2020
As the University’s consultant Cedric Alexander conducts an external review of UMPD and student activists push for police reform on campus, some activists have said they feel change isn’t happening quickly enough.
Photos Courtesy of Janiece Watts, left, and Ben Passer.

UMN alumni lead change in energy and environmental justice work

by Becca Most
Published November 13, 2020
Ben Passer and Janiece Watts center community voices and push for environmental policy changes at the state level.
A bomb threat was reported at TCF Bank Stadium at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.

UMPD resolve bomb threat investigation at TCF Bank Stadium

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 12, 2020
University community members were notified via a SAFE-U Alert Thursday afternoon.
Photo Courtesy of Zeke Jackson

Students plan to advocate for PSEO mental health resources

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 12, 2020
The Minnesota Student Association and People for PSEO seek to expand mental health support options for high-school aged students attending the University.
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

Gophers’ basketball officially adds two 2021 commits

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 11, 2020
On National Signing Day, the Gophers’ men’s basketball team saw their two 2021 commits officially sign letters of intent.
The aging Roofing Depot water tower rises above the abandoned property that the proposed East Philips Urban Farm would occupy.

East Phillips urban farm lawsuit against the city stalls

by Lydia Morrell
Published November 11, 2020
Neighbors are worried that the city will continue to move forward with demolition, ceasing plans for an indoor urban farm.
An empty lot stands across from the Cargill building, on the University's St. Paul campus, on Monday, Oct. 19.  The lot will be the site of the proposed Microbial Cell Production Facility.

University collaboration aims to further bioindustrial manufacturing industry nationwide

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 11, 2020
The University of Minnesota is currently collaborating with the U.S. Department of Defense and nonprofit organization BioMADE.

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