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International students face added challenges to online learning

International students face added challenges to online learning

by Katelyn Vue
Published October 1, 2020
International students taking classes from their home countries are managing conflicting time zones, lack of sleep and isolation while navigating a new learning environment.
Suspect assults several people at Oak Street Ramp

Suspect assults several people at Oak Street Ramp

by Tiffany Bui, Managing Editor
Published September 30, 2020
The male suspect was linked to three assaults after trying to break into a vehicle at the parking ramp.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel speaks at a virtual town hall meeting to address the University's response to COVID-19 on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Gabel, University leaders address campus safety, COVID-19 and discipline during Tuesday’s town hall meeting

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 30, 2020
The town hall also covered the University’s finances, the hiring freeze and spring break.
From left, Vice President Duaa Ibrahim, Treasurer Mazzin Khidir and Secretary Sansan Kong of the Sudanese Student Union pose for a portrait in front of Northrop Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 28. Sudanese Student Union came together last spring after being inactive since 2015.

Sudanese Student Union raises awareness about Sudanese flooding crisis

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published September 29, 2020
The newly reunited SSU is holding the “Gophers for Sudan” fundraiser with other Sundanese college student groups to raise funds and awareness about the ongoing Sudanese flood emergency.
MSA's "Row the Vote" aims to increase student voter turnout for 2020 election

MSA’s “Row the Vote” aims to increase student voter turnout for 2020 election

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published September 28, 2020
Starting in August, the Minnesota Student Association is recruiting student ambassadors to help in virtual voter outreach efforts.
University of Minnesota Researcher Cathleen Lapadat smells a piece of bark from a Red Oak within Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve in Bethel, Minn. on Wednesday, Sept. 23. If a Red Oak is infected by Oak Wilt, the inner layers of bark have a “sweet” smell due to the fungal mats.

UMN researchers say invasive fungus that threatens oak trees is spreading

by Becca Most
Published September 27, 2020
New research into oak wilt allows for better detection and treatment.
Distance learning prompts conversation about online exam proctoring

Distance learning prompts conversation about online exam proctoring

by Evan Berg
Published September 27, 2020
With more students taking classes online comes more student scrutiny.
Pharmacy student alumni launch state's first medical repository

Pharmacy student alumni launch state’s first medical repository

by Becca Most, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 25, 2020
By redistributing unused medication, RoundtableRx addresses systematic waste in medicine.
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.

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