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Boynton Health’s east bank location COVID-19 testing stations stands empty on Wednesday, Sep. 16. As stated on signs surrounding the tent, patients must schedule an appointment in advance in order to receive a COVID-19 test.

A look at how Big Ten schools are handling reopening

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published September 20, 2020
The fourteen Big Ten schools have faced unique difficulties with reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student Basic Needs Coalition Chair Kyle Sorbe poses for a portrait outside of Morrill Hall on Friday, Sep. 18. The Basic Needs Task Force was formed to address students' needs for housing, food, and safety.

New MSA task force focuses on the essentials: food and housing

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published September 20, 2020
The Minnesota Student Association is recruiting members to join the Basic Needs Task Force to address student housing and food insecurity.
Students for a Democratic Society kicked off the new semester with a rally in front of Coffman Union on Friday, Sept. 18. They continued their summer-long calls for community oversight of university police.

Students for a Democratic Society kicks off the semester with on-campus rally

by Evan Berg, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 19, 2020
The group rallied to express their frustration with the planned review of university police, and instead called for oversight to be handed to the campus community.
John Fogarty, first-year student from Appleton, Wisconsin, moves his belongings into the carts with his parents while moving in to a University residential hall on Friday, Sept. 18.

A first-year move in like no other

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published September 19, 2020
Weeks after they were initially scheduled to arrive, students brand new to the University of Minnesota wrapped up moving into their on-campus housing Friday.
Robbery at gunpoint reported near East Bank Friday night

Robbery at gunpoint reported near East Bank Friday night

by Brooke Sheehy
Published September 18, 2020
The incident is the fourth robbery near campus in a week.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

Gabel breaks down MTest program, reflects on U’s actions throughout COVID-19 pandemic

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 18, 2020
The University president also discussed the review of UMPD and guidelines for residence halls.
Boynton Health’s east bank location COVID-19 testing stations stands empty on Wednesday, Sep. 16. As stated on signs surrounding the tent, patients must schedule an appointment in advance in order to receive a COVID-19 test.

Nationally, many students are unwilling to receive COVID-19 testing, UMN expert says

by Abbey Machtig
Published September 18, 2020
Reports claim more than 50% of students have refused testing or contact tracing interviews at some universities.
Climate Science Professor and Extension Specialist Heidi Roop poses near a field of corn on the University's St. Paul campus on Tuesday, Sep. 15th. Roop’s work will focus on climate change and adaption with the goal of providing critical climate and meteorological information for decision making in agricultural production, forestry, and management of natural resources.

New University professor plans to bridge climate research and community outreach

by Becca Most and Ava Thompson
Published September 18, 2020
CFANS professor Heidi Roop plans to develop a new extension program.
Humphrey professor disciplined for sexual misconduct leaves UMN

Humphrey professor disciplined for sexual misconduct leaves UMN

by Tiffany Bui
Published September 17, 2020
In 2018, a University investigation found that James Ron violated school policy for sexually harassing a student. Ron’s resignation was effective July 1.
From left, Surly’s former and current hospitality workers Megan Caswell, Natalie Newcomer and Andy Magill sit in the backyard of Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis and drink Fair State beer on Saturday, Sept. 12. Fair State’s employees unionized last week in a similar manner; and their management voluntarily recognized their union. “We just want people to know (that) we’re trying to work on something better for everybody, not just like… we don’t just wanna be like ‘Fuck Surly.’ Like... that’s not the point of all this,” Caswell said.

‘I was really proud to work there’: Surly employees remain steadfast amid layoffs

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published September 17, 2020
Days after announcing an intent to unionize, Surly employees were laid off indefinitely.

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