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Hailee Schievelbein

Students, regents weigh tuition and fees at UMN amid pandemic

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published August 2, 2020
As student schedules and fees are finalized for the upcoming semester, some are questioning the cost of attending the University of Minnesota this fall without the benefit of many in-person experiences.
Benjamin Yawakie, president of the Humphrey Students of Color Association, sits in front of a photo of Orville and Jane Freeman in the Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Wednesday, July 22 at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus. The Freeman Commons, to Yawakie’s left, is one of the spaces on campus associated with the Freemans that the group wants to rename.

Students call out Humphrey School’s relationship with Freeman family, advocate for change

by Becca Most
Published August 2, 2020
A student-led petition calls for the school to cut ties with Mike Freeman and make the curriculum more equitable.
Nautica Flowers, a current University student and activist fighting for racial equality within Eagan High School, posed for a portrait near Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, July 15. Students like Flowers are fighting for change within District 196 schools.

UMN students lead callouts against racism in Minnesota public schools

by Becca Most
Published August 1, 2020
Sharing hundreds of stories, students seek justice and systematic change.
UMN School of Public Health community calls for change, speak out against racism

UMN School of Public Health community calls for change, speak out against racism

by Jasmine Snow
Published August 1, 2020
Multiple letters have been addressed to leadership, some calling for the resignation of dean John Finnegan.
Jae-Lah Lymon, left, and Fanta Diallo stand for a portrait outside of the UMPD headquarters on the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus on Thursday, July 30 in Minneapolis. Students for a Democratic Society continues to push demands to disarm and defund UMPD while working to prepare students for interactions with UMPD.

UMPD reform efforts continue with “Cop Watch” training and demonstrations

by Katelyn Vue
Published August 1, 2020
Student organizers are keeping the pressure on administration, demanding more accountability and less campus police presence for this fall.
A Gopher Chauffeur driver makes their rounds on Feb. 5, 2012.

Gopher Chauffeur service suspended until further notice

by Nat Jacobwith
Published August 1, 2020
Many students know Gopher Chauffeur for its safe rides, laid-back drivers and good music. But this fall, Gopher Chauffeur will not offer rides to students.
A protester holds up a Black Lives Matter sign in front of the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct on Minnehaha Avenue on Tuesday, May 26. The protest was in response to the killing of George Floyd. 

Students keep momentum alive for Black Lives Matter movement

by Meg Bishop
Published August 1, 2020
After George Floyd's killing by Minneapolis police, the streets around campus filled with students. But these student activists say they're not done yet.
Moving carts fill the mailroom at Middlebrook Hall on Saturday, March 21. Many freshmen at the University of Minnesota moved out of University housing as a result of COVID-19.

Students look ahead to dorm life during the pandemic

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published August 1, 2020
As students file back onto the University of Minnesota’s campus next month, some have raised questions around how University housing will keep students safe and connected.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Regents vote to make no cuts to Student Services Fees

by Nat Jacobwith
Published August 1, 2020
The Board of Regents also discussed changes to the University's Title IX policy and COVID-19 response plans at a special meeting Thursday.
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

During BIPOC Mental Health Month, students hope for more inclusive resources

by Jasmine Snow
Published July 31, 2020
Boynton Mental Health is taking steps towards providing better care for BIPOC students, however seeking out equity and diversity training is still left to individual therapists.

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