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Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Minneapolis provides $3 million in housing funds for renters

by Caitlin Anderson
Published May 6, 2020
The gap funds are meant to provide assistance where state or federal aid might keep certain renters ineligible.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Student requests climb for COVID-19 emergency fund

by Farrah Mina
Published May 5, 2020
Since the fund was established in mid-March, a total of $380,000 has been awarded to students.
Haille Schievelbein

Some students plan time off if U announces online instruction for fall semester

by Jiang Li
Published May 5, 2020
The University has not said if it will continue online instruction into the fall semester.
High school senior Ahmed Shahkhan takes a deep breath before he starts reciting Adhan to be broadcast to the neighborhood near Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque on Thursday, April 30.

During pandemic, Islamic call to prayer cultivates community

by J.D. Duggan
Published May 5, 2020
The adhan, facilitated by the city and religious leaders, has helped Muslims in Cedar-Riverside feel connected during quarantine.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Incoming freshman say goodbye to senior year and hello to online orientation

by Nat Jacobwith
Published May 5, 2020
The U is moving orientation online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving incoming freshmen to wonder what that will mean for their college experiences.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse.

UMN offers increased career services to aid in student job search

by Abbey Machtig
Published May 5, 2020
The career services include webinars, individual advising and job search assistance.
Robbery reported in Dinkytown

Robbery reported in Dinkytown

by Farrah Mina
Published May 4, 2020
The suspect pushed the victim and took a bicycle.
Daniyal (4), left, and Nurali (2), right, play with toys in the Como neighborhood while following social distancing guidelines on Thursday, April 30. 

For parents, transition to online means combining work and home life

by Farrah Mina
Published May 4, 2020
Student, staff and faculty caregivers at the University of Minnesota face added responsibilities during the pandemic between caring for their children and working.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

University student government showcases noncitizen, immigrant stories

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published May 4, 2020
The campaign aims to create awareness and advocacy for noncitizen and immigrant students on campus.
Courtesy of Ashley Groshek.

Corbett Laubignat, disability advocate, dies at 40

by Farrah Mina
Published May 4, 2020
Laubignat supported countless students as an access consultant at the University's Disability Resource Center.

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