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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.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Joining more than 50 schools nationwide, medical students aim to integrate climate change and curricula

by Becca Most
Published May 4, 2020
Medical Students for a Sustainable Future, made up of more than 165 medical students, launched on Earth Day.
U researchers aim to create new therapies for pediatric leukemia

U researchers aim to create new therapies for pediatric leukemia

by Natalie Cierzan
Published May 4, 2020
Current therapies can leave children with short- and long-term side effects, such as cardiac and metabolic problems.
The First Congregational Church is nestled between single family residences in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  The neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University students.

Campus crime update: Spring crime trends in UMN neighborhoods over the past 5 years

by J.D. Duggan
Published May 4, 2020
Property crime is up in Minneapolis and in SE Como and Marcy-Holmes as the city is on COVID-19 lockdown.
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Candidates declare bids for Minneapolis City Council special election

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published May 3, 2020
The seat up for election was held by former Ward 6 Council member Abdi Warsame, who resigned last month to lead the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority.

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