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Construction is conducted in Minneapolis on Monday, April 6, 2023.

Developments around the University, including housing, could stall amid COVID-19

by Caitlin Anderson
Published April 10, 2020
Since the start of the public emergency in Minneapolis on March 16, consideration of land use applications have been suspended for 60 days.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

University administration invokes hiring freeze, other financial measures

by Niamh Coomey
Published April 10, 2020
In anticipation of the pandemic's financial impact, University administration is freezing raises, hires and promotions.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Researchers leave lab animals, equipment on campus

by Niamh Coomey
Published April 9, 2020
Under the stay-at-home order, most researchers have had to vacate their labs — leaving their work behind.
The steeple of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church peeks over a rise in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. The neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University students.

Campus crime update: Property crimes continue slight climb

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 9, 2020
University of Minnesota area neighborhoods have mostly seen an increase in property crime between March 22 and April 5 compared to last year.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski.

School of Public Health launches COVID-19 podcast to combat misinformation

by Natalie Cierzan
Published April 9, 2020
"Health in All Matters" is aimed at providing the public with accurate information about the virus.
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Students welcome increased refund with open arms

by Jiang Li
Published April 9, 2020
The Board of Regents adjusted President Joan Gabel’s student fee refund proposal to include money back for an additional 12 days.
From left, Darla and Richard Waxler.

Student-senior program suspended, but remote connections continue

by Yves De Jesus
Published April 9, 2020
The Connection Club pairs local seniors with University of Minnesota students as part of a community service learning course.
Hailee Schievelbein

Pass/fail option worries graduate student hopefuls

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 9, 2020
Some students are concerned by meeting program requirements for graduate school if they go pass/fail on their classes.
Students urge U to take action on climate change in two referendums

Students urge U to take action on climate change in two referendums

by Farrah Mina
Published April 8, 2020
The statements on behalf of the student body ask that the University of Minnesota divest from fossil fuels and declare a climate emergency.
Presidential candidate Amy Ma, left, and vice presidential candidate Becca Cowin, right. Courtesy of the candidates.

Ma, Cowin win MSA election as students elect 2020-21 campus leaders

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published April 8, 2020
The Council of Graduate Students and Professional Student Government will also welcome new leadership for the 2020-21 academic year.

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