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Freshman Marissa Mazzetta loads her belongings in preparation for her return to Illinois with her father, Jim Mazzetta, at Middlebrook Hall on Saturday, March 21. Mazzetta, like many freshmen at the University of Minnesota, is moving out of University housing as a result of COVID-19.

Students, parents express frustration with room and board refund

by Niamh Coomey and Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 27, 2020
Some have said the refund of $1,200, which comes as students leave campus dorm halls due to COVID-19 concerns, is not enough.
Minneapolis City Council Member Abdi Warsame addresses the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Warsame was selected as the next executive director and CEO for the MPHA.

City Council approves Abdi Warsame as head of Minneapolis Public Housing Authority

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published March 27, 2020
The vacated seat triggers a special election for Ward 6, which could take place in August.
Kaveh R. drives an empty campus connector on Wednesday, March 17. COVID-19 campus closures have forced most students home, yet buses continue to run.

Bus drivers circle an empty campus, with a near-empty bus

by Jessica Toledo
Published March 27, 2020
With reduced hours and near-empty buses, campus bus drivers continue their drives.
A passerby gazes across the Mall on Saturday, March 21.

University enacts emergency sick leave policy after COVID-19 concerns

by Brooke Sheehy
Published March 27, 2020
President Joan Gabel authorized an emergency paid leave assistance policy for all eligible University employees, including students.
Candidates for the 2020-2021 student body president and vice president at the University of Minnesota.

Meet the candidates for undergraduate student government

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has made campaigning more difficult, but that has not stopped the election from beginning online on March 30.
The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2013.

Lawmakers prioritize “essential” legislation, focus efforts on coronavirus relief and bonding

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published March 26, 2020
Other higher education bills may have to wait as state lawmakers prioritize COVID-19 response and infrastructure funding.
UMN campus crime update: Property crime on the upswing

UMN campus crime update: Property crime on the upswing

by J.D. Duggan
Published March 26, 2020
Property crime has risen in the first three weeks of March after the departure of hordes of students due to COVID-19.
From left, candidates Scott Petty, Sarani Rangarajan, Eman Qureshi, Brett Heischmidt and Madison Anderson.

Meet the candidates for graduate and professional student government

by Katelyn Vue
Published March 26, 2020
The COGS and PSG elections will begin on Monday and run through April 3.
Morrill Hall as seen on Saturday, Oct. 12.

U’s administrative spending is “within the range” of its peers, report finds

by Niamh Coomey
Published March 26, 2020
The University's Board of Regents looked at a comparison between peer institutions in a third-party review earlier this year.
 A Catholic Students United daily prayer session is hosted on Instagram Live. 

Keeping faith close – even from afar

by Dylan Miettinen
Published March 26, 2020
Religious communities on campus are using alternative methods to continue worship during the COVID-19 pandemic
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