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Panelists John Wright, left, and Abdul Omari discuss the “This Free North” documentary at Northrop Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The event included a documentary premiere and a discussion about black history at the University of Minnesota.

UMN celebrates black history on campus with film, panel

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 20, 2020
The University's African American and African Studies Department is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses an audience in Cowles Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The event centered around her “Pathway to Peace,” a package of seven bills which aim to reorient U.S. foreign policy.

Ilhan Omar stops at UMN to discuss foreign policy plans

by Yves De Jesus
Published February 19, 2020
Rep. Ilhan Omar and human rights experts at an event on Tuesday discussed how the U.S. sets precedent in foreign policy.
From right, Oral Historian Myrl Beam, Tretter Collection Curator Rachel Mattson and Project Assistant Myra Billund-Phibbs converse in the Tretter Collection offices on Tuesday, Feb. 18. With Audio Producer Cassius Adair (not pictured) they are working to produce a podcast which aims to share trans activist histories, drawing on interviews obtained for the University of Minnesota’s Tretter Tansgender Oral History Project. 

Transcribing queer history: UMN Tretter Collection creates new podcast

by Becca Most
Published February 19, 2020
Using footage collected from the University’s transgender oral history project, a new podcast hopes to share trans stories in activists’ own words.
Attempted kidnapping reported in Marcy-Holmes

Attempted kidnapping reported in Marcy-Holmes

by Dylan Miettinen
Published February 18, 2020
The suspect attempted to push the victim into the backseat of a car near Sixth Street Southeast and 10th Avenue Southeast onTuesday morning.
The McDonald's located on the corner of Fourth Street Southeast and 15th Avenue Southeast as seen on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

City Council vote stalls development at Dinkytown McDonald’s site

by Caitlin Anderson
Published February 17, 2020
The city laid out three options for the development moving forward.
Models showing Designer Ian Harris' work walk the runway at the Amplified fashion show at Rapson Hall on Saturday, Feb. 15. The show features designs by University of Minnesota apparel design seniors.

Amplifying voices in fashion takes the stage at annual runway show

by Farrah Mina
Published February 17, 2020
The College of Design's 52nd annual fashion took place Saturday.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

State report addresses racial disparities in higher education

by Natalie Cierzan
Published February 17, 2020
Policy recommendations to fix these disparities include increasing the living allowance for financial aid and encouraging more non-white students to apply for financial aid.
State, UMN assess cost of online education, find little difference to in-person

State, UMN assess cost of online education, find little difference to in-person

by Yves De Jesus
Published February 16, 2020
A new report, presented last week, was mandated by the Legislature last session.
Scooters prompt old concerns, new conversations about accessibility

Scooters prompt old concerns, new conversations about accessibility

by Niamh Coomey
Published February 16, 2020
The Disabled Student Cultural Center met recently with the University and Spin scooter company to discuss their concerns about how the scooters have impacted campus accessibility.
The Board of Regents meet about the East Gateway Project Resolution, on Friday, Feb. 14. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Regents approve plan to redevelop Stadium Village

by Caitlin Anderson
Published February 16, 2020
The redevelopment will transform much of the University's eastern portion of campus.

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