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UMN Medical School announces first steps to address climate change

by Emily Sizen
Published October 27, 2019
The Medical School will work to reduce plastic packaging for medical materials in an effort to become more sustainable.
New records fee spurs student concerns

New records fee spurs student concerns

by Emily Sizen
Published October 27, 2019
The fee for academic records went into effect this fall, charging University students either $150 or $75 depending on enrollment status.
Sophomore Bradley Hartwyk works on an assignment in Walter Library on Friday, Oct. 26. The University's decision to transition lights to LEDs in heavy-traffic buildings is one initiative driven by its goal of eliminating 100 percent of carbon emissions by 2050. 

UMN flips the switch on climate action

by Natalie Rademacher
Published October 27, 2019
The University aims to reduce emissions through a number of methods, such as switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs on campus.
Illustrated by Jane Borstad

Incoming UMN students may see mandatory academic integrity training

by Niamh Coomey
Published October 27, 2019
A resolution drafted by a faculty committee asks that the University implement mandatory training for incoming students.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Under new proposal, some students could qualify for affordable housing

by Emma Dill
Published October 27, 2019
Many traditional undergraduates would not qualify for the affordable units, officials say.
Second armed robbery in a week reported on campus

Second armed robbery in a week reported on campus

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 27, 2019
The incident took place in Dinkytown late Saturday night.
Erin Lynch of the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Minnesota announces a recent settlement for alleged stolen wages outside of Bonchon in Dinkytown on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Ex-Bonchon workers celebrate settlement over alleged wage theft in Dinkytown

by Brooke Sheehy
Published October 24, 2019
The workers addressed alleged wage theft at Bonchon's Uptown location.
Sarah Vast, Human Resources Assistant for the University of Minnesota, poses for a portrait outside Peik Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Last winter Vast struggled to find child care when schools closed due to extreme cold weather and ended up bringing their child to work at times. Other parents also coordinated when they had difficulty finding child care on short notice. 

University groups work to ensure employees can use sick leave for unscheduled child care

by Niamh Coomey
Published October 24, 2019
University groups are looking to clarify language in employee rules and contracts after confusion last winter.
Morrill Hall as seen on Saturday, Oct. 12.

University, state officials weigh HEAPR-heavy capital request

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published October 24, 2019
The University's state infrastructure funding needs went unfulfilled last session, prompting officials to ask if a large HEAPR amount is the right strategy.
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

City to study potential impact of rent stabilization

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 24, 2019
The policy could cap the amount landlords can increase rents in the city.

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