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Lauren Meyers works in the O. Meredith Wilson Library on Friday, Oct. 18. Meyers criticizes the use of the Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Arabic, seen on the table, due to Wehr's role in the Nazi party in the 1940's.

UMN Arabic department works to address history of Arabic-English dictionary

by Farrah Mina
Published October 20, 2019
The Arabic department is discussing ways to address the Nazi background of an Arabic-English dictionary that has been required for Arabic classes at the University for years.
Minneapolis City Councilman Abdi Warsame sits for an interview at his office in City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17. The first Somali-American elected to the council, Warsame has headed multiple initiatives aimed at addressing issues of jobs, housing, safety and community development.

Abdi Warsame’s stature in Cedar-Riverside and beyond

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published October 20, 2019
The West Bank City Council member hopes a mixed-use development will fulfill many of his constituents' needs.
Two robberies reported near UMN campus

Two robberies reported near UMN campus

by Emily Sizen
Published October 19, 2019
The robberies are possibly related, according to an all-campus alert.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski.

Lawmakers call for action on insulin access bill

by Emma Dill
Published October 19, 2019
Two bills in the House and Senate aim to mitigate rising insulin costs for diabetic Minnesotans.
Carol Cooke poses for a portrait in her home on Thursday, Oct. 17. Crooke will turn 90 in December and has been involved with SE Seniors for two years. She participates in the Connections Club, a pen pals program and uses SE Seniors as a resource when she has questions about senior services. Crooke says, “It’s just a wonderful resource. I would miss it if it weren’t available. I can’t imagine what they would cut back.”

Proposed county budget threatens funding for senior programs

by Emma Dill
Published October 19, 2019
The budget would eliminate funding for South East Seniors, Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors and Nokomis Healthy Seniors. The programs provide local seniors with nursing, transportation, programming and other resources.
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs as seen on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Disciplined Humphrey professor resigns, according to faculty mentor

by Tiffany Bui and Dylan Anderson
Published October 17, 2019
James Ron was suspended last year following an investigation into alleged sexual harassment.
Hailee Schievelbein

A little stress is good for your biological clock, new U research says

by Natalie Cierzan
Published October 17, 2019
The internal biological clock, called the circadian clock, is responsible for daily biological functions like sleep and metabolism.
President Joan Gabel fields questions in her office in Morrill Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Gabel on campus climate: ‘We have work to do’

by Dylan Anderson
Published October 17, 2019
Gabel also discussed hiring the next provost and communicating with students about disciplined faculty.
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Potential University research priorities presented to regents

by Niamh Coomey
Published October 17, 2019
Last week's presentation by Vice President for Research Chris Cramer is the first of three presentations to the board this year. It focused on incentivizing research.
A group of graduate students enters Morrill Hall on Thursday, Oct. 10 to petition the change in their University sponsored health plans.

‘A complete nightmare for me’: Grad students concerned with UMN health insurance

by Emily Sizen
Published October 17, 2019
Last week, students hand delivered a letter to President Gabel's office signed by 1,600 people expressing frustrations.

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