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Student protestors sit in front of the College Republicans’ "Paint the Bridge" panel on Washington Avenue Bridge on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. This is the fourth consecutive year that the student group's mural has been vandalized.

College Republicans bridge painting vandalized for fourth consecutive year

by MN Daily Staff
Published September 28, 2019
The mural depicted support for Donald Trump's presidency and criticism for Rep. Ilhan Omar before being effaced.
Tucker Center Director Dr. Mary Jo Kane delivers a lecture at Cooke Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. Kane recently announced her retirement.

Mary Jo Kane announces retirement, following decades of research on girls and women in sports

by Michael McGough
Published September 27, 2019
Mary Jo Kane, a pioneer in researching girls and women in sports, will retire after three decades at the University of Minnesota.
Renderings courtesy of William Wells, Wells and Company Architects.

New 20-bedroom apartment building slated for Prospect Park

by Caitlin Anderson
Published September 27, 2019
Go Gopher Rentals, LLC would manage the property, its first project in the neighborhood.
Louis Alemayehu, a West Bank resident who is also involved with HECUA, participates in a discussion on food security and community business practices at at the Mixed Blood Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. The community conversations were part of the West Bank Business Association's Crash Course conference.

West Bank workshop promotes sustainability, support for artists

by Emma Dill
Published September 27, 2019
The annual event aims to address shifting needs among businesses and residents.
Robbery reported near UMN campus

Robbery reported near UMN campus

by Emily Sizen
Published September 26, 2019
The report is the latest in a string of recent crimes around campus.
Fans watch B.o.B. perform during the homecoming concert on Oct. 12, 2012 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Megan Thee Stallion cancels UMN homecoming performance

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published September 26, 2019
Student Unions and Activities will refund ticket sales and hold a free concert in its place.
Hailee Schievelbein

Following the return of two disciplined professors, students advocate for policy changes

by Tiffany Bui and Dylan Anderson
Published September 26, 2019
Student leaders in the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs are asking for policy changes after two professors, who were disciplined by the University following allegations of sexual harassment, returned to teach this fall.
James Farnsworth, communications director for the Minnesota Student Association, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept 24. “Having adequate health coverage is a crucial key to success for a student. I am passionate about advocating for changes in the Student Health Benefits Plan to ensure no students are left out.” 

Eligibility requirement concerns arise over student health care insurance

by Emily Sizen
Published September 26, 2019
Independent study, non-degree and online and distance learning credits are not eligible for the Student Health Benefit Plan.
Union members demonstrate at President Joan Gabel's inauguration on Friday, Sept. 20.

Following protests, negotiations continue between union workers and UMN

by Niamh Coomey and Hana Ikramuddin
Published September 26, 2019
AFSCME and the Teamsters, two unions on campus, protested during President Joan Gabel's inauguration last Friday.
Natalie Paulson shows members of Days for Girls sanitary pad kits that will be distributed to women in rural countries in Bruininks Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Days for Girls is a non-profit that provides communities in need with supplies for sustainable menstrual care. 

New student group aims to provide girls in other countries with menstrual products

by Jiang Li
Published September 26, 2019
Each kit provides a girl with items such as liners, underwear, a bar of soap and a washcloth.

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