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Student-led coalition brings together sustainable student groups

by Natalie Rademacher
Published April 11, 2019
The sustainability and social justice-focused groups share resources and collaborate on projects.
Samantha Pree-Stinson addresses concerns over plans to reduce the number of wards in Minneapolis during the City Council Charter Commission at City Hall on Wednesday, April 3. The change could affect who represents Minneapolis residents on the City Council.

Proposed City Council restructuring sees support and push-back

by Emma Dill
Published April 11, 2019
While opponents say the measure could threaten representation, proponents say it will give all residents more of a voice in Council makeup.

UMN researchers look for solutions to corn-based pollution

by Katie Salai
Published April 10, 2019
University researchers found air pollution from corn production contributes to 4,300 premature deaths per year in the U.S.
TCF Bank as seen in Coffman Union on Monday, April 8.

UMN students paid over $620,000 in TCF Bank card fees, report finds

by Norah Kleven
Published April 10, 2019
A recently released report found University of Minnesota students pay an average of $22 in TCF Bank campus debit card account fees.

MSA relaunches sexual misconduct awareness campaign

by Niamh Coomey
Published April 10, 2019
"It Ends Here" was relaunched last week and focuses on increasing sexual assault awareness and supporting sexual assault victims.
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., waves to those who came out to support Amy Klobuchar's presidential bid on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

Tina Smith pushes for financial aid transparency

by Erin Wilson
Published April 9, 2019
Smith introduced three bills late last month to better inform students about loans and college costs.

University offers printable absence notes

by Gwiwon Jason Nam
Published April 9, 2019
For single-episode absences, students can print a note at home to bring to their professors.
The lone finalist in the race for University of Minnesota president, Joan Gabel, smiles as the Board of Regents extend praise to her qualifications for the job before a vote on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Gabel announces search committee plans for next provost

by Dylan Anderson
Published April 8, 2019
Members of the search committee will be announced before the end of spring semester.
Diagram by Morgan La Casse. Photos courtesy of the University of Minnesota

Where do the regents stand on renaming buildings?

by Austen Macalus
Published April 8, 2019
The Board of Regents appears split, with several regents opposed to renaming Coffman Union and three other buildings on campus, while others say they still haven’t made up their mind. Only one regent has voiced support for renaming thus far.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Delayed regent election sparks concerns among lawmakers

by Isabella Murray
Published April 8, 2019
If House and Senate leadership cannot decide on a time to vote on new regents, Gov. Tim Walz will appoint regents.

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