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Psychology and nutrition junior Taylor Peterson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March 12 at University Commons apartments. Peterson went to The Emily Program to recover from her eating disorder in high school. Now, she is studying to become an eating disorder therapist at the same institution.

An invisible fight: Students struggle with eating disorders, finding resources

by Audrey Kennedy
Published March 14, 2019
As the number of students with eating disorders grows, some worry resources aren’t catching up.
Abby Silbaugh, who had to pay $5,000 out-of-pocket for emergency prescriptions despite her University of Minnesota insurance, poses for a portrait on Monday, March 11 in her workspace. "Between neuroscience class work and independent research, I don't have time to work an additional job to fund expensive prescriptions," she said.

More adults find drugs overpriced, study finds

by Dylan Miettinen
Published March 14, 2019
A new study showed that more than three quarters of Americans think the cost of prescription drugs are unreasonable.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

New ‘night mayor’ could be a dream for downtown nightlife

by Erin Wilson
Published March 14, 2019
Minneapolis representatives are working on an initiative to make nightlife safer and more vibrant, including the potential appointment of a "night mayor."
Protesters at St. Paul College wait for the Women's March to begin in St. Paul on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Trump’s Title X changes would alter grant funding

by Gwiwon Jason Nam
Published March 14, 2019
The Trump administration's proposed changes to Title X, the federal family planning grant program, will prohibit recipients from referring abortions.
Robin Schow helps Brian Barnett to prepare soup at an employee wellness program on Monday, Feb. 25 at McNeal Hall in St. Paul.

Ensuring wellbeing: UMN program lowers costs for healthy choices

by Jake Steinberg
Published March 14, 2019
More employees than ever are participating in the Wellbeing Program, but some are still on the fence.
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News.

Episode 23: What to do with all of the snow

by Tiffany Bui and Luke Diamond
Published March 14, 2019
Find out how the University of Minnesota manages the tremendous amount of snow and the barriers it faces when doing so.
Rev. Lauren Rheingans, campus minister for the Wesley Foundation, receives communion during a weekly worship service in Coffman Union on Sunday, March 10.

UMN community left uneasy after United Methodist Church’s LGBT decision

by Dylan Miettinen
Published March 13, 2019
The United Methodist Church General Council voted to disallow LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriages last month.

Groups offer sexual violence workshops for international students

by Gwiwon Jason Nam
Published March 13, 2019
Several international student groups are providing sexual violence prevention workshops this month.
The Glendale Townhome complex is a 184-unit public housing project owned by the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority and is the only public row-house development left in the U.S.

Movement to preserve Prospect Park public housing sees pushback

by Imani Cruzen
Published March 13, 2019
City Council member Cam Gordon has nominated the Glendale Townhomes for historic designation.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Bill to freeze tuition at UMN sparks discussion at Capitol

by Isabella Murray
Published March 13, 2019
If adopted, the bill could negatively impact the University's budget, officials said.

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