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University ends relationship with Chinese telecom giant

by Jake Steinberg
Published February 28, 2019
The University will no longer accept money, enter into contracts or approve data exchange with Huawei.
Allison Sandve loads her plastic-free groceries into her car on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Seward Community Co-op in Minneapolis. Sandve started living a plastic-free lifestyle almost a year ago and plans to continue exploring ways to incorporate sustainability into her life.

University members take steps to reduce their plastic footprint

by Natalie Rademacher
Published February 28, 2019
University community members are taking unique steps to reduce waste and not use plastic.
Julie Tonneson, associate vice president for budget and finance at the University, looks through years of old files in her office at Morrill Hall on Thursday, Feb. 21.

Behind the budget: Julie Tonneson’s ‘invaluable’ expertise as UMN budget director

by Austen Macalus
Published February 28, 2019
University Budget Director Julie Tonneson has helped guide the University’s multibillion-dollar budget for over two decades.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks during the United Black Legislative Caucus at the Brian Coyle Center in Cedar-Riverside on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.

Local officials look to increase representation through new legislative caucus

by Isabella Murray
Published February 28, 2019
Black community members said they need officials to address incarceration and homeownership inequality, among other issues.
The crowd cheers as Amy Klobuchar takes the stage at her presidential bid announcement on Feb. 10 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.

UMN students respond to Klobuchar’s presidential bid

by Dylan Miettinen
Published February 28, 2019
While some applaud her ability to reach moderates, others think she is too moderate and won't go far in the presidential race.
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Expanding job market spurs new environmental geosciences major

by Katie Salai
Published February 28, 2019
The new major fills a niche for students interested in geology-based instead of policy-based environmental studies.
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro speaks in the Northstar Ballroom of the St. Paul Student Center on Monday, Feb. 26. The speech drew a crowd of dozens of protestors in opposition to Shapiro's presence on campus.

Shapiro lawsuit against UMN partially moves forward

by Miguel Octavio
Published February 27, 2019
A U.S. district judge found that one of the claims of a First Amendment violation may be valid.
Horace Huntley, Ph.D., poses for a portrait outside of Morrill Hall, the site of the Morrill Hall takeover of 1969, on Monday, Feb. 25. The takeover, which Huntley was a part of, helped establish the department of African American and African Studies at the University.

Examining the lasting legacy of the Morrill Hall takeover

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 27, 2019
The 50th anniversary of the Morrill Hall takeover serves as the kickoff to a yearlong series of events focusing on cultural and racial equity.
Medical students James Pathoulas and Kevin O'Donnell pose for a portrait on Feb. 22 on campus. The two are part of an effort to ban conversion therapy in Minnesota.

Bill banning conversion therapy jumps first hurdle

by Dylan Miettinen
Published February 27, 2019
A ban addressing the controversial practice of gay conversion therapy has passed through its first House committee.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey answers questions from students at the Minnesota Student Association forum in Blegen Hall about issues that affect them and their peers on Tuesday, Feb. 26 2019.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addresses student government

by Emma Dill
Published February 27, 2019
Jacob Frey discussed affordable housing and other issues at a Tuesday Minnesota Student Association forum.

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