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The 17th Avenue Residence Hall as seen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.

Anti-Semitic vandalism reported in University residence hall

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 3, 2018
Vandalism that referenced white supremacy and Nazism was reported in 17th Avenue Residence Hall last Wednesday.
CFANS student Alexis Murillo poses for a portrait on the Saint Paul campus on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Murillo plans to graduate in December, and wants to be a motivational speaker.

Striving for diversity in CFANS: students pushing to improve the college’s diversity

by J.D. Duggan
Published December 3, 2018
Alexis Murillo, who is graduating this year, worked with faculty and peers to promote diversity in CFANS.
With inflation rising, pay raises at UMN remain 'modest'

With inflation rising, pay raises at UMN remain ‘modest’

by Austen Macalus
Published December 3, 2018
Some faculty and staff say the amount of money for pay raises is too small to reward employees.
Illustrated by Jane Borstad

U.S. climate report highlights environmental problems facing Midwest

by Nikki Pederson
Published December 3, 2018
The Fourth National Climate Assessment was released late last month.

Jewish students respond to Ilhan Omar’s BDS comments

by Isabella Murray
Published December 3, 2018
Some Jewish students on campus were left frustrated by Omar’s recent comments.
A university freshman smokes a marijuana blunt on the Mississippi River's west bank on Friday, Nov. 30. The student has been smoking since his senior year in high school and doesn't plan to stop, mentioning that it doesn't inhibit his studies at all.

Higher and higher: University sees rise in reported student marijuana use

by Jordan Willauer
Published December 3, 2018
More students are reporting using marijuana, according to a new student health report from Boynton Health.

Towerside project draws heat from Met Council

by Imani Cruzen
Published December 3, 2018
A project that would garner heat from the Metropolitan Council's sewage system did not receive approval.

City ID program could offer options for international, undocumented students

by Emma Dill
Published December 3, 2018
City leaders continue to work on securing the personal data collected by the program.
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

Protections for pollinators outlined in committee report

by Dylan Miettinen
Published December 3, 2018
The Governor's Committee on Pollinator Protection released a report last month providing recommendations for future lawmakers.
Connie Bernardy speaks about investing in colleges and creating access for affordable education at the State Office Building on Friday, Nov. 29.

New House higher ed chair looks to advocate for UMN in upcoming session

by Isabella Murray
Published December 3, 2018
Rep. Connie Bernardy said her priorities include college affordability and stopping tuition increases.

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