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Sociology senior Kali Suchy works on updating computer software at the CLA Language Center in Jones Hall on Friday, Sept. 28 on East Bank. Suchy has been working at the CLA Language Center through a work study program since her freshman year.

Student senate seeks to increase student wages

by Michelle Griffith
Published October 1, 2018
The University Student Senate started an initiative to increase student minimum wage to ease financial burdens.
The Somali House, a structure made of sticks and held together by various forms of weaving, is fixed by Cedar Riverside resident Ayan Isaq on Thursday, Sept. 27 in Minneapolis. The house serves as a space for Somali people to gather and experience Somali culture.

Home away from home: handbuilt ‘Somali house’ connects neighbors through Somali culture

by Tiffany Bui
Published October 1, 2018
The handmade house, which has been the epicenter of celebrations and weekly meetings for community members, will soon close for the winter.
Zach Kosel and Dan Davidson watch to see if they make the cup during a beer pong game outside their fraternity on Friday, April 20 in Minneapolis.

UMN fraternities ban hard alcohol

by Jordan Willauer
Published October 1, 2018
The ban is an effort to combat over-consumption of alcohol on campus.
Illustrated by Jane Borstad

Revised grading policy enters final stages

by Austen Macalus
Published October 1, 2018
Changes to the policy include shortening the deadline for incompletes and clarifying "A-F" grading scales.
Joseph Patiño, candidate for the Minnesota House Representative District 60B, poses for a portrait near his home in Como on Thursday, Sept. 27. Patiño studied Business Marketing at the University of Minnesota. 

Republican House 60B candidate emphasizes Greek life on campus

by Isabella Murray
Published October 1, 2018
Joe Patiño's platform includes housing and tuition for University students.
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

Diggin’ the St. Paul campus: UMN students judge dirt as pastime

by Megan Palmer
Published October 1, 2018
Universities across the country engage in soil-judging competitions.
The former location of a Papa Johns in Blegen Hall – replaced by Oath Pizza – sits vacant in September 2018. Oath Pizza may now be on the chopping block, too. 

Papa John’s leaves UMN

by Caitlin Anderson
Published October 1, 2018
Oath Pizza, a build-your-own pizza restaurant, will replace the Papa John's locations this fall and winter.

New Fairview-UMN partnership to bring in $35 million in first year

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 1, 2018
Fairview Health Services will give the University of Minnesota Medical School $35 million in the first year of the partnership.
University President Eric Kaler answers questions from the Minnesota Daily on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in his office at Morrill Hall. Kaler told the Daily his favorite part about the fall semester is watching Gopher football and volleyball games.

Kaler discusses letter to Greek life leaders, drafted pronoun policy

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 1, 2018
The Minnesota Daily interviewed University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler this week.
University Regent Darrin Rosha introduces the honorary doctorate as Tyka Nelson, sister of Prince, holds the diploma with President Eric Kaler at the ceremony for the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for Prince on Wednesday, Sept. 26. An honorary degree is the highest award conferred by the University of Minnesota, recognizing achievements that have added to the betterment of society.

UMN awards Prince honorary doctorate degree

by Michelle Griffith
Published September 28, 2018
Prince was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Wednesday night, which was also accompanied by music performances.
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