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The Minnesota State Capitol as seen on May 13, 2015.

State bills would prevent local governments from regulating to-go containers, enforcing ranked-choice voting

by Tiffany Bui
Published April 6, 2018
The bills are part of a larger debate on whether municipalities should have the authority to pass laws separate from the state.
A simulation of a smartphone app University staff members are creating that will guide users around the Minneapolis Institute of Art looking for clues hidden throughout the museum.

University staff are turning the Mia into a giant puzzle room

by Ella Johnson
Published April 6, 2018
University staff are building an app that will lead users on a hunt for clues in the museum.
The Marshall apartment complex in Dinkytown as seen on April 4, 2018. Mitchell Hoenig, 20, was taken from The Marshall to Hennepin County Medical Center on Feb. 23 and later died on Feb. 25.

UMN fraternity member’s death caused by alcohol poisoning

by Ryan Faircloth, Mike Hendrickson, and Rilyn Eischens
Published April 5, 2018
Mitchell Hoenig, 20, was hospitalized on Feb. 23 and died on Feb. 25.
Illustration by Harry Steffenhagen

New legislation could expand free online textbooks on campus

by Max Chao
Published April 5, 2018
The University’s open textbook programs have saved students $3.5 million since 2015.

Conservative students feel less respected on campus, data shows

by Kelly Busche
Published April 5, 2018
From 2012 to 2017, conservative students' belief that their political views were respected declined, while more liberal students said their views were respected.
The lobby of the Disability Resource Center as seen Dec. 5, 2017 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

Disability resources feel strain of increasing student needs

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 5, 2018
In their annual report to the Board of Regents, student representatives found disability services could be improved.

Declining enrollment in arts and humanities raises concerns in CLA

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published April 5, 2018
Following national trends, enrollment in arts and humanities majors has decreased in recent years.

University’s HEAPR request highlights infrastructure needs

by Madeline Deninger
Published April 5, 2018
The University will prioritize its capital needs as lawmakers decide on a final allocation.
Researcher Dongjie Chen begins the Intense Pulsed Light process which removes bacteria from powdered foods in the Food Science and Nutrition building on Tuesday, April 3.

University researchers develop bacteria-killing light

by Katrina Pross
Published April 5, 2018
The machine can kill over 99.99 percent of bacteria in powdered foods.
Sundal Hashwani reads stories from others sharing their experiences with diversity at the School of Public Heath.

Public health students call for more diversity in program

by Lew Blank
Published April 5, 2018
Over three days this week, students shared over 100 positive and negative stories about diversity in the School of Public Health.

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