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The University of Minnesota Police Department released an image of a person of interest in the Nov. 3 defacing of the Muslim Students Association's Washington Avenue Bridge mural.

Person of interest identified in vandalism of Muslim Students Association’s bridge panel

by David Clarey, Layna Darling, and Rilyn Eischens
Published November 7, 2016
The Council on American-Islamic Relations-Minnesota is urging law enforcement to investigate the incident as a hate crime.
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison speaks to students on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 outside of Coffman Union. Minnesota Democrats held a rally encouraging students to get involved and vote.

Four Minnesota Democrats visit the U to talk voting local

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 5, 2016
Dziedzic, Ellison and Omar are vying for votes as the three compete in the 2016 elections.

Freshman seminar trains students to facilitate election discussions

by Kristina Busch
Published November 3, 2016
An analysis of the discussions showed deliberation promotes mutual understanding

U researchers to examine racial disparities in senior care

by Ryan Faircloth and Keaton Schmitt
Published November 3, 2016
The 5-year, $1.8M study will look into local and national issues related to health care for the elderly.
Minnesota Student Association President Abeer Syedah speaks in support of Hillary Clinton at Northrop Auditorium on Oct. 4, 2016 ahead of Sen. Bernie Sanders' speech.

For some student-leaders, navigating the terrain of personal beliefs can be tricky

by Rilyn Eischens and Raju Chaduvula
Published November 3, 2016
While MSA has to remain nonpartisan in order to receive school funding, many representatives of the group are opposed to self-censorship.

Some say the University’s parental leave policy is exclusionary

by Rilyn Eischens
Published November 3, 2016
COGS reps requested that the U update their parental leave policy to accommodate same-sex couples, among others.
Vice President for Research Brian Herman presents an update and review of human subjects research standards at the University of Minnesota to the Senate's Higher Education Committee in the Minnesota Senate Building on March 10, 2016. Herman will resign at the end of December, University President Eric Kaler announced Nov. 2.

Kaler announces resignation of U’s vice president for research

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 3, 2016
In an email to faculty, Kaler said Vice President Brian Herman will step down, effective Dec. 31.

Restraining orders against five Gopher football players dismissed

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 3, 2016
The players will be allowed to play in Saturday’s game after an agreement was reached in court Wednesday.
History juniors Nick Carrigan, left, and Ian Lambert, right, play Dota 2 on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at Bruininks Hall on East Bank with the uDota club during its weekly meeting.

University e-sports groups gain members, popularity

by David Clarey
Published November 2, 2016
University of Minnesota students are playing video games for cash, while a professional scene develops where players compete for millions.
Late-night crowds line up for a slice of Mesa Pizza during homecoming weekend Oct. 14, 2012, in Dinkytown.

In planning debates, neighborhoods feel left out

by Eliana Schreiber
Published November 2, 2016
One proposal in Marcy-Holmes contradicts the area’s guidelines, but the choice sits with the City Council.

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