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In the 1960s, a former University professor hoped to model a city after a machine

In the 1960s, a former University professor hoped to model a city after a machine

by Raju Chaduvula
Published September 26, 2016
The Minnesota Experimental Project would have created a self-sustaining city that would have produced almost no waste.
Hydrogeologist for the Minnesota Department of Health Virginia Yingling explains data on local water to visitors at a public meeting at Oakland Middle School on Sept. 19 2016.

University lab seeks solution for pesky PFCs

by Keaton Schmitt
Published September 26, 2016
Following new EPA guidelines, U scientists hope to better separate Perflurorochemicals from water.
University President Eric Kaler sits down with the Minnesota Daily to field questions on Friday, Sept. 23 in Morrill Hall.

Kaler talks J Robinson termination, faculty union push and M Health merger

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 26, 2016
President Eric Kaler sat down with the Minnesota Daily on his 60th birthday to discuss the new year.

Nursing mothers struggle to find lactation spaces at the U

by Rilyn Eischens
Published September 26, 2016
The introduction of lactation pods at the U raises questions of accessibility, stigma.
Lecturer William Banks speaks to protesters on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at Northrop Plaza. Student coalition Differences Organized gathered to protest the treatment of contingent faculty.

University students and faculty protest non-tenure track working conditions

by Layna Darling and Olivia Johnson
Published September 23, 2016
Following a Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services ruling, 75 students and faculty rallied near Northrop Friday to support non-tenure track faculty.
Dinky the Elephant, as seen in HECCO's new promotional video.

Dinkytown introduces ‘Dinky the Elephant’

by Tiffany Lukk
Published September 23, 2016
Dinky will make an appearance at Dinkytown Open Streets Oct. 1

University plan to trim admin costs appears to be ahead of schedule

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 23, 2016
Administrators estimate the school will trim $70 million in administrative expenses by 2017.

University research sheds light on banned antibacterial soap compound

by Keaton Schmitt
Published September 22, 2016
The FDA banned 19 compounds commonly used in soap, partially due to health concerns. The compounds fell under research via former U studies.
Dr. Gloria Leon poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 at Elliott Hall.

In snowy Greenland, a search for the perfect astronaut

by Melissa Steinken
Published September 22, 2016
Dr. Gloria Leon studies groups of people in isolation to gauge the compatibility of astronaut teams.

At University, single women barred from birth control pills in 70s

by Raju Chaduvula
Published September 22, 2016
Single women found creative ways to get the pill before they were made widely available, researchers said.

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