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University Parking and Transportation Services work to improve campus bus system

University Parking and Transportation Services work to improve campus bus system

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published March 3, 2022
Staffing shortages and app malfunctions have contributed to late arrival times.
UMN's admission process has changed after this summer's affirmative action Supreme Court ruling.

University to accept applications without standardized test scores for 2023

by Gabrielle Lombard and Beth Thelen
Published March 2, 2022
Applicants will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT score when applying to begin at the University in 2023.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke to students at an Minnesota Student Association forum in Blegen Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.

Ethics complaints against Frey explained

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published March 1, 2022
Minneapolis residents filed ethical complaints against Jacob Frey, alleging he misused funds and failed to further the best interests of the city.
University of Minnesota's Baseline Tennis Center on Monday, Feb. 28.

Student athletes testify to Senate about three cut sports programs

by Alex Steil
Published March 1, 2022
Legislators and athletes were concerned about the Regent’s process to cut three mens sports programs in fall 2020; legislators said this could have future implications for budget matters and regent selection.
A photo of the Morrill Hall takeover in 1969, which resulted in the creation of the Department of African American and African Studies. Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota Archives.

The history of Black affinity groups on the UMN campus

by Claire Nelson
Published February 28, 2022
Black affinity groups emerged from segregated conditions almost one hundred years ago. In the years since, they have continued to advocate for the needs of Black students.
The Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

MN House introduces no-knock warrant restrictions; how did we get here?

by Alex Steil
Published February 28, 2022
After the police killing of Amir Locke, legislation was introduced in the Minnesota House to reduce no-knock warrants.
The entrance of the University Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

BREAKING: UMN student dies unexpectedly at RecWell center

by Claire Nelson
Published February 26, 2022
Tobiloba Taiwo died on Feb. 21. His funeral service and a candlelight vigil is happening in his honor.
Coffman Union on Wednesday, Feb. 16.

UMN Board of Regents lay out policy for renaming campus buildings

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 26, 2022
After years of advocacy from students, the University now has a policy for renaming campus buildings, scholarships and other entities.
Territorial Residence Hall on Tuesday, February 22.

Students react to unknown suspect in Territorial Hall women’s bathroom

by Madison Roth
Published February 25, 2022
After two prior incidents occurred within this school year, Territorial Hall is the third residence hall to report an incident with an unknown suspect.
The Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Saturday, Jan. 29. The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s murder will be held in this courthouse.

BREAKING: Three former MPD officers convicted in federal trial

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published February 24, 2022
The three officers were found guilty on all counts for depriving George Floyd of his constitutional rights.

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