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MSA pushes for environmental justice liberal education requirement

MSA pushes for environmental justice liberal education requirement

by Madison Roth
Published December 16, 2021
MSA sent a letter to the Council on Liberal Education to change the “environment” requirement theme to “environmental justice”
Aimee Pearce, a doctor at Boynton Health, puts on her personal protection equipment (PPE) at the East Bank Clinic, in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 16.

Adaptation, unpredictability and burnout: Boynton workers relay pandemic challenges, some solutions

by Maia Irvin
Published December 16, 2021
Boynton workers shared their experiences adapting to changing working conditions and developing solutions to new problems.
A rendering of the Como Congregational Church after a full restoration, with apartments and a community center. Photo courtesy of Joel Hussong

Como Congregational Church could become apartments and community center

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published December 16, 2021
If passed by the City Council, construction may start in the winter of 2022.
The interior of Gray's, a restaurant and cafe in Dinkytown on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Gray's is partnering with a class of UMN Carlson students to analyze their social media and marketing approaches.

UMN students conduct survey for Gray’s Cafe

by Caleb Hensin
Published December 15, 2021
The Net Impact student group usually assists nonprofits, but has turned to helping local Dinkytown businesses.
Activist Jae Yates poses for a portrait in Painter Park in South Minneapolis on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Yates is active in the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar.

What’s next for Minneapolis activists

by Hanna Van Den Einde and Caleb Hensin
Published December 15, 2021
After the public safety ballot amendment failed, activist groups are shifting focus to different methods of police accountability and reparations work.
The Basic Needs Task Force of the University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Student Association (MSA) partnered with The Food Group, a local food nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, to bring affordable food options to students.

MSA works with local food company to provide low cost groceries for students

by Madison Roth
Published December 15, 2021
The Mobile Market bus will come to the University of Minnesota once a month to help college students looking for more affordable grocery options.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

BREAKING: Proposed significant pay increase on the horizon for UMN President 

by Maia Irvin
Published December 15, 2021
The Board of Regents announced it will consider a new contract that includes an increase in annual compensation for President Joan Gabel at its upcoming meeting. 
The Supreme Court building on Nov. 21, 2019.

Mississippi abortion law argued in front of Supreme Court; students express concern

by Alex Steil
Published December 14, 2021
Students complain of a convoluted system and a professor provides clarifications.
Owner Pete Miller poses for a portrait at HeadFlyer Brewing in Marcy-Holmes on Dec. 7 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Craft breweries call for changes to liquor laws after COVID-19 hardships

by Olivia Stevens
Published December 14, 2021
If passed in 2022, the “Drink Local” bill would create more options for craft beer consumers.
The 17th Avenue Residence Hall as seen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Excrement smeared on walls and exit signs being torn down every weekend was the scene on the fourth floor of the residence hall for months that year.

Rampant vandalism in residence halls creates concern among residents

by Alex Steil
Published December 12, 2021
Interim Director of Housing and Residential Life says vandalism has increased in past years, while before it was typically isolated to the destruction of exit signs.

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