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MSA institutes new safety committee on campus

MSA institutes new safety committee on campus

by Madison Roth
Published December 12, 2021
According to MSA’s November 2020 student survey, after only 18.81% of students said they felt safe at night on campus, MSA decided to form a new proactive committee.
Cam Gordon, the former council member for Ward 2, poses for a portrait on Thursday, Dec. 9. Gordon represented the eastern part of Minneapolis for 15 years.

Ward 2 residents reflect on 15 years with Cam Gordon

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published December 10, 2021
he Green Party member will be leaving office come January.
University of Minnesota scholars research health benefits of manoomin

University of Minnesota scholars research health benefits of manoomin

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published December 10, 2021
Indigenous knowledge of the ancient grain helps researchers understand its significance.
University of Minnesota Student Nick Metzman poses for a portrait on the East Bank Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Metzman engages with the University’s substance abuse support resources.

UMN substance abuse resources improve, but students say more work lies ahead

by Olivia Stevens
Published December 10, 2021
This fall, the University hired a new recovery navigator to help any students questioning their relationship with alcohol or drugs.
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Low-income Minneapolis residents to receive $500 a month

by Caleb Hensin
Published December 9, 2021
A new city-wide initiative tests a guaranteed basic income program for Cedar-Riverside and other neighborhoods.
Faculty and administrators navigate changing COVID-19 safety policies amid statewide spike in transmission

Faculty and administrators navigate changing COVID-19 safety policies amid statewide spike in transmission

by Bella Carpentier
Published December 6, 2021
Currently, Minnesota has one of the highest COVID-19 rates in the nation, with a high chance for more cases on campus after students traveling back from Thanksgiving break, however, many professors said the University has done well so far to prevent spread on campus.
New vaccine mandate confirmed for UMN employees following executive order and faculty resolution

New vaccine mandate confirmed for UMN employees following executive order and faculty resolution

by Maia Irvin
Published December 6, 2021
Failure to comply with the new mandate could result in unpaid suspension for faculty during the spring semester.
University Water Council promotes coordination of water resources and collaboration through virtual network

University Water Council promotes coordination of water resources and collaboration through virtual network

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published December 6, 2021
Experts collaborate across Minnesota to combine water research.
The Hennepin County Government Center, on Sunday, Feb. 28 during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd.

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter manslaughter trial explained

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published December 6, 2021
Potter is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter for shooting and killing 20-year-old Black man, Daunte Wright.
McNamara Alumni Center captured on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.

As spring classes approach, UMN Disability Resource Center informs students on available resources

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published December 5, 2021
The University’s DRC works to inform students with disabilities on possible accommodations in the classroom that may be beneficial in their coursework.

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