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Courtesy of Abdulaziz Mohamed and Samiat Ajibola

“I want to push student government out of the box”; MSA leadership discusses goals for the upcoming school year

by Sonja Kleven
Published July 2, 2021
President Abdulaziz Mohamed and Vice President Samiat Ajibola took office on July 1.
Construction close to complete on the Elliot Twins Apartments in on Wednesday, June 30 in Minneapolis, Minn. Elliot Twins Apartments is a public housing option for low-income households on campus. The complex is not specifically mentioned in the spending plan, but could potentially experience renovations under certain initiatives.

Frey proposes $28 million in affordable housing and homelessness

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 2, 2021
The American Rescue Plan money aims to help communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic through new housing facilities and creative programming.
President Joan Gabel and the Board of Regents discuss the University's 2022 budget in McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, June 29.

Regents approve tuition increase, budget at special meeting; students weigh in

by Matthew Voigt
Published July 2, 2021
Regents approved the $4 billion operating budget, which includes a tuition increase and salary increases for staff and faculty.
Colleen Manchester poses for a portrait. Photo courtesy of Colleen Flaherty Manchester.

Incoming FCC leadership highlights priorities and goals for the committee’s future

by Maia Irvin
Published July 2, 2021
The new Faculty Consultative Committee leadership discussed their journey to becoming involved in the committee and its role in the University’s larger decision-making processes.
Many items were for sale at the Prospect Park Yard and Tailgate sale on June 26th. The event featured yard sales, free items, and garden walks.

Yard sale days return to Prospect Park

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published July 1, 2021
The neighborhood tradition returns, giving residents an opportunity to sell, shop and interact with their neighbors.
The University of Minnesota women’s hockey team plays against Ohio State at Ridder Arena on Nov. 21, 2020. The Gophers ended the night with a 4-0 win.

Wente selected 18th overall in NWHL draft by Minnesota Whitecaps

by Matthew Kennedy
Published June 30, 2021
The player from Plymouth, Minn., will stay in the state of 10,000 lakes to continue her hockey career.
Claude Peck, President of the Quatrefoil Library in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis’ Quatrefoil Library is preserving history and fostering community

by Macy Harder
Published June 30, 2021
The library on East Lake Street is not only a source of LGBTQ+ literature and materials, but is also a gathering place for the Twin Cities queer community.
Regents amend records policy, limit public access to student contact information

Regents amend records policy, limit public access to student contact information

by Matthew Voigt
Published June 30, 2021
Student physical addresses, University email address and phone numbers will now only be accessible to school groups and school officials.
A cloth mask and bouquet of flowers are seen on the Goldy statue outside Coffman Memorial Union on April 1, 2020.

A summer update on COVID-19 rules and protocols at the University of Minnesota

by James Schaak
Published June 30, 2021
The University has lifted many of its COVID restrictions.
Three generations of Pride at the University of Minnesota

Three generations of Pride at the University of Minnesota

by MaryKate Fenstermaker
Published June 29, 2021
University community members discuss the evolution of Pride and LGBTQ culture over the years.

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