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UMN senate members encourage University to reverse vaccine decision

UMN senate members encourage University to reverse vaccine decision

by Sonja Kleven
Published June 23, 2021
Representatives of the faculty and student senate created a resolution asking the University to mandate the COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations starting fall 2021.
Fans cheer for the Gophers after winning the game against Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. The Gophers won 31-26 bringing their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

Breaking: Gophers athletics announces full capacity for sporting events

by Michael Lyne
Published June 22, 2021
The first ticketed Gophers sports planning on full capacity are football, soccer and volleyball.
Some icy treats, artwork and beats

Some icy treats, artwork and beats

by Nina Raemont
Published June 22, 2021
Keep your finger on this week’s local heat
Harper McIntyre, daughter of Grace Riley's partner, holds the bearded dragon Riley found near her house.

A bearded dragon’s day out: the journey of a reptile who toured the city

by Macy Harder
Published June 21, 2021
The dragon had quite the adventure exploring south Minneapolis before finding its way to the Standish neighborhood, where a resident took it into her care.
Mykela Jackson poses for a portrait at the Black Business Pop-up Shop’s second annual Juneteenth event.

Keiko’s Kitchen cultivates community with free vegan food

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published June 21, 2021
23-year-old Mykela (aka Keiko) Jackson serves “real food for the soul” at Juneteenth pop-up.
As summer heats up, many head inside to enjoy Dinkytown eating establishments on Sunday, June 13.

Mask or no mask: Dinkytown restaurants discuss end of mask mandate

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published June 21, 2021
Minneapolis lifted the mask mandate on June 1, leaving many businesses feeling both elated and nervous.
UMN faculty leadership reflect on challenges and silver linings from year of online operations

UMN faculty leadership reflect on challenges and silver linings from year of online operations

by Maia Irvin
Published June 21, 2021
University governance committees will continue to meet remotely through fall 2021.
Assistant Professor of Internal Medecine and Pediatrics Carolyn Bramante poses in a medecine storage room in her clinic on Tuesday, June 15. Bramante is the principal investigator for COVID-OUT, a nationwide COVID-19 outpatient trial for which the University of Minnesota hosts the lead study site.

UMN receives $1.5 million for COVID-19 treatment trial

by Maia Irvin and Marlee Louden
Published June 17, 2021
As the first trial of its kind, researchers will use common and widely available drugs to treat symptoms of COVID-19.
A collection of art contributions at George Floyd Square on Sunday, June 13. (Alexa Lewis / Minnesota Daily)

CLA hosts discussion on the power of art, role of museums in fight for racial justice

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper and James Schaak
Published June 17, 2021
The discussion is part of the college’s “What’s Next?” series where it examines the next steps to eliminate institutional and systemic racism in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
English professor and diversity advocate Qadri Ismail dies at 59

English professor and diversity advocate Qadri Ismail dies at 59

by Maia Irvin
Published June 16, 2021
Professor Qadri Ismail impacted many students and colleagues with his rigorous intellect, generous personality and advocacy.

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