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Protesters are greeted by a crowd of law enforcement in Brooklyn Center on Monday following the police killing of Daunte Wright.

MSA leaders demand UMPD withdraw from countywide policing task force present at Daunte Wright protests

by Ava Thompson
Published April 12, 2021
Student government leaders wrote a letter to University administrators asking them to cease their involvement in the West Command Task Force, a group composed of 35 police departments from across Hennepin County.
Gophers Center Liam Robbins leaps for the ball at Williams Arena on Friday, Dec. 4. The Gophers went on to a 76-67 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

Gophers’ Robbins enters transfer portal

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 6, 2021
Liam Robbins is the seventh Gophers’ player to enter the transfer portal since the University’s athletics department parted ways with Richard Pitino.
UMN community members petition for stronger consequences for professor who reportedly sexually harassed students

UMN community members petition for stronger consequences for professor who reportedly sexually harassed students

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published April 6, 2021
Two investigative reports found that biochemistry professor Gianluigi Veglia violated University sexual harassment policies for years prior.
A variety of public health procedures, including designated clean and dirty tables, unidirectional routes, and socially-distanced seating protect students dining in Pioneer Hall on Monday, Nov. 2.

MSA resolutions address needs of students observing Passover and Ramadan

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published April 5, 2021
The two resolutions, passed in March, recommend academic and dining accommodations.
CLA students petition for college to explore in-person graduation options

CLA students petition for college to explore in-person graduation options

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper
Published April 4, 2021
Two students started the petition in hopes that the College of Liberal Arts would offer an in-person graduation ceremony for interested students.
Biden’s American Rescue Plan to deliver $97 million in relief funds to UMN

Biden’s American Rescue Plan to deliver $97 million in relief funds to UMN

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 3, 2021
The COVID-19 relief bill, signed into action on March 11, designates approximately $40 billion for higher education.
A rendering of Africa Village, a cultural mall plan including retail and affordable housing in Cedar-Riverside.

Africa Village seeks developer designation to move forward

by Lydia Morrell
Published April 3, 2021
Cedar-Riverside’s Africa Village project stalled due to COVID. But under a new City Council member, the project is still moving forward.
Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

E.J. Stephens joins Gophers men’s basketball

by AJ Condon
Published April 2, 2021
The Gophers add another senior guard through the transfer portal.
The ball enters the hoop at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. The Gophers defeated Vermont 90-58.

Luke Loewe is second transfer to men’s basketball team

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published April 2, 2021
Loewe has one year remaining and becomes the second incoming transfer.
University of Minnesota alum Elise Eckert poses for a portrait on a balcony in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday, March 30. Eckert, who graduated in Spring 2020, filed independently on her 2020 taxes for the first time, prompted by the opportunity to receive a stimulus check.

Students who file taxes as independents can receive last year’s stimulus checks

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published April 1, 2021
If you paid for more than half of your living expenses in 2020, you could get that money back.

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