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Thousands of young yellow perch swim in a tank in the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center on the St. Paul campus on Monday, March 15. University of Minnesota researcher Dr. Amy Schrank is working on a market study to test the viability of fish farming for commercial purposes in Minnesota.

University researchers among first to explore aquaculture viability in Minnesota

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 18, 2021
With a need to move away from wild-caught fish, farming fish could be an alternative.
The redevelopment plan for Marcy Park aims to accommodate the needs and wants of college-aged residents. Marcy-Holmes has one of the highest percentages of residents ranging from 18 to 25 years old in Minneapolis.

Park board approves student-focused Marcy Park overhaul

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 18, 2021
Renovations to the park would include a basketball court, a small dog park and areas for bouldering and hammocks.
Opposite hitter Stephanie Samedy spikes the ball to earn a point for the Gophers in Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 24. The Gophers won against Michigan State Spartans with a score of 3-0.

Another match postponed for Gophers volleyball

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published March 17, 2021
Minnesota will not play at Wisconsin Thursday, marking its fifth postponed match of the season.
Jamal Mashburn Jr. walks to the other end of the court during the second period against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. Illinois beat the Gophers with a final score of 94-63.

Gophers guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. enters transfer portal

by Nolan O'Hara
Published March 17, 2021
Jamal Mashburn Jr. is one of two Gophers who’ve entered the portal already since the men’s basketball program parted ways with coach Richard Pitino.
Toshira Garraway speaks at the "Demand a Fair Jury Selection" protest in downtown Minneapolis on Monday, March 15.

Activists demand fair jury selection in Chauvin trial

by Lydia Morrell and Jasmine Snow
Published March 17, 2021
Protesters expressed concerns about jurors that were dismissed and jurors with ties to police that were seated.
The University's Board of Regents convene at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

New regents selected to UMN’s Board of Regents; Hsu not reelected

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 15, 2021
The Minnesota State Legislature voted on the new board members Monday.
Protesters march by U.S. Bank Stadium as part of the Justice for George Floyd protest on Monday, March 8. A coalition of activist groups organized the protest for the first scheduled day of Derek Chauvin's trial.

After a long summer, UMN student activists persist

by Jasmine Snow
Published March 15, 2021
Facing academic challenges and trauma, University students continue to show up as the Derek Chauvin trial kicks off.
Courtesy of Abdulaziz Mohamed and Samiat Ajibola

Meet the candidates for undergraduate student body president and vice president

by Ava Thompson
Published March 15, 2021
In an unprecedented year, only one pair of candidates announced their campaign for president and vice president.
School of Public Health releases draft plan for diversity, equity and inclusion

School of Public Health releases draft plan for diversity, equity and inclusion

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 14, 2021
The finalized plan is set to be released by this spring or summer.
The new “Climates of Inequality: Stories of Environmental Justice” exhibit at the Bell museum on Thursday, March 11. The exhibit opened on Friday, March 12.

Bell Museum opens new environmental justice exhibit

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 14, 2021
Climates of Inequality is a national collaboration designed to contextualize racial and environmental injustice in dozens of cities around the country, including Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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