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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.
After a white man shot and killed 8 people, 6 of them Asian women, at Atlanta-area spas, protesters gathered at the Asian Solidarity Protest in Minneapolis to denounce white supremacy on March 18, 2021.

Asian and Asian American community members heal and process after Atlanta-area shootings

by Katelyn Vue and Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 31, 2021
Amid the rise of anti-Asian crimes, the Atlanta-area shootings have sparked protests and rallies in Minneapolis.
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

MSA voices concern about lobbying group involvement in regent selection process

by Ava Thompson
Published March 31, 2021
Several sitting regents have contributed to the Maroon and Gold Rising Political Action Committee, which lobbies to elect certain candidates.
Former University of Minnesota Board of Regents member Michael Hsu poses for a portrait outside of McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, March 30. After serving one term on the board, Hsu will not be returning.

Outgoing regents look back at their time on the board

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 31, 2021
Four regents transitioned out of their roles on the University’s board.
Madison Romain and Sage Brinton pose for a portrait outside of Carlson School of Management on Monday, March 29. Romain and Brinton are volunteers for the East Philipps Neighborhood Institute, which is advocating for an old Roof Depot building in the East Phillips neighborhood to be turned into an urban farm.

East Phillips seeks City Council support

by Lydia Morrell
Published March 31, 2021
A decision is going to the City Council on April 20 about whether to demolish the Roof Depot building and replace it with a public works hub.

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