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University sees increased demand for diversity and equity resources

University sees increased demand for diversity and equity resources

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published March 20, 2022
University programs are promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in response to racial injustices.
Around 40 University students gathered March 19 to show support for Minneapolis Public School educations and support staff on strike. The strike has been ongoing since March 8.

Students hold speak-out in support of Minneapolis educators

by Bella Carpentier
Published March 19, 2022
Students gathered in Dinkytown Saturday evening to show support for Minneapolis Public School educators who have been on strike since Mar. 8, 2022.
Episode 93: How the worker shortage affects M Dining

Episode 93: How the worker shortage affects M Dining

by Sean Ericson
Published March 17, 2022
Since the pandemic began, UMN students and administration have seen a worker shortage in residential dining halls. Staff members discuss the effects of the shortage on student workers and administrative hiring efforts.
Courtesy of Sawyer Brice.

Profile: Landon Conrath hates chasing trends

by Bel Moran
Published March 17, 2022
Minneapolis-based indie musician Landon Conrath went viral during the pandemic. We spoke to him about his roots and where he hopes to go next.
The interior of Claire Steyaert Antiques on Saturday, March 12. Claire Steyaert Antiques had its Grand Reopening on Saturday after being appointment only since the start of COVID-19.

Prospect Park antique store re-opens after closing due to pandemic

by Kara Savage
Published March 16, 2022
Claire Steyaert Antiques is a shop with unique collectibles from across the world.
Terry Sommer (left) and mascot SCREAMy (right) own the stage at the 40th Scream it off Screen short film competition in Minneapolis Parkway Theater on March 4, 2022. Photo courtesy of Stephen Kubiak

Scream It Off Screen: Get gonged or get rich

by Bel Moran
Published March 16, 2022
Scream It Off Screen, a bizarre and exhilarating short-film competition based in Minneapolis, returned to in-person shows late last year and held its 40th event at the Parkway Theater in early March. Hilarity and chaos ensued.
Courtesy of Kyle Tran Myhre.

“Always breaking, never broken” — Poet highlights art and authoritarianism

by Carly Quast
Published March 15, 2022
Local poet Kyle Tran Myhre explores the powerful role art plays in fighting authoritarianism in his newest work, “Not a Lot of Reasons to Sing, But Enough.”
Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law on Thursday.

Natural hair-based discrimination ban passes MN House

by Alex Steil
Published March 14, 2022
If signed, the CROWN Act will provide greater protections for natural hair in the workplace.
University of Minnesota Board of Regents held a public forum in MacNamara Alumni Center on Friday, June 11 2021.

UMN regents talk scholarship funding at March meeting

by Beth Thelen and Maia Irvin
Published March 14, 2022
The board discussed proposals for two academic health sciences projects and the University’s updated mask mandate.
Four things our arts writers are loving this week

Four things our arts writers are loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published March 14, 2022
Jump back into the spring semester with these weekly picks.

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