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A voter waits in line to cast their ballot outside Marcy Open Elementary School on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.

What students need to know for Feb. 1 political caucuses

by Alex Steil
Published January 30, 2022
Minneapolis DFL goes completely contactless and District 5 GOP will hold an in-person convention.
Photographer Mark Khan poses for a portrait in front of Coffman Memorial Union on Sunday, Jan. 23. Khan's photo exhibit, which emphasizes placing Black bodies in celestial spaces, will be open in Coffman Memorial Union from Feb. 3 through March 20.

New photography exhibit captures the heavenliness of Black bodies

by Carly Quast
Published January 28, 2022
Mark Khan, a local Twin Cities artist, is bringing Black representation into angelic spaces with his first solo photography exhibit “Forget Me Not” premiering at Coffman Memorial Union on Feb. 3.
Vaccine availability at clinics will be announced soon.

Q&A: What the UMN community needs to know about masks and face coverings amid Omicron surge

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published January 26, 2022
University public health experts explained why N95 respirators are more effective than other masks in preventing the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
UMN spring semester updates on quarantining and COVID-19 safety measures

UMN spring semester updates on quarantining and COVID-19 safety measures

by Bella Carpentier and Claire Nelson
Published January 25, 2022
Are you confused about the COVID-19 policy changes this semester to keep students safe? Here’s a breakdown of the recent updates so far.
The “Documenting a Reckoning, The Murder of George Floyd” Exhibit at the Elmer L. Andersen Library on the University of Minnesota’s West Bank campus on Thursday, Jan. 20. The exhibit showcases photos from the unrest in Minneapolis communities following the murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd photo exhibit honors local photographers

by Bel Moran
Published January 25, 2022
“Documenting a Reckoning: The Murder of George Floyd,” a photo gallery featuring images of Twin Cities metro area communities following Floyd’s death, will be on display on campus until March.
Sarah Mai

UMN implements tuition assistance program for tribal-registered Native American students from Minnesota

by Ava Thompson
Published January 24, 2022
Announced Nov. 1, the program comes as an indication of strengthening relationships between the University and tribal nations but some argue that the program’s eligibility criteria should extend to more students.
Kacey Musgraves performs to an enthusiastic crowd at the St. Paul Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday, Jan. 19. Photo courtesy of Joe Lemke.

Kacey Musgraves holds power in her softness on tour

by Bel Moran
Published January 21, 2022
Musgraves melted hearts (figuratively and literally) at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center on the first stop of her “star-crossed: unveiled” tour.
Northrop Auditorium as seen on April 5, 2015.

BREAKING: Northrop receives $30,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts

by Macy Harder
Published January 21, 2022
The Grants for Arts Projects award will support the Northrop Dance Series’ presentation of dance performances and audience engagement activities.
A basic guide to getting started in the kitchen

A basic guide to getting started in the kitchen

by Macy Harder
Published January 21, 2022
Local foodies share their tips, tricks and best practices for those looking to jump into cooking for the first time.
Erin Fortman performs her floor routine during a meet against Iowa on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.

‘We had so many tough days’: Gophers gymnastics’ Fortman and Sirjord are ready to make splashes in their sophomore campaigns

by Michael Lyne
Published January 20, 2022
Sophomores Erin Fortman and Ella Sirjord each suffered a torn ACL as freshmen in the 2021 season.

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