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Walter F. Mondale Hall, home of the University of Minnesota's Law School on Thursday, Feb. 4. Some first-year law students wrote a letter addressing the law school and its handling of issues involving the pandemic.

First-year law students raise concerns about COVID-19 exposure notifications, fee charges and intersection of religious holidays with classes

by Katelyn Vue
Published February 6, 2021
Garnering 100 signatures, the students sent the letter to the Law School administration.
Alison Kirwin stands in Al's Breakfast as she gets ready to get 20 plus orders out the door on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Al's new menu option is a weekly meal deal allowing customers to choose two meals for $50.

Skip the usual: Al’s Breakfast switches up menu with weekly staff meals

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 5, 2021
Typical food is for typical times, and the past year has been anything but typical.
A screenshot from UMPD vehicle footage on Monday, Feb. 1.

UMPD releases squad car footage in response to incident involving a student leader

by Ava Thompson
Published February 4, 2021
The student alleges that UMPD officers racially profiled him.
Photo courtesy of Hai-Thien Phu, a Second Year Internal Medicinal and Pediatrics Resident at the U.

‘A lifesaver’: COVID-19 vaccine brings hope to UMN medical workers

by Emalyn Muzzy, City Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
As thousands of vaccines roll out, University of Minnesota medical workers say they can see an end to the pandemic.
Photo courtesy of Terresa Moses, Assistant Professor and Director of the College of Design Justice Network at the University of Minnesota. Moses launched "Racism Untaught," a course that teaches about racism in design.

Redesigning Aunt Jemima: Design course centers anti-racism in branding

by Sonja Kleven, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
Led by Terresa Moses, a course focused on racialized designs in branding is now being shown at the Goldstein Museum of Design.
COVID-19 shakes steady international student enrollment trends

COVID-19 shakes steady international student enrollment trends

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
Due to travel restrictions, a pause on embassy and consulate services and more, the once-growing body of new international students has taken a hit.
Bonnie Jenkins, the founder and executive director of the Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation, speaks at a conference. Courtesy photo.

Humphrey global policy fellow Dr. Bonnie Jenkins nominated to Biden administration

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 1, 2021
Jenkins was nominated to serve as undersecretary for arms control and international security affairs, and awaits confirmation from the Senate.
Starasea Nidiala Camara poses for a portrait in front of the exhibition she curated at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Thursday, Jan. 28. The exhibition features African American artists, centering the work of artists from the “Black Belt” region of the South.

Minneapolis Institute of Art premieres new exhibition curated by UMN undergrad

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 1, 2021
Starasea Nidiala Camara curated Mia’s newest exhibition, “In the Presence of Our Ancestors: Southern Perspectives in African American Art.”
Political science faculty speak out against hiring of former Trump staffers

Political science faculty speak out against hiring of former Trump staffers

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published January 29, 2021
Professors from the University of Minnesota and other universities signed on to a letter last month asking university administrations to apply the “strictest of scrutiny” in hiring former Trump administration employees.
Gophers forward Eric Curry challenges a defender at Williams Arena on Thursday, Dec. 10. The Gophers went on to defeat the Kansas City Roos 90-61.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Gophers basketball dominate at home, struggle on the road

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published January 29, 2021
Minnesota has shown they are a team with two personalities this year and will need to figure out how to win on the road.

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