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Colleen Manchester poses for a portrait. Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota Development Office.

University faculty report high levels of burnout during pandemic

by Hana Ikramuddin and Ethan Fine
Published December 4, 2020
Nearly 20% of faculty at the University have reported a high level of burnout following the start of the pandemic, according to a faculty study.
The Glam Doll Donuts street sign hangs in Northeast Minneapolis on Monday, Nov. 30.

Former Glam Doll Donuts employees reveal intimidating work environment, discrimination claims

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published December 3, 2020
What started as a few shared instances of alleged wrongful termination at Glam Doll Donuts evolved into several employees coming forward to detail their experience working at the iconic shop.
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Gophers survive scare in season opener from Eastern Illinois

by Tony Liebert
Published December 2, 2020
Sophomore guard Sara Scalia, five-star freshman Alexia Smith, transfer post player Laura Bagwell-Katalinich, and freshman guard Caroline Strande were all on the bench for Wednesday’s season opener.
PoppedCorn employee Natalie Gumm makes a fresh batch of popcorn at the new Dinkytown establishment on Saturday, Nov. 28. This is owner Susan Michaletz’s second PoppedCorn store.

Popcorn joint pops up in Dinkytown

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published December 2, 2020
The family-run PoppedCorn opened its second location Nov. 5.
Protests and arrests on I-94 on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Throughout uprisings, Student Legal Service represents student protesters

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published November 30, 2020
Attorneys from SLS are helping students who were among the 600 protesters arrested on I-94 in the post-election demonstration.
M Dining, Aramark host roundtable series with students to obtain feedback

M Dining, Aramark host roundtable series with students to obtain feedback

by Katelyn Vue
Published November 30, 2020
The series of monthly meetings intends to collect feedback from students about the challenges of food and dining.
Amid FTC complaint against Zoom, UMN has reported no security breaches

Amid FTC complaint against Zoom, UMN has reported no security breaches

by Nur B. Adam, Multimedia Reporter
Published November 29, 2020
The Federal Trade Commission urged Zoom to improve its data privacy, though some have criticized the settlement for lacking accountability measures.
The steeple of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church peeks over a rise in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. The neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University students.

Neighborhoods 2020 shifts neighborhood funding to prioritize equity

by Lydia Morrell
Published November 26, 2020
City Council recently passed the plan, but organizations worry that the funding will not support the equity goals.
The Mayo Building, which serves as CIDRAP headquarters, stands on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

University’s infectious disease unit receives $25,000 grant to continue COVID-19 research

by Abbey Machtig
Published November 25, 2020
The funding will go towards production costs and purchasing equipment for the center.
Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Friday, Nov. 13. The Gophers fell to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes 35-7.

Gophers pause team activities, cancel game against Wisconsin

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Reporter
Published November 24, 2020
Minnesota won’t face Wisconsin for the first time since 1906 amid a rise in positive COVID-19 cases within the program.

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