Editor's Picks

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.