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Where UMN police reform efforts stand, nearly six months after the killing of George Floyd

Where UMN police reform efforts stand, nearly six months after the killing of George Floyd

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 13, 2020
As the University’s consultant Cedric Alexander conducts an external review of UMPD and student activists push for police reform on campus, some activists have said they feel change isn’t happening quickly enough.
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Borowicz, Czinano and Micheaux add to women’s basketball’s 2021 class

by Tony Liebert
Published November 12, 2020
Head coach Lindsay Whalen continues to build the Gophers program, adding top recruits, including four-star Alanna Micheaux.
David Remucal shows some of the plant containers at the University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center on Monday, Nov. 9.

Meet David Remucal, the University’s ‘plant rescuer’

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 11, 2020
A plant conservationist at the Minnesota Arboretum, Remucal works to save and store endangered plants.
New course highlights importance of cultural competency in medical careers

New course highlights importance of cultural competency in medical careers

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 11, 2020
The class was offered for the first time this semester and is in the process of being approved as a regular course offering.
A protester wearing a Make America Great cap engages in a verbal altercation with a counter-protester at an event outside the Minnesota Governor Tim Walzs residence on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Trump supporters clashed with counter-protesters outside governor’s mansion

by Lydia Morrell and Samantha Hendrickson
Published November 10, 2020
Heated debates quickly ensued between the two groups, with competing chants like "Black lives matter" and "all lives matter" ringing out from either side.
Election Day 2020: A Gallery

Election Day 2020: A Gallery

by Minnesota Daily Multimedia Staff
Published November 10, 2020
The Minnesota Daily's multimedia staff documented the voices of student voters, the anxieties of community members and efforts of social justice advocates on a historic election day.
Student government leaders continue to push pass/fail option for all classes

Student government leaders continue to push pass/fail option for all classes

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 10, 2020
Student governments across Big Ten schools are advocating for the implementation of a different grading system in hopes of easing stress on undergraduates.
As speakers call out the names of people of color killed by police officers, participants sport apparel bearing parallel messages, such as masks declaring I cant Breathe in honor of George Floyd in South Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 7.

‘There is still more work to be done’: Lake Street rally stirs community, stresses postelection action

by Samantha Hendrickson and Lydia Morrell
Published November 9, 2020
Though activists were happy to see Trump out of office, many said it is just one step of many toward justice for underrepresented communities.
Mentorship program co-founders Kate Carosella, left, and Meriah DeJoseph pose for a portrait at the Institute of Child Development on Sunday, Nov. 8. The program serves students from underrepresented backgrounds who intend to pursue doctorates in psychology.

National mentorship program aims to diversify psychology fields

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 9, 2020
Two University graduate students started a mentorship program this fall in an effort to support underrepresented students who want to pursue psychology Ph.D. programs.
Gophers linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin follows the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24. Minnesota fell to Michigan 49-24 in their first showing of the season.

Minnesota garners first win of the year against Maryland

by Paul Hodowanic
Published November 7, 2020
This week, the defense looked like a completely different unit, shutting down the Illinois offense en route to a 41-14 victory on the road.

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